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Event:
AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dresner misses with a hook.
Marius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresner circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Dresner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marius defending against the ground and pound.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner trying to control the position but Marius is working away.
Dresner tries to move to mount but Marius blocks the move with his legs.
Dresner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dresner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marius regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dresner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Marius defending well. #T1#
Dresner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marius controlling the position for now.
Marius's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marius gets full guard.
Marius keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dresner throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dresner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marius wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner forces his way into half guard.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Marius is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
Dresner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dresner prevents Marius from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner thows a huge punch but Marius dodges it nicely.
Dresner with the ground and pound but Marius uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner pushes down on Marius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dresner looks to land a strike but Marius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dresner passes into half guard.
Dresner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marius defending well though.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Marius is defending well.
Marius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Marius defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dresner or perhaps it was just good defense by Marius, which made it look bad.
Dresner with a poor takedown
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius stuffs the takedown.
Caius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Dresner.
Nice body punch from Marius. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marius enables Dresner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marius wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
Marius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dresner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dresner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Dresner throwing strikes but missing.
Dresner is working Marius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dresner throwing strikes from guard but Marius blocks nicely.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
Marius looking to control.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marius's guard.
Dresner is looking to advance position but Marius won't allow it.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Marius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dresner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Dresner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
Dresner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marius won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Marius is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marius trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dresner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marius turns into him and now he's in Dresner's guard.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Dresner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marius to the ground. Dresner is now in Marius's guard.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Marius has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dresner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dresner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dresner throws a strike but Marius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dresner is tightening it up a little... Marius has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marius reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marius taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner is the new welterweight champion!
Christian Dresner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Dresner shoots in and gets a takedown into Blood's guard.
Blood controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Dresner passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dresner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Blood frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blood has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blood! #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blood can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Blood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage. #T2#
Dresner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blood defending well though.
Dresner is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
Dresner moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that!
Blood is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Blood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Blood frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Blood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but Blood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blood. #T3#
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blood's guard. #REVR#
Dresner advances position into side control!
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dresner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Blood is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blood tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working. #SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Blood is defending well.
Blood is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Dresner advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner 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#
Blood lands with an uppercut that bounces Dresner off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Dresner gets a takedown into half guard.
Blood tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Blood trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Blood is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner is pressing down on Blood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blood is holding on for now.
Blood missing with punches from the bottom.
Blood trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dresner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Blood tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AFC #20
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Blood misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Dresner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blood is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura but Blood is defending well.
#T1#
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dresner looking to isolate an arm here. Blood doesn't see it coming and as Dresner extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dresner punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Dresner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Augustus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Augustus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Goroshi London, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well.
Dresner trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Dresner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1##SUB2#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augustus wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Augustus denies him. #SUB2#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Augustus tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.
Augustus is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dresner on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus tries to bench press Dresner off him but Dresner keeps the position.
Augustus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Augustus tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dresner working away.
Augustus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dresner is trying for a kimura here. Augustus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dresner wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant gets a clinch. #TD#
Dresner has hold of one of Plant's legs. Plant is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Plant
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresner is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T1#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.
Dresner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Dresner controlling his opponent. #T3#
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Dresner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Plant
Plant trying to control.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for the choke from the back position but Dresner is controlling his hands well.
Plant is looking to control Dresner but Dresner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Plant won't let him. #T5#
Dresner is really stuck here.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Plant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Plant tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant prevents Dresner from getting the reversal.#T6#
Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Plant has control of Dresner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dresner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner regains half guard.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #T7#
Plant controlling the action here.
Plant uses his free foot to push down on Dresner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dresner. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (7) Plant
Dresner holds on for dear life.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dresner is holding on tight.
Plant wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB2#
Plant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresner sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T9#
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresner is not content to let Plant control the position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #T11#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner is controlling Plant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dresner is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Plant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (10) Plant
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it. #T14##SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant looks winded!
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.
Ibrahim stuffs the takedown attempt from Dresner. Dresner gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahim wants it to stay on the feet.
Dresner shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibrahim sprawls well. He's pushed Dresner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dresner. #TD2#
Ibrahim looking to score a takedown here. Dresner is defending well but Ibrahim drives through and ends up in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim has Dresner pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. Dresner eventually gives up the hold.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Dresner's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard. #T3#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Ibrahim won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard but Dresner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
Dresner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrahim, who protects the arm well.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Dresner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T5#
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Ibrahim#T7#
Ibrahim passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dresner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the action here. #T10#
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim 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.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ibrahim controlling Dresner's posture.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dresner has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Dresner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position. #SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Dresner prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai clinches.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Dresner.
#TD#
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresner defends it easily.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner#T1#
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Dresner
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Dresner#T2#
Dresner tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Dresner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dresner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dresner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (3) Dresner#SUB#
Dresner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Dresner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Chai working for the choke. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Dresner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dresner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stsyapan Chai!
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dresner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle here but Dresner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking for a sweep but Dresner has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (2) Gaul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #SUB#
Dresner has control of Gaul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gaul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dresner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Gaul frees his head quite easily.
