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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Aisa
and Dreesen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aisa lands a jab to Dreesen's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Dreesen.
Melcone Aisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisa throws a head kick that misses
letting Dreesen counter with a right hand.
Aisa misses the body punch
and Dreesen counters with a nice uppercut.
Aisa misses with a shot to the body
and Dreesen counters with a nice uppercut.
Aisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreesen tries to clinch there but Aisa circles away.
Aisa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreesen manages to avoid it.
Aisa throws a shot from downtown. Dreesen moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dreesen! But no joy.
Aisa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreesen counters with a thumping low kick.
Dreesen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Aisa tries to keep at a distance but Dreesen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aisa tries a body shot but Dreesen blocks it.
#T1#
Dreesen blocking some punches.
Dreesen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aisa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Aisa.
Aisa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aisa wants to stall.
Dreesen struggles to land a body shot inside as Aisa controls his hands.
Aisa misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dreesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aisa misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick from Aisa.#T2#
Aisa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aisa misses with a looping left.
Aisa misses with a leg kick.
Dreesen moves out of range of the body kick from Aisa.
Aisa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aisa slips a jab and a cross from Dreesen.
Dreesen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Dreesen catches Aisa right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aisa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreesen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dreesen motions for Aisa to come forward. Dreesen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aisa throws a jab when Dreesen was well out of range.
Dreesen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aisa misses with a looping left.#T3#
Dreesen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aisa.
A low kick from Aisa is predictable there
and Dreesen counters with a big right hand! Oh Aisa is in trouble here! Dreesen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Dreesen!
An out of breath Virgil Dreesen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
GFC 54: Wong vs Lockyer 2
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreesen's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreesen is just out of range.
Dreesen misses with a head kick.
Molovgomedov misses with a leg kick
and Dreesen counters with a good low kick that Molovgomedov was not able to check.
Molovgomedov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Molovgomedov has Dreesen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dreesen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Molovgomedov up against the cage.#TD#
Molovgomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dreesen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Molovgomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Molovgomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Molovgomedov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dreesen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Molovgomedov's guard! Nice work there by Dreesen!
Dreesen stopping the sweep attempt from Molovgomedov.#T2#
Dreesen tries to stand but Molovgomedov is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Molovgomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dreesen is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreesen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Molovgomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Molovgomedov seems keen to control Dreesen's posture.
Molovgomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dreesen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Molovgomedov is holding on to half guard well.
Dreesen wants to stand up but Molovgomedov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dreesen prevents Molovgomedov from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Molovgomedov pushes Dreesen up against the cage in a clinch.
Dreesen scores with a shot to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Molovgomedov blocks the elbow strike.
Dreesen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molovgomedov prevents Dreesen from breaking the clinch.
Molovgomedov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dreesen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molovgomedov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreesen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dreesen avoiding damage as Molovgomedov throws knees to the body.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seleukos Molovgomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Molovgomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Molovgomedov cracks Dreesen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Seleukos Molovgomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Molovgomedov misses with a combination
and Dreesen counters with a low kick, right behind Molovgomedov 's knee.
Molovgomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dreesen.
Molovgomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreesen sprawls well. He's pushed Molovgomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Dreesen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Molovgomedov connects with a right hand. Dreesen shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molovgomedov, right into the meat.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreesen as he avoids it easily.
Dreesen unleashes a big counter combination but Molovgomedov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dreesen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seleukos Molovgomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Molovgomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Molovgomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Molovgomedov looking for a takedown.
Molovgomedov lands an uppercut.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreesen can do to turn this around?
Dreesen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Molovgomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dreesen regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Dreesen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Virgil Dreesen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreesen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dreesen's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dreesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Molovgomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molovgomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Molovgomedov thumps Dreesen with a low kick.
Molovgomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Dreesen. #CL2#
Dreesen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dreesen prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
A short right from Dreesen on the inside.
Molovgomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreesen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Dreesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Molovgomedov.
Dreesen blocks a leg kick.
Dreesen scores with a sloppy right hand. Molovgomedov should have avoided that one.
Molovgomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreesen.
