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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dravezesdi's waist but Dravezesdi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Dravezesdi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Dravezesdi. No joy for Cruz on that attempt. #TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cruz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Cruz
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Cruz 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.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T1#
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Cruz
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T3#
Dravezesdi keeping control of the position.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #T5#
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T6#
Cruz is controlling the pace.
Cruz is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Cruz passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T11#
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Cruz
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Cruz tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Cruz takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Cruz
Cruz is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off. #T14#
Cruz controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 11 to 2.
Michael Cruz is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Cruz 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:
CWC 302 - Jabbar vs Dravezesdi
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Jabbar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabbar is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jabbar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jabbar can't escape the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but Jabbar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jabbar has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to control Jabbar but Jabbar is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
Jabbar is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jabbar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jabbar for a finish. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Dravezesdi has the hooks in. Jabbar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jabbar with him. Jabbar is trying to defend but Dravezesdi has an arm under the chin now! Jabbar grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 30 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ziyaeddin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dravezesdi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Ziyaeddin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi prevents Ziyaeddin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi. #T1#
Ziyaeddin tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Ziyaeddin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ziyaeddin's coaches at BDS 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.
Ziyaeddin trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Ziyaeddin is having none of it. #T2#
Ziyaeddin trying to control from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Ziyaeddin is looking to reverse the position.
Ziyaeddin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dravezesdi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dravezesdi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ziyaeddin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 29 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Trump tries to sprawl but Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Trump has his hands clasped together around Dravezesdi's back. He's all about the action.
Trump tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Trump keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Trump won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Trump wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking to secure an arm triangle but Trump defends it well. #T2#
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trump prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Trump to control.#T4#
Trump is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravezesdi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T5#
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.
Trump trying to control the position.
#T7#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control the position here.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
#T8##SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trump wants to control but Dravezesdi passes easily into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T9#
Trump is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi working away.
Dravezesdi staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
Trump prevents Dravezesdi from improving position.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is trying to get an arm triangle but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but Trump sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (10) Dravezesdi#T11#
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Trump passes into half guard.
Trump works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Trump is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Well,Trump is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard but Trump has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi trying to remain calm as Trump controls from the top position.#T13#
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is trying to hold Trump in close to prevent damage but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Trump stalling.
Trump is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Trump uses his free foot to push down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dravezesdi. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (13) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Trump wants to control but instead Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard.
Trump prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is trying to control but Trump passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Trump tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Donald Trump retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 29 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dravezesdi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ziyaeddin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (6) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziyaeddin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziyaeddin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziyaeddin trying to get back to full guard but Dravezesdi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Dravezesdi moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (12) vs (0) Ziyaeddin#T2#
Ziyaeddin staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Ziyaeddin is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Ziyaeddin looks to control.
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ziyaeddin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ziyaeddin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Ziyaeddin wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Ziyaeddin is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Ziyaeddin to sit and survive in this position.
Ziyaeddin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving. #T4#
Ziyaeddin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Ziyaeddin
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Ziyaeddin seems content to control.#T5#
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ziyaeddin stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Ziyaeddin content to stall in guard here.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ziyaeddin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Ziyaeddin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (5) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziyaeddin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziyaeddin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dravezesdi, who protects the arm well. #T7#
Dravezesdi is trying to escape the position but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is trying to escape the position but Ziyaeddin is controlling the position.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Ziyaeddin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dravezesdi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dravezesdi, who protects the arm well.
Dravezesdi sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ziyaeddin wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Ziyaeddin won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ziyaeddin tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Ziyaeddin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziyaeddin is one step ahead there. #T10#
Ziyaeddin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Ziyaeddin is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi controlling the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (8) Ziyaeddin
Dravezesdi is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is being controlled here. #T12##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Ziyaeddin off but Ziyaeddin is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dravezesdi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ziyaeddin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (11) Ziyaeddin#T13#
Dravezesdi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Ziyaeddin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (14) Ziyaeddin#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dravezesdi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dravezesdi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziyaeddin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (16) vs (14) Ziyaeddin
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Ziyaeddin from escaping the position.
Ziyaeddin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ty with the counter takedown but Dravezesdi avoids it easily.
Dravezesdi dives in and grabs Ty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ty pushes down on Dravezesdi's head and hops out.
Ty feints the counter takedown.
Ty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dravezesdi defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ty with the counter takedown but Dravezesdi avoids it easily.#TD#
Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Ty keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Ty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ty
Dravezesdi trying to control here.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Ty content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ty slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi trying to get back to full guard but Ty takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ty
Ty controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Ty is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ty
Ty prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (4) vs (8) Ty
Ty has his hands on Dravezesdi's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Ty keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ty is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture. #T7#
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Ty.
Ty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (10) Ty
Ty passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (13) Ty
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a sweep but Ty has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (4) vs (15) Ty#T8#
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Ty content just to control the position here.
Dravezesdi is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Ty looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but Ty isn't that keen on the idea.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Ty maintains control.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Ty has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (4) vs (18) Ty
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
#T11#
Dravezesdi turns into Ty and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (18) Ty
Ty looking to control.
Ty controlling the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ty holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (20) Ty#T13#
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
#T14##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Ty has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 20 to 6.
A very excited looking Claudio Ty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Dravezesdi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dravezesdi as Jones shoots in.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dravezesdi pinned against the cage. Dravezesdi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaica Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Dravezesdi looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Dravezesdi sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dravezesdi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Jones wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Dravezesdi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Dravezesdi has passed into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
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.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dravezesdi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly momentarily but Jones bucks him off and regains half guard. #T5#
Dravezesdi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Jones has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Jones is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dravezesdi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jones turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Jones working away.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #SUB#
Jones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dravezesdi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jones but great work by Dravezesdi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (7) vs (15) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dravezesdi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Dravezesdi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (18) Dravezesdi#T10#
Jones is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Jones instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.#T11#
Jones won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (7) vs (21) Dravezesdi
Jones is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position. #T12#
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (9) vs (21) Dravezesdi
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 21 to 9.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Morrison Jr vs Boaz
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone drives through and clinches with Dravezesdi against the cage.
Simone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Simone pulls guard effortlessly.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
Simone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (0) Simone
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone is controlling Dravezesdi's trapped leg to prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone controlling the position for now.
Simone is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Simone is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.#T4#
Dravezesdi prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simone holds on and takes a little breather.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass. #SUB#
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (2) Simone
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simone advances to half guard.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simone in particular looking to stall.
Simone is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Simone is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone uses his free foot to push down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dravezesdi. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (5) Simone
Simone looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to take Dravezesdi's back here but Dravezesdi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Simone wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dravezesdi is looking to escape.
Simone prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi stops Simone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Simone has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (3) vs (8) Simone
Simone is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Simone keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Simone trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard. #T12#
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Simone stays in close to Dravezesdi's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simone pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#T14#
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 8 to 3.
A relieved looking Joey Simone 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:
CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
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 26 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dravezesdi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Dravezesdi can't get the takedown.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Dravezesdi's takedown attempt.
Tyrano Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vulcahn Dravezesdi.#TD2#
Dravezesdi has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (0) vs (4) Dravezesdi
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.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dravezesdi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dravezesdi tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Dravezesdi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (10) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to break free.
#T6#
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off. #T7#
Jackson keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Good control from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (6) Dravezesdi#T8#
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dravezesdi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dravezesdi has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T9#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
Jackson wants to control the action here but instead Dravezesdi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (10) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control.
Jackson breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (12) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (15) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Jackson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (18) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but not successfully.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Dravezesdi tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Dravezesdi rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Dravezesdi rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dravezesdi rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Jackson controls the position.#T13#
Jackson controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrano Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ribbler clinches up against the cage.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Ribbler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi is working for takedown but Ribbler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribbler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Ribbler up, before dumping him to the ground. Ribbler manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looking to control.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ribbler#T2#
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #SUB#
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here. #T3#
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler controlling from the top position. #T4#
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.#T5#
Ribbler tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Ribbler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ribbler#T9#
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dravezesdi's legs.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Ribbler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler wants to control but instead Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribbler wants to advance to full mount but Dravezesdi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Ribbler#T13#
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ribbler is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (14) Ribbler
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
#T14#
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dravezesdi doesn't escape.
Ribbler is looking to control Dravezesdi but Dravezesdi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Dravezesdi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (14) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 14 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dravezesdi lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Azaryan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi'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.#T1#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Azaryan is working away.
Azaryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Azaryan#SUB#
Azaryan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Azaryan tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to take Azaryan's back here but Azaryan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Azaryan wriggling away. #T4#
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Azaryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Azaryan is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Azaryan is holding on tight.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azaryan is looking to escape. #T5#
Azaryan is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Azaryan
Dravezesdi controls the action.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Azaryan pushed the leg off. #T6##SUB#
Dravezesdi tightening his grip on Azaryan, looking for the choke.
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi breaks the grip.
Dravezesdi trying to control momentarily.
Azaryan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy.
Azaryan rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Azaryan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dravezesdi.
#T8#
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Azaryan tries to break free.
I would not like to be Azaryan right now.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Azaryan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Azaryan
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Dravezesdi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azaryan looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Azaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Azaryan won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dravezesdi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Azaryan has passed into half guard!
Dravezesdi is looking to get back to full guard here but Azaryan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (5) Azaryan
Dravezesdi is not content to let Azaryan control the position. #T11#
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azaryan controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azaryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azaryan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (5) Azaryan#T12#
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position easily here as Azaryan tries to buck him off.
Azaryan trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Azaryan staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control. #T13#
Dravezesdi controlling the position well here. Azaryan rolled but Dravezesdi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Azaryan but Azaryan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Azaryan wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Azaryan trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Azaryan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dravezesdi's arms.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dravezesdi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Azaryan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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:
CWC 292
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Diaz
Dravezesdi is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Diaz seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Diaz has control of Dravezesdi's left arm, preventing Dravezesdi from doing any damage.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dravezesdi content to stall in guard here.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass. #T5#
Dravezesdi postures up.
Diaz is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep. #T6#
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
#T7#
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #T8#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz looking to control.
Diaz 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.#T9#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Diaz is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T11#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T12#
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Diaz is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Diaz#T13##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Diaz prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.#T14#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dravezesdi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Dravezesdi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dravezesdi tries for a takedown but Simone manages to get underhooks.
Simone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Dravezesdi has hold of one of Simone's legs. Simone is fighting the takedown attempt but Dravezesdi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Simone
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Simone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi prevents Simone from improving his position.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Dravezesdi prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone keeping control of the position.
Simone trying to control from the bottom.
