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Event:
S02:E08 135lb Grand Prix Final
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dragon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dragon 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.
Slasher is trying to stand.
Dragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dragon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slasher's head.
Dragon trying to control from Slasher's half guard. Slasher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dragon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slasher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dragon, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slasher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dragon is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Dragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slasher defends well.
Slasher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Dragon working for a triangle but Slasher defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slasher uses it to pass to side control.
Slasher wants to stand but Dragon has his arm trapped.
Dragon tries to bench press Slasher off him but Slasher keeps the position.
Dragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Dragon actively working from the bottom here.
Slasher wants to stand up but Dragon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Slasher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragon wants to get back to full guard.
Slasher is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Slasher moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dragon.
Dragon is trying to improve his position.
Slasher tries to stand but Dragon is controlling his head. #T3#
Dragon sneaks back into half guard.
Dragon 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.
Dragon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragon is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragon can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Dragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slasher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dragon is proving hard to escape from.
Slasher has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slasher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slasher wants to stand but Dragon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Slasher.
Dragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slasher prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragon jumps guard but Slasher stands there with Dragon around his waist. Dragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joe Slasher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gruff Dragon.#TD2#
Dragon drags the fight down to the ground.
#T5##SUB2#
Dragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slasher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slasher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dragon looking for a guillotine here but Slasher defends easily.
Slasher wants to stand but Dragon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slasher stopping the sweep attempt from Dragon.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a triangle but Slasher pushes his legs off easily.
Slasher wants to get up but he can't break Dragon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Slasher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slasher has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dragon working for a triangle but Slasher defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slasher defends well.#SUB2#
Slasher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a triangle here but Slasher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T7##SU#
Slasher stands up.
Dragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slasher tries to avoid it but Dragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slasher to the ground. Slasher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragon jumps guard but Slasher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dragon is trying to pull guard but Slasher has him pressed against the cage.
Slasher pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dragon looks winded!
Slasher lands a body punch.
Slasher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragon or not.
Still in the clinch, Slasher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slasher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragons head. #CUT#
It looks like Gruff Dragon has been cut.
A short right from Slasher on the inside.
Slasher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragon jumps guard but Slasher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Slasher.
#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slasher lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slasher lands with a short shot to the head.
Slasher digs a right hand into Dragon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragon's gas tank.
Slasher digs a right hand into Dragon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragon's gas tank.
Slasher gets through Dragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slasher is working Dragon over against the cage.
Slasher lands with a left to the head.
Slasher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slasher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragon or not.
Slasher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Slasher.
Slasher lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Dragon is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Slasher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Slasher finish him?
Slasher dips a shoulder and cracks Dragon with a mighty uppercut! Dragon falls back against the cage and Slasher unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dragon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Slasher screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Slasher!
Our winner, Joe Slasher, 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:
S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Dragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Yataro circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Yataro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Yataro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon working for a triangle but Yataro defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yataro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yataro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yataro has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.
Yataro passes Dragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dragon 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.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ground and pound from Yataro.
Yataro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Yataro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro stalling.
Dragon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yataro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yataro has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yataro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yataro defends well.
Yataro wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yataro controls the pace.
Yataro'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.#T3#
Yataro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yataro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yataro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yataro is posturing up here but Dragon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yataro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yataro has to tap! Slick submission there by Dragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gruff Dragon!
Takayama Yataro was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a rather frustrating result.'.
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Event:
S02:E06 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Fino scores with a shot to the body.
Dragon throws a head kick but Fino moves out of range.
Fino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dragon slips under a jab from Fino.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragon is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Fino blocks the leg kick.
Dragon misses with a hook.
Fino is looking for a counter combo.
Fino circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been informed that Dragon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fino sprawls well. Fino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fino wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragon fails with the takedown.
Balor Fino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gruff Dragon.
Dragon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fino is fending him off so far but Dragon persists. Nope, Fino circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fino's waist but Fino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dragon off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Fino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dragon moves out of range as Fino strikes.
