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Event:
EVOLUTION 3
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grena looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grena connects with a body shot that sends Drago's belly button to the back.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Grena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Grena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grena lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grena off and has taken his back!
Grena rolls, trying to escape but Drago keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Drago looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Grena taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Condor Drago!
Condor Drago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Walood Kassab and Condor Drago. Kassab comes to the cage accompanied by Merauder - Life Is Pain. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Condor Drago enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Walood Kassab! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Condor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kassab looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Drago! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kassab (4) vs (0) Drago
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Drago tries to get to full guard but Kassab has control of the leg.
Kassab is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drago trying to control but Kassab postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassab 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.
Kassab is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassab frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (7) vs (0) Drago
Kassab mounts Drago! Really nice guard pass there!
Kassab avoids the attempt from Drago to control.
Kassab moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drago has worked his arm free - good work by Drago!
Kassab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kassab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kassab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Kassab wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drago, who protects the arm well.
Kassab tries for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drago tries to bench press Kassab off him but Kassab keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kassab is trying to get an arm triangle but Drago is defending well.
Drago struggling a bit here.
Drago sneaks back into half guard.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Kassab trying to advance position but Drago counters by regaining guard.
Kassab looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to keep a closed guard but Kassab is proving a slippery customer.
Drago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kassab haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kassab sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drago's guard.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura but Drago is defending well.
Kassab is pressing down on Drago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drago is holding on for now.
Kassab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kassab is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drago defends it well.
Kassab works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (10) vs (0) Drago
Kassab goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drago turns into him and now he's in Kassab's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (10) vs (2) Drago
Drago advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (10) vs (5) Drago
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kassab prevents Drago from moving into mount.
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drago goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kassab has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drago but great work by Kassab. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kassab (14) vs (5) Drago
Drago looks winded!
Kassab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kassab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kassab is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassab off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kassab (14) vs (9) Drago
Kassab breaks Drago's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (16) vs (9) Drago
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kassab slips nicely into half guard.
Drago is in trouble now - Kassab has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (19) vs (9) Drago
Kassab has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kassab wants to take his opponent's back but Drago doesn't allow it.
Kassab looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Drago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (19) vs (11) Drago
Drago trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drago being controlled here momentarily.
Kassab keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago trying to control but Kassab is working from the bottom.
Drago looking to sit in guard and control but Kassab gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (21) vs (11) Drago
Kassab forces his way into half guard.
Kassab is working for a kimura but Drago is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassab is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kassab.
Drago wants to improve his position but Kassab is controlling well.
Kassab is looking for a kimura but Drago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kassab to get the leverage.
Kassab seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kassab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drago is looking for a triangle but Kassab pushes his legs off easily.
Kassab forces his way into half guard.
Kassab is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drago is just riding it out for now. Kassab eventually gives up the hold.
Drago trying to control but Kassab postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kassab uses his free foot to push down on Drago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drago. Score +3 for passing guard: Kassab (24) vs (11) Drago
Kassab with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kassab jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Drago manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kassab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drago is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kassab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drago is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drago 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.
Kassab is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drago knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kassab is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kassab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kassab goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drago rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kassab's guard! Nice work there by Drago! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kassab (24) vs (13) Drago
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drago advances to half guard.
Kassab won't allow Drago to pass to mount.
Drago prevents Kassab from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassab takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
Walood Kassab 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:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yodsanan Kaewsamrit and Condor Drago. Condor Drago is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yodsanan Kaewsamrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Condor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaewsamrit pulls guard effortlessly.
Drago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago drops back looking for a leg! Kaewsamrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaewsamrit manages to kick Drago off! Drago jumps back into Kaewsamrit's guard.
Drago stays in close to Kaewsamrit's body and controls the position.
Drago is pushing down on Kaewsamrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaewsamrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaewsamrit defend it? Drago steps over the head and cranks it - Kaewsamrit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Condor Drago!
A relieved looking Condor Drago 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Estrada closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Estrada manages to pull guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Estrada looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drago passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Drago goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Estrada has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drago but great work by Estrada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago struggling a bit here.
Drago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Drago wants to work for an arm triangle but Estrada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Drago stalling away here and it's allowed Estrada to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Estrada dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Drago looking for a sweep. Not yet Drago, not yet. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Estrada pushes his legs off easily.
Estrada trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Estrada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Estrada has Drago in his guard.#REVB#
Estrada keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass. #T2#
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Drago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Estrada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drago has Estrada in his guard.#REVR#
Estrada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Estrada pushes his legs off easily.
Estrada looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estrada is one step ahead there.
Estrada trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drago is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Drago trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Estrada is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Drago trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drago won't allow Estrada to sweep him here.
Drago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Estrada slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Estrada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Estrada has Drago in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Condor Drago will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Drago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Estrada sprawls well initially but Drago persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drago is taking a breather. Estrada says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Drago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Estrada sees it coming and defends easily.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is trying to control the action in half guard but Estrada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago passes the guard and advances to mount!
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago looking to control but Estrada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB2#
Drago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Estrada is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Estrada and Drago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Drago is looking to take a break and control but Estrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Estrada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drago tries to advance to mount but can't.
Estrada is trying to escape the position but Drago is controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Estrada gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Drago is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Estrada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Estrada!
Drago is breathing heavily.
Estrada works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
Estrada preventing the sweep.
Estrada stands and throws Drago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Estrada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drago keeps working.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Estrada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Estrada scores with a couple of short elbows.
Drago is not content to let Estrada control the position.
Drago manages to get back to half guard.
Estrada is looking to take a break and control but Drago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drago is trying to control but can't.
Drago is staying active underneath Estrada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estrada is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Estrada trying to pass the guard but Drago defending well.
Drago wants to get back to full guard but Estrada has mounted him!
Drago tries to lock up and control but Estrada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Estrada maintains control.
Estrada punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Estrada goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drago is on top in guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Drago sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Estrada doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Drago paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Estrada - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuan Estrada!
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