Simone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard. #T3#
Simone is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Simone is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone managing to control the position. #T4#
Simone is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Dravezesdi won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Simone
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#T5#
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simone defends it easily.
Simone preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Simone defends easily.
#T6#
Dravezesdi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Simone puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Simone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Simone passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Simone
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.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simone controls the position.
Dravezesdi has one of Simone's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Simone prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
#T10#
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (5) Simone
Simone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dravezesdi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Dravezesdi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (5) Simone
Simone has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Dravezesdi wants to take Simone's back here but Simone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simone is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely.
Simone is trying to escape the mount but Dravezesdi keeps good control and instead manages to take Simone's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (10) vs (5) Simone
Simone staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control. #T13##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke but no joy.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Simone but Simone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simone just trying to survive but Dravezesdi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Simone wants to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Simone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Nice work there by Simone.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (7) Simone#T14#
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone is pushing down on Dravezesdi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dravezesdi is fighting to maintain full guard but Simone has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 12 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dravezesdi showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ribbler#SUB#
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi prevents Ribbler from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.#T1#
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler is doing well to control the position and prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ribbler is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
#T2##SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for submissions but instead, Ribbler has regained full guard.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ribbler#SUB#
Dravezesdi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribbler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dravezesdi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribbler uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ribbler#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ribbler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi prevents Ribbler from moving into mount.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Ribbler off but Ribbler is having none of it.
Dravezesdi prevents Ribbler from moving into mount.
Dravezesdi is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dravezesdi is trying to control Ribbler's posture but Ribbler avoids it.
Dravezesdi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Dravezesdi manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler gets to mount! Dravezesdi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (2) vs (10) Ribbler
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (13) Ribbler
Dravezesdi breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (13) Ribbler#T7#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Dravezesdi trying to move into half guard but instead Ribbler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (15) Ribbler
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribbler defends it easily.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there. #T8#
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (15) Ribbler
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass. #T9#
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (15) Ribbler
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
Ribbler tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away. #T10#
Dravezesdi tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away. #SUB#
Ribbler reaches up to try and pull Dravezesdi in and control his posture, but Dravezesdi latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Ribbler taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dravezesdi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to work his way around to Ribbler's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi fails to move to back control. #T1#
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Dravezesdi mounts Ribbler! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Dravezesdi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ribbler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ribbler and Dravezesdi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ribbler's legs. #T2#
Ribbler wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ribbler's legs.
Ribbler tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Ribbler stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Dravezesdi controlling from side mount.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly momentarily but Ribbler bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Ribbler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribbler is holding on for now.
Ribbler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Dravezesdi 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.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ribbler controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Ribbler trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to advance to full mount but Ribbler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has gone for a leg lock! Ribbler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (9) Dravezesdi#T7#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (4) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Ribbler wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T9#
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Ribbler blocks the move with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Ribbler is working away.
Ribbler struggling a bit here.#T10#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Ribbler is working away. #T11#
Ribbler is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Well,Ribbler is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12##SUB2#
Dravezesdi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dravezesdi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dravezesdi controls the position.
Dravezesdi looking to control but instead Ribbler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount. #T13#
Ribbler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
Dravezesdi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi is stalling here. Ribbler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dravezesdi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribbler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (8) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Ribbler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 14 to 8.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the ropes.
Dravezesdi is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Diaz 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.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Dravezesdi seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (0) Diaz
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz trying to control the position.
#T4#
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz 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.
Dravezesdi postures up.
#T5#
Diaz has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Diaz trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (3) vs (5) Diaz
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dravezesdi is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Dravezesdi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#T7#
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Diaz trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
Diaz is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz 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.
Dravezesdi passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Diaz stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (10) vs (5) Diaz
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (13) vs (5) Diaz
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diaz breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (7) Diaz#T12#
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Diaz pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.#T14#
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Dravezesdi up and slammed him! Dravezesdi can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (10) Diaz
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simone tries to clinch up.
Dravezesdi dives in and grabs Simone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simone pushes down on Dravezesdi's head and hops out.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and pushes Dravezesdi back into the cage.#TD#
Simone manages to pull guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone has his hands on Dravezesdi's head, controlling the position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dravezesdi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.
Dravezesdi 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.
Simone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Simone pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simone passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi#T2#
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Simone keeps moving and retains side control.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi stops Simone from passing to mount.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone taking a breather here.
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #T3#
Simone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Simone (7) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Simone is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Simone is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Simone looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Simone has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Simone (10) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Simone is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Simone looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dravezesdi is controlling Simone 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (10) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T5#
Simone has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Simone actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dravezesdi in particular looking to stall.
Simone wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Simone gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Simone wants to control the position but Dravezesdi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Simone seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to hit a sweep here but Dravezesdi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simone there! Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (10) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Simone gets back to half guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simone wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T9#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Simone has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone 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.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simone is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi is stalling in the full guard.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (12) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Simone is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (12) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (14) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
Simone wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Simone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Simone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simone's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Simone (14) vs (11) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Simone is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Simone tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dravezesdi is riding his opponent, not letting Simone buck him off.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Simone pushed the leg off.
Dravezesdi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simone trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simone is trying to defend against the choke here but Dravezesdi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dravezesdi Tightens the hold and Simone taps out furiously! Dravezesdi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon drives through and clinches with Dravezesdi against the cage.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mondragon pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Mondragon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi struggling a bit here.
Mondragon controlling from side mount. #T3#
Dravezesdi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon continues to stall.
Mondragon trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T4#
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
#T6#
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mondragon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mondragon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mondragon has picked Dravezesdi up and slammed him! Dravezesdi can't keep hold of the triangle and Mondragon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (12) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T7#
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dravezesdi has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (15) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mondragon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T9#
Dravezesdi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
Mondragon is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Dravezesdi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
#T10#
I would not like to be Dravezesdi right now.
More hug and hope from Mondragon.
Dravezesdi tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Dravezesdi tries to buck him off.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Mondragon prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (21) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is stalling here but it's allowed Dravezesdi to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (21) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up. #T13#
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Mondragon seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.#T14#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Esteban Mondragon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 277
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Guido Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro. #TD#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turturro to the mat! Turturro manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Turturro
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking to improve position, pressing down on Turturro's thigh with his hand. Turturro seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dravezesdi paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dravezesdi's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Turturro picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Turturro!
Guido Turturro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
CWC 270.5
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Read clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Dravezesdi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Read is trying to keep an underhook but Dravezesdi manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Read
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed Read to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
Read can't keep his opponent in guard - Dravezesdi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Read wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Read tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is stalling here. Read is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dravezesdi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Read has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (4) Read#SUB2#
Read thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #T2#
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Read is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Read is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Read trying to control from half guard but Dravezesdi is working away.
Read prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.#T4#
Dravezesdi has a hand on Read's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Read takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (7) Read
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Read controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Read seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Read is controlling the pace.
Read frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (10) Read#T6#
Read controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Read maintains control.
Read controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Read seems content to control.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Read defends easily.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position here.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Read controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Read stays in close to Dravezesdi's body and controls the position.
Read is pushing down on Dravezesdi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dravezesdi is fighting to maintain full guard but Read has managed to sneak the leg through.#T9#
Read sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.
Read trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Read is one step ahead there. #T10#
Read pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi has a hand on Read's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Read takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (13) Read
Read tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Read slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Read tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it. #SUB2#
Read seems to be looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12#
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Read slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. #T13#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Read's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Read advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Read pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (16) Read
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Read has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (19) Read
Dravezesdi wants to control his opponent's hands but Read gets his hands free.
Read is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Read. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Read's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (19) Read#T14#
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Read wins on points by 19 to 4.
A victorious Marc Read thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Flenderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dravezesdi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flenderson (4) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Flenderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dravezesdi's legs.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Flenderson is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (7) vs (0) Dravezesdi#T1#
Dravezesdi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flenderson gets to mount! Dravezesdi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (9) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Flenderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead Flenderson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (12) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dravezesdi doesn't escape. #T2#
Flenderson wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
Good control from Flenderson.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Flenderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Will Flenderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
Flenderson controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
What can Dravezesdi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Flenderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dravezesdi is looking to escape.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (12) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Flenderson is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Flenderson is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flenderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working. #T8#
Flenderson is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (12) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
Flenderson stops Dravezesdi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Flenderson to control.#T9#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Flenderson (12) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flenderson tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Flenderson is controlling his hands well.
Flenderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Flenderson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for the choke. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Flenderson's chin but Flenderson turns very nicely into Dravezesdi's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Flenderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (14) vs (8) Dravezesdi#T12#
Dravezesdi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flenderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dravezesdi. Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (17) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi struggling a bit here.
Flenderson slows the pace down. #T13#
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Flenderson prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Flenderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Flenderson stalling.
Dravezesdi trying to get back to full guard but Flenderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Flenderson (20) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to escape the mount.
Flenderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson takes the fight on points by 20 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dravezesdi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Dravezesdi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savkov is tightening it up a little... Dravezesdi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dravezesdi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dravezesdi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Savkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverio. #TD2#
Dravezesdi gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Silverio defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Silverio trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
#T1#
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dravezesdi in particular looking to stall.
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Silverio 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.
Silverio wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silverio.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself. #T3#
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi passes Silverio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi seems to be working for a kimura but Silverio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Silverio looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverio wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it.
Silverio tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.#T5#
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Silverio won't allow it. #T6#
Silverio wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Silverio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silverio won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Silverio.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Dravezesdi stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silverio tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.#T8#
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dravezesdi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverio keeps working.
Silverio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Silverio's legs. #T9#
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.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Silverio is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Silverio stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Silverio is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi#T10#
Dravezesdi looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Silverio is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silverio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Silverio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silverio (0) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing Dravezesdi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio gets back to half guard.#T12#
Dravezesdi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Silverio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverio prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (0) vs (15) Dravezesdi#T13#
Silverio is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Silverio is controlling his hands well.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Silverio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silverio's body.
Silverio tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Silverio to sit and survive in this position.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silverio rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Silverio fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Silverio's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dravezesdi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Sailcirc
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sailcirc controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Sailcirc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sailcirc is holding on for now.
Sailcirc trying to control here.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Sailcirc
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away.
Sailcirc can't escape the position.
#T1##SUB#
Dravezesdi has hold of Sailcirc's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sailcirc manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Dravezesdi prevents Sailcirc from getting the reversal.
Sailcirc regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Sailcirc
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sailcirc prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.#T3#
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Sailcirc to control.
Sailcirc tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine from mount but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away.
Sailcirc is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sailcirc is looking to escape.
Sailcirc is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away. #T4#
Sailcirc wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Sailcirc keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Sailcirc's attempts to control the position.
Sailcirc tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Sailcirc defending well.
