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Event:
DMMA 315 Kwong vs Haudegen
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Van Thüringen dips to his left and cracks Draski with an uppercut!
A big left from Van Thüringen misses.
Van Thüringen slips a jab and a cross from Draski.
Draski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balthasar Van Thüringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Draski ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook. Draski ducked under it nicely.
Draski fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Thüringen misses with an uppercut. Draski saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen loads up on a big right hand but Draski slips the punch.
Van Thüringen with a jab.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Thüringen.
Draski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Van Thüringen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draski lands a jab.#CL2#
Draski instigates a clinch.
Van Thüringen throws a punch but it's blocked by Draski.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with an uppercut but Draski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Draski.
Draski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Thüringen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draski tries to throw a body punch but Van Thüringen avoids it by throwing Draski back against the cage.
Van Thüringen lands with a short shot to the head.
Draski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Thüringen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Draski.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draski wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draski.
Draski lands an elbow inside.
Draski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen misses with a punch on the inside.
Draski tries to work over Van Thüringen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Van Thüringen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Thüringen lands a hook that snaps the head of Draski backwards.
Van Thüringen throws a punch but it's blocked by Draski.
Van Thüringen blocks a body shot from Draski.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with an uppercut but Draski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draski tries to throw a body punch but Van Thüringen avoids it by throwing Draski back against the cage.
Van Thüringen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Draski fails to land.
Draski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Thüringen is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Thüringen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Draski.
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Thüringen throws a punch but it's blocked by Draski.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Thüringen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Van Thüringen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Draski misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Van Thüringen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Thüringen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draski working aggressively here.
Draski blocking some punches.
A short left from Van Thüringen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen working aggressively here.
Draski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Thüringen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen has a couple of punches blocked by Draski.
Van Thüringen misses with a punch on the inside.
Draski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Thüringen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Thüringen throws a punch but it's blocked by Draski.
Van Thüringen lands with a left to the head.
Draski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draski blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Van Thüringen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski blocks an uppercut.
Draski blocking some punches.
Van Thüringen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draski backwards.
Draski connects with a knee to the head.
Draski is pushing Van Thüringen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Thüringen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draski.
Draski struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Thüringen controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draski.
Draski misses with a body punch.
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen lands an uppercut.
Draski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Thüringen working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthasar Van Thüringen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Draski lands with a nice body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Thüringen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A punch lands to the side of Draski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Draski moves out of range as Van Thüringen strikes.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draski moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Draski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Thüringen throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a hook to the side of Draski's head but Draski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draski throws a combination. Van Thüringen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Thüringen throws out a powerful jab.
Draski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Draski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Thüringen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draski can do to turn this around?
Draski looks to land a combination but Van Thüringen avoids it well.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook
and Draski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Draski tries to clinch up.
It looked like Van Thüringen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Thüringen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Thüringen slips a jab and a cross from Draski.
Draski moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Draski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Thüringen with a body shot.#T1#
Van Thüringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Van Thüringen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draski staying out of range there.
Draski throws a big shot that misses.
Draski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.
Draski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Thüringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draski wants to counter with a clinch but Van Thüringen pushes him away.
Draski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Thüringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Draski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a left hand
and Van Thüringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draski ducks under a wild hook from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws an overhand right that lands on Draski's shoulder, as Draski tries to avoid the shot.
Draski slips a jab from Van Thüringen.
Draski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Draski moves out of range of the strikes.
Draski unleashes a big counter combination but Van Thüringen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Thüringen throws an overhand right that lands on Draski's shoulder, as Draski tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Van Thüringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draski.
Van Thüringen misses with a right hand
and Draski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Thüringen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draski finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Thüringen's head.
Van Thüringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draski wants to counter with a clinch but Van Thüringen pushes him away.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Draski ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Draski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Draski misses the jab.
Draski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Thüringen looks to land a right hand but Draski moved out of range.
Draski lands a jab to Van Thüringen's midsection.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab. Draski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balthasar Van Thüringen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Thüringen misses the jab.
Draski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab to the head.
Draski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Thüringen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Thüringen scores with the left hand. Draski knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Thüringen looks to land a right hand but Draski moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Draski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Draski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Thüringen misses the target. #T3#
Draski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen throws a good cross that connects.
Draski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
A slow jab from Van Thüringen misses its intended target.
