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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Drago shoots in for a takedown but McPower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McPower looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
Drago slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drago.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Drago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McPower uses from the top position.
Drago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drago 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
#REVR#
McPower being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Drago advances position into side control!#SUB#
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Drago has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Drago throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McPower tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drago is in McPower's guard.#T2#
McPower wants to improve his position but instead Drago has moved into half guard.
Drago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McPower with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPower tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McPower for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Drago winds up and cracks McPower with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McPower on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago is nestled in close to McPower, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Drago postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McPower to stand up.
Nice sprawl there from McPower as Drago shoots in.
McPower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Drago clinches. #TD#
Drago pulls McPower into guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPower is one step ahead there.
McPower 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.#T4#
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPower's guard. #REVR#
Drago stands up over McPower, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Drago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McPower on his heels. He'll look to pass McPower's guard now, I'm sure.
Drago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drago is in close to McPower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
McPower is working an open guard so Drago takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
McPower is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but McPower circles away.#CL#
Drago rushes McPower and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
McPower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Drago has his foot on McPower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPower works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on McPower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPower works his way back into a safe position though.
Drago 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPower wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
McPower is fighting to break Drago's control of his arms but Drago is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet.
Drago is trying to control the position but McPower postures up.
McPower trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drago holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
Drago pushes McPower off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Drago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Drago gets to his feet. McPower looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPower sprawls well. McPower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Drago fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drago tries to land a front kick but McPower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPower tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPower to the ground. McPower escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPower looks to clinch
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Drago closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Drago gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
McPower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Drago pulls guard effortlessly.
Drago trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPower working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McPower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
McPower trying to move into half guard but instead Drago has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Drago 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.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McPower is keeping the position for now.
Drago stands and throws McPower's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Drago looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McPower can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Drago scoring with punches from side control.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drago just content to control the position. #T3#
Drago scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McPower to see if he's OK.
Drago trying to control the action but McPower is working from the bottom.
Drago slows the pace down. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Drago is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McPower is trying to escape and Drago transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McPower is forced to tap! Nice work there by Drago! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Pacan blocks a head kick by Drago.
Drago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maladoy Pacan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacan punishes Drago's body with a nice straight punch.
Pacan sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pacan lands with a nice combination. Drago backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Pacan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pacan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pacan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Pacan.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Pacan drops Drago with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drago looks back up at him and smiles so Pacan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Drago is rocked!
Pacan cracks Drago with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Drago falls to his knees and Pacan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maladoy Pacan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drago doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russo.
Russo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.
Russo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Russo clinches up against the cage.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo is working Drago over against the cage.
Russo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Russo is working Drago over against the cage.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Russo has Drago pressed against the cage.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a right hand.
Russo lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
#T3#
Russo controlling the action here for a moment.
Russo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Russo lands a body punch.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Russo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Russo.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo effectively controlling the action here.
Russo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Russo works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Russo dominated that round.
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#
Russo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Russo moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russo slowing the pace effectively.
Russo is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Russo.
Good body shot from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Russo has Drago pushed against the cage.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Russo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Russo lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Noah Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo taking a breather.
Russo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Russo works on Drago's body with a couple of short punches.
Russo stalling in the clinch.
Russo lands with a right to the head.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo lands an uppercut.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Russo.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Russo lands a body shot.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Russo.
#T4#
Russo lands a nice uppercut.
Russo gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo lands a body shot.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Russo.
Russo digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Russo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not.
Russo digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Russo gets a clinch.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Russo.
Russo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Russo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo lands a shot to the body.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Russo.
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Russo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drago.#T1#
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Russo as the two fighters clinch.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
#KD2#
Russo drops Drago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Russo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Drago! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Russo is unloading with more strikes now! Drago drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Russo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown. Riley tries to sprawl out of it but Drago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Riley.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley has had enough of the clinch but Drago keeps him there for the moment.
Drago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riley to keep the fight standing.
Riley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Riley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riley can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wes Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago pushes Riley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Drago manages to pull guard.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riley. #SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Riley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Drago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drago's waist but Drago gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riley off to one side.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Drago tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Drago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drago shoots in but Riley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley wants to clinch.#CL2#
Drago closes the distance and pushes Riley back into the cage.#T4#
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Drago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drago has Riley pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Riley defends easily.
Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Riley connects with a single shot there.