Sailcirc regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sailcirc has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sailcirc's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sailcirc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Sailcirc controlling the position for now.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Sailcirc is defending the position.
Sailcirc is trying to control but Dravezesdi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (11) vs (0) Sailcirc
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Sailcirc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sailcirc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg. #T7#
Sailcirc is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dravezesdi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (0) Sailcirc#SUB#
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dravezesdi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sailcirc, who protects the arm well.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sailcirc has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sailcirc tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position. #T8#
Sailcirc trying to control but Dravezesdi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (17) vs (0) Sailcirc
Sailcirc rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
Dravezesdi avoiding Sailcirc 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke from the back.
Sailcirc tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
Sailcirc staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control. #SUB#
Sailcirc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sailcirc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sailcirc for a finish.
Sailcirc tries to break free.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for the RNC.
Sailcirc holding both Dravezesdi 's hands and preventing any damage. #T9#
Dravezesdi is not going to allow Sailcirc to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dravezesdi controlling the positon.
Sailcirc has hold of Dravezesdi's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Sailcirc tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sailcirc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sailcirc is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sailcirc sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Sailcirc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Sailcirc won't allow it. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Sailcirc defends it.
Sailcirc is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
#T11#
Sailcirc regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sailcirc is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Sailcirc is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Sailcirc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi prevents Sailcirc from improving his position.
Sailcirc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Sailcirc#T12##SUB2#
Sailcirc working for the choke.
Sailcirc is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off.
Sailcirc keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Dravezesdi prevents Sailcirc from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sailcirc.
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dravezesdi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sailcirc.
#T13#
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sailcirc is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Sailcirc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sailcirc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (19) vs (4) Sailcirc
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi passes Sailcirc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Sailcirc is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sailcirc trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Sailcirc preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Sailcirc is working away. #T14#
Sailcirc trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Sailcirc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sailcirc gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dravezesdi.#TD#
Dravezesdi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Rock
Dravezesdi pushes down on Rock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rock is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Rock defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rock avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Rock#T1#
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Rock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Rock is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a guillotine from mount but Rock frees his head quite easily.
Rock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Rock is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Rock is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Rock pulls Dravezesdi in to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.#T5#
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Rock pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Rock is adopting a defensive guard.
Rock 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.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Rock.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Rock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Rock looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dravezesdi is defending well. Rock quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dravezesdi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rock celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Rock!
Will Rock 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:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dravezesdi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chai on his heels. He'll look to pass Chai's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi being controlled here momentarily.
Chai keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Chai pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai content just to control the position here. #T3#
Chai forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chai is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off.
Dravezesdi is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chai's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chai just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
#T4#
Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is trying to break free.
Chai is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi passes easily into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dravezesdi passes into side control, despite Chai's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Chai is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Chai tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Dravezesdi taking a breather here.
Chai is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai holds on to Dravezesdi's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (8) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Chai gets back to half guard.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Chai is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Chai trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (8) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai tries to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (15) Dravezesdi#T8#
Chai trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Chai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chai is defending well though. Dravezesdi let's go of the attempt for now.
Chai tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Chai is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
Chai wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom. #T10#
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi is not content to let Chai control the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Chai is keen to just control but Dravezesdi is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Chai with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chai tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away. #T12#
Dravezesdi is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T13#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chai passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T14#
Chai uses his free foot to push down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dravezesdi. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (16) vs (15) Dravezesdi#SUB#
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but Chai has taken his back! Chai has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dravezesdi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Chai pushes Dravezesdi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrizinho Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodrizinho Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dravezesdi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Kurri moves into range and clinches up with Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Kurri up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurri manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Kurri keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Kurri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Kurri pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurri 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.
Kurri content to stall in guard here.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Kurri passes easily into half guard.
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kurri is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Kurri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Kurri is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy.
Kurri tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
Kurri is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is staying tight to Kurri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kurri tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kurri wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dravezesdi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kurri's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kurri is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tatu Kurri stepped up to the mic, saying 'ggwp'. |
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Event:
CACC 205: Nielsen vs Silva Jr
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Alen Ohanian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ohanian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Dravezesdi gets tackled into the ropes by Ohanian. Ohanian maintains the clinch.
Ohanian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dravezesdi after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Ohanian gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Ohanian
Ohanian looking to pass the half guard. Not this 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.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ohanian has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Ohanian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Dravezesdi has his foot on Ohanian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ohanian works his way back into a safe position though.
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#T1#
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Ohanian in close.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi pulls Ohanian in close to his closed guard and prevents Ohanian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ohanian trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Ohanian controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ohanian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohanian has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Ohanian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Ohanian stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#T3#
Dravezesdi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohanian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ohanian
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Ohanian
Ohanian struggling a bit here.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Ohanian is keeping him busy. #T4#
Ohanian is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ohanian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ohanian is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ohanian stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Ohanian sneaks back into half guard.
Ohanian wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Ohanian defends it. #SUB#
Ohanian is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dravezesdi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dravezesdi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ohanian is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondragon pinned against the ropes. Mondragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mondragon is trying to defend but Dravezesdi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dravezesdi is staying active.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon gets full guard.#T2#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.#T3##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mondragon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dravezesdi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mondragon has tightened it up now! Dravezesdi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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:
CACC 191: Arias vs Ottke
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rhino enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rhino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Rhino
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Rhino 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.
Rhino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Rhino
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rhino wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (2) Rhino
Rhino has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rhino is defending well.
Rhino wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Rhino defends it.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Rhino is having none of it.
Dravezesdi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhino wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Rhino is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dravezesdi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (2) Rhino#SUB#
Dravezesdi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Rhino blocks the move with his legs.
Rhino struggling a bit here.#T3#
Rhino is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Rhino
Dravezesdi tries to control but Rhino wriggling away.
Rhino can't escape the position.
Rhino is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Rhino is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Rhino is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Rhino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhino tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhino wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi prevents Rhino from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi takes Rhino's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rhino is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Rhino
Rhino tries to escape the position.
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#
Rhino defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rhino is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi tries to keep control of the position but Rhino is staying busy.
Rhino turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Rhino
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Rhino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
Rhino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rhino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Rhino controlling him for the moment.
Rhino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (4) Rhino
Rhino tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Rhino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Rhino but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T8#
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Rhino
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhino wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment. #T9##SUB2#
Rhino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhino can't keep his opponent in guard - Dravezesdi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rhino manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhino is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Rhino keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Rhino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhino wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Rhino is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Rhino to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Rhino is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rhino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dravezesdi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Rhino is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rhino keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Rhino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (4) Rhino
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.
Rhino is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rhino tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Dravezesdi happy to just control the position for now.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Rhino is keeping him busy.
Rhino is trying to improve his position.
Rhino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dravezesdi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (8) Rhino
Dravezesdi turns into Rhino and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (22) vs (8) Rhino
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhino tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rhino wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rhino tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (25) vs (8) Rhino
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
A very excited looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dravezesdi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T1#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
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.#T2#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Dravezesdi#T3#
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dravezesdi on the ground.#T5#
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Lee is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee controlling from mount. #T7#
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Dravezesdi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (2) Dravezesdi#T8#
Lee controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Lee avoiding Dravezesdi 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T9#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Lee is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Dravezesdi denies him.
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Lee wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T12#
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T13#
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Wutang Lee really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 168: Mazzini vs Ty II
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vito Scaletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi dives in and scores a takedown into Scaletta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scaletta (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Scaletta seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.#SUB#
Scaletta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi#T1#
Dravezesdi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scaletta is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Scaletta 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.
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi controls the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Dravezesdi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scaletta's legs.
Scaletta tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Dravezesdi looking to control but instead Scaletta has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Scaletta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaletta is holding on for now. #T3#
Scaletta moves into full guard.
Scaletta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up. #T4#
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scaletta's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Scaletta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Scaletta (0) vs (11) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Scaletta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Scaletta tries to break free.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke from the back.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Scaletta pushed the leg off.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.#T5#
Scaletta tries to break free.
Scaletta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Scaletta tries to break free.
Scaletta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scaletta tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Scaletta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Scaletta (0) vs (14) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Scaletta fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Scaletta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dravezesdi.
#T7#
Good control from Dravezesdi.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Scaletta tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Dravezesdi controls the position.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in. #T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Scaletta is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scaletta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scaletta for a finish. #SUB2#
Scaletta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dravezesdi. #T9#
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
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.#SUB2#
Scaletta is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Scaletta is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
Dravezesdi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Scaletta's body.
#T10#
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
I really don't envy Scaletta right now.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Scaletta right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Dravezesdi tightening his grip on Scaletta, looking for the choke.
Scaletta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi tightening his grip on Scaletta, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scaletta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scaletta for a finish. #T12##SUB2#
Dravezesdi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Scaletta wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a rear naked choke here but Scaletta reverses the position brilliantly into Dravezesdi's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (2) vs (14) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Scaletta has passed into half guard!
#T13#
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Scaletta passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (5) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scaletta prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Scaletta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Scaletta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Scaletta has control of the leg. #T14#
Scaletta is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scaletta controlling the action here.
Scaletta is stalling here. Dravezesdi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scaletta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dravezesdi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scaletta (5) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Azaryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azaryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Azaryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Dravezesdi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azaryan wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Azaryan is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azaryan avoid being mounted?
Azaryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Azaryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Azaryan keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Azaryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Azaryan is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
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.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but Azaryan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Azaryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.#T3#
Azaryan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi wants to control the position but Azaryan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Azaryan trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well. #T4#
Azaryan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Dravezesdi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Azaryan controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Azaryan has moved into half guard.
Azaryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to Azaryan's head to control him but Azaryan postures up.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard. #T6#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his foot on Azaryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azaryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Azaryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.#T7##SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azaryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi#T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi has hold of Azaryan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Azaryan seems comfortable defending it but Dravezesdi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Azaryan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Azaryan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dravezesdi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dravezesdi as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dravezesdi lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.#T2#
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ribbler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ribbler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Ribbler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ribbler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ribbler is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
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.#T7#
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
#T9#
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi turns into Ribbler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (11) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving. #T10#
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (13) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ribbler postures up.
Dravezesdi 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.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working. #T12#
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribbler trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.#T13#
Ribbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (21) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T14#
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
What can Dravezesdi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ribbler is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler 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:
CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gonzales looks for a takedown but Dravezesdi sprawls well.#TD#
Gonzales tries to sprawl but Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Gonzales
Dravezesdi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Gonzales defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Gonzales#SUB#
Gonzales wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dravezesdi has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gonzales's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gonzales is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 15 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dravezesdi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dravezesdi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Dravezesdi ends up having to push Chai into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dravezesdi shoots in looking for a takedown. Chai tries to sprawl out of it but Dravezesdi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dravezesdi shoots for a double leg takedown but Chai sprawls well. He's pushed Dravezesdi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai doesn't manage to clinch there - Dravezesdi circles away.
#TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Chai
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Chai trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
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.
Chai wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass. #T3#
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi passes easily into half guard.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Chai#T4#
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Chai wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Chai trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Chai slips nicely into half guard.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Chai#T7#
Chai fails to advance to Dravezesdi's back.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (5) Chai#T8#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
#T9#
Chai is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Chai is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (5) Chai
Dravezesdi wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Chai denies him.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dravezesdi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (9) Chai#T12#
Chai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (9) Chai
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (9) Chai
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (9) Chai#T13#
Dravezesdi looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Chai tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chai wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
A very excited looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan's coaches at Fenrir MMA 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.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed MacGowan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dravezesdi postures up.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Dravezesdi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for subs off his back but MacGowan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
MacGowan trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet. #T7#
MacGowan stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MacGowan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan controlling from mount. #T9#
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (14) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan'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.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
#T11#
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Dravezesdi tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan not allowing Dravezesdi to control his hands.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it. #T14#
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (17) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacGowan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (20) vs (2) Dravezesdi
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Shane MacGowan is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (4) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ty working for a choke but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ty is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Ty biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Ty gets his hands free as Dravezesdi looks to control.
Dravezesdi is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ty is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Ty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ty keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Ty is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (4) vs (7) Dravezesdi#T2#
Ty manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ty is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Ty won't allow it.
Dravezesdi not doing much here.
Ty is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ty wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Ty tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ty is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dravezesdi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dravezesdi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ty is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
A very excited looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
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 24 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vicini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vicini lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Vicini
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Vicini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vicini holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vicini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi.
Vicini tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Vicini
Dravezesdi taking a breather here.
Vicini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dravezesdi's best efforts.#T3#
Vicini is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Vicini trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Vicini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Vicini trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Vicini won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Vicini
Vicini wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.#T7#
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vicini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vicini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T8#
Vicini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (6) Vicini
I would not like to be Dravezesdi right now.
Vicini is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Vicini is persistently looking for the submission but Dravezesdi is defending it well.
Vicini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi just trying to survive but Vicini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9##SUB2#
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Vicini takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (9) Vicini
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Vicini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Vicini working for the choke.
Dravezesdi wants to control his opponent's hands but Vicini gets his hands free. #T10#
Dravezesdi prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicini controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Vicini fails to move to back control.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (10) vs (9) Vicini
Vicini wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Vicini keeps trying to improve his position.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T12#
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dravezesdi stalling. #T13#
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vicini manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Russell Northrop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi looking to score a takedown here. Northrop is defending well but Dravezesdi drives through and ends up in Northrop's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Northrop (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Northrop looking to control.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Northrop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northrop is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Northrop keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Northrop.#SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Northrop is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Northrop (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Northrop wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Northrop keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Northrop is working hard here to advance position.
Northrop has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northrop (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Northrop looks to control. #T3#
I would not like to be Northrop right now.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is persistently looking for the submission but Northrop is defending it well.
Dravezesdi tries to keep control of the position but Northrop is staying busy.
Northrop tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Northrop.
Northrop trying to control but not successfully.
Dravezesdi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Northrop tries to break free.
Northrop is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Northrop but Northrop is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Northrop do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Northrop wants to escape the position.
Northrop rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.#T5#
Northrop is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrop! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Northrop is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Northrop is squirming around nicely.
Northrop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura but Northrop is defending well.
#SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stalling. #SUB#
Northrop actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dravezesdi in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northrop! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Northrop sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
Northrop trying to control here.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Northrop is working away.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Northrop! Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (0) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T8#
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Northrop is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Northrop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi fails to advance to Northrop's back.
Northrop is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi wants to take Northrop's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Dravezesdi prevents Northrop from getting the reversal.
Northrop is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Northrop (0) vs (22) Dravezesdi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi controlling the position well here. Northrop rolled but Dravezesdi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Northrop is controlling his hands well.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Northrop rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
Dravezesdi biding his time, controlling Northrop.
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Northrop from escaping the position.
#T10#
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Northrop breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northrop (2) vs (22) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is pulling down on Northrop's head. It's preventing any offense from Northrop, at least for the moment.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravezesdi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Dravezesdi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Northrop manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Northrop (2) vs (24) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12##SUB#
Northrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Northrop is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a breather. Northrop 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.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Northrop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Northrop (2) vs (27) Dravezesdi#T13#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Northrop (2) vs (29) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to control but Northrop wriggling away.
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Northrop (2) vs (32) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi 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, Northrop has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi tries to keep control of the position but Northrop is staying busy.#T14#
Northrop can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Northrop right now.
#SUB2#
Northrop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
Northrop can't escape the position.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Northrop is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Northrop prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 32 to 2.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Russell Northrop spoke after the fight, saying 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'. |
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Event:
CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi has a takedown stuffed.
Stenberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Stenberg. No joy for Dravezesdi on that attempt. #TD2#
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (4) Stenberg
Dravezesdi being controlled for a moment.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (4) Stenberg#T1#
Stenberg wants to hit a sweep here but Dravezesdi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (4) Stenberg
Dravezesdi wants to take Stenberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
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#
Dravezesdi is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.#T2#
Stenberg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (4) Stenberg
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stenberg tries to escape the position.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Stenberg right now.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Stenberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stenberg tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Stenberg but Stenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stenberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stenberg 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: Dravezesdi (8) vs (6) Stenberg#T4#
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stenberg seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stenberg content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T6#
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (9) Stenberg
Dravezesdi is not content to let Stenberg control the position. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Stenberg controls the position.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg slows the pace down.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Stenberg taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stenberg swings around for an armbar but Dravezesdi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (9) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Stenberg wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Dravezesdi prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (9) Stenberg
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stenberg is holding on tight.
#T11#
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Stenberg wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenberg controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (11) Stenberg
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Dravezesdi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stenberg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dravezesdi has locked up a guillotine! Dravezesdi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stenberg is holding on here and Dravezesdi must be using up a lot of energy. Stenberg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dravezesdi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Dravezesdi gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage. #TD2#
Dravezesdi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan's coaches at Fenrir MMA 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.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Dravezesdi's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard. #T1#
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Dravezesdi
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dravezesdi's body.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dravezesdi's body.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
Dravezesdi is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Dravezesdi to control.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
MacGowan is trying to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Dravezesdi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Dravezesdi trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
MacGowan won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount. #T9#
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T10#
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
MacGowan seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saric enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saric's coaches at Fairtex MMA 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.
Saric tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saric tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Saric gets back to half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Saric tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saric is looking to escape.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Saric from getting the reversal.#T3#
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saric regains half guard.
Saric tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Saric won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi#T4#
Saric is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Saric wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Saric is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Saric wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (2) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Saric fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saric is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saric prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.#T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Saric from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Saric staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Saric is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dravezesdi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saric haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi has good solid back control here. #T9##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Saric wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for a choke but Saric is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Saric tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric looking to control the position.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Saric's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Saric defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
#T11#
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Saric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Dravezesdi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Saric won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Saric passes easily into half guard.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saric moves into full mount! Dravezesdi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T14#
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Saric wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Saric is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dravezesdi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 19 to 7.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi looking to score a takedown here. Jabbar is defending well but Dravezesdi drives through and ends up in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB#
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dravezesdi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jabbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dravezesdi has managed to get both his arms back between Jabbar's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jabbar is looking for a triangle here but Dravezesdi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Jabbar is trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dravezesdi passes into side control, despite Jabbar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi takes a little break here. Jabbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.
Jabbar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. #T2#
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Jabbar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jabbar moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi stays in close to Jabbar's body and controls the position. #T3#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi passes Jabbar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jabbar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi. #SUB#
Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.#T4##SUB#
Jabbar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dravezesdi pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jabbar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Jabbar to control.#T5#
Jabbar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position.
Dravezesdi prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#SUB#
Jabbar actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi not doing much here.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Dravezesdi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Jabbar tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Jabbar working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Jabbar trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the hooks.
Jabbar breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Jabbar looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jabbar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T7#
Dravezesdi tries to buck Jabbar off but Jabbar is having none of it.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jabbar trying to control the position but Dravezesdi is working away.
Dravezesdi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (19) Dravezesdi#SUB#
Jabbar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dravezesdi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dravezesdi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (21) Dravezesdi
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Jabbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is keeping the position.#SUB#
Jabbar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravezesdi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jabbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (24) Dravezesdi#T9#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Jabbar struggling a bit here.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jabbar is working hard here to advance position.
Jabbar gets back to half guard.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
#T10#
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Jabbar gets full guard.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (7) vs (27) Dravezesdi
Jabbar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (7) vs (29) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T11#
Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabbar is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (7) vs (32) Dravezesdi
Jabbar is in bad spot here.
Jabbar staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jabbar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Jabbar's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Jabbar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dravezesdi gets his way!
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T12#
Jabbar is really stuck here.
Jabbar breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (9) vs (32) Dravezesdi
Jabbar passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Jabbar is controlling well.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully. #T13#
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Jabbar controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Jabbar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Dravezesdi trying to control here.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Jabbar trying to control from Dravezesdi's half guard. Dravezesdi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 32 to 9.
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Gracie forces Dravezesdi back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dravezesdi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (4) Gracie
Dravezesdi's coaches at Mello MMA 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.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
My spies in Wing Chun Dragon Arts🔥 🔥 🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gracie has got one arm under Dravezesdi's chin. This could be trouble... Dravezesdi trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dravezesdi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nameless tries for a takedown but Dravezesdi circles away easily#TD#
and Dravezesdi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Nameless is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nameless working for a triangle but Dravezesdi defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nameless working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Dravezesdi drops back looking for a leg! Nameless is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nameless manages to kick Dravezesdi off! Dravezesdi jumps back into Nameless's guard.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nameless!
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
Nameless is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nameless is in real trouble.
#T2##SUB#
Nameless is trying to roll into a better position but Dravezesdi has get a rear naked choke and Nameless is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
A very excited looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Arias darts in and clinches Dravezesdi up against the ropes.#TD2#
Dravezesdi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
Arias tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.#SUB#
Arias actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Arias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias looking to control.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to control the position.
#T2#
Arias is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravezesdi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi#T3##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Arias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arias has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Arias has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Arias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arias wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi is trying to keep Arias in close.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Arias passes into half guard.
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.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (4) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Arias is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Clinical - Private, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arias is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it. #T8#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias gets back to half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias gets full guard.
Arias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Arias looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Arias advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Arias is taking a breather. Dravezesdi 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.
