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Event:
GC 470: Don VS Madero
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Draper has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flair.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair works on Draper's body with a couple of short punches.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair throws a head punch that misses.
Flair presses Draper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Draper blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flair.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flair misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Draper controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
Flair throws a punch but it's blocked by Draper.
Flair misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Flair working aggressively here.
Flair struggles to land a body shot inside as Draper controls his hands.
Draper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flair working aggressively here.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Flair working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draper blocking some punches.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flair lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Flair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flair lands with a short shot to the head.
Flair swings wildly with an uppercut but Draper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flair misses with a body punch.
Flair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Flair fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draper blocks an uppercut.
Draper goes for a takedown attempt but Flair pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flair lands a jab.
Flair misses the body punch #TD#
and Draper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flair! #T3##SUB#
Draper is working to tighten his grip on Flair's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Flair has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Draper is really squeezing tight and eventually Flair passes out! Draper breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sterling Draper!
A very excited looking Sterling Draper 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:
GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoddle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draper shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoddle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draper misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Draper!
Draper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoddle trying to control the action but Draper is working from the bottom.
Hoddle scoring with punches from side control.
Hoddle working away.
Draper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoddle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Draper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Draper is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draper taking some punishment here, with Hoddle in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Draper looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle thows a huge punch but Draper dodges it nicely.
#T1#
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. Hoddle connects with a nice short shot to Draper's temple.
Hoddle lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hoddle there.
Draper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Draper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoddle pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Draper looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Draper is rocked!
Draper taking some punishment here, with Hoddle in his half guard.
Oh Draper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draper tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.
Draper seems to have got his legs back now.
Draper has hold of Hoddle's hands but Hoddle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Hoddle lands a big elbow - Draper is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hoddle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Hoddle!
Glen Hoddle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Draper darts in looking for a takedown but Nuragomidova gets double underhooks and turns Draper into the cage.
Draper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuragomidova as he jumps to the side.
Nuragomidova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Draper. Draper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Draper rushes Nuragomidova and presses him up against the cage.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuragomidova wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Draper has him pressed against the cage.
Draper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuragomidova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khalib Nuragomidova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Draper.#BC#
Nuragomidova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draper blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nuragomidova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuragomidova thuds his right hand into Draper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Draper shoots for a takedown but Nuragomidova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Draper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Draper walks into a stiff left hand from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova stuffs the takedown attempt from Draper. Draper gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nuragomidova misses the target.
Nuragomidova works over Draper's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Nuragomidova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Draper gets back to full guard.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draper is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuragomidova wants to sweep here but Draper controlling him for the moment.
Draper won't allow Nuragomidova to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Draper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nuragomidova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nuragomidova has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nuragomidova postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draper is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nuragomidova is aware though and is defending well.
Nuragomidova works over Draper with some ground and pound from guard.
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Draper has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nuragomidova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuragomidova has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nuragomidova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Draper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuragomidova scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Draper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nuragomidova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nuragomidova cracks Draper with a solid left hand.
Nuragomidova chips away with some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova is in close to Draper's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Draper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuragomidova is fighting to break Draper's control of his arms but Draper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Nuragomidova stands up over Draper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nuragomidova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nuragomidova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nuragomidova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Draper is rocked!#SUB2#
Nuragomidova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nuragomidova has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.
Draper is still in real trouble! Can Nuragomidova finish him?
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nuragomidova striking from half guard on the bottom.
Nuragomidova gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuragomidova throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Draper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nuragomidova with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Draper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nuragomidova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nuragomidova avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Draper closes the distance and pushes Nuragomidova back into the cage.
Draper seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuragomidova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draper backwards.
Nuragomidova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuragomidova working hard to break the clinch.
Nuragomidova is trying to force a seperation but Draper has the dominant position.
Draper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuragomidova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nuragomidova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuragomidova tries to work over Draper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Draper wants the takedown. Nuragomidova is fighting it off but Draper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nuragomidova's guard against the cage.
Nuragomidova keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Draper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalib Nuragomidova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nuragomidova working some strikes from top position.
Draper looking for a sweep. Not yet Draper, not yet. #SUB2#
Draper has his foot on Nuragomidova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nuragomidova works his way back into a safe position though.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuragomidova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Draper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nuragomidova has passed into side control.
Draper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nuragomidova working over Draper with some ground and pound. Draper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the action in half guard but Draper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Draper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nuragomidova scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nuragomidova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draper can do to turn this around?
Draper looking for a sweep. Not yet Draper, not yet.
Nuragomidova stands up over Draper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nuragomidova cracks Draper with a solid left hand.
