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Event:
GDL 100: CHAMPIONS
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Mohammed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mohammed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
Mohammed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Vries throws a lazy right hand but Mohammed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mohammed.
De Vries lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mohammed misses the target.
De Vries moves out of range as Mohammed strikes.
De Vries throws a body shot but no joy.
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
De Vries misses with a straight left.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mohammed slips under a jab.
De Vries takes a swing at Mohammed's ribcage but misses.
Mohammed loads up on a big right hand but De Vries slips the punch.
Mohammed misses with a hook. De Vries ducked under it nicely.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.
Nice cross by Mohammed.
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!
Mohammed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Vries.
De Vries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mohammed punishes De Vries's body with a nice straight punch.
De Vries takes a swing at Mohammed's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Mohammed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Mohammed scores with a shot to the body.
Mohammed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
De Vries listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Vries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mohammed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mohammed moves away.
De Vries takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Mohammed's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mohammed. Those never looked like landing.
Mohammed staying out of range there.
Mohammed is looking for a counter combo.
Mohammed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Vries momentarily.
De Vries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Vries takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Vries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mohammed.
Osama Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mohammed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Vries to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mohammed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and De Vries dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Mohammed wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2##SUB2#
De Vries is working to tighten his grip on Mohammed's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mohammed has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De Vries is really squeezing tight and eventually Mohammed passes out! De Vries breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jozef De Vries!
Jozef De Vries looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Where... Where... WHERE DA FRIES AT?'. |
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Event:
GDL 94: DeLuna VS Submission
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
De Vries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
De Vries throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson with the counter takedown but De Vries avoids it easily.
De Vries looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but De Vries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Vries.#TD2#
De Vries gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. De Vries manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Vries dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
De Vries drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick De Vries off! De Vries jumps back into Johnson's guard.
De Vries trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but De Vries pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vries defends it easily.
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Vries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vries defends it easily.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but De Vries pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
De Vries trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Vries slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
De Vries wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Johnson looking for subs off his back but De Vries has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
De Vries 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#
De Vries is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
De Vries seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Vries passes into side control.
De Vries tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drake Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Vries's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vries throws out the jab.
De Vries misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Vries.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
De Vries looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vries.
De Vries seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into De Vries's guard.#SUB#
De Vries working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Vries is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVR#
De Vries might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
De Vries postures up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Vries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Vries sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
De Vries seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Vries is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Vries wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB#
De Vries is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. De Vries eventually gives up the hold.
De Vries controlling the action here. #T3#
Johnson moves into full guard.
De Vries forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
De Vries is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
De Vries wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
De Vries wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Vries looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Vries is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef De Vries dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
De Vries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vries defends it well.
De Vries throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
#TD2#
Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. De Vries looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Vries is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Vries to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Vries shrugs it off.
De Vries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but De Vries is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
De Vries wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but De Vries is keeping him at bay.
De Vries is trying to escape the mount.
De Vries tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Vries sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but De Vries defends the submission attempt.
De Vries wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
De Vries wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Vries doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
De Vries moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
De Vries is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson trying to control but De Vries is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands and throws De Vries's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but De Vries is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but De Vries is defending well.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Drake Johnson!
A relieved looking Drake Johnson 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:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Fochi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Vries quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Fochi seems to be looking for submissions.
Fochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Vries keeps working.
De Vries moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Fochi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Vries dives on top into guard.#REVR#
De Vries will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Fochi has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
De Vries drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Vries jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries passes into half guard.
Fochi is not content to let De Vries control the position.#T1##SUB#
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura but Fochi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi wants to control but De Vries is keeping busy.
De Vries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fochi wants to improve his position but De Vries is controlling well.
#SUB#
De Vries seems to be looking for submissions.
De Vries passes into side control, despite Fochi's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fochi struggling a bit here.#T2#
Fochi stops De Vries from passing to mount.
De Vries is looking to take a break and control but Fochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fochi wants to control but De Vries postures up.#SUB#
De Vries in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fochi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jozef De Vries! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Horan slips under a jab.
Horan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Vries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horan.
De Vries walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horan manages to avoid it.
De Vries fails with the takedown
and Horan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horan throwing a counter right hand but De Vries manages to avoid it.
De Vries throws a lazy right hand but Horan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Horan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Vries.
Horan scores with a body shot.
De Vries takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Vries gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horan counters with a right hand to the body.
Horan tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Horan.#T2#
Horan moves out of range as De Vries strikes.
De Vries tries for a takedown but Horan circles away easily
and Horan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Vries thinking.
Noah Horan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jozef De Vries.
De Vries avoids the body shot from Horan.
Horan looks to throw the jab but De Vries is out of range.
De Vries swings widly with a right hand
and Horan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Horan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
De Vries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Vries throws a body punch but Horan moves out of range.
De Vries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horan throws a big counter combination but De Vries scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Horan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Vries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Vries will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Horan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and De Vries counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Horan! #SUB2#
De Vries is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Horan looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Vries gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Horan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Vries lets go of the hold and Horan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jozef De Vries! |
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