Drago darts in looking for a takedown but Riley gets double underhooks and turns Drago into the cage.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Drago is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Drago misses with a head kick.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Riley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Drago clinches. #BC#
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Riley rushes Drago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley is looking to break free of the clinch but Drago has double underhooks.
Drago wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Riley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##TD#
Riley successfully pulls guard.
Riley looking for a sweep. Not yet Riley, not yet. #SUB#
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Drago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Riley walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.#CUT2#
It looks like Wes Riley has been cut.
Drago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Riley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Drago.
Drago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wes Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riley walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riley pinned against the cage. Riley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drago shoots for a takedown but Riley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drago tries for a takedown but Riley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drago is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Riley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!#T3#
Riley misses with a body kick.#CL#
Riley closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Drago breaks from the clinch.
Riley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Riley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago throws a wild body kick that Riley sees coming a mile off.
Riley lands with a nice combination. Drago backs away looking to recover.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.#T4#
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riley is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Riley pushes Drago off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley thumps Drago with a low kick.#CL2#
Drago closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Riley connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wes Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Riley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drago shoots and misses
and Riley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riley throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
Riley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Riley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
Drago engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Riley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riley's guard.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drago fails to land the takedown.
Riley connects with a looping right hand.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Drago coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago.
Wes Riley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
A head kick from Riley lands but Drago takes it in his stride.
Riley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drago misses the body punch
and Riley counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Drago rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Drago tries to pull guard but Riley won't allow it.
Drago fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Drago tries to pull guard but Riley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riley is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riley drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
A knee to the head by Riley.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley with a knee to the head.
Drago has Riley pressed against the cage, preventing Riley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Riley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Riley darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Riley connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Riley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Riley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Riley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Haynes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Haynes has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Haynes pulls Drago in to control the position.
Haynes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haynes 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.
Drago wants to pass the guard but Haynes is keeping the position.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drago controls the pace.
Drago throws a strike but Haynes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Haynes passes into half guard.
Drago tries to roll over but Haynes keeps him under control.
Haynes is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Haynes seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Haynes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Haynes with the ground and pound but Drago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haynes postures up.
Drago 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#
Haynes is looking to escape.
Drago trying to control the action but Haynes is working from the bottom. #T4#
Drago stops Haynes from getting back to his feet.
Haynes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but Haynes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes looks for a takedown but Drago sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from Drago is predictable there
and Haynes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Drago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Haynes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haynes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Drago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haynes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haynes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drago trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Haynes is retaining full guard. #T1#
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haynes is keeping the position for now.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Drago gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Haynes kicks Drago off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD2#
Drago gets a double leg takedown into Haynes's guard.
Kasey Haynes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haynes has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Haynes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago is looking to control Haynes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drago avoid being mounted?
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haynes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago is breathing heavily.#SU#
Haynes stands up from half guard. #TD#
Haynes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drago is trying to defend but Haynes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Drago kicks off Haynes and gets to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Drago clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Drago works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet.
Drago content to stall in guard here.
Drago looking to sit in guard and control but Haynes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SU#
Drago is working an open guard so Haynes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Drago shoots in and gets a takedown into Haynes's guard.
Haynes is looking to stand back up but Drago counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Haynes. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haynes trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago prevents Haynes from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Haynes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drago misses with a head kick.
Haynes avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Drago scores with a takedown into Haynes's guard.#ES#
Haynes pushes Drago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drago scores with a takedown into Haynes's guard.
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!
Drago trying to move into half guard but instead Haynes has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Drago looking to control.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Haynes drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Haynes as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Drago screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Haynes! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kasey Haynes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Malloy fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Drago was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malloy throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
Drago tries to clinch but Malloy is having none of it.
A combination from Malloy does no damage.
Malloy shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malloy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago wants to clinch.#CL2#
Malloy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Malloy tries to break the clinch but Drago is controlling the position. #BC2#
Malloy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Malloy leaves Drago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malloy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Malloy tries to get set, Drago tries to push him back and clinch up but Malloy manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Malloy has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Malloy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malloy wants to take the fight to the mat but Drago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.#BC#
Drago manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Malloy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malloy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Drago wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy.
Malloy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy.
Drago tries to roll over but Malloy keeps him under control.
Malloy controlling the pace. #T3#
Drago misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Malloy stalling.
It looks like Malloy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malloy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drago!
Malloy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malloy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Drago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4#
Drago can't escape the position.