Nuragomidova slips nicely into half guard.
Nuragomidova 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.
Draper tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Draper trying to control from the bottom.
Nuragomidova slips a nice elbow through Draper's hands, connecting with Draper's forehead.
Nuragomidova winds up and cracks Draper with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nuragomidova is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Draper is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nuragomidova fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Draper from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nuragomidova! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalib Nuragomidova!
After winning the bout, Khalib Nuragomidova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Draven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Draper.
Draven with a jab.
Draper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Draven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Draven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Draven cracks Draper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sterling Draper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Draven finds it's way through Draper's defenses. #CL2#
Draven takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Draven decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Draven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing that Draper has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Draven trying to control the position.
#T1#
Draven keeping moving, preventing Draper from controlling successfully.
Draper lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Draven working for a triangle but Draper defends it easily.
Draper trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draper landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Draven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draper defends it easily.
Draper is working Draven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Draper is looking to work some ground and pound but Draven has wrist control.#SUB2#
Draven working for a triangle but Draper defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Draven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draper pushes down on Draven's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draven wants to improve his position but Draper is controlling well.
Draper drops an elbow to the side of Draven's head. #SUB2#
Draven is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draper pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven trying to control but Draper postures up.
#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Draper lands a nice short elbow.
Draper controlling the action here.
Draper wants to take a breather but Draven is having none of it.
Draven manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Draven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draper defends it easily.
Draper is in close to Draven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Draper looking to pass the guard.
Draven keeping moving, preventing Draper from controlling successfully. #T4#
Draper is really struggling to control Draven but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Draper is working Draven over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Draven keeping moving, preventing Draper from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Draven working for a triangle but Draper defends it easily.
Draven trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Draven blocks nicely.
Draper preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Draper with a poor takedown
and Draven counters with a three punch combo that has Draper backing up. Draper nods at Draven to acknowledge the strikes.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Draven counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Draven decides to pull guard.
Draper scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Draven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Draper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Draven wants to improve his position but Draper is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven trying to hold on to Draper's head to control him but Draper postures up.
Draven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Draper winds up and cracks Draven with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Draper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Draven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Draven is looking to improve his position.
Draper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Draven is trying to control but Draper passes into side control!
#SUB#
Draper is trying to get an arm triangle but Draven is defending well. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draven, who protects the arm well.
Draper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
Draven is trying to improve his position.
Draper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Draven can't do much from the bottom here.
Draper cracks Draven with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Draven is looking for a sweep.
Draper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Draper cracks Draven with a big elbow.
Draper grinds an elbow into Draven's temple.
Draper lands some shots froms side control.
Draven takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Draper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Draven to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Draven, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Draper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Draper working the ground and pound.
Draven is trying to improve his position.
Draven wants to control but Draper postures up.
Draper working the head with strikes.
Draven is not content to let Draper control the position.
Draper landing strikes.
Draven manages to get back to half guard.
Draven is not content to let Draper control the position.#T4##SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura here.
Draper trying to mount his opponent but Draven defends it. #SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draven is refusing to be controlled, as Draper sits in half guard. #SUB#
Draper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Draven sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper trying to control from half guard but Draven is working away.
Draven is pressing down on Draper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Draper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Draven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draper keeps the fight on the outside.
Draven slips under a jab from Draper.#TD#
Draven gets caught napping as Draper dives in and scores a takedown. Draven manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Draven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Draven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Draper is sitting in close to Draven's body. Draven has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Draper is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Draper is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Draven.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Draven!
Eric Draven took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GC 458: Chambers VS Christ
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Draper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harbrant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harbrant wants to clinch.#TD#
Draper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harbrant was covering up waiting for the punch and Draper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draper is one step ahead there.
Harbrant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Draper has his foot on Harbrant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harbrant works his way back into a safe position though.
Draper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harbrant wants to control from the top but Draper keeps moving.
Draper pulls Harbrant in close to his closed guard and prevents Harbrant from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Draper has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harbrant should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Draper has tightened it up now! Harbrant should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sterling Draper!
During a confident post fight interview, Sterling Draper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Draper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dudayev did well to prevent Draper getting side control.
Dudayev kicks Draper off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Draper gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dudayev is avoiding damage well.
Draper moves into full mount!
Dudayev tries to buck Draper off but he can't manage it.
Draper wants to control the pace but Dudayev is squirming around nicely.
Draper lands a big elbow.
Draper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Draper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dudayev turns into him and now he's in Draper's guard.
Draper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SU#
Draper is working an open guard so Dudayev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudayev. That snapped Draper's head back.