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Dresner isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away. #SUB#
Dresner working for a submission but Gaul is keeping him at bay.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Dresner is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaul trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#T4#
Gaul gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul working for a triangle but Dresner defends it easily.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
Gaul trying to control the position.
#T5#
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dresner passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Gaul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dresner's thigh. Dresner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresner wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Dresner defends the submission attempt.
Dresner controlling the position well. #T9#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Gaul trying to work for an americana but Dresner has managed to regain full guard.
Dresner pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (4) Gaul#T10#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (12) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
Gaul controlling the position for now.#T11##SUB#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner.
Gaul tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here.
Dresner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (15) vs (4) Gaul
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Gaul has a hand on Dresner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dresner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (18) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
Dresner looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dresner looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg.
Gaul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Dresner wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (18) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul pushes down on Dresner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dresner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laulhere sprawls well initially but Dresner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Dresner
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (2) Dresner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is hanging on to Dresner's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laulhere has got his arm under Dresner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dresner has spun round into Laulhere's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T1#
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Dresner passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.#T2#
Laulhere wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laulhere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Laulhere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (4) Dresner
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T5#
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (6) Dresner
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Laulhere content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dresner has locked up a guillotine! Dresner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Laulhere is holding on here and Dresner must be using up a lot of energy. Laulhere has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dresner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Dresner!
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Castro
Castro trying to control from Dresner's half guard. Dresner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Castro forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro stalling.
Dresner's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Castro is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (4) vs (2) Castro
Will Dresner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Castro tries to escape but Dresner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dresner tightening his grip on Castro, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish. #T2#
Castro tries to roll but Dresner sticks to his back.
Castro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a rear naked choke. Castro is not defending it well and Dresner has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Castro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Castro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Dresner.#TD#
Chai successfully pulls guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai pulls Dresner in to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Chai wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#T1#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is controlling Dresner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Dresner stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dresner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dresner trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner being controlled here momentarily.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner
Chai tries to bench press Dresner off him but Dresner keeps the position.
Chai is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (3) Dresner#T3#
Dresner wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Dresner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5#
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Dresner is staying busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Chai avoiding Dresner 's attempts to control his hands.
Dresner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Dresner fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T7##SUB#
Dresner showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai controls the position.#T8#
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dresner is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dresner is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresner is looking for a takedown.
Dresner is trying to drag Gerbandi to the mat but Gerbandi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Gerbandi jumps into guard, dragging Dresner to the mat.
Gerbandi 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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresner is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Dresner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Dresner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dresner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dresner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dresner wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons attempts a counter takedown but Dresner avoids it well and moves away.
Dresner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.
Simmons seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dresner tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Dresner keeps it at a distance.
Dresner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (4) vs (0) Dresner#SUB#
Simmons is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dresner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simmons gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dresner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simmons lets go of the hold and Dresner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrett Simmons!
After the big win, Barrett Simmons made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dresner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dresner attempts a counter takedown but Pilkington avoids it well and moves away.
Pilkington keeps the fight on the outside.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilkington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pilkington shoots in for a takedown but Dresner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pilkington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Pilkington.#TD2#
Pilkington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pilkington lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner controlling the position.#SUB#
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Dresner controlling Pilkington's posture.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilkington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Pilkington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dresner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pilkington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pilkington has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Pilkington
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dresner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pilkington trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dresner 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.
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner is pulling down on Pilkington's head to control his posture.
Dresner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dresner tries to get out of the position.
Pilkington trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pilkington preventing the sweep.
Pilkington controlling from the top position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pilkington wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully. #T6#
Pilkington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pilkington preventing the sweep.
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pilkington is thwarting Dresner's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Pilkington is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pilkington 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.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
Pilkington looking for a submission but Dresner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner has control of Pilkington's left arm, preventing Pilkington from doing any damage.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Dresner controlling the position.
Pilkington trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilkington pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pilkington trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Pilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dresner is looking to control Pilkington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresner avoid being mounted?
Pilkington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner won't allow Pilkington to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington. #T13#
Dresner controlling the position well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pilkington pulls his head out easily.
Pilkington is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington.
Pilkington looks winded!
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pilkington wins on points by 4 to 2.
Ricky Pilkington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mafner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dresner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mafner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Mafner
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Mafner looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Mafner#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dresner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dresner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dresner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dresner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Mafner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mafner is one step ahead there.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mafner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Mafner is stalling in the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mafner has Dresner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura but Mafner is defending well.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Mafner defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresner pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mafner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to control but Mafner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mafner has worked his arm free - good work by Mafner!
#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mafner, who protects the arm well.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Mafner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mafner tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Mafner is defending well. #T6#
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mafner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mafner is not content to let Dresner control the position. #SUB#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Mafner gets back to half guard.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Mafner is working away.
Mafner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mafner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mafner has his foot on Dresner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dresner works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Dresner trying to control but Mafner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner looking for a triangle here. Dresner is fighting it but it looks tight! Mafner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dresner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zeke Mafner!