Draski moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draski tries to move into range but Van Thüringen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Draski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Draski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Thüringen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Thüringen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Draski.
Nice defenses there by Draski.
Ivan Draski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Thüringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draski.
Van Thüringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Draski. #CL2#
Draski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Thüringen, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with an uppercut but Draski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draski misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Van Thüringen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draski throws a head punch that misses.
Van Thüringen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draski tries a body shot but Van Thüringen blocks it.
Van Thüringen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draski lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
Draski pushes Van Thüringen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Thüringen lands a left hand.
#ROC#Draski is rocked!
Balthasar Van Thüringen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Thüringen lands a nice uppercut.
Draski is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Thüringen finish him?
Van Thüringen has a couple of punches blocked by Draski.
Van Thüringen dips a shoulder and cracks Draski with a mighty uppercut! Draski falls back against the cage and Van Thüringen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Draski 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 - Van Thüringen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Van Thüringen!
Balthasar Van Thüringen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
DJ blocks a head kick by Draski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DJ! But no joy.
DJ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Draski appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by DJ.
Draski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Draski is looking to clinch but DJ is avoiding it.
Draski fails in his attempt to clinch.
DJ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draski moves away.
Draski moves in looking to clinch but DJ pushes him off.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DJ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
DJ throws a wild body kick that Draski sees coming a mile off.
Draski tries to clinch there but DJ circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - DJ finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DJ lands a high kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
DJ has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Draski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Draski is breathing heavily.
Draski throws a body shot but no joy.
DJ circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Draski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! DJ follows Draski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
A relieved looking Deontay DJ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Draski slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Draski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Dispatch Regulator catches Draski right on the button with a cross.
Draski blocks a jab.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a left hand but Draski moved out of range nicely.
Draski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Dispatch Regulator.
A nice side step and Draski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Draski ducks under a wild hook from Dispatch Regulator.#T1#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a wild body shot.
Draski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dispatch Regulator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Draski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Draski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dispatch Regulator.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dispatch Regulator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draski slips a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook. Draski ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draski! But no joy.#T2#
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook.
Dispatch Regulator throws an off balance right hand
and Draski counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.#KD#
Dispatch Regulator lands a big uppercut and Draski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Draski looks OK. Dispatch Regulator waves Draski back to his feet!#ROC#Draski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OH! Draski has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Dispatch Regulator smells blood and charges in for the finish! Dispatch Regulator unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Draski sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
During a confident post fight interview, Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Draski throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Coleman catches Draski right on the button with a cross.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Draski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Draski is fending him off so far but Coleman persists. Nope, Draski circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Coleman blocks the leg kick.
Coleman throwing a counter right hand but Draski manages to avoid it.
Draski blocks a jab.
Draski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Draski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Coleman misses.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Coleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Coleman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Draski wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Draski tries to reverse the position but Coleman maintains control.#T1#
Coleman lands a big shot there that rocks Draski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Draski wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Draski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Draski tries to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Coleman lands with some strikes.#T2#
Draski working to try and regain half guard.
Coleman 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.
Coleman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Draski can't escape the position.
Coleman tries to control but Draski wriggling away.
Draski tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.
Draski is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Coleman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Draski looks a forlorn figure.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Draski is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Coleman looking to control but Draski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Draski wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
Draski is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draski is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Coleman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Draski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Coleman controlling from the top position.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draski can do to turn this around?
Draski 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.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coleman distracts Draski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Draski.
Draski looking to control but Coleman passes into half guard.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Draski is trying to control but can't.
Draski is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman is nestled in close to Draski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Draski is refusing to be controlled, as Coleman sits in half guard.
Draski tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Draski wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Draski controlling the position for now.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman prevents Draski from improving his position.
Draski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Draski is rocked!
Chad Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Draski is hurt! He's hurt bad - Coleman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Draski from any more punishment! Congratulations to Coleman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Coleman!
Our winner, Chad Coleman, 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:
DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Draski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osuna throws out the jab.
Osuna connects with a body shot.
Osuna misses with a body shot
and Draski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Osuna.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Osuna has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
letting Draski counter with a right hand.
Osuna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Draski's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Osuna bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Draski! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski looking for a sweep. Not yet Draski, not yet. #SUB#
Draski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osuna is stalling in the full guard.
Osuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Osuna stopping the sweep attempt from Draski.#SUB#
Draski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osuna defends well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Draski is trying to control the position but Osuna postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Draski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osuna finds it's way round the side to connect with Draski's head.
Osuna lands a head shot.#ROC2#Draski is rocked!
Crack! Osuna connects with the perfect overhand right and Draski falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Osuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joaquin Osuna!
An out of breath Joaquin Osuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Draski lands a nice looking body shot.
Draski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blueboy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Draski darts in and clinches Blueboy up against the cage.
Blueboy is looking for a takedown.
Draski is pushing Blueboy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Draski is struggling to control the position.
Draski stalls.
Draski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draski just leaning against Blueboy, taking a breather.
Blueboy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Draski after a bit of a struggle.
Draski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draski working Blueboy over with knees to the body.#T1#
Draski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Draski.
Draski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Draski.
Draski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blueboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draski.
Blueboy dives in and grabs Draski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draski pushes down on Blueboy's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Draski misses its target.
Ivan Draski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Blueboy.
Blueboy looks winded!
Draski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Draski! Blueboy is backing up but he can't get away as Draski lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Blueboy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Draski!
A very excited looking Ivan Draski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Draski thuds a left hand into Lewis's body.
Draski lands a slapping body shot.
Draski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draski scores with a body shot.
Donk. Draski catches Lewis right on the button with a cross.
Lewis gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lewis tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Draski is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lewis buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lewis!! Lewis is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Draski throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draski!
A victorious Ivan Draski 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:
WFC Las Vegas 4
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Draski darts in trying to clinch
and La Croix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Draski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Draski rushes La Croix and presses him up against the cage.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draski avoids it.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
La Croix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draski.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Draski pushes La Croix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Draski avoids the damage to the body.
La Croix told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Draski blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Draski's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Draski working aggressively here.
Draski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Draski misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
La Croix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draski avoids it.
Draski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Draski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draski throws a head punch that misses.
Draski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draski managing to block the knees to the body from La Croix.
Draski has a couple of punches blocked by La Croix.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Draski's defenses.
Draski blocks an elbow strike.
La Croix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draski is defending well for now.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
Draski working aggressively here.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Draski lands a nice uppercut.
Draski scores with a shot to the side of La Croix's head.
La Croix blocks an uppercut.
Draski throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Croix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Draski gets through La Croix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draski avoiding damage as La Croix throws knees to the body.
Draski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Draski has a couple of punches blocked by La Croix.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top.
Draski lands a shoulder strike.
Draski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draski throws a head punch that misses.
Draski throws a punch but it's blocked by La Croix.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Croix.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La Croix obliges.
Draski is breathing heavily.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Draski misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Croix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Draski's brow.
Draski misses with the head strike.
La Croix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draski is defending well for now.
Draski avoids the elbow strike from La Croix, against the cage.
Draski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draski avoids it.#T3#
La Croix blocking some punches.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Draski fails to land.
Draski lands with a right to the head.
Draski working aggressively here.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Draski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Croix backwards.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Draski avoids the damage to the body.
Draski swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draski.
Draski lands a right hand.
Draski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draski lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from La Croix.
La Croix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Draski's defenses.
La Croix lands an elbow just above Draski 's eye. #T4#
Draski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Croix lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
La Croix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draski.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
Draski misses with a punch on the inside.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draski lands a hook that snaps the head of La Croix backwards.
La Croix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draski is defending well for now.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Draski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, La Croix throws an elbow but misses.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Draski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
Draski lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, La Croix throws an elbow but misses.
Draski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Draski avoids the damage to the body.
Draski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Croix.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nero La Croix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Draski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Draski moves into the clinch.
Draski working aggressively here.
Draski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draski misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Croix throws an elbow but it misses.
La Croix blocks an uppercut.
Draski avoids the elbow strike from La Croix, against the cage.
La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
Draski throws a punch but it's blocked by La Croix.
La Croix throws an elbow but it misses.
Draski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draski managing to block the knees to the body from La Croix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix lands an elbow inside that Draski shrugs off.
Draski avoids a wild elbow strike from La Croix.
Draski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draski blocks an elbow strike from La Croix.
Knees to the body from La Croix.
Draski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Draski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Croix lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Ivan Draski's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Draski takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
La Croix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Draski throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, La Croix throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Draski fails to land.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draski swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draski misses with the head strike.
Draski swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Draski avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Draski fails to land.
