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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Shaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like DJ Shaw has been cut.
Shaw looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tater throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tater finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Tater cracks Shaw with an uppercut from hell and Shaw crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tater's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tater throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Shaw is still in real trouble! Can Tater finish him?
Tater is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tater's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tater advances position into side control!
Shaw taking a bit of punishment here - Tater scoring with strikes.
A big shot lands for Tater! That's hurt Shaw! Will he recover? Tater fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Tater!
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Event:
FN 11: Gomorra
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Drumpf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Drumpf.
Drumpf misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Tater misses
enabling Drumpf to counter with a crisp jab.
Tater walks straight into a right hand from Drumpf - that's dropped him! Drumpf jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tater from any more punishment! Tater complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donny Drumpf!
After the fight, Donny Drumpf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Fight Nights 4 - Bloodfest
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Aljaffa lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Tater gets the takedown into side control.
Tater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Aljaffa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tater scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aljaffa to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Tater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aljaffa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tater landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Aljaffa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tater working the ground and pound but Aljaffa is defending the strikes. #T1#
Tater in side control, throwing shots but Aljaffa defends.
Tater misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tater postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tater throws a strike aimed at the side of Aljaffa's head but Aljaffa avoids it well.
Tater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Tater is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Aljaffa is trying to escape and Tater transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Aljaffa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tater! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Tater!
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Event:
Mon Night Fights#2-Wicked City
Date: Jul 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Snertanbottom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tater throws a sloppy head kick
and Snertanbottom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tater swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snertanbottom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snertanbottom.
Tater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snertanbottom scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tater. Snertanbottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Tater is predictable there
and Snertanbottom counters with a good, hard body kick but Tater shrugs it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tater needs to keep his hands up - Snertanbottom had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Tater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snertanbottom lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Snertanbottom.
Toth Snertanbottom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snertanbottom scores with a jab. Tater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snertanbottom lands the left hand.
Tater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snertanbottom manages to avoid it.
Snertanbottom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tater throws a leg kick
and Snertanbottom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Snertanbottom.#T2#
Tater shoots in looking for a takedown. Snertanbottom tries to sprawl out of it but Tater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snertanbottom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snertanbottom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tater avoids it.
Tater has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tater looks winded!
Snertanbottom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tater under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snertanbottom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Snertanbottom.
Tater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snertanbottom was well out of range. Poor timing from Tater.#T3#
Tater lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snertanbottom cracks Tater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snertanbottom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tater is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snertanbottom rather than just go for the knockout.
Snertanbottom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tater looks to score with a jab to the body but Snertanbottom is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snertanbottom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snertanbottom.
Snertanbottom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Snertanbottom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snertanbottom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snertanbottom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tater walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snertanbottom.
Tater fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Snertanbottom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toth Snertanbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Tater.
Good shot there by Snertanbottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toth Snertanbottom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Snertanbottom jabs Tater right on the nose. Tater blinks but takes it well.
Tater misses with a body kick.
Snertanbottom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snertanbottom manages to avoid it.
Tater throws a lazy uppercut
and Snertanbottom counters with a nice uppercut.
Snertanbottom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snertanbottom scores with a nice strike.
Tater shoots in for a double leg but Snertanbottom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Tater misses. #T1#
Tater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snertanbottom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snertanbottom.
Snertanbottom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tater can do to turn this around?
Snertanbottom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snertanbottom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tater feints the counter takedown.
Tater throws a poor cross that misses
and Snertanbottom counters with a body kick.
Snertanbottom cracks Tater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snertanbottom is fending him off so far but Tater persists. Nope, Snertanbottom circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Snertanbottom throws a lazy right hand but Tater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tater misses the body punch
and Snertanbottom counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Snertanbottom.
Snertanbottom cracks the inside of Tater's front leg.
Tater fails with the takedown.
Toth Snertanbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Tater.
Tater takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tater is breathing heavily.#T3#
Tater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snertanbottom but Snertanbottom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snertanbottom scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Snertanbottom.
Tater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snertanbottom.
Tater misses with a hook to the body
and Snertanbottom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snertanbottom scores with a kick to the body.
Snertanbottom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snertanbottom.
#T4#
Snertanbottom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tater has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snertanbottom.
Snertanbottom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Snertanbottom connects with a single shot there.
Snertanbottom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snertanbottom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Snertanbottom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toth Snertanbottom is winning the standup battle so far.
Tater stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snertanbottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toth Snertanbottom dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Tater shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tater was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Tater has hold of Snertanbottom's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Snertanbottom tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tater cranks the arm and Snertanbottom screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Snertanbottom, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Tater!