Zeke Mafner very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dresner instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Souza has hold of one of Dresner's legs. Dresner is fighting the takedown attempt but Souza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Souza passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Dresner defends it.
Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Souza
Souza wants to take his opponent's back but Dresner doesn't allow it. #T1#
Souza wants to control but Dresner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Souza trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Dresner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Souza trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Souza won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dresner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dresner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.#T4#
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Dresner being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Dresner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Souza is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Dresner keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #T6#
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Souza postures up.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (5) Souza
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Dresner looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (7) Souza
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner is controlling Souza's posture.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza preventing the sweep. #T8#
Souza wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dresner 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.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard. #T9#
Dresner is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #T10#
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresner is not content to let Souza control the position.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dresner is not content to let Souza control the position.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Souza passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (2) vs (10) Souza#T11#
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12##SUB2#
Souza working for a submission but Dresner is keeping him at bay.
Souza looks winded!
Souza trying to control but Dresner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Souza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dresner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dresner and Souza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dresner is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Dresner is trying to escape the position but Souza is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Dresner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Dresner keeping his opponent close.
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Dresner wants to control but Souza postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza controlling the position from side mount.
Souza wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Stamos tries to score with a low kick but Dresner moves his leg out of the way.
Dresner throws a looping overhand right but Stamos ducks down to avoid it.
Dresner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Stamos closes the distance and pushes Dresner back into the cage.
Dresner is trying to break the clinch but Stamos is controlling him.#TD#
Stamos jumps guard.
Dresner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dresner throws an elbow that misses. Stamos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dresner's guard. Nice move by Stamos!#REVR#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stamos throws an elbow that misses. Dresner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stamos's guard. Nice move by Dresner!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos looking to control.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner postures up.
Dresner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos 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.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Stamos is keeping the position.
Dresner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner distracts Stamos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dresner throws a strike but Stamos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Stamos working some strikes from top position.
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but Stamos is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stamos wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dresner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos landing some decent shots from guard.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stamos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Stamos landing some decent shots from guard.
Stamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Stamos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stamos postures up and lands a big shot to Dresner's brow. #ROC#Dresner is rocked!
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Stamos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Stamos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dresner is still in real trouble! Can Stamos finish him?
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Stamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dresner controlling the position.
Dresner seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamos.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Stamos 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#
Stamos misses with a hook.
Dresner misses the jab.
Stamos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresner can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dresner misses.
Stamos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dresner loads up on a big right hand but Stamos slips the punch.
Stamos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christian Dresner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dresner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stamos moves away.
Stamos dives in and grabs Dresner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dresner pushes down on Stamos's head and hops out.
Stamos throws a body kick that misses.
Stamos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dresner.
Dresner missing with a left hand there. Stamos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos blocks a jab.
Stamos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dresner.
Stamos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dresner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stamos tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.
Dresner misses with a straight right. #T1#
Stamos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Dresner tries to get set, Stamos tries to push him back and clinch up but Dresner manages to avoid the attempt.
Dresner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stamos.#TD#
Stamos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dresner did well to prevent Stamos getting side control.
Dresner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stamos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Stamos sits in half guard.
Dresner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stamos.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Stamos sits in half guard.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stamos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stamos's back!
Stamos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stamos avoids a strike by Dresner and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Dresner's guard! Fantastic escape!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dresner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Dresner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos scoring with some ground and pound.
Stamos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.#T3#
Stamos wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner trying to control the position here.
Stamos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Dresner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dresner is trying to keep Stamos in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresner throws a lazy right hand but Stamos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stamos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stamos somewhat.
Dresner throws a jab but it's blocked by Stamos.
Dresner throws an overhand right that lands on Stamos's shoulder, as Stamos tries to avoid the shot.
Christian Dresner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stamos needs to keep his hands up - Dresner had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresner throws out a loose jab but Stamos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dresner throws a lazy right hand but Stamos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stamos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dresner manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Stamos will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dresner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Stamos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stamos looks to land a strike but Dresner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dresner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stamos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stamos being controlled here momentarily.
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dresner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dresner is trying to control the position but Stamos postures up.
Stamos throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner looking to control.
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos is in close to Dresner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Stamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Stamos trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Stamos controlling him for the moment.
Stamos throws a big elbow that misses.
Stamos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stamos lands a couple of digs.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos connects with a couple of short punches.
Stamos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamos postures up in Dresner's guard and throws a big left but Dresner blocks it. #T2#
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stamos wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos lands a couple of elbows.
Dresner 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.
Dresner managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stamos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stamos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Stamos postures up in Dresner's guard and throws a big left but Dresner blocks it.
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dresner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamos.
Stamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stamos wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Stamos.
Stamos avoids the body shot from Dresner.
Dresner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stamos manages to avoid it.
Stamos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dresner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dresner misses with an uppercut. Stamos saw that one coming.
Stamos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dresner's waist but Dresner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stamos off to one side.
John Stamos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dresner misses with a hook.
Stamos defending well as Dresner loads up on a big left hand.
Stamos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christian Dresner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stamos moves away from the strike by Dresner.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Stamos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stamos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Stamos! |
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