Fino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragon tries to clinch there but Fino circles away.
Fino is looking to counter punch.
Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fino throws a big counter combination but Dragon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dragon throws a lazy head kick
and Fino counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Gruff Dragon has been cut.
Dragon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dragon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruff Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon tries for a takedown but Fino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fino stuffs the takedown.
Dragon 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.
Dragon looks for a takedown but Fino sprawls well.
Dragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fino moves away.
Fino is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Dragon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Dragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dragon seems to be working for a kimura but Fino defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragon trying to mount his opponent but Fino defends it. #SUB2#
Dragon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3##SUB2#
Dragon seems to be working for a kimura but Fino defends the submission attempt.
Fino is trying to stand back up but Dragon is controlling him
Dragon works his way into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Fino is defending well. #SUB2#
Dragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dragon is staying tight to Fino's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like Dragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Dragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB2#
Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fino, who protects the arm well.
Fino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Dragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
Dragon wants to control but Fino is keeping him busy.
Fino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dragon trying to control the position but Fino is working away.
Fino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragon on the ground.
Fino is trying to buck Dragon off.#T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Dragon tries for a kimura but Fino is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragon takes a little break here. Fino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Fino is pushing Dragon's head away, looking to escape. Dragon manages to hold on to the position though.
Fino being controlled for a moment.
Dragon trying to control the position but Fino is working away.
Fino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fino tries to get out of the position.
Fino is trying to buck Dragon off.#T9##SUB2#
Dragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dragon prevents Fino from escaping the position.
Dragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fino keeps working.
Dragon controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fino is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruff Dragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gruff Dragon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Dragon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fino sprawls well. Fino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dragon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fino defends well and Dragon ends up having to push Fino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fino is looking to counter punch.
Dragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balor Fino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gruff Dragon.
Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragon.
Dragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Dragon with that takedown attempt.
Fino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragon is just out of range.
Dragon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fino defends it well.
Dragon tried to score with a low kick but Fino checks it.#CL2#
Dragon takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Fino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Dragon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fino pushes Dragon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dragon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dragon moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Dragon is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fino is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gruff Dragon!
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Event:
S02:E04 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Dragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slasher manages to avoid it.
Dragon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slasher.#CUT2#
It looks like Gruff Dragon has been cut.
Dragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slasher finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragon's head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slasher enables Dragon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slasher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Slasher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slasher wants to stand but Dragon is controlling the position.
Dragon is looking to work some ground and pound but Slasher has wrist control.
Slasher keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
Dragon looking to pass the guard.
Dragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Dragon'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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dragon prevents Slasher from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dragon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slasher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dragon prevents Slasher from getting back to his feet.
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slasher is keeping the position for now.
Slasher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Dragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slasher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slasher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slasher! #REVB#
I wouldn't like to be where Dragon is right now.
Dragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slasher seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dragon wants to control but Slasher is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slasher pulls his head out easily.
Dragon trying to control here.
Dragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slasher is working away from the top position though.
Dragon controlling the position well.
It looks like Slasher is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dragon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Dragon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slasher quickly recovers to half guard.
Slasher looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES2#
Slasher manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Slasher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Dragon gets a double leg takedown into Slasher's guard.
Dragon is looking to work some ground and pound but Slasher has wrist control.#SUB#
Dragon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slasher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slasher has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Slasher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slasher has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Slasher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dragon's guard.
Dragon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dragon is trying to control the position but Slasher postures up. #SUB#
Dragon is looking for a triangle but Slasher pushes his legs off easily.
Dragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragon tries to get out of the position.
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Slasher from standing up. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dragon has his foot on Slasher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slasher works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slasher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Slasher from standing up. #SUB#
Dragon is looking for a triangle here but Slasher uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slasher working away.
Slasher tries to stand but Dragon is controlling his head. #T7#
Dragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragon struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dragon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Slasher to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe Slasher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
Dragon wants to clinch up but Slasher keeps it at a distance.
Slasher looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Slasher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slasher is looking to clinch.