Arias is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #SUB#
Arias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Arias is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Arias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T12#
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Arias advances to half guard. #SUB#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi sees it coming and defends easily.
Arias trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Arias sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dravezesdi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arias paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dravezesdi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dravezesdi tries to keep at a distance but Silverio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dravezesdi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Silverio manages to pull guard.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Silverio#T1#
Silverio passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silverio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Silverio is trying to control. Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Silverio tries to pass. #T3#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dravezesdi is now in half guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silverio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silverio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Silverio
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio 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: Dravezesdi (5) vs (4) Silverio#T5#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (4) Silverio
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Silverio is trying is best to control the position here.
Silverio is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Silverio is doing well to control the position and prevent Dravezesdi from advancing to side control.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Dravezesdi prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Silverio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silverio is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dravezesdi 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.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Dravezesdi is just content to waste time from the top position. Silverio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (6) Silverio
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Silverio won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Silverio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Silverio to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
Silverio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Silverio controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up. #T10#
Silverio wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (6) Silverio
Dravezesdi trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T11#
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Silverio
Silverio manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12#
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silverio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silverio controlling the position for now.
Silverio gets full guard.#T13#
Silverio has control of Dravezesdi's left arm, preventing Dravezesdi from doing any damage.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silverio is retaining full guard.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
Silverio trying to control the position here.
Silverio controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself. #T14#
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverio is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 92
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1712 p4p, 238 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 3137 p4p, 394 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Mangrove has chosen https://youtu.be/uZU7Y1Hdww0 as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mangrove wants to clinch up but Dravezesdi keeps it at a distance.
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Mangrove
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.
Mangrove tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mangrove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Mangrove is having none of it.
Mangrove wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangrove is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mangrove trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Mangrove is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Mangrove
Mangrove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes Mangrove's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Mangrove
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Mangrove tries to break free.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mangrove is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mangrove trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Mangrove is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Mangrove pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Mangrove right now.
Mangrove wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
Dravezesdi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Mangrove's back but Mangrove is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mangrove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Mangrove
Mangrove looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (2) Mangrove
Dravezesdi pushing down on Mangrove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Mangrove moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mangrove trying to control the position here.
Mangrove working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mangrove.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mangrove is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mangrove has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (4) Mangrove
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mangrove's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Mangrove
Mangrove is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head to control his posture.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mangrove swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Mangrove
Mangrove has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (9) Mangrove
Mangrove fails to advance to Dravezesdi's back.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Mangrove frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (12) Mangrove
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mangrove seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dravezesdi is holding on tight.
Mangrove goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Mangrove's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (12) Mangrove
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mangrove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mangrove is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mangrove is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Mangrove trying to control here.
Dravezesdi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Mangrove works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mangrove is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Mangrove has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mangrove keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking for a sweep. Not yet Mangrove, not yet.
Dravezesdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mangrove is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi frees his head nicely. Oh but Mangrove has switched to an armbar! Dravezesdi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alka Mangrove!
In his post fight interview, Alka Mangrove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into Wasa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Wasa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wasa is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to pass Dravezesdi's guard but actually Dravezesdi recovers to full guard.
Wasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Wasa manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Wasa trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Wasa off him but Wasa keeps the position.
Wasa trying to control the position but Dravezesdi is working away.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wasa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Dravezesdi is working away.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wasa trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Wasa pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (5) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Wasa is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dravezesdi is persistently looking for the submission but Wasa is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dravezesdi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wasa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi is not content to let Wasa control the position.
Dravezesdi actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (7) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (9) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wasa advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi working for submissions but it's allowed Wasa to get to half guard.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Wasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (12) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Wasa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (15) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Wasa has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Wasa is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Wasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (15) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dravezesdi stacks Wasa 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 Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (15) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Wasa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
A relieved looking Masa Wasa 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:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 25105 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1637 p4p, 220 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody's Fool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vulcahn Dravezesdi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Shinya Aoki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Aoki up, before dumping him to the ground. Aoki manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dravezesdi passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki 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.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Aoki working for a triangle but Dravezesdi defends it easily.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki is controlling Dravezesdi's posture.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aoki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Aoki 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Dravezesdi stalls from top position.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aoki is looking to escape.
Aoki wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi wants to control the position but Aoki frees himself and scrambles - Dravezesdi manages to regain control in side control.
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.
Aoki is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Aoki stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dravezesdi is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Aoki is having none of it.
Dravezesdi looking to secure an arm triangle but Aoki defends it well.
Dravezesdi wants to control but instead Aoki manages to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi prevents Aoki from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (0) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Aoki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Aoki and Dravezesdi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dravezesdi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aoki (0) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control but Aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aoki is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Aoki tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Aoki (0) vs (23) Dravezesdi
A lull in the action here.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Aoki escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (23) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi has his foot on Aoki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard.
Aoki is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
Aoki stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is trying to control. Dravezesdi 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!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 23 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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 29 (170lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1620 p4p, 215 weight class) and Devon Malcolm (ranked 1494 p4p, 0 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Devon Malcolm!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malcolm closes the distance and clinches.
Malcolm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dravezesdi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malcolm.
Malcolm can't get the takedown.
Dravezesdi 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.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Malcolm.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Dravezesdi is trying to drag Malcolm to the mat but Malcolm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dravezesdi wants the takedown. Malcolm is fighting it off but Dravezesdi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malcolm's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Malcolm
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malcolm's guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malcolm! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Malcolm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Malcolm sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
Malcolm is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Malcolm avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malcolm is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Malcolm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malcolm wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Malcolm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malcolm is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dravezesdi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Malcolm
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Malcolm is working away.
Malcolm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Malcolm wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Malcolm! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (10) vs (0) Malcolm
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malcolm sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Malcolm is working away.
Malcolm is trying to get back to full guard.
Malcolm is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm is trying is best to control the position here.
Malcolm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
We've been informed that Malcolm has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malcolm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malcolm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Malcolm.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Malcolm is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm working a defensive guard here.
Malcolm keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Malcolm is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Malcolm.
Malcolm working a defensive guard here.
Malcolm keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm looking for a sweep. Not yet Malcolm, not yet.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Malcolm controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Malcolm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Malcolm keeps moving.
Malcolm is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes Malcolm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malcolm keeps working.
Malcolm looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi prevents Malcolm from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (0) Malcolm
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malcolm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malcolm is now in Dravezesdi's guard. A big mistake from Dravezesdi there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (2) Malcolm
Malcolm wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm has gone for a leg lock! Dravezesdi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Malcolm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (2) Malcolm
Malcolm is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Malcolm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malcolm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malcolm.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malcolm keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is stalling in the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Malcolm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malcolm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (4) Malcolm
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Malcolm from controlling successfully.
Malcolm controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Malcolm tries to pass.
Malcolm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Malcolm tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malcolm advances to half guard.
Malcolm is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Malcolm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malcolm won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Malcolm passes Dravezesdi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malcolm is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is refusing to be controlled, as Malcolm sits in half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Malcolm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dravezesdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malcolm is working away from the top position though.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Malcolm trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Malcolm
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malcolm controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 73
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1306 p4p, 174 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1619 p4p, 208 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi misses with a takedown
and Ribbler counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Ribbler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A control attempt from Dravezesdi but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (6) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribbler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dravezesdi. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribbler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (11) vs (0) Dravezesdi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Ribbler seems content to control.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribbler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ribbler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ribbler has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ribbler pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dravezesdi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ribbler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ibbe Ribbler, 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:
CACC 62
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1881 p4p, 235 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1606 p4p, 204 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Arias manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
Dravezesdi 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.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias has a hand on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Dravezesdi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Arias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Arias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Arias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dravezesdi turns into him and now he's in Arias's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Arias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works to advance to full mount. Arias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (5) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Arias is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arias is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arias 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: Arias (7) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Arias has passed into half guard.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full guard.
Arias looking to improve position, pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh with his hand. Dravezesdi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Arias paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Arias's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dravezesdi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
During a confident post fight interview, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Dravezesdi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Dravezesdi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dravezesdi is standing up over Smith. Smith looks to escape but Dravezesdi dives into side control.
Smith wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to remain calm as Dravezesdi controls from the top position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Smith is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Smith looking for a sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith is just holding on here. Dravezesdi manages to take his back.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Dravezesdi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dravezesdi's arms.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Dravezesdi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1797 p4p, 220 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1922 p4p, 239 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Average pushes his legs off easily.
Average wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Average doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Average manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Average politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Average prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dravezesdi sneaks back into half guard.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Dravezesdi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
Average trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Average has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is not content to let Average control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Average off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Average (8) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dravezesdi.
Average rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi just content to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi working away.
Average tries to control but Dravezesdi manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Average (8) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
Average looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dravezesdi.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Average defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dravezesdi is persistently looking for the submission but Average is defending it well.
Average turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (10) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Average defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (13) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi seems a little lost for a moment, as Average dominates the positioning.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Average keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Average taking a breather here.
Dravezesdi manages to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Average stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
Average wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping him busy.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Average stalling.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Average wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to get back to full guard but Average takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (16) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Average has moved into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Average advances to half guard.
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Average seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dravezesdi for as long as he can get away with.
Average will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Average postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Average wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Average showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi has an active guard here but Average has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Joe Average very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15274 p4p, 599 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1814 p4p, 236 weight class). Byhenikov comes to the ring accompanied by Harbinger. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vulcahn Dravezesdi enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dravezesdi fails with a takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi shoots in and bounces Byhenikov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Byhenikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Byhenikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Byhenikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Byhenikov (4) vs (2) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Dravezesdi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dravezesdi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dravezesdi for a finish.
Dravezesdi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Byhenikov trying to control the position but Dravezesdi is working away.
Byhenikov has hold of Dravezesdi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dravezesdi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Byhenikov cranks the arm and Dravezesdi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dravezesdi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 1715 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1805 p4p, 236 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dravezesdi's choice of entrance music: Nobody's Fool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jos Beton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Beton rushes Dravezesdi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dravezesdi is working for takedown but Beton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Beton gets control of Dravezesdi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Beton is retaining full guard.
Beton trying to control the position.
Beton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Beton'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beton is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
Beton pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dravezesdi is now in half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Beton defending well.
Dravezesdi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton is pulling down on Dravezesdi's head. It's preventing any offense from Dravezesdi, at least for the moment.
Dravezesdi won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beton working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dravezesdi won't allow Beton to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Beton keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Beton seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Beton is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi is fighting to break Beton's control of his arms but Beton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beton pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Beton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beton being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi passes Beton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Beton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beton is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Beton (0) vs (3) Dravezesdi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beton can't do much from the bottom here.