Molovgomedov wants to land a leg kick but Dreesen is out of range.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick
and Dreesen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molovgomedov keeps Dreesen at a distance using the push kick.
Molovgomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Molovgomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreesen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molovgomedov tries to land a leg kick but Dreesen saw it coming and moves away.
Molovgomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Molovgomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Molovgomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dreesen slips under a jab.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dreesen as he jumps to the side.
Dreesen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molovgomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molovgomedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dreesen blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Dreesen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dreesen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov takes an elbow to the temple.
Dreesen trying to stall but Molovgomedov improves his position.
Molovgomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molovgomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Dreesen blocks it.
Molovgomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Dreesen is trying to break the clinch but Molovgomedov is controlling him.
Dreesen scores with a shot to the side of Molovgomedov's head. #TD#
Molovgomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dreesen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
What can Dreesen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dreesen trying to control the action but Molovgomedov just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seleukos Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Dreesen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dreesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Molovgomedov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dreesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dreesen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dreesen moves out of range of the leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Dreesen scores with a nice head shot.
Dreesen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molovgomedov.
Dreesen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dreesen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Molovgomedov - the referee stops the clock and Dreesen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Molovgomedov. Dreesen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreesen misses with a wild body shot.
Molovgomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreesen.
Molovgomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dreesen on the side of the head.
Molovgomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreesen as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Molovgomedov misses. #T1#
Dreesen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Molovgomedov can pounce on him.
Dreesen moves away from the strike by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov.
Dreesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molovgomedov misses with a looping left.
Dreesen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Dreesen.
Dreesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dreesen counters with a right hand to the body.
Molovgomedov cracks Dreesen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Molovgomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Molovgomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dreesen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Molovgomedov misses
and Dreesen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dreesen avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreesen swats away the attempt to clinch by Molovgomedov.
Dreesen is looking for the big counter here.
Molovgomedov tries a low kick but Dreesen avoids it.
Molovgomedov is looking to wear down Dreesen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreesen tries a head kick but it misses.
Seleukos Molovgomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Molovgomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Dreesen avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a body kick.
Dreesen blocks a low kick nicely.
Molovgomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molovgomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dreesen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreesen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Molovgomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Virgil Dreesen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov punishes Dreesen's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Molovgomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dreesen wants to get back to his feet but Molovgomedov drags him back down.
Molovgomedov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Molovgomedov landing strikes.
Molovgomedov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dreesen seems a little lost for a moment, as Molovgomedov dominates the positioning.
Dreesen regains half guard, as Molovgomedov was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Molovgomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Molovgomedov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreesen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreesen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov content to control rather than advance.
Dreesen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seleukos Molovgomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molovgomedov, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seleukos Molovgomedov!
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Event:
GFC 47: Horse vs Hoyce
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Dreesen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dreesen slips a jab and a cross from Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Tymoshenko throws a jab when Dreesen was well out of range.
Tymoshenko misses with a jab to the body
and Dreesen counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Tymoshenko shoots in and bounces Dreesen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tymoshenko is standing up over Dreesen. Dreesen looks to escape but Tymoshenko dives into side control.
#REVB#
Tymoshenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tymoshenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dreesen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreesen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Dreesen parries the strikes from Tymoshenko easily there. Tymoshenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dreesen to escape.
Tymoshenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dreesen some visible discomfort.
Dreesen is trying to get back to his feet.
Tymoshenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dreesen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tymoshenko is chipping away with strikes.
Tymoshenko throws an elbow but Dreesen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tymoshenko throwing strikes but Dreesen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T2#
Tymoshenko is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Tymoshenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tymoshenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tymoshenko wants to get back to full guard.
Tymoshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tymoshenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreesen trying to control but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Dreesen wants to pass the guard but Tymoshenko is keeping the position.
Tymoshenko looking to control.
Dreesen sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tymoshenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dreesen is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tymoshenko throws the kick towards the body but Dreesen avoids it.
Dreesen unleashes a big counter combination but Tymoshenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dreesen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tymoshenko throws a body punch but Dreesen moves out of range.