La Croix tries to land knees in the clinch but Draski avoids the damage to the body.
Draski throws a punch but it's blocked by La Croix.
La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Draski takes an elbow to the forehead.
La Croix lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Ivan Draski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Draski takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Croix. #CUT2#Jeez, Ivan Draski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Croix misses with an elbow over the top.
La Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
Draski working aggressively here.
La Croix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Draski is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Draski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nero La Croix! |
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Event:
WFC Australia 1
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Draski tries to clinch but La Croix moves away
and La Croix counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draski wants to clinch.
It looked like La Croix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draski wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from La Croix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draski tries to clinch but La Croix is having none of it.
It looked like La Croix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draski is looking to clinch but La Croix is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Draski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Draski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draski avoiding damage as La Croix throws knees to the body.
Draski working aggressively here.
Draski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Draski avoids the elbow strike from La Croix, against the cage.
La Croix blocks an uppercut.
La Croix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters up against the cage, La Croix throws an elbow but misses.
Draski avoiding damage as La Croix throws knees to the body.
La Croix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
La Croix misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Croix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Draski's brow.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Draski takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
La Croix lands an elbow that stopped Draski in his tracks for a moment.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
Draski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Draski gets through La Croix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draski misses with the head strike.
Draski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Draski takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draski scores with a shoulder strike.
Draski lands an uppercut.
Draski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Croix is breathing heavily.
Draski misses with some punches.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draski.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Croix.
Nice elbow from La Croix.
Draski avoids a wild elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix blocks an uppercut.
Draski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, La Croix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Draski's brow.
Draski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draski swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Draski.
Draski lands a right hand that snaps the head of La Croix backwards.
Draski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draski.
Draski misses with the head strike.
Draski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draski dodges an elbow strike from La Croix.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Draski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Draski lands with a light punch inside.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draski avoids it.
La Croix throws an elbow that misses.
Draski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draski lands a shoulder strike.
Draski misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Draski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draski swings wildly with an uppercut but La Croix uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
La Croix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Draski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draski scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Croix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La Croix backwards.
Draski pushes La Croix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#La Croix is rocked!
Draski lands a big right hand that drops La Croix! The killer instinct kicks in and Draski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Draski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski connects with a crisp jab.
Zurauskas misses the shot to the body.
Draski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zurauskas.
Nice cross by Zurauskas.
Draski tries a low kick but Zurauskas avoids it.
Draski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zurauskas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Zurauskas gets a double leg takedown into Draski's guard.
Draski is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Draski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zurauskas wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Draski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zurauskas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zurauskas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zurauskas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Draski is looking to control Zurauskas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draski avoid being mounted?
Zurauskas is trying to control the action in half guard but Draski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draski is trying to control but Zurauskas manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2#
Draski tries to improve his position but Zurauskas has taken his back! Zurauskas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Draski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Zurauskas pushes Draski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld fight night 27
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leal.
Draski dips to his left and cracks Leal with an uppercut!
Leal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Draski looks to land a combination but Leal avoids it well.
Draski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Draski scores with a jab to the body.
Draski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leal throws out a counter right but Draski avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Draski.
Draski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Draski scores with a decent looking hook.
Draski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Draski. Leal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Leal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Draski.
Draski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Draski moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draski.
Draski thuds a left hand into Leal's body.
Draski lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Draski does it's job there.
Draski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Draski takes the fight into the clinch.
Leal keeps control of Draski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Draski manages to break the clinch.
Draski throws a shot to the body.
Leal takes one to the side of the head.
Draski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Draski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Draski jabs Leal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Draski connects with a solid leg kick.
Draski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Draski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draski lands with a cross. #T3#
Leal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Draski.
Draski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Draski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Draski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Draski has had enough of the clinch but Leal keeps him there for the moment.
Draski is trying to force a seperation but Leal has the dominant position.#TD2#
Leal jumps guard and drags Draski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Draski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Draski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draski is pushing down on Leal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leal is fighting to maintain full guard but Draski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Draski 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.
#T4#
Draski is looking to advance position but Leal won't allow it.
Leal gets full guard.#SUB2#
Leal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Draski throws a head kick that misses.
Draski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leal checks the leg kick.
Draski scores with a punch to the head.
Draski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Leal walks into a straight right hand from Draski.
Draski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leal moves away.