Beton is looking for a sweep.
Beton is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Beton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beton's legs.
Beton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Beton is working from the bottom.
Beton manages to get back to half guard.
Beton wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Dravezesdi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beton is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beton is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beton avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beton is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but Beton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dravezesdi to get the leverage.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Beton won't allow it.
Beton is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Beton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Beton trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beton wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Beton is defending the position.
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beton won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is keen to just control but Beton is a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beton tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control here.
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Beton is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Beton defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beton is controlling Dravezesdi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beton is trying to control but can't.
Beton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beton (4) vs (3) Dravezesdi
And that's the end of the fight!
Beton takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.
In his post fight interview, Jos Beton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1696 p4p, 224 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1774 p4p, 233 weight class). Mamedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vulcahn Dravezesdi enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi shoots for a takedown but Mamedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dravezesdi has a takedown stuffed.
Mamedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dravezesdi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamedov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dravezesdi.
Khalid Mamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vulcahn Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamedov counters by clinching up.
Mamedov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mamedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his 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.
Mamedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dravezesdi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Mamedov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but Mamedov postures up.
Mamedov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi prevents Mamedov from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Mamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mamedov wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mamedov.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamedov pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mamedov trying to control from half guard but Dravezesdi is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mamedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dravezesdi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mamedov.
Mamedov tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov stalling.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Mamedov is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamedov is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Dravezesdi is not content to let Mamedov control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (8) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mamedov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dravezesdi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mamedov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Mamedov tightening his grip on Dravezesdi, looking for the choke.
Mamedov looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position.
Mamedov working for a choke but Dravezesdi reverses nicely into Mamedov 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Mamedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mamedov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi passes into side control, despite Mamedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mamedov (11) vs (5) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Mamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dravezesdi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamedov wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Mamedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi works to advance to full mount. Mamedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mamedov (11) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Mamedov tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mamedov tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Mamedov is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Mamedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mamedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mamedov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mamedov (11) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mamedov wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mamedov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Nice work there by Mamedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mamedov (13) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Mamedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mamedov passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mamedov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Dravezesdi has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Mamedov is in a lot of trouble! Dravezesdi is straining to finish and he's done it! Mamedov taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 11
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1707 p4p, 226 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 468 p4p, 72 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dravezesdi to the ground. Dravezesdi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dravezesdi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dravezesdi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hunt! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Hunt is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (6) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
Dravezesdi has control of Hunt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Hunt has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Hunt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hunt. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (0) Hunt
Dravezesdi prevents Hunt from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hunt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hunt! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
Hunt prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Hunt forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (9) vs (8) Hunt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dravezesdi wants to escape the position.
Hunt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dravezesdi is defending well though. Hunt let's go of the attempt for now.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dravezesdi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Good control from Hunt.
Hunt keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is trying to defend against the choke here but Hunt has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hunt Tightens the hold and Dravezesdi taps out furiously! Hunt displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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:
CACC 5
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1698 p4p, 229 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1499 p4p, 205 weight class). Dravezesdi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nobody's Fool. Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen tries to clinch but Dravezesdi moves out of range.
Petersen closes the distance and clinches.
Dravezesdi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Petersen
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Petersen
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Petersen blocks the move with his legs.
Petersen is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dravezesdi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Petersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Petersen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dravezesdi pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (0) Petersen
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dravezesdi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (11) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Petersen is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (14) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pushes a forearm under Petersen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petersen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1674 p4p, 221 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1330 p4p, 183 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the ring accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arias clinches up with Dravezesdi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dravezesdi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arias is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arias has hold of one of Dravezesdi's legs. Dravezesdi is fighting the takedown attempt but Arias gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi seems keen to control Arias's posture.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Arias won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Arias is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Arias keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Arias looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
Arias tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (7) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to take Arias's back but he can't do it this time.
Arias is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Arias has worked his arm free - good work by Arias!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dravezesdi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arias tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dravezesdi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Dravezesdi takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Arias
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Arias pushed the leg off.
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Arias defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Arias manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (4) Arias
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (4) Arias
Dravezesdi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (4) Arias
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dravezesdi's best efforts.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Arias is working away.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (4) Arias
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Arias tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Arias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arias sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Arias is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi trying to work for an americana but Arias has managed to regain full guard.
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravezesdi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arias is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is just content to waste time from the top position. Arias takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (6) Arias
Arias trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Dravezesdi is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
Arias trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Arias passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (20) vs (9) Arias
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Arias off him but Arias keeps the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dravezesdi 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dravezesdi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (22) vs (9) Arias
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arias is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (25) vs (9) Arias
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
A relieved looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1656 p4p, 218 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15165 p4p, 612 weight class). Dravezesdi comes into the arena with Nobody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Byhenikov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Byhenikov lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Dravezesdi'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.
Byhenikov advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Byhenikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Byhenikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Byhenikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (4) Byhenikov
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.
Byhenikov pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi trying to control from the bottom.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (7) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Byhenikov keeps him under control.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura but Dravezesdi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byhenikov to get the leverage.
Dravezesdi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Byhenikov pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (10) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Byhenikov's attempts to control the action.
Byhenikov fails to move to back control.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (4) vs (13) Byhenikov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Byhenikov tries to get the hooks in deep but Dravezesdi pushed the leg off.
Byhenikov is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Byhenikov wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Dravezesdi is defending it well.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Dravezesdi is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Dravezesdi turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (6) vs (13) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Byhenikov wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to take a breather but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (13) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Byhenikov is working away.
Dravezesdi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Byhenikov tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Byhenikov stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (11) vs (13) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Byhenikov is working to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov 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: Dravezesdi (11) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (15) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Dravezesdi won't allow Byhenikov to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byhenikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byhenikov wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (17) Byhenikov
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Byhenikov is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dravezesdi passes Byhenikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byhenikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (18) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (21) vs (17) Byhenikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Byhenikov's back but Byhenikov is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Byhenikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (21) vs (19) Byhenikov
Byhenikov passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 21 to 19.
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 880 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1615 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mata trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mata has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Mata looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mata is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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: Mata (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mata seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mata is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mata wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Mata stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mata trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mata in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mata tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Mata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mata trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mata (19) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi turns into Mata and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (19) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mata working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mata is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi stalling.
Mata wants to control but Dravezesdi passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is staying tight to Mata's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him.
Mata is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi taking a breather here.
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mata stops Dravezesdi from passing to mount.
Mata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mata trying to control from the bottom.
Mata keeping hold of Dravezesdi's head, controlling as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mata is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Mata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Dravezesdi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (19) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
An out of breath Dado Mata 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 365 p4p, 22 weight class). Dravezesdi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nobody's Fool. Fuujin has chosen a lot of Asian swag in this young man as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Kazuka Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fuujin rushes Dravezesdi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dravezesdi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fuujin.
Fuujin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dravezesdi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fuujin moves into the clinch.
Fuujin gets underhooks to prevent Dravezesdi's takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fuujin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fuujin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dravezesdi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuujin takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuujin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dravezesdi regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Fuujin
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Fuujin is proving a slippery customer.
Fuujin trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Fuujin advances to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to Fuujin's head to control him but Fuujin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Fuujin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Fuujin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi 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.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Fuujin
Dravezesdi slips nicely into half guard.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Fuujin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Fuujin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuujin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Fuujin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fuujin wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Fuujin
Fuujin is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Fuujin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dravezesdi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuujin is looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuujin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi prevents Fuujin from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuujin wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi wants to control the pace but Fuujin is squirming around nicely.
Fuujin regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Fuujin is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Fuujin gets back to full guard.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Fuujin looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Fuujin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuujin is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well.
Fuujin is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Fuujin trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
Fuujin tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Fuujin is working away.
Dravezesdi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Fuujin
Fuujin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin has a hand on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dravezesdi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (11) vs (2) Fuujin
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fuujin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Fuujin wriggling away.
Fuujin stops Dravezesdi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fuujin tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Fuujin regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Fuujin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuujin is holding on for now.
Fuujin is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dravezesdi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (11) vs (4) Fuujin
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A very excited looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dravezesdi drives through with a takedown into Sonni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi stalling.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dravezesdi is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2#
Sonni looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sonni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dravezesdi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but Sonni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dravezesdi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sonni defends it well. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Sonni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sonni is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Sonni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sonni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dravezesdi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dravezesdi trying to control the pace.
Dravezesdi'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.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sonni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi trying to control the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dravezesdi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dravezesdi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Sonni wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sonni quickly recovers to half guard.
Sonni trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sonni defends it well.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.#T1#
Dravezesdi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sonni for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sonni trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sonni is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around?#T3#
Dravezesdi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine from mount but Sonni is having none of it. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dravezesdi extends the arm and Sonni is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 1685 p4p, 228 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2078 p4p, 269 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Le temps des cerises. Dravezesdi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nobody's Fool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Michel Colucci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Colucci (0) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Colucci wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci trying to remain calm as Dravezesdi controls from the top position.
Colucci is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Colucci is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Dravezesdi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dravezesdi prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to get an arm triangle but Colucci is defending well.
Colucci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Colucci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Colucci (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Colucci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Colucci is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dravezesdi taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Colucci.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci retains his middleweight title!
Michel Colucci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6952 p4p, 539 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2049 p4p, 252 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Dravezesdi drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Dravezesdi to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie pulls Dravezesdi in to control the position.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Gracie controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Gracie is really struggling to control Dravezesdi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi content to stall in guard here.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Gracie tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dravezesdi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Dravezesdi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi 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: Gracie (4) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dravezesdi stacks Gracie 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 Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (17) Dravezesdi
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Dravezesdi keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Dravezesdi looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dravezesdi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dravezesdi looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi 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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Gracie pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 20 to 8.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2046 p4p, 254 weight class) and Edwin Lucan (ranked 4233 p4p, 436 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan gets a clinch.
Dravezesdi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lucan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan has his feet on Dravezesdi's thighs here. He's pushed Dravezesdi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dravezesdi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
A victorious Edwin Lucan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12797 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1978 p4p, 247 weight class). Dravezesdi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nobody's Fool. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Dravezesdi, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Dravezesdi against the cage but Dravezesdi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dravezesdi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is controlling the pace.
Lee wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Dravezesdi has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dravezesdi tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dravezesdi swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dravezesdi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (11) vs (5) Dravezesdi
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
Dravezesdi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (11) vs (12) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Lee has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dravezesdi's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressing down on Dravezesdi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to control.