A head kick misses from Dudayev.
Dudayev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Dudayev.
Draper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudayev as he avoids it easily.
Draper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draper throws a big shot that misses.
Dudayev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Draper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudayev pinned against the cage. Dudayev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Akhmed Dudayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Draper.#T2#
Dudayev throws a series of punches but Draper moves out of range.
Draper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Draper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudayev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dudayev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dudayev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
Draper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudayev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhmed Dudayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudayev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dudayev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dudayev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Dudayev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Draper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Dudayev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudayev misses with the combination.
Dudayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draper.
Draper throws a series of punches but Dudayev avoids them all with ease.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev scores with a head kick.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt - Dudayev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dudayev throws a right and a left that Draper avoids nicely.
Draper tries to bum rush Dudayev with a series of wild strikes but Dudayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudayev circles away.
Draper drops his hands momentarily and Dudayev needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Draper just on the top of the head. Draper drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Draper - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akhmed Dudayev!
A victorious Akhmed Dudayev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai feints and then cracks Draper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Draper down.
Thai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Draper darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Draper into the cage.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Draper.
Draper tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Draper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Draper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai feints a jab promting Draper to slip. Thai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Draper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Draper throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Draper sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Draper avoids it this time.
Draper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thai pinned against the cage. Thai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Draper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Draper misses.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thai connects with a leg kick.
Thai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draper.
Draper fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Draper darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Draper into the cage.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Draper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Draper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draper.
Thai seems keen to control Draper's posture.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Draper throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
Draper connects with a couple of short punches.
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draper. #T3#
Draper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Draper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Draper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draper looking to pass the guard.
Draper 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.
Draper trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Draper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Draper.
#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.
Thai is not content to let Draper control the position.
Draper throws an elbow but Thai slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Draper is trying to get an arm triangle but Thai is defending well.
Thai wants to control but Draper postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Draper.
Draper tries to score with some ground and pound. Thai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Draper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
Draper looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Draper.
Draper fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Draper dives in and scores a takedown into Thai's guard.
Draper pushes down on Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Draper sits in half guard.
Draper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Draper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Draper working the head and body with strikes.
Draper is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper is taking a breather. Thai 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.
Draper missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Draper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draper is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Draper is looking to advance position but Thai won't allow it. #SUB#
Draper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draper.
Draper wants to take a breather but Thai is having none of it. #T3#
Draper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draper.
Draper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Draper throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Draper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thai is just riding it out for now. Draper eventually gives up the hold.
Draper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Draper is really struggling to control Thai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sterling Draper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Draper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draper moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Draper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thai pinned against the cage. Thai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Thai thuds a left hand into Draper's body.
Draper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Draper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thai tries to avoid it but Draper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thai to the ground. Thai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thai wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Draper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Sterling Draper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Draper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draper shoots for a takedown but Thai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Draper shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draper shoots and misses
and Thai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draper swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Draper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draper fails with the takedown.#T2#
Draper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Draper pushes him away.
Thai stuffs the takedown attempt from Draper. Draper gets slowly back to his feet.
Draper sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Draper avoids it this time.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Draper fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Draper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draper looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Draper shakes him off and moves away.
Draper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Thai has closed the distance and engaged Draper in a clinch.
#T4#
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Draper avoids the damage to the body.
Draper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Draper won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Draper avoids it.
Draper avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thai 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai! |
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Event:
GC 442: Ench�rya VS King
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai lands a right hook to the body.
Draper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draper connects with a body shot.
Draper throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Draper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thai.
Draper tries to score a body lock takedown but Thai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Draper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draper.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draper.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Draper lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Draper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Draper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai prevents the takedown attempt.
Draper avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.#T2#
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Draper avoids the damage to the body.
Draper blocks an elbow strike.
Draper avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Draper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Thai.
Thai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draper's elbow.
Draper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Draper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Draper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Draper avoids the damage to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Draper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Thai breaks the clinch.
Draper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Draper.
Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Draper sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Draper avoids it this time.#T4#
Thai throws out a powerful jab.
Draper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draper has a takedown stuffed.
Thai unleashes a big counter combination but Draper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Draper tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Draper has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
Draper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draper avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draper is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai 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#
Draper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draper keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Draper shoots in and gets a takedown into Thai's guard.
Draper is stalling in the full guard.
Draper trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai has control of Draper's left arm, preventing Draper from doing any damage.
Draper tries to free his leg and advance position but Thai is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Draper has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Draper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Draper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now.
Draper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Draper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now.
Draper 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.
