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Event:
NAFC: The Isl 6 Warren v Drago
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Warren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drago throws a chopping leg kick but Warren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drago needs to keep his hands up - Warren had a free shot at his head there.
Jeff Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Drago covering up! Warren comes in with a big uppercut and Drago goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Warren!
Jeff Warren retains his light heavyweight title!
Jeff Warren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuckk off'.
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 3
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Drago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Drago 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. #SUB#
Drago drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Drago as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Baikov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Drago! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
NAFC: The Island 1
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Hairyman tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hairyman thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Hairyman tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago tries to counter with a takedown but Hairyman is quick to defend against it.
Hairyman with a hook.#KD2#
Hairyman lands a left and a right that send Drago crashing to the mat, dazed. Hairyman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Drago is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Hairyman connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Drago covering up! Hairyman comes in with a big uppercut and Drago goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Walter Hairyman!
Post fight, an emotional Walter Hairyman said 'Am I at an MMA fight? I can't see shit through all this hair. I need help. Someone help me, please!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas cracks Drago with a good jab.
Thomas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot
#TD#
so Drago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.#T3#
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it. #T1#
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago working some strikes from top position.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago scoring with some ground and pound.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Drago landing with the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Drago is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drago stops Thomas from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Drago tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Drago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago. #T3#
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Drago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Drago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Drago working the ground and pound.
Drago throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas's head but Thomas avoids it well.
Drago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Drago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drago misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
The strikes coming from Drago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Drago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thomas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Drago cracks Thomas with a big right hand but Thomas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Thomas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Drago cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Warren misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Drago counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Drago crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Drago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warren tries to get out of the position.
Drago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Drago scoring with punches from side control.
Warren is looking for a sweep.
Warren is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Poseidon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Drago looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warren is avoiding damage well.
Warren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warren's back!
Drago keeps control of the position as Warren tries to break free.
Warren is working hard here to advance position.
Drago missing with strikes.
Warren is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Drago struggling to land strikes to the head as Warren covers up.
Drago misses with a punch to the head.
Even with his hooks in, Drago manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Drago misses with a punch to the head.
Drago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I really don't envy Warren right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Drago manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Warren covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Warren is in bad spot here.
Drago missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Even with his hooks in, Drago manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Warren is trying to break free.
Warren covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Warren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warren covering up well and avoiding damage.
Warren covering up well and avoiding damage. #T2#
Drago missing with punches from the back.
Warren avoids the strikes from Drago.
Drago throwing sloppy strikes.
Drago lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Warren hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Warren tries to break free.
Warren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Warren tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Warren is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Warren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago throwing shots but Warren is blocking nicely. #T3#
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Warren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Warren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warren works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Warren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely. #SUB#
Warren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drago defends well.#T4#
Drago working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Warren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Warren is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Warren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Warren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Warren has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drago is trying to keep an underhook but Warren manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ivan Drago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
Warren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is looking for a sweep. Warren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Warren there.
Drago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Warren lands strikes from half guard.
Warren is nestled in close to Drago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drago missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Warren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Warren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Drago's temple. #SUB#
Warren 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 Warren.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Drago gets back to full guard.
Drago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Warren throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Warren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Warren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warren postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Drago tries to strike from the bottom.
Drago striking off his back but it's not causing Warren any problems.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Drago trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warren tries to clinch #TD2#
and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Warren didn't expect that.
Drago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Warren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Warren has wrist control.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely. #SUB#
Warren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Warren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Warren is looking for a triangle but Drago pushes his legs off easily.
Drago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warren's head.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB#
Warren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Warren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
Drago throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago postures up in Warren's guard and throws a big left but Warren blocks it. #SUB#
Warren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drago defends well.
Warren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely. #SUB#
Warren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drago is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Warren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Warren throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Drago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Warren tries to clinch up.
Warren tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago feints the counter takedown.
Warren looks to clinch #TD2#
and Drago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Warren!
Warren is trying to get back to half guard.
Drago throws a strike aimed at the side of Warren's head but Warren avoids it well.
Warren parries the strikes from Drago easily there. Drago is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warren to escape.
Drago is putting a hurting on Warren here, landing some big shots from side control.
Warren is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago landing a few strikes.
Drago tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warren dodges the ground and pound from Drago.
Drago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Warren is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Drago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Warren defending against the ground and pound.
Drago working the body and head with strikes.
Drago throws a strike aimed at the side of Warren's head but Warren avoids it well.
Drago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Drago cracks Warren with a big elbow.
Warren tries to buck Drago off but Drago is having none of it.
Warren is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drago connects with a decent elbow.