Tymoshenko throws an overhand right that lands on Dreesen's shoulder, as Dreesen tries to avoid the shot.
Dreesen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tymoshenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dreesen slips a straight right by Tymoshenko .
Dreesen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tymoshenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tymoshenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Good work by Dreesen as he checks the leg kick.
Tymoshenko jabs Dreesen right on the nose. Dreesen blinks but takes it well.
Tymoshenko tries for a takedown but Dreesen circles away easily
and Dreesen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tymoshenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dreesen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Virgil Dreesen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tymoshenko walks into a jab.
Tymoshenko jabs at Dreesen's body.
Dreesen tries to clinch but Tymoshenko moves out of range.
Tymoshenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoshenko .
Dreesen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dreesen slips under a jab.
Tymoshenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tymoshenko looks for a takedown but Dreesen sprawls well.
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dreesen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko missing with a left hand there. Dreesen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreesen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dreesen lands a nice shot that snaps Tymoshenko 's head back.
Tymoshenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dreesen defending well as Tymoshenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dreesen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tymoshenko .#ROC#
Dreesen is rocked!#T1#
Tymoshenko moves forwards but Dreesen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreesen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tymoshenko finish him?
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreesen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Tymoshenko swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasily Tymoshenko !
After the fight, Vasily Tymoshenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Dreesen misses with the combination.
Aisa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreesen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dreesen slips a jab from Aisa.
Dreesen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dreesen blocks a head kick by Aisa.
Aisa misses with a hook. Dreesen ducked under it nicely.
Dreesen tries to move into range but Aisa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aisa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreesen.
Dreesen fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Aisa.
Aisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Aisa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreesen tries to move into range but Aisa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dreesen looks to land a combination but Aisa avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aisa throws a leg kick which misses Dreesen's front leg but catches the back leg as Dreesen tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Aisa misses
and Dreesen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aisa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Dreesen throws a right and a left that Aisa avoids nicely.
Aisa cracks Dreesen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dreesen avoids the body shot from Aisa.
Aisa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dreesen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dreesen ducks under a wild hook from Aisa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dreesen.
Good standup being displayed there by Aisa as he connects with a hook.
Dreesen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aisa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dreesen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aisa throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreesen.
Dreesen throws a sloppy head kick and Aisa moves out of range easily.
Aisa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreesen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Aisa cracks Dreesen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Aisa connects with a nice looking jab.
Aisa scores with a nice strike.
Aisa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreesen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aisa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aisa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melcone Aisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisa feints a jab promting Dreesen to slip. Aisa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dreesen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Dreesen is rocked!
Dreesen gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Aisa points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dreesen wakes up just in time to hear Aisa thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melcone Aisa!
Melcone Aisa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFC 35: Rumble
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Fadden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Fadden misses its intended target.
Dreesen throws a nice looking combination but Fadden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dreesen dodges the punch combination from Fadden.
Fadden misses with a head kick.
Fadden thuds his right hand into Dreesen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dreesen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fadden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadden throws a head kick that misses.
Fadden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreesen avoids the head kick by Fadden.
Fadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreesen throws a nice looking combination but Fadden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fadden throws a series of punches but Dreesen avoids them all with ease.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fadden swinging wildly here.
Fadden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fadden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Fadden lands with a straight right. Dreesen didn't see that one coming.#T1##KD2#
Dreesen knocks Fadden to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#
Fadden is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Fadden has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Dreesen stands up.
Fadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Fadden backs off Dreesen throws a huge counter combo but Fadden manages to avoid it all.#KD#
Fadden lands a left and a right that send Dreesen crashing to the mat, dazed. Fadden thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadden digs a good body shot into Dreesen's ribs.
Fadden throws a nice looking combination but Dreesen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Fadden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fadden.#ROC#
Dreesen is rocked!
Dreesen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreesen is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadden finish him?
Fadden weaves into range and cracks Dreesen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dreesen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fadden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fadden!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fadden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Vega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Vega wants to clinch.
Dreesen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.
Dreesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through Dreesen's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown but Dreesen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A left lands for Vega.