Leal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Draski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leal takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draski is looking to clinch.
Leal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leal takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Draski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Draski throws a head kick that misses.
Draski tries to clinch there but Leal circles away.
Draski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draski.
Draski stalks Leal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leal's face. Leal staggers backwards, shaken.
Ivan Draski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leal dodges the punch combination from Draski.
Leal takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Leal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivan Draski is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Draski lands a glancing blow to the side of Leal's head.
Draski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Draski doesn't manage to clinch there - Leal circles away.
Draski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draski works over Leal's head and body with a nice combination.
Draski lands a glancing blow to the side of Leal's head.
Draski fails to land with a series of punches.
Draski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Draski duly obliges. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draski.
Draski scores with a spinning back kick!
Draski scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Draski does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.#CL#
Draski clinches up with Leal and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leal walks into a jab.
Draski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leal on the side of the head.
Draski's corner calls for a 1-2. Draski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Draski jabs Leal right on the nose. Leal blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Draski scores with a head kick. Leal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draski throws a good cross that connects.
Draski throws a leg kick but Leal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draski.
A left lands for Draski.
Ivan Draski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draski lands a right hook to the body.
Draski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Draski tests Leal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Draski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Draski there.
Draski throws a right and a left that Leal avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.
A nice combination there by Draski.
Leal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Draski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Draski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Draski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Draski throws out a powerful jab.
Draski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Draski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
Draski misses with a wild body shot.
Draski scores with a jab.#CL#
Draski clinches up against the cage.
Draski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Draski breaks the clinch.
Draski with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Draski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draski misses with a few strikes there.
Leal throws out a counter right but Draski avoids it with no problem.
Draski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leal momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Draski has Leal up against the cage in a clinch.
Leal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leal prevents Draski from breaking the clinch.
Draski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leal prevents a body shot from Draski.
Draski stalling the fight.
Draski is looking to break free of the clinch but Leal has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Draski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draski connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draski connects with a body shot.
Leal blocks a head kick by Draski.
Leal throws out a counter right but Draski avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Leal 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
A left lands for Draski.
Draski misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Draski has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Draski breaks from the clinch.
Draski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leal's sensitive parts.
Draski thuds a left hand into Leal's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draski throws a right hand that Leal ducks under and follows up with a left that Leal also avoids with ease.
Nathan Leal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Draski.
Draski connects with the punch.
Ivan Draski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Draski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers throws a body punch but Draski moves out of range.
Draski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski.
Smithers lands with a shot to the body.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Draski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Draski misses with a looping left.
Smithers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good standup being displayed there by Draski as he connects with a hook.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Draski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers is looking for a counter combo.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smithers misses with a lunging right hand
and Draski counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers misses the jab.
No joy there for Smithers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draski lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Draski.
A shot to the body from Draski misses
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Smithers throws a shot to the body.
Draski defending well as Smithers loads up on a big left hand.
Draski tries a quick counter leg kick but Smithers is wise to it.#T1#
Draski scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Draski.
Draski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draski scores with a nice right hand.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers takes a swing at Draski's ribcage but misses.
Draski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.
Draski missing with a left hand there. Smithers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smithers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Draski throws a leg kick but Smithers checks it.
Draski connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Smithers cracks Draski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smithers has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draski to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithers doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Draski slips the punch.
Draski moves away from the strike by Smithers.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draski. #T2#
Draski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers misses with a straight left.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draski.
Smithers thuds a left hand into Draski's body.
Smithers tried to score with a low kick but Draski checks it.
Smithers throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Draski is rocked!
Smithers goes for a small jab and connects. Now Smithers goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Draski stumbles back but Smithers runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Draski to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Draski will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Smithers!
A victorious Carlton Smithers 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:
Nfld live 10
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salajudin Ii's hands.
Draski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Draski tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draski avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
A head kick by Draski misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight left.
Draski throws out a counter right but Salajudin Ii avoids it with no problem.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Draski looks to land a combination but Salajudin Ii avoids it well.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Draski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salajudin Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draski throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draski closes the distance but Salajudin Ii moves to the side #KD#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a series of strikes that sends Draski to the canvas! Salajudin Ii follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salajudin Ii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Draski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salajudin Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Draski defending well though.