Lee keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (12) Dravezesdi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Lee pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (12) Dravezesdi
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Lee wants to take Dravezesdi's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dravezesdi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dravezesdi won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dravezesdi is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (16) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 19 to 16.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1984 p4p, 248 weight class) and Joe Bone (ranked 1403 p4p, 188 weight class). Dravezesdi's entrance music is Nobody's Fool. A fine choice. Bone has chosen You'll Never Walk Alone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Joe Bone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bone has his takedown stuffed
and Dravezesdi counters with a shoot takedown. Bone fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Bone
Vulcahn Dravezesdi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bone.
Bone looking to control.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone is looking to sweep but instead, Dravezesdi has passed into half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bone trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Still in half guard, Dravezesdi seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Bone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Bone
Dravezesdi takes a little break here. Bone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to improve his position.
Bone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dravezesdi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Bone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (7) vs (0) Bone
Bone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bone is trying to reverse the position but instead Dravezesdi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (10) vs (0) Bone
Dravezesdi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bone doesn't escape.
Bone is really stuck here.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control but not successfully.
Bone wants to escape the position.
Bone turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (2) Bone
Bone wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Bone passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.
Bone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bone stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bone won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Bone trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Bone
Bone looking for a sweep. Not yet Bone, not yet.
Bone controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Bone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Bone's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (2) Bone
Dravezesdi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone tries to improve position but can't.
Dravezesdi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bone, who protects the arm well.
Bone prevents Dravezesdi from improving position.
Bone tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Bone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dravezesdi's best efforts.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Bone defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bone is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Bone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bone keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bone wants to control but Dravezesdi passes easily into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Bone is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bone tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stalling.
Bone manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi won't allow Bone to sweep him here.
Bone trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Bone is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dravezesdi has managed to get both his arms back between Bone's legs - danger averted.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to advance position but Bone counters by regaining guard.
Bone trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone has his hands on Dravezesdi's head, controlling the position.
Bone working a defensive guard but Dravezesdi passes into half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Bone is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bone wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bone wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (18) vs (2) Bone
Bone tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi tries to control but Bone wriggling away.
Dravezesdi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bone has worked his arm free - good work by Bone!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 122 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1985 p4p, 247 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Fredrik Stenberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dravezesdi. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (0) vs (4) Dravezesdi
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stenberg is trying to work for a sweep but Dravezesdi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stenberg (0) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Stenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Dravezesdi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi takes Stenberg's back. Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (0) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Stenberg trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the hooks.
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi manages to sink in the RNC - Stenberg is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1973 p4p, 239 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 4268 p4p, 499 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kaspars Petrovs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petrovs shoots for a takedown but Dravezesdi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dravezesdi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrovs sprawls and moves away.
Petrovs pushes Dravezesdi up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dravezesdi.
Petrovs decides to pull guard.
Petrovs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovs is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovs pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petrovs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (2) Petrovs
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovs is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as Petrovs tries to pass.
Petrovs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrovs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrovs looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Petrovs
Petrovs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petrovs defends it well.
Petrovs is looking to improve his position.
Petrovs is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Petrovs trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dravezesdi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (2) Petrovs
Dravezesdi controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petrovs to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (2) Petrovs
Dravezesdi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Petrovs tries to break free.
Dravezesdi working for a choke but Petrovs is defending well.
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Petrovs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Petrovs but Petrovs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dravezesdi looking to break Petrovs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Petrovs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dravezesdi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petrovs is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dravezesdi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Petrovs is keeping busy.
Petrovs tries to break free.
Petrovs turns into Dravezesdi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (4) Petrovs
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (4) Petrovs
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Petrovs is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
Petrovs is defending against the submission attempts here by Dravezesdi.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is stalling here. Petrovs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dravezesdi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petrovs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (8) Petrovs
Petrovs trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Petrovs off him but Petrovs keeps the position.
Dravezesdi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (8) Petrovs
Petrovs is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control from Petrovs's half guard. Petrovs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petrovs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dravezesdi controls the pace.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Petrovs is working from the bottom.
Petrovs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrovs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dravezesdi has managed to get both his arms back between Petrovs's legs - danger averted.
Petrovs being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs looking for subs off his back but Dravezesdi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrovs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrovs tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Petrovs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dravezesdi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard.
Petrovs is trying to control but Dravezesdi manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (15) vs (8) Petrovs
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrovs is looking to escape.
Petrovs tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Petrovs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi trying to advance position but Petrovs counters by regaining guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Petrovs keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovs is retaining full guard.
Petrovs is trying to hold Dravezesdi in close to prevent damage but Dravezesdi has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrovs is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrovs wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is keen to just control but Petrovs is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Petrovs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Petrovs is defending the position.
Petrovs tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Petrovs is keeping him busy.
Petrovs tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Petrovs is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrovs trying to control here.
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dravezesdi prevents Petrovs from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovs wants to control the action here but instead Dravezesdi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (18) vs (8) Petrovs
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Petrovs to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1967 p4p, 236 weight class) and Jack Kelly (ranked 2432 p4p, 288 weight class). Dravezesdi comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody's Fool. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Kelly enters the cage!
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kelly gets a clinch.
Dravezesdi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kelly can't fight it off and eventually Dravezesdi manages to take the fight to the floor. Kelly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Kelly
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dravezesdi has passed into half guard!
Kelly is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kelly avoid being mounted?
Kelly is controlling Dravezesdi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Kelly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (0) Kelly
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly looks to move to half guard but instead Dravezesdi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dravezesdi (7) vs (0) Kelly
Dravezesdi has control of Kelly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kelly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi mounts Kelly! Really nice guard pass there!
Kelly is working to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi has control of Kelly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kelly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Dravezesdi's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to control the action but instead Kelly gets a body lock and reverses into Dravezesdi's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (7) vs (2) Kelly
Kelly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelly passes Dravezesdi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (9) vs (2) Kelly
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dravezesdi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelly wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Kelly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well.
Dravezesdi is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kelly is trying to control but can't.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi stalling.
Dravezesdi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kelly's thigh. Kelly counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kelly has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Kelly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (2) Kelly
Dravezesdi looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelly tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Kelly regains half guard.
Kelly trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Kelly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dravezesdi (12) vs (6) Kelly
Kelly has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kelly's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (14) vs (6) Kelly
Kelly keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kelly holds on and takes a little breather.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (17) vs (6) Kelly
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to control but Kelly wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly is just holding on here. Dravezesdi manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (20) vs (6) Kelly
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Andrey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrey there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Prince Andrey has been cut.
Dravezesdi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Andrey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dravezesdi's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrey is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andrey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andrey's back!#SUB#
Andrey is trying to defend against the choke here but Dravezesdi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dravezesdi Tightens the hold and Andrey taps out furiously! Dravezesdi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
After winning the bout, Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 4242 p4p, 417 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2278 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 11 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamland (4) vs (0) Dravezesdi
The referee asks Tamland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tamland prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dravezesdi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamland (4) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Tamland tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Tamland right now.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tamland tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tamland is defending well though. Dravezesdi let's go of the attempt for now.
Tamland wants to escape the position.
Dravezesdi is looking for the choke from the back position but Tamland is controlling his hands well.
Tamland is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Tamland's back but Tamland is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tamland. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamland (6) vs (4) Dravezesdi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Tamland defends easily.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tamland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Tamland maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Tamland looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Dravezesdi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tamland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a switch here but Tamland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (12) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Tamland trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Tamland postures up.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland is thwarting Dravezesdi's attempts to control the position.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dravezesdi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tamland jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (15) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to buck Tamland off but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Tamland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dravezesdi for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Brick Tamland 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 23 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Bjj (ranked 20581 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2262 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Bjj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bjj (0) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Bjj is letting Dravezesdi control him for a moment.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Bjj denies him.
Bjj being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjj tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dravezesdi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Dravezesdi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dravezesdi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bjj is defending well.
Bjj tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dravezesdi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjj (0) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Bjj to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dravezesdi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dravezesdi fails to advance to Bjj's back.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi avoids the attempt from Bjj to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bjj is looking to escape.
Bjj is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dravezesdi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bjj (0) vs (9) Dravezesdi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Bjj is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Bjj's back but Bjj is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bjj. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bjj (2) vs (9) Dravezesdi
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bjj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi controls Bjj momentarily but Bjj frees himself.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjj pushes down on Dravezesdi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but Bjj is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Bjj is trying to work for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending well.
Bjj is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dravezesdi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bjj.
Bjj wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but Bjj has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (5) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Bjj has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bjj (7) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bjj trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bjj prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Bjj trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Bjj pushes him away.
Bjj controlling the pace for now.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bjj wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi 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: Bjj (7) vs (11) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dravezesdi is aware though and is defending well.
Bjj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dravezesdi passes Bjj's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Bjj wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjj trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Bjj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Dravezesdi 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.
Bjj trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bjj! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (7) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bjj (7) vs (17) Dravezesdi
Bjj trying to control but not successfully.
Dravezesdi wants to control the position but Bjj frees himself and scrambles - Dravezesdi manages to regain control in side control.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Bjj is keeping him busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling from side mount.
Dravezesdi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bjj, who protects the arm well.
Dravezesdi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bjj manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bjj is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bjj! Score +3 for passing guard: Bjj (7) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Bjj 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: Bjj (9) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but Bjj pushes his legs off easily.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Bjj from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Bjj is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Bjj controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi pulls Bjj in close to prevent any damage.
Bjj wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 20 to 9.
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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:
EMP Night of Champions
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kamerun Diaz (ranked 3593 p4p, 390 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1324 p4p, 173 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kamerun Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dravezesdi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass Diaz's guard but actually Diaz recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling from mount.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diaz is surviving well by controlling Dravezesdi's body position as best he can.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling an arm, preventing Dravezesdi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dravezesdi is trying to control here but Diaz has managed to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is working to tighten his grip on Diaz's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Diaz has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dravezesdi is really squeezing tight and eventually Diaz passes out! Dravezesdi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMP 6
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fahad Al Qarni (ranked 1204 p4p, 156 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1311 p4p, 171 weight class). Al Qarni comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Fahad Al Qarni! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Qarni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dravezesdi defends it nicely.
Al Qarni closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dravezesdi quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (0) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Al Qarni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Qarni wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Al Qarni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dravezesdi uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Al Qarni 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Al Qarni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Al Qarni is having none of it.
Al Qarni tries to reverse the position but Dravezesdi maintains control.
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Al Qarni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi uses his free foot to push down on Al Qarni's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Qarni. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi prevents Al Qarni from improving his position.
Al Qarni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Qarni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dravezesdi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Qarni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Al Qarni is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed Al Qarni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Qarni has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dravezesdi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Qarni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Al Qarni is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Qarni is working hard here to advance position.