Draper throws a big elbow that misses.
Draper advances to half guard.
Draper moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Draper in side control, throwing shots but Thai defends.
Draper grinds an elbow into Thai's temple.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Draper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Draper is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thai trying to remain calm as Draper controls from the top position.
Draper tries to move to mount but Thai blocks the move with his legs.
Draper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Thai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draper controls the position.
Check out the look on Draper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Draper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thai, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Thai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Draper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Draper looking to secure an arm triangle but Thai defends it well.
Sterling Draper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper dominated that second round.
That's time! Draper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thai lands a nice shot that snaps Draper's head back.
Thai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thai scores with a jab to the body.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draper throws a right hand that Thai ducks under and follows up with a left that Thai also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Draper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai tries to clinch but Draper moves out of range. #T1#
Draper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thai as he avoids it easily.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draper throws out the jab.
Thai connects with an inside leg kick.
Draper tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Draper throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai tries to throw a body punch but Draper avoids it by throwing Thai back against the cage.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draper is defending well for now.
Long Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Draper.
Draper is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thai throws an elbow but misses.
Draper goes for a takedown attempt but Thai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Draper goes for a double leg but Thai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thai continues to drive forward.
Thai tries to work over Draper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai lands an elbow that stopped Draper in his tracks for a moment. #T3##BC2#
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Draper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thai tries to avoid it but Draper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thai to the ground. Thai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Draper misses with a wild combination.
Sterling Draper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thai.
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draper.
Thai with the inside leg kick.
Draper closes the distance and clinches up with Thai, looking for a takedown. Draper pushes Thai against the cage but Thai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Draper sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Draper avoids it this time.#T4#
Draper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thai defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Draper swings widly with a right hand
and Thai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thai 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Draper connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.
Draper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Draper cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Draper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bravo tries to counter with a clinch but Draper shakes him off and moves away.
Draper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Draper misses the jab.
Bravo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Draper.
Nice uppercut there from Draper.
Bravo leaves Draper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Draper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Draper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draper has his takedown stuffed
and Bravo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Draper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sterling Draper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draper throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draper.
Bravo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Draper fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Draper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bravo pushes Draper off looking to stand but Draper dives back in and keeps control.
Draper is trying to control. Bravo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Draper 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.
Draper stops Bravo from getting back to his feet.
Draper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Draper trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Draper is nestled in close to Bravo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Draper wants to pass the guard but Bravo is defending well. #T3#
Bravo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draper.
Bravo pushes Draper off looking to stand but Draper dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bravo defends it well.
Draper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Draper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bravo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draper trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper moves nicely into side control.
Draper trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draper lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bravo defending against the ground and pound.
Bravo is pushing Draper's head away, looking to escape. Draper manages to hold on to the position though.
Draper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Draper working the body and head with strikes.
Draper controls the position from side control.
Bravo pushes Draper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Draper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Draper landing strikes.
Draper passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bravo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper dominated that round.
That's time! Draper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Draper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Draper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Bravo is looking to escape.
Bravo is not content to let Draper control the position.
Draper drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bravo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Draper is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bravo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bravo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Draper lands a nice shot to the head.
Draper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bravo is looking to escape.
Draper landing shots from mount.
Draper landing punches. #SUB#
Draper with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Draper lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Draper lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bravo hang on?
Draper breaks from Bravo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draper lands a big shot there that rocks Bravo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Draper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bravo is in a horrible position here. Draper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Bravo is rocked!#SUB#
Draper is working for a guillotine from mount but Bravo frees his head quite easily.
Draper trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Draper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bravo is on top in guard.
#T3##SUB#
Draper has an active guard here but Bravo has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.
Sterling Draper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draper tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Bravo is keen to just control but Draper is a slippery customer.
Draper is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draper avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Bravo stands up out of the half guard.
Sterling Draper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo checks a leg kick.
Bravo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##TD#
Draper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Draper trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Draper is pressing down on Bravo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bravo is holding on for now.
Draper controlling the action here.
Draper wants to take a breather but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo is trying to stand up here but Draper is controlling him well.
Draper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bravo is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Draper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravo counters with a nice body shot.
Bravo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravo tries to counter with a clinch but Draper shakes him off and moves away.
Draper shoots in and drives through. Bravo sprawls well.
Bravo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Draper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bravo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bravo throws Draper to one side and escapes!
Draper lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Draper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draper misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Draper shoots in and gets a takedown into Bravo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Draper passes Bravo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Draper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Draper is trying to control. Bravo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Draper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bravo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Bravo kicks off Draper and gets to his feet.