Salajudin Ii is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draski defends it well.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control. Draski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salajudin Ii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Salajudin Ii tries to control but Draski wriggling away. #T2#
Draski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salajudin Ii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Draski is trying to reverse the position but instead Salajudin Ii has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Draski is controlling his hands well.
Draski trying to control but not successfully.
Salajudin Ii keeps control of the position as Draski tries to break free.
Draski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salajudin Ii off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Draski is defending well though. Salajudin Ii let's go of the attempt for now.
Draski tries to escape but Salajudin Ii has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Draski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here.
Salajudin Ii has the hooks in. Draski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Draski turns into Salajudin Ii and is now in his guard.
Salajudin Ii 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.
Salajudin Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draski wants to control from the top but Salajudin Ii keeps moving.
Draski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salajudin Ii is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully.
Draski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salajudin Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Draski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving.
Draski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii stays in close to Draski's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Salajudin Ii dives in and grabs Draski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Draski pushes down on Salajudin Ii's head and hops out.#CL2#
Draski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to maintain a safe position but Draski gets an underhook and turns Salajudin Ii into the cage.
Salajudin Ii is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salajudin Ii tries to pull guard but Draski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salajudin Ii lands with a left to the head.
Salajudin Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Draski controls the action.
#BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch.
Draski takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Draski throws a series of strikes that have Salajudin Ii backpedaling.
Draski throws a series of punches but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Ivan Draski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Draski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salajudin Ii somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Salajudin Ii.#T1#
Draski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salajudin Ii on the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Draski.
Draski scores with a hook.
Ivan Draski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draski throws a leg kick #TD#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Draski is trying to escape back to his feet but Salajudin Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salajudin Ii advances nicely into full mount.
Draski is squirming around, avoiding Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the action.
Draski tries to reverse the position but Salajudin Ii maintains control.
Salajudin Ii controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Draski frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Draski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salajudin Ii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draski is looking to escape.
Draski is looking to get to half guard.
Draski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
#T3#
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Draski from controlling successfully.
Salajudin Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draski's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a leg! Draski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Draski manages to kick Salajudin Ii off! Salajudin Ii jumps back into Draski's guard.
Salajudin Ii looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draski is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salajudin Ii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draski looking for a sweep. Not yet Draski, not yet.
Salajudin Ii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Draski tries to buck Salajudin Ii off but Salajudin Ii is having none of it.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Draski is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Draski has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Draski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Draski fails to land with a series of punches.
Draski lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salajudin Ii is defended easily by Draski.
Draski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salajudin Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Draski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Salajudin Ii dives in and scores a takedown into Draski's guard.#SUB2#
Draski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salajudin Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salajudin Ii 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. #T1#
Draski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Draski keeps moving.
Draski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salajudin Ii working for a triangle but Draski defends it easily.
Draski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii has an active guard here but Draski has managed to pass into half guard.
Draski is thwarting Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Draski is pressing down on Salajudin Ii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salajudin Ii is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Draski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Draski trying to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii defending well.
Draski is thwarting Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for submissions off his back.
Draski thows a huge punch but Salajudin Ii dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Draski passes to full mount!
Salajudin Ii is working to get back to half guard.
Salajudin Ii tries to hold on but Draski postures up.#SUB2#
Draski is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salajudin Ii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Draski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salajudin Ii can't escape the position.
#T4#
Draski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Draski controlling from mount.
Draski prevents Salajudin Ii from getting the reversal.
Draski content just to control the position here.
Draski wants to control the pace but Salajudin Ii is squirming around nicely.
Draski prevents Salajudin Ii from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draski wants to take his opponent's back but Salajudin Ii doesn't allow it.
Draski looking to control but Salajudin Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Draski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Draski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Draski's head coaches at Monsters Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Draski scores with a jab. Brooks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Draski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Draski swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Draski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Draski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Draski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Draski is in Brooks's guard.
Draski throwing strikes but missing.
Draski advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brooks trying to remain calm as Draski controls from the top position.
Draski is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draski advances to mount. #T1#
Draski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Draski is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brooks is in real trouble.
Draski missing with punches from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Draski working for the choke.
Brooks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Draski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Brooks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Draski's arms. #SUB#
Brooks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Draski.
Draski 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.#T2#
Brooks trying to control the position but Draski manages to sink in the hooks.