Dreesen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
Virgil Dreesen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreesen is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Vega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vega advances to mount. #T2#
Vega trying to control but Dreesen is having none of it.
Vega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vega unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega wants to control the pace but Dreesen is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreesen is bucking up trying to escape but Vega cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vega has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreesen's face.
#ROC2#
Dreesen is rocked!#SUB2#
Vega working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dreesen looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vega! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Vega!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Vega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Dreesen slips under a jab.
Templar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Templar scoring well with a low kick there.
Templar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Templar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dreesen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templar.
Dreesen tries to clinch there but Templar circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templar. Dreesen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreesen walks into a left hand.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. Dreesen moves away and avoids it.
Dreesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Templar catches Dreesen right on the button with a cross.
Dreesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jab from Templar.
Dreesen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templar.
Dreesen feints a counter leg kick.
Templar tests Dreesen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Templar throws a body punch but Dreesen moves out of range.
Templar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dreesen back to the cage. Templar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Templar.
Templar looks to throw the jab but Dreesen is out of range.
Templar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreesen.
Templar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dreesen stalks Templar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Templar's face. Templar staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreesen slips a straight right by Templar.#T2#
Templar tries a low kick but Dreesen avoids it.
Templar misses with a body shot.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Templar throws a series of punches but Dreesen moves out of range.
Dreesen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dreesen tries to bum rush Templar with a series of wild strikes but Templar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Templar lands with a nice body punch.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Dreesen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Dreesen moves into the clinch.
Dreesen taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Templar. #ROC#
Dreesen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Templar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dreesen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreesen.
Templar pushes Dreesen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Templar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Templar misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Templar throws an elbow but misses.
Templar lands a damaging elbow.
Dreesen working aggressively here.
Templar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dreesen wants to stall.
Dreesen can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Templar looking to throw knees to the head but Dreesen is blocking nicely.
Dreesen has Templar pressed against the cage.
Dreesen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dreesen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dreesen is defending well for now.
Templar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreesen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dreesen managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Templar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Templar managing to block the knees to the body from Dreesen.
Templar misses with a knee to the head.
Templar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dreesen's efforts to push away.
Dreesen lands a nice elbow.
Templar looking to throw knees to the head but Dreesen is blocking nicely.
Dreesen misses with some punches.
Dreesen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar pushes Dreesen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templar scores a nice knee to the body.
Dreesen stalling against the cage.
Templar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dreesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Dreesen takes an elbow to the temple.
Dreesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Templar after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dreesen tries to clinch there but Templar circles away.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreesen can do to turn this around?
Dreesen fails to land with a series of punches.
Templar misses with a left hand
and Dreesen counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Templar is rocked!#CL2#
Dreesen clinches.
Oh Templar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dreesen takes an elbow to the temple.
Templar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreesens head.
Templar seems to have got his legs back now.
Templar lands a big knee to the head and Dreesen goes down! Templar pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dreesen moves into the clinch.
Inclan wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreesen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dreesen gets through Inclan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dreesen managing to block the knees to the body from Inclan.
A short left from Dreesen.
Dreesen stalling against the cage.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Dreesen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dreesen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Rafael Inclan has been cut.
Dreesen slows down the pace here.
Inclan trying to stall but Dreesen improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreesen lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Dreesen.
Dreesen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dreesen lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Inclan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inclan is looking to break free of the clinch but Dreesen has double underhooks.
Inclan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dreesen finish him?
Dreesen lands a body punch. #T1#
Inclan is trying to pull guard but Dreesen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Virgil Dreesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Dreesen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dreesen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inclan takes an elbow to the temple.
Dreesen gets through Inclan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dreesen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Inclan's defenses.
Dreesen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Inclan! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dreesen is unloading with more strikes now! Inclan drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Dreesen!
Our winner, Virgil Dreesen, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dreesen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Troublefield, pushing him back against the cage.
Dreesen stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Dreesen manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troublefield won't allow Dreesen to sweep him here.
Troublefield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Troublefield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Troublefield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Troublefield trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troublefield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Troublefield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dreesen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dreesen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dreesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Troublefield's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dreesen is looking for a kimura but Troublefield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dreesen to get the leverage.