Draper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravo defends it nicely.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Bravo. No joy for Draper on that attempt.
Bravo tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Draper drives through with a takedown into Bravo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Draper from controlling successfully.
Draper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Draper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Draper is controlling him.
Draper trying to move into half guard but instead Bravo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Draper thows a huge punch but Bravo dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Draper lands a nice short elbow.
Draper lands with a punch from half guard.
Draper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Draper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Draper trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Draper stops Bravo from getting back to his feet.
Draper working Bravo over with strikes.
Sterling Draper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Draper is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draper moves nicely into side control.
Draper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Draper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bravo is trying to buck Draper off.
Edgar Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bravo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sterling Draper.
Well Draper 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Draper!
Sterling Draper thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 3
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sterling Draper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Draper looking to score a takedown here. Kruth is defending well but Draper drives through and ends up in Kruth's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draper (2) vs (0) Kruth#SUB2#
Draper is posturing up here but Kruth has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Draper tries to roll out but it's too tight and Draper has to tap! Slick submission there by Kruth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sterling Draper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kosmodrom Baikonurov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Baikonurov tries to keep at a distance but Draper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Draper looking for a takedown.
Baikonurov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Draper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Draper tries to clinch up.
Draper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baikonurov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draper tries to clinch but Baikonurov moves away #TD2#
and Baikonurov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draper (0) vs (2) Baikonurov
Baikonurov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Draper is looking to control Baikonurov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draper avoid being mounted?
Draper is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Baikonurov seems content to control.
Draper won't allow Baikonurov to pass to mount.
Draper's coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1##SUB2#
Baikonurov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draper is positioning himself well to prevent Baikonurov advancing to mount.
Draper is looking for a sweep. Baikonurov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draper is pressing down on Baikonurov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baikonurov 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.
Draper looking for a sweep. Not yet Draper, not yet.
Draper is trying to keep Baikonurov in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Baikonurov controlling from the top position.
Draper pulls Baikonurov in close to his closed guard and prevents Baikonurov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Draper wants to sweep here but Baikonurov controlling him for the moment.
Baikonurov is stalling in the full guard.
Baikonurov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baikonurov controlling the pace. #T3#
Draper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Draper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baikonurov pulls his head out easily.
Draper wants to get back to full guard.
Baikonurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baikonurov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Draper won't allow Baikonurov to pass to mount.
Baikonurov slows the pace down in half guard.
Draper wants to improve his position but Baikonurov is controlling well.
#T5#
Draper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baikonurov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Draper is trying to keep Baikonurov in close.
Baikonurov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Draper wants to sweep but no luck.
Baikonurov wants to pass the guard but Draper is keeping the position.
Draper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Draper working for a triangle but Baikonurov defends it easily.
Baikonurov wants to pass the guard but Draper is keeping the position.#T7#
Baikonurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baikonurov controls from within his opponent's guard.
More stalling from Baikonurov.
Baikonurov slips nicely into half guard.#T8#
Draper is controlling Baikonurov's trapped leg to prevent Baikonurov from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baikonurov controlling the action here.
Baikonurov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Draper (0) vs (5) Baikonurov
Baikonurov controlling from mount. #T9#
Draper is squirming around, avoiding Baikonurov's attempts to control the action.
Baikonurov controlling from mount.
Draper is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Draper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baikonurov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Draper trying to hold on to Baikonurov's head to control him but Baikonurov postures up.
Baikonurov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baikonurov wants to pass the guard but Draper is defending well.
Baikonurov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T11#
Draper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baikonurov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baikonurov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Baikonurov won't allow Draper to sweep him here. #SUB#
Draper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baikonurov defends well.
Draper working a defensive guard but Baikonurov passes into half guard.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Draper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baikonurov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baikonurov wants to pass the guard but Draper is defending well.
Draper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baikonurov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baikonurov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Draper (4) vs (5) Baikonurov
Draper trying to control.
Baikonurov is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Draper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Draper wants to control but Baikonurov manages to buck him off and is now in Draper's guard! Nice work there by Baikonurov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draper (4) vs (7) Baikonurov#T13#
Draper 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: Draper (6) vs (7) Baikonurov
Baikonurov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Draper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Draper is just content to waste time from the top position. Baikonurov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Draper preventing the sweep. #T14#
Draper wants to pass the guard but Baikonurov is keeping the position.
Draper trying to control but Baikonurov is working from the bottom.
Draper won't allow Baikonurov to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper is looking to pass into half guard but Baikonurov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baikonurov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draper (6) vs (9) Baikonurov
Draper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baikonurov wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sterling Draper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Draper moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Draper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draper (2) vs (0) Kruth
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Draper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruth trying to control but Draper postures up.
#SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Draper is controlling well.
Draper is looking to take a break and control but Kruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Draper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Draper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruth sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Draper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Draper seems to be working for a kimura but Kruth defends the submission attempt.
Kruth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kruth tries to get to full guard but Draper has control of the leg.
Draper stalling.
Kruth is not content to let Draper control the position.
Draper prevents Kruth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruth is not content to let Draper control the position.#T2#
Kruth works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Draper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Draper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Draper advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Draper (5) vs (0) Kruth#SUB#
Draper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kruth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Kruth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draper trying to control the position but Kruth is working away.
Kruth sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Kruth is staying active underneath Draper, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kruth is defending against the submission attempts here by Draper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draper is trying to control. Kruth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard.
Draper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Draper is controlling well.
#SUB#
Draper is trying to work for a kimura but Kruth is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Draper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruth wants to control but Draper is keeping busy.
Draper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Draper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kruth is looking for a sweep. Draper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Draper is working for a submission of some sort.
Draper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kruth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draper pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Kruth wants to improve his position but Draper is controlling well.
Kruth is staying active underneath Draper, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Draper 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.
Draper is looking to pass Kruth's guard but actually Kruth recovers to full guard.
Draper looking to pass the guard.
Draper trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth trying to keep a closed guard but Draper is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Draper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Draper 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#
Draper has gone for a leg lock! Kruth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Draper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draper (5) vs (2) Kruth
Draper keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully. #T7#
Kruth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Draper keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Draper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kruth manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draper (7) vs (2) Kruth#T8#
Draper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draper passes Kruth's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Draper 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.
#SUB#
Draper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Draper is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruth sees it coming and defends easily.
Draper prevents Kruth from improving his position.#T9##SUB#
Draper is working for a kimura but Kruth is defending it quite comfortably.
Draper passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draper (10) vs (2) Kruth#SUB#
Draper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Draper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruth tries to buck Draper off but Draper is having none of it.#SUB#
Draper tries for a kimura but Kruth is defending well. #T10##SUB#
Draper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kruth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruth, who protects the arm well.
We've been informed that Kruth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kruth has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Draper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Draper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T11#
Kruth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Draper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kruth, who protects the arm well.
Kruth wants to control but Draper postures up.#SUB#
Draper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Draper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kruth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Draper's best efforts.#T12#
Kruth tries to get to full guard but Draper has control of the leg. #SUB#
Draper has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kruth defend it? Draper steps over the head and cranks it - Kruth is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Draper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sterling Draper!
A relieved looking Sterling Draper 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:
SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Draper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Draper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand wants to counter the offense by Draper and move into the clinch position.
Rand throws a leg kick but Draper sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Draper gets a clinch. #BC#
Draper breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rand lands in his opponent's guard.
Draper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rand wants to stand but Draper is controlling the position. #SUB#
Draper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Draper passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1#
Draper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rand is in trouble now - Draper has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Draper has control of Rand's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rand regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Draper working for a guillotine from mount but Rand is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Draper goes for an armbar but Rand turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rand. #SUB#
Draper is looking for a triangle but Rand pushes his legs off easily.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rand looking to pass the guard.
Rand pushes down on Draper's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Draper is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rand throwing shots but Draper is blocking nicely.
Rand is thwarting Draper's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rand winds up and cracks Draper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Draper is looking to improve his position.
Draper wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Rand is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Draper is defending against the submission attempts here by Rand.
#T3#
Draper is trying to maintain the position but Rand is very close to passing his half guard.
Draper tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.
Rand is looking to take a break and control but Draper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rand wants to work for an arm triangle but Draper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draper wants to control but Rand is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rand is looking for a kimura but Draper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rand to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rand throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Draper wants to control but Rand is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Draper tries to roll over but Rand keeps him under control.
Rand trying to control from half guard but Draper is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Draper is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
Rand wants to clinch.
Rand misses with a few strikes there.
Draper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Draper pushes Rand up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Rand has managed to clinch.
Draper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rand pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Draper doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch but Draper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draper wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.
Rand connects with the punch.#CL#
Draper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rand after a bit of a struggle.
Rand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rand is looking for a takedown.
Draper wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Draper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Draper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rand doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Draper seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Draper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rand is just riding it out for now. Draper eventually gives up the hold.
Rand wants to get back to full guard.
Rand tries to kick Draper off but Draper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rand gets back to full guard.