Brooks can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Brooks showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brooks trying to control the hands but Draski breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Draski has managed to slip his arm under Brooks's chin. This could be all over... yep, Brooks is tapping out! Submission win for Draski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Strongman shoots in looking for a takedown. Draski tries to sprawl out of it but Strongman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strongman doesn't manage to clinch there - Draski circles away.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strongman fails with the takedown
and Draski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strongman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Draski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan Draski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bloodsport Strongman.#CL#
Draski closes the distance and clinches.
Draski tries to break free but Strongman pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strongman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Draski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strongman is not content to let Draski control the position.
Strongman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strongman sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strongman is trying to control but Draski manages to pass to mount!
Strongman is trying to escape the mount.
Draski controlling his opponent.
Strongman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strongman is squirming around, avoiding Draski's attempts to control the action.
Draski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strongman is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Strongman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strongman is not content to let Draski control the position.
Strongman tries to get to full guard but Draski has control of the leg.
Strongman gets back to full guard.
Draski wants to control from the top but Strongman keeps moving.
Draski is pushing down on Strongman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strongman is fighting to maintain full guard but Draski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Draski tries to pass to full mount but Strongman defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strongman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Draski.
Strongman is trying to maintain the position but Draski is very close to passing his half guard.
Draski wants to pass the guard but Strongman is defending well. #T3#
Draski is keen to just control but Strongman is a slippery customer.
Strongman tries to get to full guard but Draski has control of the leg.
Draski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strongman keeps working.
Draski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Draski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strongman defends it well. #SUB2#
Strongman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Draski trying to mount his opponent but Strongman defends it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Draski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strongman's head.
Strongman trying to control but Draski postures up.
#SUB#
Draski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Draski is looking for a kimura here.
Draski tries to pass to full mount but Strongman defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Strongman actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski 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.#R2#
Strongman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Draski jabs Strongman right on the nose. Strongman blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Strongman gets tackled into the cage by Draski. Draski maintains the clinch.
Strongman tries for a takedown but Draski manages to get underhooks.
Draski taking a breather.#BC#
Draski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draski sets himself, and Strongman steps forward looking for the clinch! Draski avoids it this time.
Strongman moves out of range of the body kick from Draski.
Strongman feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongman fails with the takedown
and Draski counters with a left and a right that stings Strongman. #CL#
Draski rushes Strongman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Draski breaks from the clinch.
Draski lands a glancing blow to the side of Strongman's head.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Draski, as that shot connected.
Strongman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draski sprawls well. Draski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strongman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Draski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bloodsport Strongman.
Draski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strongman.
Ivan Draski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strongman fails with the takedown.
Draski misses with a low kick.
Strongman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Draski drops Strongman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Strongman! Draski dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Ivanov. No joy for Draski on that attempt.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Draski is having none of it.
Ivanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Ivanov blocks the low kick.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draski tries to work over Ivanov's front leg with a kick but Ivanov checks it.
Good leg kick by Draski.
Draski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ivanov defends well and Draski ends up having to push Ivanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draski is trying to break free.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ivanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Draski's efforts to push away.
Ivanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov misses with some punches.
#T1#
Ivanov has Draski pressed against the cage, preventing Draski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivanov gets through Draski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks.
Ivanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Draski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivanov doesn't seem phased though.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Draski's waist but Draski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Draski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Draski cracks a nice hook into Ivanov's ribs.
Kralj Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draski looks to land a right hand but Ivanov moved out of range.
Draski lands a jab to the head.
Draski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanov tries to clinch there but Draski circles away.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Draski finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Draski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Draski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Draski coming out on top.
Draski is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Draski tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Draski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ivanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draski moves away.
Draski dives in for a single leg takedown but Ivanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Draski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries to throw a body punch but Draski avoids it by throwing Ivanov back against the cage. #BC#
Draski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ivanov tries to keep at a distance but Draski has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Draski in a clinch.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ivanov.
Draski working hard to break the clinch.
Draski wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivanov won't allow it.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Draski avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Draski working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draski dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Draski keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Draski moves out of range.
Draski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Draski lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanov's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Draski.
Draski keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanov swings widly with a right hand
letting Draski counter with a right hand.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Draski tries to score with a low kick but Ivanov moves his leg out of the way.
Ivanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Draski clinches with his opponent.