Slasher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slasher jabs Dragon right on the nose. Dragon blinks but takes it well.
Slasher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Dragon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slasher is just riding it out for now. Dragon eventually gives up the hold.
Slasher is trying to stand.
#T9#
Slasher is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dragon thows a huge punch but Slasher dodges it nicely.
Dragon wants to take a breather but Slasher is having none of it.
Dragon content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slasher wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slasher checks it well.
Dragon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dragon misses with a right hand
and Slasher counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Slasher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gruff Dragon'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2##TD#
Dragon gets a double leg takedown into Slasher's guard.
Dragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dragon is standing up over Slasher. Slasher looks to escape but Dragon dives into side control.
#SUB#
Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slasher is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dragon lands an elbow.
Gruff Dragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Dragon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slasher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dragon's guard! Nice work there by Slasher! #SUB#
Slasher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slasher has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted.
Dragon has his hands on Slasher's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Dragon has his foot on Slasher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slasher works his way back into a safe position though.
Slasher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slasher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slasher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slasher is aware though and is defending well.
Slasher tries to stand but Dragon is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Dragon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slasher escapes and throws Dragon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slasher tries to stand but Dragon is controlling his head. #T3#
Dragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slasher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dragon is working hard here to advance position.
Slasher tries to stand but Dragon is controlling his head.
Dragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Slasher's best efforts.
Dragon trying to control but Slasher postures up.
Slasher tries to stand and escape but Dragon is controlling the position.
Dragon wants to control but Slasher is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Dragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Slasher tries to escape but Dragon is in control.
Dragon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Dragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slasher, who protects the arm well. #T5##SUB#
Dragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slasher is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dragon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Dragon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dragon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Slasher is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dragon asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Slasher tries to sprawl but Dragon drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T6#
Dragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Slasher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Slasher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slasher is looking to escape.
Dragon not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T7##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dragon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slasher.
Dragon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slasher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slasher wants to clinch up but Dragon keeps it at a distance.
Slasher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragon.
Slasher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slasher is trying to defend but Dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dragon throwing shots but Slasher is blocking nicely.
Joe Slasher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
Slasher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dragon throwing shots but Slasher is blocking nicely.
Slasher tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dragon manages to move to mount!
#ES2#
Slasher somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slasher catches Dragon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Dragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Dragon manages to break the clinch.
#T9##TD#
Dragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slasher's guard.
Slasher is looking to stand up but Dragon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Slasher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slasher wants to get back to his feet but Dragon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dragon postures up in Slasher's guard and throws a big left but Slasher blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragon throws a big right hand that misses.
Slasher wants to stand and escape but Dragon is having none of it.
Gruff Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gruff Dragon.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joe Slasher!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Joe Slasher!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Joe Slasher!
Joe Slasher wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Joe Slasher 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:
S02:E03 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dragon scores with a takedown into Chaitle's guard.#SUB#
Chaitle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaitle is retaining full guard.
Dragon throwing strikes from guard but Chaitle blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dragon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chaitle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaitle keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Chaitle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragon is aware though and is defending well.
Dragon looking to pass the guard.
Dragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dragon is pushing down on Chaitle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chaitle is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dragon trying to control the pace.
Dragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaitle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chaitle defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaitle wants to improve his position but Dragon is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaitle gets back to full guard.
Dragon 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.
Dragon advances position into side control!
Chaitle is not content to let Dragon control the position.
Dragon working the ground and pound but Chaitle is defending the strikes. #T3#
Dragon trying to control the position but Chaitle is working away.
Chaitle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaitle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Chaitle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaitle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chaitle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragon. #SUB2#
Dragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Chaitle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dragon is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Chaitle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Chaitle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaitle looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dragon moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dragon pulls guard. #T5#
Dragon controls Chaitle momentarily but Chaitle frees himself. #SUB2#
Dragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Chaitle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaitle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Dragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaitle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chaitle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Dragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaitle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Chaitle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dragon dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Chaitle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragon content to stall in guard here. #T7##SUB#
Chaitle looking for a guillotine here but Dragon defends easily.