Troublefield trying to control here.
#T1#
Troublefield is trying to stand up here but Dreesen is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dreesen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Troublefield sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dreesen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dreesen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreesen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dreesen uses his free foot to push down on Troublefield's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Troublefield.
Troublefield throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Troublefield is desperately trying to improve his position but Dreesen has a good base and remains in mount.
Dreesen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Dreesen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Troublefield is now in Dreesen's guard. A big mistake from Dreesen there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Dreesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troublefield 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.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Troublefield from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Troublefield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dreesen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dreesen slips nicely into half guard.
Dreesen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Troublefield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreesen pulls his head out easily.
Troublefield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dreesen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Dreesen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreesen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Dreesen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Troublefield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreesen works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Dreesen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Dreesen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dreesen has Troublefield pressed against the cage.
Troublefield fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Dreesen pulls Troublefield into guard.
Dreesen is trying to control the position but Troublefield postures up.
Dreesen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreesen keeping full guard, as Troublefield tries to pass. #T1#
Dreesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreesen, not yet.
Troublefield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troublefield trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Troublefield's guard. #REVR#
Virgil Dreesen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dreesen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dreesen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Troublefield can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dreesen 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. #SUB2#
Troublefield looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dreesen passes into half guard.
Dreesen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Troublefield tries to kick Dreesen off in order to stand up. Dreesen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Dreesen stalls from top position.
Troublefield is trying to get back to half guard.
Troublefield seems a little lost for a moment, as Dreesen dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Dreesen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Troublefield is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dreesen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dreesen controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreesen is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Troublefield is in real trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Dreesen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dreesen rushes Troublefield and presses him up against the cage.
Dreesen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dreesen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dreesen stalling the fight.
#TD#
Dreesen jumps guard and drags Troublefield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dreesen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Troublefield looking to sit in guard and control but Dreesen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Troublefield being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Dreesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Troublefield's guard.
Dreesen trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dreesen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreesen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dreesen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Dreesen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Troublefield is on top in guard.
#T2#
Troublefield is looking to advance position but Dreesen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Joey Troublefield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreesen controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Dreesen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Troublefield manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dreesen advances to full mount. #T3#
Troublefield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dreesen content just to control the position here.
Troublefield has given up his back.
Virgil Dreesen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dreesen controls the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dreesen.
Dreesen controlling well, preventing Troublefield from escaping the position.
Dreesen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dreesen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Dreesen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dreesen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Dreesen!
Virgil Dreesen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Virgil Dreesen and Pete Palahnuik. Palahnuik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Machine Civilization. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Palahnuik closes the distance and pushes Dreesen back into the cage.
Dreesen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Palahnuik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dreesen to the mat. Dreesen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dreesen (0) vs (2) Palahnuik
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Palahnuik from controlling successfully.
Palahnuik preventing the sweep.
Palahnuik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreesen is keeping the position for now.
Palahnuik passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palahnuik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik trying to control from Dreesen's half guard. Dreesen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreesen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palahnuik passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palahnuik works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dreesen (0) vs (5) Palahnuik
Palahnuik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palahnuik wants to take Dreesen's back but he can't do it this time.
Dreesen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palahnuik is looking to work his way around to Dreesen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik tries to control but Dreesen wriggling away.
Palahnuik fails to take his opponent's back.
Dreesen is trying to escape the mount.
Palahnuik trying to control but Dreesen is having none of it.
Palahnuik wants to take Dreesen's back here but Dreesen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Palahnuik looking to control but Dreesen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is looking to get to half guard.
Dreesen is squirming around, avoiding Palahnuik's attempts to control the action.
Dreesen is trying desperately to improve position.
Palahnuik trying to control but Dreesen is having none of it.
Palahnuik controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik tries to control but Dreesen wriggling away.
Palahnuik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Palahnuik wants to take his opponent's back but instead Dreesen manages to regain half guard.
Palahnuik wants to control but Dreesen is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen trying to control here.