Malloy controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malloy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Malloy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malloy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Malloy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Malloy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malloy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drago counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Malloy clinches with his opponent.
Drago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malloy walks away with a smile on his face. Drago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Malloy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Malloy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Malloy closes the distance and clinches.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Malloy has him pressed against the cage.
Malloy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malloy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drago is trying to keep an underhook but Malloy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Malloy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malloy prevents Drago from standing back up.
Malloy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malloy not doing much here.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malloy 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malloy looking to pass the guard.
Malloy is looking to pass into half guard but Drago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Drago is in guard.#REVR#
Malloy controlling Drago's posture.
Malloy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drago's guard. #REVB##T3#
Malloy looking to pass the guard.
Malloy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Malloy drops back looking for a leg! Drago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drago manages to kick Malloy off! Malloy jumps back into Drago's guard.
Malloy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malloy passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malloy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malloy shoots in looking for a takedown. Drago tries to sprawl out of it but Malloy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malloy goes for a double leg but Drago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drago continues to drive forward.
Malloy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Malloy.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malloy circles away.
Malloy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Malloy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malloy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drago attempts a counter takedown but Malloy avoids it well and moves away.
Drago lands with a slapping head kick.
Drago fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Malloy closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Malloy is keeping busy.#T1#
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Malloy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Drago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Malloy stands up and waves to Drago to follow him. #CL2#
Malloy darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.#TD2#
Malloy drags the fight down to the ground.
Drago won't allow Malloy to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Drago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malloy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drago has managed to get both his arms back between Malloy's legs - danger averted.
Drago wanted to stand there but Malloy had control of the position. #T2#
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malloy pulls Drago in to control the position.
Drago wanted to stand there but Malloy had control of the position.
Malloy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Malloy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drago is fighting to break Malloy's control of his arms but Malloy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Malloy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malloy pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage. #ES2#
Malloy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Malloy shoots in but no luck this time.
Malloy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drago circles away.
Malloy shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Malloy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michael Malloy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
#T4##CL2#
Malloy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drago, pushing him back against the cage.
Malloy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drago after a bit of a struggle.
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drago pushes off an throws an elbow but Malloy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drago is trying to pull guard but Malloy has him pressed against the cage.
Drago wants to take the fight to the mat but Malloy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Malloy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malloy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Malloy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Drago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malloy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malloy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
After winning the bout, Michael Malloy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Lane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Drago closes the distance and pushes Lane back into the cage.#BC#
Lane manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Drago feints and as Lane raises his hands in defense, Drago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Lane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Drago gets control of Lane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lane throws a big elbow that misses.
Lane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Lane content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Drago has locked up a guillotine! Drago's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lane is holding on here and Drago must be using up a lot of energy. Lane has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Drago gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Drago punishes Castaneda's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Drago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Castaneda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castaneda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Drago has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Drago moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Castaneda has worked his arm free - good work by Castaneda!
Castaneda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castaneda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castaneda's back!#T1#
Drago keeps control of the position as Castaneda tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Drago is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Castaneda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drago's guard. Nice work there by Castaneda.
Castaneda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Castaneda landing with the ground and pound.
Castaneda postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castaneda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castaneda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castaneda throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Castaneda is working Drago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castaneda throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.
Castaneda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castaneda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castaneda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castaneda throws a big right hand that misses.
Castaneda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castaneda landing some decent shots from guard.
Castaneda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Drago is working an open guard so Castaneda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Castaneda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Drago is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.#T3#
Castaneda is trying to pull guard but Drago has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Castaneda jumps into guard, dragging Drago to the mat.
Castaneda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Castaneda is looking to sweep but instead, Drago has passed into half guard.
Drago slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Drago is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Drago drops an elbow to the side of Castaneda's head. #SUB2#
Drago wants to work for an arm triangle but Castaneda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drago trying to control the action but Castaneda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Castaneda looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Castaneda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Drago moves into the clinch successfully.
Castaneda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Drago has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Castaneda regains guard immediately.
Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Castaneda.
Hans Castaneda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Castaneda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Castaneda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castaneda is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Castaneda cracks Drago with a solid left hand.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castaneda.
Castaneda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castaneda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago is trying to control the position but Castaneda postures up.
Castaneda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castaneda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castaneda postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Castaneda throwing strikes but missing.
Castaneda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Castaneda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castaneda.
Castaneda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castaneda chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago 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#
Castaneda is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drago wants to control but Castaneda is keeping him busy.