Draper is looking to pass into half guard but Rand pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rand is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rand won't allow Draper to sweep him here.
Draper being controlled here, momentarily.
Draper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rand is controlling him.
Draper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Draper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draper is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draper trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
Rand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rand trying to keep a closed guard but Draper is proving a slippery customer.
Draper pushing down on Rand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Draper trying to mount his opponent but Rand defends it.
Rand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rand 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.#SUB#
Draper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rand manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Draper has Rand in his guard.#REVB#
Draper working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Rand is fighting to break Draper's control of his arms but Draper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draper keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Rand throwing strikes but missing.
Rand wants to control from the top but Draper keeps moving.
Draper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rand trying to control but Draper is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draper is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Rand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Rand gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rand keeping full guard, as Draper tries to pass. #SUB#
Draper 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.
Draper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rand keeping moving, preventing Draper from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rand is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draper passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Draper seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.
Rand trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Draper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura but Rand is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draper to get the leverage.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Draper is controlling him
#SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rand is defending against the submission attempts here by Draper.
#SUB#
Draper is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Rand is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Draper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Draper's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Rand working for a choke but Draper is defending well.
Rand trying to control.
Rand not allowing Draper to control his hands.
Draper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3##SUB2#
Rand working for a guillotine from mount but Draper is in no mood to give up.
Draper tries to hold on but Rand pushes him away.
Draper regains half guard.
Draper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Draper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Draper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rand is controlling him.
Draper pulls Rand in close to prevent any damage.
Draper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Draper keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Draper keeping full guard, as Rand tries to pass.
Draper wants to sweep here but Rand controlling him for the moment.
Rand is looking to work some ground and pound but Draper has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draper controlling the position.
Draper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Draper shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Draper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rand. #TD2#
Rand shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rand showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Draper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rand seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rand performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rand is trying to control. Draper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Rand controlling the action here.
It looks like Rand is going to stand back up.
Draper trying to control from the bottom.
Draper wants to get back to full guard but Rand has passed into side control.#SU2#
Rand decides to stand back up. Rand steps back and let's Draper get back to his feet.
Draper tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Rand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Rand misses.
Draper fails with the takedown.
Draper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rand.
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Draper moves into the clinch.
Draper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Draper is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rand throws a punch but it's blocked by Draper.
Rand wants to stall.
Rand trying to land knees to the body.
Rand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rand is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Draper's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Draper wants a takedown but no success here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rand scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Rand. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Draper forces Rand back against the ropes and clinches.
Rand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rand stalling in the clinch but Draper improves position.
Draper is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draper blocks it with crossed arms.
Rand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draper gets underhooks to prevent Rand's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rand.
Draper can't get the takedown.
Rand tries to land knees in the clinch but Draper avoids the damage to the body. #T4##TD#
Draper lands a takedown into guard.
Danny Rand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draper wants to control from the top but Rand keeps moving.
Rand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draper looking to sit in guard and control but Rand gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rand trying to stand up but can't free himself from Draper's guard.
Draper trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand is looking to stand up but Draper won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Rand dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Draper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Draper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Draper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rand gets underhooks to prevent Draper's takedown attempt.
Draper is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Draper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rand lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sterling Draper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rand with the inside leg kick.
Rand throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rand defends well and Draper ends up having to push Rand into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rand looking to stall.
Rand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draper is defending well for now.
Draper tries for a takedown but Rand manages to get underhooks.
Draper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rand gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##BC2#
Rand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Rand.
Rand throws a leg kick but Draper checks it.
Rand throws a right hand that Draper ducks under and follows up with a left that Draper also avoids with ease.
Draper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draper tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Draper.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rand.
Danny Rand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draper just misses with a punch to the body.
Rand is looking to clinch.
Draper keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Draper tries to clinch up but Rand circles away and keeps his distance.
Rand lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Draper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Draper passes Rand's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Draper prevents Rand from standing back up.
Draper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rand keeps working. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for an arm triangle but Rand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rand is trying to get back to full guard.
Rand is trying to stand back up but Draper is controlling him
#SUB#
Draper is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rand manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Draper stands and throws Rand's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rand tries to bench press Draper off him but Draper keeps the position. #SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Draper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sterling Draper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Rand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rand can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Draper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Draper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Draper is trying to get an arm triangle but Rand is defending well. #SUB#
Draper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rand, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rand manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Rand.
I think Rand 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Rand!
Danny Rand is the new featherweight champion!
Danny Rand gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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SSSD 22
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Draper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rand did well to prevent Draper getting side control.
Rand manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Draper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Draper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rand after a bit of a struggle.