Palahnuik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Palahnuik is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.
Dreesen wants to improve his position but Palahnuik is controlling well.
Palahnuik is looking to advance position but Dreesen won't allow it.
Palahnuik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen tries to get to full guard but Palahnuik has control of the leg.
Palahnuik is trying to control the action in half guard but Dreesen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Palahnuik is pressing down on Dreesen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dreesen is holding on for now.
Dreesen trying to control from the bottom.
Palahnuik is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dreesen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Palahnuik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palahnuik trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Palahnuik is now in half guard.
Dreesen is pressing down on Palahnuik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Palahnuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palahnuik trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Palahnuik from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Palahnuik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dreesen (0) vs (8) Palahnuik
Palahnuik trying to control the action but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen looking for a sweep but Palahnuik has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dreesen (0) vs (10) Palahnuik
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik wants to control the pace but Dreesen is squirming around nicely.
Palahnuik is trying to take his opponent's back.
Palahnuik wants to control the pace but Dreesen is squirming around nicely.
Palahnuik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Palahnuik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palahnuik is stalling here but it's allowed Dreesen to get half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palahnuik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dreesen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Palahnuik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Palahnuik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dreesen! Score +3 for passing guard: Dreesen (0) vs (13) Palahnuik
Dreesen is working to get back to half guard.
Palahnuik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dreesen is looking to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is desperately trying to improve his position but Palahnuik has a good base and remains in mount.
Dreesen is squirming around, avoiding Palahnuik's attempts to control the action.
Dreesen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palahnuik fails to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palahnuik moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dreesen (0) vs (16) Palahnuik
Dreesen prevents Palahnuik from getting a body triangle.
Palahnuik controlling the position well here. Dreesen rolled but Palahnuik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik tries to get the hooks in deep but Dreesen pushed the leg off.
Palahnuik has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dreesen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Palahnuik has the hooks in. Dreesen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Palahnuik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik has the hooks in. Dreesen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Palahnuik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Palahnuik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Palahnuik trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, with Palahnuik on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dreesen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Palahnuik wins on points by 16 to 0.
Pete Palahnuik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Though we do violence, it is our choice. We must not forget, WE ARE ALL ONE!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Musta Laine and Virgil Dreesen. Laine comes to the cage accompanied by Somnium - After All. Musta Laine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Musta Laine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dreesen drives through and clinches with Laine against the cage.
Laine tries to score a body lock takedown but Dreesen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dreesen is pressed up against the cage. Laine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dreesen down to the mat. Dreesen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musta Laine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreesen forces Laine back against the cage and clinches.
Laine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dreesen is trying to pull guard but Laine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreesen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreesen has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
Laine stopping the sweep attempt from Dreesen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine looking to pass the guard.
Laine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dreesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Laine passes Dreesen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen has his hands clasped together around Laine's back. He's all about the action.
Dreesen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laine is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Our spies down at at Fight Factory inform us that Dreesen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laine wants to control from the top but Dreesen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laine pushes down on Dreesen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreesen is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.
Laine trying to mount his opponent but Dreesen defends it.
Dreesen looking for submissions off his back.
Laine seems to be looking for submissions.
Dreesen moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen being controlled here, momentarily.
Laine trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen wants to sweep here but Laine controlling him for the moment.
Laine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dreesen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laine has managed to get both his arms back between Dreesen's legs - danger averted.
Dreesen has his foot on Laine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laine works his way back into a safe position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laine passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dreesen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dreesen is looking for a triangle but Laine pushes his legs off easily.
Laine wants to control from the top but Dreesen keeps moving.
Laine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreesen looking for a sweep. Not yet Dreesen, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dreesen is keeping the position for now.
Dreesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laine trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Laine from controlling successfully.
Laine is pushing down on Dreesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dreesen is fighting to maintain full guard but Laine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Laine is pressing down on Dreesen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dreesen is holding on for now.
Dreesen wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Laine is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Laine wants to take a breather but Dreesen is having none of it.
Dreesen is trying to control but can't.
Laine prevents Dreesen from improving his position.