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #4
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Tater misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dragski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dragski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tater is trying to control but Dragski manages to pass to mount!
Dragski with the ground and pound from mount.
Tater tries to hold on but Dragski pushes him away.
Tater keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dragski'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.
Dragski unloading with bombs!
Tater can't escape the position.
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!
Dragski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tater's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Dick Tater has been cut.
Tater is squirming around, avoiding Dragski's attempts to control the action.
Dragski working Tater over with strikes here. #T1#
Tater slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tater is trying to get back to full guard.
Dragski trying to control the action but Tater is working from the bottom.
Tater is trying to control but can't.
Dragski wants to free his trapped foot but Tater is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dragski is trying to control the action in half guard but Tater is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tater tries to roll over but Dragski keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Dragski there. #SUB#
Dragski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Dragski is keen to just control but Tater is a slippery customer.
Tater taking some punishment here, with Dragski in his half guard.
Tater manages to get to full guard.
Dragski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tater is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tater looks winded!
Dragski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Dragski is pushing down on Tater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tater is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dragski wants to control but Tater is keeping him busy.
Dragski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tater knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tater looking for submissions off his back.
Dragski working the head and body with strikes.
Dragski wants to take a breather but Tater is having none of it.
Dragski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tater wants to get back to full guard.
Dragski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dragski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Tater takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tater defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dragski.
Dragski raining down shots from the mount!
Dragski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragski breaks from Tater's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dragski lands a nice shot to the head.
Dragski unloading with bombs!
Dragski landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Tater's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tater misses the shot to the body.
Dragski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tater moves away.
Tater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tater.
Tater misses with a wild combination.
Tater misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tater misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dragski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tater's guard.
Dragski stands up over Tater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tater keeping moving, preventing Dragski from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dragski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tater keeping full guard, as Dragski tries to pass.
Ivan Dragski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragski trying to control but Tater is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tater is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dragski working for a triangle but Tater defends it easily.
Tater is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragski has wrist control.#T2##SUB#
Dragski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tater is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragski has wrist control.
Dragski 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.
Dragski is pulling down on Tater's head to control his posture.
Tater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dragski's head.
Tater won't allow Dragski to sweep him here.
Tater lands a couple of digs.
Tater chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Tater working some strikes from top position.
Tater throwing strikes from guard but Dragski blocks nicely.
Tater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dragski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tater can do to turn this around?
Tater landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Dragski has his foot on Tater's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tater works his way back into a safe position though.
Tater throwing strikes but missing.
Tater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Dragski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tater is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Dragski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tater manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dragski lands a couple of digs.
Dragski won't allow Tater to sweep him here.
Dragski is working Tater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dragski won't allow Tater to sweep him here.
Tater keeping moving, preventing Dragski from controlling successfully.
Dragski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dragski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Tater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dick Tater's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dragski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tater throws a leg kick but Dragski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragski slips a straight right by Tater.
Dragski shoots and misses
and Tater counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tater slaps away a takedown attempt from Dragski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tater lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Dragski has been cut.#T1##TD#
Dragski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Tater is looking for a triangle but Dragski pushes his legs off easily.
Dragski is pushing down on Tater's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tater is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragski is pressing down on Tater's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tater is holding on for now.
Dragski works his way into side control.
Tater regains half guard.
Tater is looking for a sweep. Dragski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragski working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dragski connects with a nice short shot to Tater's temple.
Dragski trying to control from half guard but Tater is working away. #T2#
Tater won't allow Dragski to pass to mount.
Tater on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dragski passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Tater can't escape the position.
Dragski with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Tater is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dragski.
Dragski lands a couple of good shots and Tater has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Tater defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dragski's arms.
Dragski scores with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dragski. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Dragski is punishing Tater with some ground and pound.
Dragski is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dragski cracks Tater with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Tater from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T4#
Dragski softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragski scores with punches from the back.
Tater is trying to get back to his feet but Dragski has full control of the position and if anything, Tater has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dragski is looking to control Tater but Tater is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dragski lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dragski.
Dragski lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tater trying to control the hands but Dragski breaks the grip.
Dragski is punishing Tater with some ground and pound.
Dragski trying to control momentarily.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dragski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dragski!
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Event:
IFC Wednesday Night Fights #3
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Tater looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragski is just out of range.
Dragski looks for a takedown but Tater sprawls well.
Tater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tater duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Dragski has been cut.
Dragski misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Dragski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tater is trying to defend but Dragski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dragski works his way into full mount!
Dragski landing punches. #T1#
Dragski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tater?
#SUB2#
Dragski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tater is surviving well by controlling Dragski's body position as best he can.