Rand scores with a hook to the body.
Draper is trying to drag Rand to the mat but Rand just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Draper tries for a takedown but Rand manages to get underhooks.
Danny Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Draper.#BC2#
Draper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draper throws a body shot but no joy.
Draper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Draper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Draper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Draper tries for a kimura but Rand is defending well.
Rand tries to escape but Draper is in control. #T1#
Rand struggling a bit here.
Rand is trying to improve his position.#ES#
Rand throws Draper to one side and escapes!
Draper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Draper throws a jab but it's blocked by Rand.
Draper connects with a crisp jab.
Draper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Draper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draper goes for a double leg but Rand avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rand continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Draper misses with a looping left.
It looked like Rand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Rand misses.
Draper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rand defends well and Draper ends up having to push Rand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rand is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Draper rushes Rand and presses him up against the cage.
Rand is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Draper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Draper wants a takedown but no success here.
Rand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rand is trying to maintain a safe position but Draper gets an underhook and turns Rand into the cage.#TD2#
Draper is trying to trip Rand. He has hold of a leg but Rand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Draper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draper stops Rand from standing up.
Draper advances to half guard.
Draper trying to pass the guard but Rand defending well.
Rand is looking for a sweep. Draper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Draper is working for a kimura here but Rand manages to reverse the position and he's now in Draper's guard.
#SUB2#
Rand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rand has managed to get both his arms back between Draper's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Draper seems keen to control Rand's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Draper looking for a guillotine here but Rand defends easily.
Draper wants to sweep here but Rand controlling him for the moment.
Draper managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Draper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rand is aware though and is defending well.
Rand slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Rand is looking to take a break and control but Draper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Rand decides to stand back up. Rand steps back and let's Draper get back to his feet.
Draper misses with a hook.
Rand connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Rand darts in and clinches Draper up against the cage.
Draper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rand gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Draper wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Rand turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Rand tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rand has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rand thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Rand will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Draper avoids the head kick by Rand.
And Draper tries to counter it with a takedown but Rand pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Draper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rand keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rand shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Draper but Draper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Draper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draper paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Draper takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Draper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Draper advances to half guard.
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rand defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Draper seems to be working for a kimura but Rand defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Draper is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rand regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draper tries to free his leg and advance position but Rand is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Draper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rand! #REVR#
Draper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rand stops Draper from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Draper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rand's back!
Well, with Draper on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rand is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Draper doesn't have the hooks in and Rand manages to turn into his guard.
Rand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Draper keeping moving, preventing Rand from controlling successfully.
Draper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rand is controlling him.
Rand trying to control the position from guard on top but Draper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draper is looking to stand up but Rand isn't so interested in that idea.
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Draper is working for a kimura but Rand is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rand looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Draper prevents Rand from standing back up.
#SUB#
Rand looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Draper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Draper is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rand still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rand has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Draper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Draper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rand is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Draper is trying to stand back up but Rand is controlling him
Draper tries to get to full guard but Rand has control of the leg.
It looks like Rand is going to stand back up.
Rand 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.
Draper holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Rand seems to be looking for submissions.
Draper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Draper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rand. #CL2#
Draper closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Draper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rand regains guard.
#SUB2#
Draper drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rand! #REVR#
Rand taking a break here but Draper is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rand tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rand's back!
Rand turns into Draper and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Draper is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rand rolls with it to try and escape but Draper cranks on the arm and Rand is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sterling Draper!
Sterling Draper is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Sterling Draper 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.
The defeated Danny Rand had this to say: 'It is what it is, ill be back. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hugs.
Draper is looking for a sweep.
Hugs working away.
Draper is looking for a sweep.
Hugs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Draper is not content to let Hugs control the position.
Draper is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs scoring with punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Draper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Draper is working hard here to advance position.
Draper can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Draper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Draper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Draper is trying to improve his position.
Hugs working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Draper is rocked!
Draper wants to control but Hugs postures up.
Hugs is putting a hurting on Draper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Draper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Hugs! That's hurt Draper! Will he recover? Hugs fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lodzov Hugs!
A very excited looking Lodzov Hugs rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Empire: GP 145 R2 The Super 8
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draper tries to clinch but Hashima moves away
and Hashima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Draper rushes Hashima and presses him up against the cage.
Hashima lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hashima lands a head shot.
Draper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hashima counters with a left to the body.
Draper has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Hashima counters with a crisp right hand that drops Draper! Hashima lets Draper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Draper is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima throws an uppercut from hell that sends Draper clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hashima stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rounin Hashima! |
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