Dreesen trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laine is controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laine is keen to just control but Dreesen is a slippery customer.
Laine is working for a kimura here but Dreesen manages to reverse the position and he's now in Laine's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laine (0) vs (2) Dreesen
Laine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreesen wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine controls Dreesen momentarily but Dreesen frees himself.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Laine 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: Laine (2) vs (2) Dreesen
Well,Laine is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Dreesen gets back to full guard.
Dreesen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
Laine preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is trying to keep Laine in close.
Dreesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laine is one step ahead there.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
Laine passes Dreesen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laine is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Laine prevents Dreesen from improving his position.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine wants to control but Dreesen is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dreesen is trying to maintain the position but Laine is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dreesen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dreesen wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Virgil Dreesen 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:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin and Virgil Dreesen. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy McLarnin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dreesen clinches up against the cage.
Dreesen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLarnin walks away with a smile on his face. Dreesen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McLarnin takes the fight into the clinch.
McLarnin is trying to trip Dreesen. He has hold of a leg but Dreesen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLarnin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McLarnin (2) vs (0) Dreesen
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dreesen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McLarnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin is working hard here to advance position.
McLarnin being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreesen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McLarnin controls the pace.
McLarnin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dreesen for as long as he can get away with.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dreesen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLarnin (2) vs (2) Dreesen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreesen trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLarnin looking for subs off his back but Dreesen has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McLarnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dreesen.
McLarnin looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreesen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McLarnin tries to roll over but Dreesen keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin actively working from the bottom here.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreesen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McLarnin is not content to let Dreesen control the position.
McLarnin looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreesen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dreesen seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
McLarnin is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLarnin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dreesen is working away from the top position though.
McLarnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen trying to pass the guard but McLarnin defending well.
Dreesen controlling the action here.
Dreesen seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
Dreesen trying to control the action but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
McLarnin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreesen pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McLarnin defends it well.
McLarnin trying to hold on to Dreesen's head to control him but Dreesen postures up.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
McLarnin is refusing to be controlled, as Dreesen sits in half guard.
McLarnin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dreesen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (2) vs (5) Dreesen
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Dreesen is controlling well.
Dreesen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dreesen passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McLarnin (2) vs (8) Dreesen
Dreesen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McLarnin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dreesen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is looking to get to half guard.
Dreesen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McLarnin working to try and regain half guard.
Dreesen tries to control but McLarnin wriggling away.
Dreesen working for a submission but McLarnin is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin can't escape the position.
Dreesen controlling from mount.
Dreesen has control of McLarnin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLarnin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dreesen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McLarnin is desperately trying to improve his position but Dreesen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin tries to lock up and control but Dreesen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McLarnin is controlling an arm, preventing Dreesen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McLarnin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McLarnin trying to hold on to Dreesen's head to control him but Dreesen postures up.
Dreesen wants to pass the guard but McLarnin is defending well.
McLarnin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dreesen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLarnin is just riding it out for now. Dreesen eventually gives up the hold.
McLarnin looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin controlling the position for now.
Dreesen is looking for a kimura here.
McLarnin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dreesen controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLarnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Well,McLarnin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
McLarnin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreesen looking to sit in guard and control but McLarnin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McLarnin (4) vs (8) Dreesen
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is keeping the position.
McLarnin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin postures up.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dreesen keeping full guard, as McLarnin tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Dreesen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McLarnin controls the pace.
Dreesen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLarnin defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLarnin trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dreesen wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Virgil Dreesen, 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:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Potap Kononov and Virgil Dreesen. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Potap Kononov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Virgil Dreesen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kononov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dreesen as he jumps to the side.
Dreesen rushes Kononov and presses him up against the cage.
Kononov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kononov (2) vs (0) Dreesen
Dreesen keeping full guard, as Kononov tries to pass.
Kononov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dreesen wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Kononov from controlling successfully.
Kononov trying to move into half guard but instead Dreesen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kononov (2) vs (2) Dreesen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreesen stays in close to Kononov's body and controls the position.
Kononov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreesen trying to control but Kononov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kononov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kononov wants to sweep here but Dreesen controlling him for the moment.