Tater is squirming around, avoiding Dragski's attempts to control the action.
Tater is desperately trying to improve his position but Dragski has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Dragski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tater is squirming around, avoiding Dragski's attempts to control the action.
Dragski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Dragski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tater hang on?
Dragski won't let Tater get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tater tries to lock up and control but Dragski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tater is working to get back to half guard.
Dragski controlling from mount.
Dragski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dragski punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragski controlling from the full mount.
Dragski is trying to control here but Tater has managed to regain half guard.
Dragski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Dragski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dragski trying to mount his opponent but Tater defends it.
Tater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tater looking for a guillotine here but Dragski defends easily.
#SUB#
Tater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tater is breathing heavily.
Dragski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Tater looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tater being controlled here, momentarily.
Dragski pushes down on Tater's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tater actively working from the bottom here.
Dragski controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dragski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dragski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragski throws out the jab.
Dragski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tater counters with a nice body shot.
Dragski just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tater to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tater as he jumps to the side.
Tater feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tater as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivan Dragski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dragski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragski shoots in looking for a takedown but Tater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dragski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dragski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragski throws a lazy right hand but Tater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragski avoids the body shot from Tater.
Tater lands a right hook to the body.
Tater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dragski throws a sloppy body shot
and Tater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Dragski blocks a leg kick.
Dragski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragski is breathing heavily.
Dragski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragski misses with a looping left.
As Dragski looks to move away, Tater throws a big counter combo but Dragski just gets out of the way.
Tater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragski misses with a looping left.
Tater loads up on a big right hand but Dragski slips the punch.
Tater connects with a body shot.#T3#
Good shot there by Tater.
Dragski tries to move into range but Tater moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dragski shoots in for a double leg but Tater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dick Tater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragski.
Dragski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragski slips under a jab.
A jab from Tater finds it's way through Dragski's defenses.
Tater swings for the body but Dragski moves out of range.
Tater throws a front kick aimed at Dragski's knee but Dragski avoids it well.
Dragski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tater lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Dragski swings widly with a right hand
and Tater counters with a right hand to the body.
Tater connects with a nice looking jab.
Tater throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tater misses with a body shot.
Dragski has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tater is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dragski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dragski throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tater counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dragski gets the takedown into side control.
Tater manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tater lands strikes from half guard.
Dragski controlling the position for now.
Tater working Dragski over with strikes.
Dragski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tater is working away from the top position though.
Dragski wants to get back to full guard.
Tater trying to mount his opponent but Dragski defends it. #T1#
Dragski is looking for a sweep. Tater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragski can do to turn this around?
Dragski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tater's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tater's back!
Dragski gets his hands free as Tater looks to control.
Dragski has Tater flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tater can't escape the position.
Tater breaks Dragski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tater lands a couple of elbows.
Dragski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Tater actively working from the bottom here.
Dragski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tater with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivan Dragski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragski trying to control from half guard but Tater is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dragski lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tater does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dragski lands a nice short elbow.
Dragski is taking a breather. Tater 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.
Dragski passes to full mount!
Dragski landing shots from mount. #T3#
Tater 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 two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dragski connects with a nice short shot to Tater's temple.
Tater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dragski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dragski lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Dragski.
Dragski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tater keeps working.
Tater tries to get to full guard but Dragski has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dragski lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Nice strikes from Dragski there.
Tater taking some punishment here, with Dragski in his half guard.
Dragski wants to take a breather but Tater is having none of it.
Dragski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dragski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dragski wants to pass the guard but Tater is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dragski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dragski passes into half guard.
Dragski is nestled in close to Tater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dragski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dragski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Ganola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tater's waist but Tater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganola off to one side.
It looked like Tater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ganola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tater lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganola.
Tater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dick Tater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mosa Ganola.
Ganola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tater lands a body shot.
Tater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tater wants it to stay on the feet.
Tater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ganola looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tater connects with a single shot there.
Tater cracks a nice hook into Ganola's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ganola is defended easily by Tater.#T1##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tater and sends Ganola crashing to the mat! Tater follows him down to the mat - Ganola regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#
It looks like Mosa Ganola has been cut.
Tater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tater drops an elbow to the side of Ganola's head. #SUB#
Tater wants to work for an arm triangle but Ganola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tater connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tater tries to control but Ganola wriggling away.
Tater controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Tater with shots to the head and body - Ganola looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tater lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tater looking to control but Ganola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tater with good strikes from the mount here!
Tater dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Ganola is rocked!
Tater lands a big elbow - Ganola is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ganola is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dick Tater!
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