Warren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drago misses with the ground and pound.
Drago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Warren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Warren defends.
Warren is looking to regain half guard here but Drago keeps moving and retains side control.
Warren dodges the ground and pound from Drago.#T2#
An elbow from Drago crashes against the mat.
Warren avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drago.
Drago tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warren is looking for a sweep.
Warren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
Drago misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Warren is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Warren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago thows a huge punch but Warren dodges it nicely.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Warren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Warren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head. #SUB#
Warren actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Warren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Warren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drago pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Warren actively working from the bottom here.
Warren taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Warren looking for submissions off his back.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Warren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago thows a huge punch but Warren dodges it nicely.
Drago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Warren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head.
Warren moves into full guard.
Warren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drago.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Ziegler is looking to clinch.
Drago feinted with a counter takedown.
Marc Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziegler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago feinted with a counter takedown.
Ziegler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ziegler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drago keeps the fight on the outside.
Ziegler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Drago tries to keep at a distance but Ziegler has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Ziegler.
Ziegler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziegler swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ziegler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ziegler clinches up with Drago and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Ziegler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ziegler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziegler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziegler misses with some punches.
Ziegler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago wants a takedown but no success here.
Drago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ziegler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziegler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ziegler has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Ziegler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziegler has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Ziegler swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziegler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ziegler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziegler tries to clinch #TD#
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziegler defending well though.
Drago working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziegler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziegler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziegler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Ziegler looks winded!
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Ziegler tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Drago thows a huge punch but Ziegler dodges it nicely.
Ziegler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ziegler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago throwing shots but Ziegler is blocking nicely.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drago thows a huge punch but Ziegler dodges it nicely.
Ziegler is looking to escape.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziegler defending well though.
Ziegler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ziegler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago thows a huge punch but Ziegler dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Drago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziegler tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Ziegler has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
Drago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ziegler prevents it.
Ziegler working aggressively here.
Drago is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ziegler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ziegler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Drago gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziegler defending well though.
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ziegler is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ziegler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziegler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drago throwing shots but Ziegler is blocking nicely.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziegler trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
Ziegler is trying to get back to full guard.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziegler can do to turn this around?
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ziegler can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Drago looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ziegler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ziegler is looking for a sweep. Drago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziegler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziegler trying to hold on to Drago's head to control him but Drago postures up.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziegler trying to control from the bottom.
Ziegler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Ziegler's hands, connecting with Ziegler's forehead.
Drago throwing shots but Ziegler is blocking nicely.
Ziegler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago thows a huge punch but Ziegler dodges it nicely.
Drago prevents Ziegler from improving his position.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziegler taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Ziegler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ziegler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drago scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Drago throwing shots but Ziegler is blocking nicely.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ziegler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago winds up and cracks Ziegler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ziegler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago winds up and cracks Ziegler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ziegler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziegler defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ziegler is looking to clinch but Drago is avoiding it.
Ziegler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziegler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Drago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ziegler!
Ziegler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Drago lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Drago seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago cracks Ziegler with a big elbow.
Drago lands a few punches from side control.
Ziegler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drago tries to score with some ground and pound. Ziegler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Drago scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Drago working the ground and pound but Ziegler is defending the strikes.
Drago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Drago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ziegler is looking to regain half guard here but Drago keeps moving and retains side control.
Drago tries to score with some ground and pound. Ziegler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Drago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ziegler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drago lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ziegler down.
Drago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ziegler dodges the ground and pound from Drago.
Drago misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drago throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Drago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ziegler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Ziegler tries to escape but Drago is in control.
Ziegler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Drago working the ground and pound.
Drago landing a few strikes.
Ziegler defending against the ground and pound.
Drago lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziegler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Drago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ziegler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ziegler is trying to get back to half guard.
Ziegler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Drago throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Drago working the head and body with strikes.
Drago misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drago throws a strike aimed at the side of Ziegler's head but Ziegler avoids it well.
Drago throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Drago lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ziegler down.
Drago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ziegler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ziegler struggling a bit here.
Drago throws an elbow but Ziegler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Drago fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ziegler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Drago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drago misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Ziegler defending against the ground and pound.
Drago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Drago in side control, throwing shots but Ziegler defends.
Drago throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drago tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drago in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ziegler is looking for a sweep.
Ziegler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Drago.
Drago lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ziegler down.
Drago misses with the ground and pound.
Drago throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drago looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ziegler is avoiding damage well.
Marc Ziegler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziegler parries the strikes from Drago easily there. Drago is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ziegler to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drago, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
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