Kononov is trying to hold Dreesen in close to prevent damage but Dreesen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kononov tries to get to full guard but Dreesen has control of the leg.
Kononov trying to control but Dreesen postures up.
Kononov tries to roll over but Dreesen keeps him under control.
Dreesen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kononov trying to control but Dreesen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kononov keeping hold of Dreesen's head, controlling as best he can.
Kononov trying to hold on to Dreesen's head to control him but Dreesen postures up.
Kononov is controlling Dreesen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kononov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dreesen is working away from the top position though.
Kononov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kononov.
Kononov is pulling down on Dreesen's head. It's preventing any offense from Dreesen, at least for the moment.
Dreesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kononov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kononov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dreesen stacks Kononov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dreesen! Score +3 for passing guard: Kononov (2) vs (5) Dreesen
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kononov manages to get back to half guard.
Kononov is looking for a sweep. Dreesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kononov is pressing down on Dreesen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kononov keeping full guard, as Dreesen tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kononov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kononov (4) vs (5) Dreesen
Dreesen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kononov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dreesen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kononov slips nicely into half guard.
Kononov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kononov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dreesen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kononov wants to pass the guard but Dreesen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreesen is pressing down on Kononov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kononov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreesen is retaining full guard.
Kononov trying to control but Dreesen is working from the bottom.
Kononov trying to move into half guard but instead Dreesen has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kononov (4) vs (7) Dreesen
Kononov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kononov managing to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen wants to control from the top but Kononov keeps moving.
Kononov is looking for a triangle but Dreesen pushes his legs off easily.
Dreesen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kononov looking for subs off his back but Dreesen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dreesen is thwarting Kononov's attempts to control the position.
Kononov tries to roll over but Dreesen keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kononov manages to get to full guard.
Kononov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kononov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dreesen trying to control but Kononov is working from the bottom.
Kononov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kononov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dreesen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kononov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kononov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kononov 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.
Dreesen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dreesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kononov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kononov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreesen controlling from the top position.
Kononov looking to control.
Dreesen 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kononov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dreesen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dreesen 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.
Kononov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreesen content to stall in guard here.
Dreesen won't allow Kononov to sweep him here.
Dreesen wants to control from the top but Kononov keeps moving.
Dreesen content to stall in guard here.
Kononov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kononov pulls Dreesen in close to prevent any damage.
Dreesen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Dreesen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kononov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dreesen has picked Kononov up and slammed him! Kononov can't keep hold of the triangle and Dreesen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kononov (4) vs (10) Dreesen
Kononov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dreesen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kononov gets back to half guard.
Dreesen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kononov is refusing to be controlled, as Dreesen sits in half guard.
Kononov is trying to maintain the position but Dreesen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kononov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kononov (4) vs (13) Dreesen
Kononov is trying to reverse the position but instead Dreesen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kononov (4) vs (16) Dreesen
Dreesen not allowing Kononov to control his hands.
Kononov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dreesen's guard. Nice work there by Kononov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kononov (6) vs (16) Dreesen
Dreesen keeping moving, preventing Kononov from controlling successfully.
Kononov looking to sit in guard and control but Dreesen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kononov (6) vs (18) Dreesen
Dreesen trying to control but Kononov is working from the bottom.
Kononov looking for a guillotine here but Dreesen defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kononov working a defensive guard here.
Kononov 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.
Kononov trying to keep a closed guard but Dreesen is proving a slippery customer.
Dreesen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dreesen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kononov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dreesen defends well.
Kononov wants to sweep here but Dreesen controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dreesen postures up.
Dreesen advances to half guard.
Kononov is staying active underneath Dreesen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dreesen is thwarting Kononov's attempts to control the position.
Dreesen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kononov (6) vs (21) Dreesen
Dreesen prevents Kononov from getting the reversal.
Dreesen avoids the attempt from Kononov to control.
Kononov tries to improve his position but Dreesen has taken his back! Dreesen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kononov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dreesen pushes Kononov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Virgil Dreesen!
A victorious Virgil Dreesen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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