Draski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks. #BC#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draski tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Ivanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov walks into a stiff left hand from Draski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draski.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
Ivanov lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Draski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Draski counters with a series of strikes. Ivanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ivanov misses with a double jab
and Draski counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov walks straight into a right hand from Draski - that's dropped him! Draski jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ivanov from any more punishment! Ivanov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
WCF 115: Diaz vs Craino
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Draski lands a head kick. Islandish smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Islandish gets tackled into the cage by Draski. Draski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islandish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Draski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Islandish.#TD#
Islandish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Draski's half guard.
Draski wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islandish not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Draski wants to improve his position but Islandish is controlling well.
Islandish prevents Draski from standing back up.
Draski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Draski wants to control but Islandish is keeping busy.
Draski is trying to get back to full guard.
Draski gets full guard.
Draski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Islandish's guard. #REVB#
Draski prevents Islandish from getting back to his feet.
Draski wants to stand but Islandish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Islandish is trying to control the position but Draski postures up.
Draski looking to pass the guard.
Islandish managing to control the position.
Draski passes into half guard. #T2#
Draski passes to side control.
Draski is looking to take a break and control but Islandish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Islandish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Draski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Islandish looking for a sweep but Draski has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Draski looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Islandish is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hero Academia, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Draski fails to take his opponent's back.
Draski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Islandish is looking to escape.
Islandish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Draski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Draski moves out of range of the leg kick from Islandish.
Draski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draski scores with a jab to the body.
Draski lands with an uppercut that bounces Islandish off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Islandish 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Draski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Draski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Draski scores with a nice head shot.
Draski blocks a head kick by Islandish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish walks into a jab.
Islandish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Draski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivan Draski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish walks into a straight right hand from Draski.
Draski connects with the punch.
Islandish tries to land a front kick but Draski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Draski jabs at Islandish's body.
Islandish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draski.
Draski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Draski 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#
A head kick by Islandish misses
and Draski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Draski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Islandish throws a sloppy head kick
and Draski counters with a nice uppercut.
Draski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Islandish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Draski clinches. #BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch.
Draski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Draski lands a nice shot to the body.
Islandish takes one to the chin there.
Islandish shoots in but no luck this time.
Islandish misses with the body kick
and Islandish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islandiano Islandish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Draski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Islandish gets tackled into the cage by Draski. Draski maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islandish takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Islandish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draski scores with a leg kick.
Draski works over Islandish's head and body with a nice combination.
Draski leaves Islandish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islandish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Islandish drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draski sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Islandish clinches up against the cage.
Draski misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Draski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Draski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islandiano Islandish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Islandish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draski pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Draski breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Draski thows a body kick. Islandish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islandish takes one to the chin there.
Draski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Islandish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Draski back into the cage.
Draski is working Islandish over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Draski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Draski!
Draski works over Islandish's head and body with a nice combination.
Islandish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Islandish is rocked!
Draski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Islandish throws a body kick that misses
and Draski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Islandish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Draski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islandish, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Draski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draski lands a really nice looking cross but Islandish seems unphased.
Draski throws a head kick that Islandish semi-blocks.
Draski lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Islandish goes down and covers up as Draski starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draski! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 91: Wolf vs Blazej 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draski.
Draski slips under a jab from Drake.
Drake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drake is looking to clinch but Draski is avoiding it.
Draski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Draski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drake has time to react.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Drake has knocked Draski down with a huge combo! Drake steps away and waves a wobbly Draski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Draski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
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!
Drake connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Draski to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
During a confident post fight interview, JD Drake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 86: Khabib vs Woo
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Tatum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Draski saw that one coming.
Draski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Draski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Draski lands.
A swing and a miss from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Draski swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Tatum counters with a crisp one two that drops Draski! Tatum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Draski to his feet! Draski is in big trouble!
Draski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tatum pounces like a tiger and cracks Draski with a vicious hook! Draski is down but not out! Tatum follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dredd Tatum! |
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Event:
WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Unbelivable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draski.
Draski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ivan Draski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draski scores with a jab to the body.
Draski thuds a left hand into Unbelivable's body.
Unbelivable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draski.
Sloppy strikes from Draski. Those never looked like landing.
Draski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Draski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unbelivable is able to avoid easily.
Unbelivable wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draski throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Unbelivable counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Draski!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unbelivable misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Unbelivable thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Unbelivable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Unbelivable has hold of Draski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Draski seems comfortable defending it but Unbelivable has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Draski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Draski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Unbelivable couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview. |
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