Al Qarni looks to move to half guard but instead Dravezesdi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (2) vs (15) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qarni has given up his back here. Will Dravezesdi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Al Qarni (2) vs (18) Dravezesdi
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control.
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Al Qarni's back but Al Qarni is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Al Qarni. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Al Qarni has control of the leg.
Al Qarni is pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dravezesdi is holding on for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Al Qarni wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Qarni, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Qarni 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.
Dravezesdi passes Al Qarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Al Qarni won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Al Qarni trying to control here.
Al Qarni tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (23) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Al Qarni! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Qarni (4) vs (25) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Qarni tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Qarni is looking to escape.
Al Qarni is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Qarni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Qarni tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dravezesdi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Qarni (4) vs (28) Dravezesdi
Al Qarni regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 28 to 4.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WAR GAMES
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake (ranked 3852 p4p, 462 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1284 p4p, 176 weight class). Michael Blake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Dravezesdi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dravezesdi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Blake is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blake is just riding it out for now. Dravezesdi eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Dravezesdi stalling.
Dravezesdi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blake! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking to control but Blake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Blake (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi is trying to control but Blake is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dravezesdi wants to take his opponent's back but Blake doesn't allow it.
Dravezesdi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blake turns into him and now he's in Dravezesdi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Blake pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Blake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Blake's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (2) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Blake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (4) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Dravezesdi 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Blake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi trying to get back to full guard but Blake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (7) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but Blake isn't that keen on the idea.
Blake tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Blake has a good base and remains in mount.
Blake is trying to control here but Dravezesdi has managed to regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back.
Blake trying to control the action but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi is looking to sweep but instead, Blake has passed into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dravezesdi is just riding it out for now. Blake eventually gives up the hold.
Blake is stalling here. Dravezesdi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dravezesdi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (7) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control for a moment but Blake uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blake moves into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dravezesdi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dravezesdi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Blake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blake won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (9) vs (16) Dravezesdi
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi is trying to hold Blake in close to prevent damage but Blake has managed to pass into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to get back to full guard but Blake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blake (12) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Blake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dravezesdi is holding on tight.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Blake postures up.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi prevents Blake from taking his back.
Blake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Blake is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blake (15) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Blake gets his way!
Dravezesdi is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi turns into Blake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (15) vs (18) Dravezesdi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dravezesdi is stalling here. Blake is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dravezesdi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blake has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blake (19) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to remain calm as Blake controls from the top position.
Dravezesdi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Blake easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blake (21) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Blake (24) vs (18) Dravezesdi
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake takes the fight on points by 24 to 18.
Michael Blake is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Michael Blake, 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:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mister Dee (ranked 4645 p4p, 526 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 1299 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mister Dee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dee (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dee looking for a guillotine here but Dravezesdi defends easily.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Dee trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi passes Dee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dee tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
Dee is trying is best to control the position here.
Dee looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
Dee is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dee gets back to full guard.
Dee trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dee is looking for a triangle but Dravezesdi pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dee's guard.
Dravezesdi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dee is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dravezesdi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dee 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.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Dee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dee (0) vs (7) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dee is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
Dee 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.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (0) vs (10) Dravezesdi
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (4) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to escape but Dee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dravezesdi turns into Dee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (4) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dee working for a triangle but Dravezesdi defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dee defends it easily.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dravezesdi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has Dravezesdi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (6) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi forces his way into half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to advance position but Dee won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dee wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Dravezesdi is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dee (6) vs (17) Dravezesdi
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Dee (6) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Dee from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi doesn't have the hooks in and Dee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dee (8) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dee pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dee seems to be working for a kimura but Dravezesdi defends the submission attempt.
Dee is working for a submission of some sort.
Dee is working for a kimura but Dravezesdi is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Dee is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi manages to get to full guard.
Dee wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
Dee preventing the sweep.
Dee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dravezesdi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dravezesdi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dravezesdi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dee (8) vs (24) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dee (8) vs (26) Dravezesdi
Dee can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi controlling the position easily from mount.
Dee is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 26 to 8.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
WFC FN 4:Antonio vs Dren
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Dravezesdi connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Rurik cracks Dravezesdi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rurik has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dravezesdi to stand back up!
Rurik staying out of range there.
Dravezesdi throws a jab when Rurik was well out of range.
Dravezesdi moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurik avoids the body shot from Dravezesdi.
Rurik throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Dravezesdi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rurik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dravezesdi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rurik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rurik wants to stand but Dravezesdi is controlling the position.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Rurik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rurik is looking to escape.
Dravezesdi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rurik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Rurik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rurik is trying to stand.
Dravezesdi thows a huge punch but Rurik dodges it nicely.
Rurik wants to get back to his feet.
Rurik taking some punishment here, with Dravezesdi in his half guard.
Dravezesdi thows a huge punch but Rurik dodges it nicely.
Dravezesdi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rurik is trying to stand.
Rurik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dravezesdi drops an elbow to the side of Rurik's head. #ROC#
Rurik is rocked!
Rurik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dravezesdi drops an elbow to the side of Rurik's head.
Rurik is still in real trouble! Can Dravezesdi finish him?
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Rurik defending well. #T2##SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurik defends it well.
Rurik seems to have recovered his senses.
Dravezesdi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dravezesdi lands strikes from half guard.
Dravezesdi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dravezesdi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dravezesdi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rurik's head.
Dravezesdi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rurik! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dravezesdi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
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Event:
WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Dravezesdi moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dravezesdi throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rose throws a jab when Dravezesdi was well out of range.
Dravezesdi misses with a straight right.
Dravezesdi takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Dravezesdi misses the shot to the body.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dravezesdi's hands.
Dravezesdi misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Dravezesdi counters with a nice body shot.
Rose thumps Dravezesdi with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dravezesdi moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dravezesdi throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Dravezesdi ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Dravezesdi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dravezesdi.
Nice defenses there by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Dravezesdi off the cage and back into range.
Dravezesdi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dravezesdi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Dravezesdi misses.
Dravezesdi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Dravezesdi ducks right into an uppercut from Rose.
Dravezesdi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Dravezesdi ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Rose.
Rose throws a jab when Dravezesdi was well out of range.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dravezesdi cracks Rose with a good jab.#T2#
Rose throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dravezesdi.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Dravezesdi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rose, as that shot connected.
Dravezesdi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Dravezesdi slips the punch.
Dravezesdi avoids the body shot from Rose.
Dravezesdi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hannibal Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose slips a jab from Dravezesdi.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rose cracks Dravezesdi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dravezesdi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose scores with the left hand. Dravezesdi knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose misses the jab.#T3#
Dravezesdi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rose! But no joy.
Rose avoids the body shot from Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Rose.
A counter left hand to the body from Dravezesdi misses its target.
Dravezesdi avoids the head kick by Rose.
Dravezesdi takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Dravezesdi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dravezesdi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dravezesdi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dravezesdi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Dravezesdi takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rose cracks Dravezesdi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dravezesdi throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose lands with a slapping head kick.
Dravezesdi misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Dravezesdi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Dravezesdi takes one to the side of the head.
Dravezesdi takes one to the side of the head.
Dravezesdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose throws a big counter head kick but Dravezesdi avoids it with no problem.
Dravezesdi scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dravezesdi moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dravezesdi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Rose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Rose lands a big head kick that sends Dravezesdi tumbling to the mat! Rose takes a step backwards and waves Dravezesdi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dravezesdi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Dravezesdi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose defending well as Dravezesdi loads up on a big left hand.
Dravezesdi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rose.
Rose throws a fast counter high kick but Dravezesdi manages to duck under it in time.
Dravezesdi seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Rose throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose throws a low kick but Dravezesdi avoids it.
A big right from Rose misses.
We've been informed that Rose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from Rose lands.
Hannibal Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dravezesdi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Jab by Rose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dravezesdi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Dravezesdi ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dravezesdi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose throws a nice head kick!
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Dravezesdi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dravezesdi fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Dravezesdi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Dravezesdi staying out of range there.
Dravezesdi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dravezesdi throws a hook but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dravezesdi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dravezesdi shoots for a double leg takedown but Rose sprawls well. He's pushed Dravezesdi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose misses with a hook. Dravezesdi ducked under it nicely.
Dravezesdi throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dravezesdi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dravezesdi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Dravezesdi throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dravezesdi misses with a hook.#T2#
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dravezesdi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dravezesdi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dravezesdi misses with a body shot.
Rose throws a hook but Dravezesdi avoids it easily.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Dravezesdi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dravezesdi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dravezesdi lands in his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dravezesdi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dravezesdi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Dravezesdi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dravezesdi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dravezesdi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rose wants to control but Dravezesdi postures up.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rose has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rose is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dravezesdi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dravezesdi's guard! Nice work there by Rose! #T4##SUB#
Dravezesdi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rose rolls with it to try and escape but Dravezesdi cranks on the arm and Rose is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Dravezesdi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Dravezesdi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Deniro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
McCann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCann lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a triangle but McCann pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCann with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
McCann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi has his foot on McCann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCann works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi keeping full guard, as McCann tries to pass.
McCann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCann trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McCann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but McCann defends easily.
#SUB2#
McCann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCann wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dravezesdi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dravezesdi can't keep his opponent in guard - McCann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
McCann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCann is aware though and is defending well.
McCann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dravezesdi is proving hard to escape from.
McCann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McCann is posturing up here but Dravezesdi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCann tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCann has to tap! Slick submission there by Dravezesdi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
A relieved looking Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mihattovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dravezesdi quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dravezesdi's coaches at Elite Strikers 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.#SUB2#
Mihattovic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dravezesdi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nebojsa Mihattovic!
Nebojsa Mihattovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R4: Group B
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dravezesdi showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harding defends it well.
Dravezesdi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Dravezesdi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi is trying for a kimura here. Harding looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dravezesdi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
An out of breath Vulcahn Dravezesdi 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:
Alliance Wars R3: Group B
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Braga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dravezesdi drops back looking for a leg! Braga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Braga manages to kick Dravezesdi off! Dravezesdi jumps back into Braga's guard. #SUB#
Dravezesdi drops back looking for a leg! Braga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Braga manages to kick Dravezesdi off! Dravezesdi jumps back into Braga's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi pushing down on Braga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Braga is kicking away at Dravezesdi from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Dravezesdi grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Braga trying to push Dravezesdi off... Braga taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R2: Wildcard
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dravezesdi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Drag Queen's half guard.
Dravezesdi really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Dravezesdi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. The Drag Queen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
During a confident post fight interview, Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Alliance Wars R1: Group B
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Cofield fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cofield tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has managed to slip his arm under Cofield's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cofield is tapping out! Submission win for Dravezesdi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Our winner, Vulcahn Dravezesdi, 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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