Dragon wants to pass the guard but Chaitle is keeping the position.
Chaitle keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Chaitle working for a triangle but Dragon defends it easily.
Chaitle keeping full guard, as Dragon tries to pass.
Dragon pushes down on Chaitle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chaitle is staying active underneath Dragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaitle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dragon controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T9##SUB#
Chaitle looking for submissions off his back.
Dragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragon misses with a body shot.
Dragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaitle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Dragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragon lands in his opponent's guard.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Chaitle keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruff Dragon dominated that round.
That's time! Chaitle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R2##TD2#
Dragon dives in and scores a takedown into Chaitle's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragon throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaitle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaitle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Dragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Chaitle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB#
Dragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Chaitle keeps moving. #SUB#
Chaitle looking for a guillotine here but Dragon defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaitle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaitle is keeping the position for now.
Dragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dragon gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Dragon tries for a kimura but Chaitle is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Dragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Chaitle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaitle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chaitle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaitle is trying to stand back up but Dragon is controlling him
#SUB#
Chaitle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragon pulls his head out easily.
Chaitle wants to get back to full guard.
Dragon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dragon misses with a head shot.#T5#
Dragon looking to control but Chaitle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Dragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chaitle is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dragon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chaitle tries to reverse the position but Dragon maintains control.
Dragon looking to control but Chaitle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dragon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chaitle working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Dragon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chaitle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chaitle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
Chaitle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragon. #SUB2#
Dragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chaitle sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Chaitle looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dragon pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Dragon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chaitle has worked his arm free - good work by Chaitle!
Chaitle gets back to half guard.
Dragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Dragon misses with a head shot. Chaitle uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Dragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chaitle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragon has managed to get both his arms back between Chaitle's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Chaitle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T9#
Chaitle wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragon wants to control from the top but Chaitle keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaitle. That snapped Dragon's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Dragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chris Chaitle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragon misses with a body punch.
Chaitle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragon avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gruff Dragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragon 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Gruff Dragon!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gruff Dragon!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gruff Dragon!
Gruff Dragon wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
S02:E02 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Funakoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funakoshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funakoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Dragon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funakoshi wants to sweep here but Dragon controlling him for the moment.
Funakoshi wants to stand but Dragon is controlling the position.
Funakoshi managing to control the position.
Dragon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Funakoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragon slips a jab from Funakoshi.
Dragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funakoshi.
Dragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funakoshi.
Dragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Funakoshi looks to land a right hand but Dragon moved out of range.#TD2#
Dragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragon lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Funakoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragon is one step ahead there.
Funakoshi looking to control.
Dragon 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.
Funakoshi working a defensive guard here.
Funakoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dragon moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Dragon stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funakoshi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Funakoshi is looking for a sweep.
Funakoshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funakoshi tries to get out of the position.
Funakoshi struggling a bit here.
Dragon trying to control the position but Funakoshi is working away.
Dragon 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.#SUB2#
Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dragon working away.
Funakoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragon on the ground.
Dragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Funakoshi gets back to half guard.#T4#
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.
Dragon stalling.
Funakoshi wants to improve his position but Dragon is controlling well.
Dragon controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Dragon 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.#T5#
Dragon is thwarting Funakoshi's attempts to control the position.
Dragon trying to control the pace.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Dragon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Funakoshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Dragon.#T6#
Dragon moves away from the strike by Funakoshi.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funakoshi avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Dragon staying out of range there.
Funakoshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Funakoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragon on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Funakoshi.
Dragon jumps guard but Funakoshi stands there with Dragon around his waist. Dragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragon tries to pull guard but Funakoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Dragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi lands a right hand. #BC#
Funakoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi misses with a straight left. #T7#
Funakoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funakoshi lands with a cross. #TD2#
Dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funakoshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragon.
Well, if Dragon 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.
Dragon works his way into full mount!
Dragon prevents Funakoshi from getting the reversal.
Dragon controlling his opponent.