Drago working Castaneda over with strikes. #SUB2#
Drago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Castaneda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drago winds up and cracks Castaneda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castaneda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castaneda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Castaneda is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
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.
Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castaneda looking for a sweep. Not yet Castaneda, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Drago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castaneda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Castaneda shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Drago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castaneda was covering up waiting for the punch and Drago finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Drago stands up and waves to Castaneda to follow him.
Castaneda goes for a double leg but Drago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drago continues to drive forward.
Drago misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castaneda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drago wants to stand but Castaneda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Drago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Castaneda wants to sweep here but Drago controlling him for the moment.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castaneda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
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.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castaneda's guard.
Castaneda keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castaneda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago wants to control from the top but Castaneda keeps moving.
Castaneda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drago is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Drago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castaneda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castaneda has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Castaneda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castaneda is in close to Drago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Castaneda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.
Castaneda distracts Drago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago wants to stand up but Castaneda is controlling him.
Castaneda connects with a couple of short punches.
Castaneda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Castaneda works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Castaneda is working Drago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castaneda landing some decent shots from guard.
Castaneda postures up.
Castaneda landing with the ground and pound.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Castaneda works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Castaneda landing with the ground and pound.
Drago is trying to keep Castaneda in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castaneda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drago's head.
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 Hans Castaneda.
I think Castaneda 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Drago tries to clinch up.
Galloway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Drago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drago showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Galloway pushes Drago off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Galloway gets caught flat footed, as Drago shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galloway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galloway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galloway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galloway is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Galloway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Galloway scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Drago scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galloway tries to buck Drago off but Drago is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Galloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drago trying to control the position but Galloway is working away. #T2#
Galloway is looking to regain half guard here but Drago keeps moving and retains side control.
Galloway can't do much from the bottom here.
Galloway bucks up and tries to throw Drago off but instead Drago has got his back!
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.
Galloway trying to control the position but Drago manages to sink in the hooks.
Galloway is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Galloway manages to reverse the position and now he's in Drago's guard. Nice work there by Galloway.
#T3#
Drago throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Drago managing to control the position. #SU#
Galloway stands up and waves to Drago to follow him. #TD2#
Drago looking to score a takedown here. Galloway is defending well but Drago drives through and ends up in Galloway's guard.#ES#
Galloway pushes Drago off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4##TD2#
Drago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galloway's half guard.
Galloway is breathing heavily.
Galloway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Galloway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galloway.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Galloway has wrist control.
Galloway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drago is one step ahead there.
Galloway is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Galloway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Drago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Galloway is looking to reverse the position.
Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galloway keeps working.
Galloway keeping his opponent close.
Galloway could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Drago slows the pace down.
Galloway is looking for a sweep.
Galloway is trying to control Drago's posture but Drago avoids it.
Drago misses with the ground and pound.
Drago landing strikes.
Drago wants to stand but Galloway is controlling his arm.
Galloway is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Drago trying to control the position but Galloway is working away.
Drago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Galloway haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Galloway sneaks back into half guard.
Galloway wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
Galloway is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago is keen to just control but Galloway is a slippery customer.
Galloway manages to get to full guard.
Galloway wants to stand and escape but Drago is having none of it. #T3#
Galloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galloway has control of Drago's left arm, preventing Drago from doing any damage.
Galloway continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Galloway misses its intended target. #TD2#
Drago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving. #T4#
Galloway trying to keep a closed guard but Drago is proving a slippery customer.
Galloway has a closed guard, preventing Drago from standing up.
Galloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Galloway wants to sweep but no luck.
Galloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drago wants to stand but Galloway has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago tries to clinch but Galloway is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Galloway goes for a double leg but Drago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drago continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Drago dives in and scores a takedown into Galloway's guard.
Galloway is adopting a defensive guard.
Drago advances position into side control!
Galloway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Drago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Galloway kicks Drago off and gets back to his feet.
Drago looks to land a body kick but Galloway moved away.
Galloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galloway's hands.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Drago tries to clinch up but Galloway circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGalloway.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Galloway tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Galloway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drago defends well and Galloway ends up having to push Drago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drago throws a big counter head kick but Galloway avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Drago.
It looked like Galloway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Galloway misses with a double jab
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Galloway shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Galloway prevents Drago from standing back up.
Drago is looking to improve his position.
Galloway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drago's head. #SUB#
Galloway is trying for a kimura here. Drago looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Galloway wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lenny Galloway!
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