Funakoshi tries to reverse the position but Dragon maintains control.#T8#
Funakoshi wants to hold on but Dragon pushes him away.
Dragon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Funakoshi can't escape the position.
Funakoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Dragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funakoshi is looking to improve his position but Dragon isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi has given up his back here. Will Dragon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Funakoshi fending off the submission attempt from Dragon.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dragon controlling the positon.#T9##SUB2#
Dragon 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 Funakoshi with him. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Dragon has an arm under the chin now! Funakoshi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gruff Dragon!
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Event:
S02:E01 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Ibarra thuds a left hand into Dragon's body.
Dragon slips a jab and a cross from Ibarra.
Jab, jab by Ibarra - just one landing.
Ibarra slips under a jab.
Ibarra catches Dragon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ibarra scores with the left hand. Dragon knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibarra lands a jab.
Ibarra checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ibarra!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibarra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibarra tests Dragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Dragon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibarra sprawls well initially but Dragon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dragon stalling. #SUB#
Dragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibarra is just riding it out for now. Dragon eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Dragon not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibarra is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dragon trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ibarra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ibarra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Dragon is looking to advance position but Ibarra won't allow it.
Dragon trying to control the pace.
Ibarra wants to control but Dragon is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dragon ducks right into an uppercut from Ibarra.
Dragon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ibarra cracks Dragon with a good jab.
Crisostomo Ibarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Ibarra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ibarra moves out of range as Dragon throws a body kick.
#TD#
Dragon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ibarra struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibarra is being controlled here.
Ibarra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dragon is looking to control Ibarra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dragon avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dragon actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Ibarra 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.
#SUB2#
Ibarra is working for a kimura but Dragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ibarra from advancing to side control.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ibarra is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ibarra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Dragon desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Ibarra wants to work for an arm triangle but Dragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Dragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibarra pulls his head out easily.
Ibarra trying to pass the guard but Dragon defending well. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ibarra is working for a kimura but Dragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dragon actively working from the bottom here.
Dragon is looking to improve his position.
Dragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibarra on the ground.#SUB#
Dragon looking for submissions off his back.
Ibarra moves into full mount! Dragon won't be happy about that! #T9#
Ibarra wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Ibarra looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ibarra avoids the attempt from Dragon to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon can't escape the position.
Dragon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dragon tries to get out of the position.
Dragon tries to lock up and control but Ibarra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dragon holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crisostomo Ibarra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2##TD#
Dragon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ibarra's thigh. Ibarra counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ibarra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon 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.
Gruff Dragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dragon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ibarra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragon is aware though and is defending well.
Dragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibarra is keeping the position for now.
Dragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragon 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.
Ibarra keeping full guard, as Dragon tries to pass.
Ibarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ibarra looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ibarra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ibarra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ibarra! #REVB##SUB2#
Ibarra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibarra has control of an arm but Dragon manages to advance to Ibarra's back!
Dragon not allowing Ibarra to control his hands. #SUB#
Dragon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Ibarra takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Ibarra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dragon throws strikes from the back but Ibarra rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Ibarra.#SUB2#
Ibarra working for a triangle but Dragon defends it easily.
Dragon stays in close to Ibarra's body and controls the position. #T4#
Dragon preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ibarra looking for a guillotine here but Dragon defends easily.
Dragon advances position into side control!#T5##SUB#
Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ibarra tries to improve position but can't.
Ibarra is trying to control Dragon's posture but Dragon avoids it.
Ibarra is letting Dragon control him for a moment.
Dragon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ibarra! #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dragon landing punches.
Dragon cracks Ibarra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dragon'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.#T7#
Dragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dragon landing strikes from the mount.
Ibarra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ibarra is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Dragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Ibarra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Ibarra tries to lock up and control but Dragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dragon content just to control the position here.
Dragon wants to take his opponent's back but Ibarra doesn't allow it.
Dragon avoids the attempt from Ibarra to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibarra is desperately trying to improve his position but Dragon has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gruff Dragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Crisostomo Ibarra!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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