Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 146
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Rooster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Driesen.
Driesen moves out of range of the strikes.
Driesen cracks Rooster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rooster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Driesen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Driesen clinches up with Rooster and pushes him back against the cage.
Rooster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Driesen has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Driesen fails to land. #T1#
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Rooster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rooster can't break the clinch.
Rooster tries to break free but Driesen pushes him back against the cage.
Rooster has had enough of the clinch but Driesen keeps him there for the moment.
Rooster tries to circle away but Driesen has him pinned against the cage.
Rooster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driesen backwards.
Rooster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rooster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Driesen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rooster backwards. #BC#
Rooster breaks the clinch. #T2#
Rooster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driesen.
Driesen slips under a jab from Rooster.
Rooster misses with a straight right.
Driesen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rooster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driesen looks for a takedown but Rooster sprawls well.
Rooster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bantam Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Rooster jabs Driesen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Driesen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Rooster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Driesen counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Driesen. Beautiful body shot.
Rooster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rooster throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Driesen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Driesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driesen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Driesen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driesen works his way back into a safe position though.
Driesen works over Rooster with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Driesen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rooster has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Driesen is looking to defend but Rooster has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Driesen! Rooster pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Driesen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Driesen.
Hatter lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Hatter's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Driesen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hatter on his heels. He'll look to pass Hatter's guard now, I'm sure.
Driesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatter is retaining full guard.
Driesen wants to control from the top but Hatter keeps moving.
Driesen won't allow Hatter to get back to his feet.
Hatter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hatter tries to get out of the position.
Driesen wants to control from the top but Hatter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hatter's head.
Driesen throwing strikes from guard but Hatter blocks nicely.
Hatter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Driesen is standing up over Hatter. Hatter looks to escape but Driesen dives into side control.
Hatter is trying to buck Driesen off.
Driesen wants to control but Hatter is keeping him busy.
Hatter wants to get back to his feet.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Hatter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Driesen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driesen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hatter pushes Driesen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Driesen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatter stops Driesen from passing to mount.
Hatter tries to escape but Driesen is in control.
Driesen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Driesen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hatter pushes Driesen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Driesen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hatter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Driesen.
Driesen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Hatter bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Hatter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driesen in his tracks.
A low kick from Hatter is predictable there #CL2#
and Driesen counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatter works on Driesen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatter misses with a knee strike.
Hatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatter lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Hatter breaks the clinch.
Hatter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Driesen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatter defends it nicely.
Driesen is looking to clinch.
Hatter misses with a looping left.#T4#
Hatter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driesen's head backwards.#TD2#
Driesen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Driesen showed some decent athleticism there.

Hatter kicks off Driesen and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driesen ducks under a wild hook from Hatter.
Driesen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Driesen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hatter misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Hatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Driesen shoots for a takedown but Hatter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mad Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Good exchange - Hatter coming out on top.
Driesen looks to land a right hand but Hatter moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Hatter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Driesen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hatter's guard.

Hatter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Driesen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Driesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hatter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hatter is pressed up against the cage. Driesen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hatter down to the mat. Hatter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driesen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hatter, which made it look bad.
Mad Hatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Hatter looks to land a left hand but Driesen moved out of range nicely.
Hatter tries a low kick but Driesen avoids it.#TD2#
Driesen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Driesen looks up at the clock and then as Hatter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Driesen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hatter is trying to buck Driesen off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Driesen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hatter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hatter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Driesen on the ground.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Driesen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Driesen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hatter looks a forlorn figure.
Driesen with good strikes from the mount here!
Hatter is trying to stand.
Driesen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hatter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Driesen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Van Driesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter tries to buck Driesen off but he can't manage it.
Driesen looking to finish Hatter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hatter!#ROC2#Hatter is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
Driesen has hold of Hatter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hatter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Hatter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driesen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hatter?
Driesen cracks Hatter with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Driesen!
A relieved looking Van Driesen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Driesen rushes Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Driesen after a bit of a struggle.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Driesen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Driesen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driesen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Driesen lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Driesen prevents it. #BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD2#
Driesen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magomedov to the ground. Driesen is now in Magomedov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driesen slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Driesen controlling the action here.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Driesen throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Driesen trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Driesen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Driesen's back!
Magomedov landing with strikes. #T3#
Driesen covering up well and avoiding damage.
Magomedov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Driesen staying busy and making it hard for Magomedov to control.
Driesen breaks Magomedov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Magomedov pulls Driesen in close to prevent any damage.
Driesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Driesen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Driesen from controlling successfully. #T4#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Driesen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Driesen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen 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#
Driesen stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov sets himself, and Driesen steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov avoids it this time.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Driesen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Driesen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Driesen sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Driesen misses.
Driesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedov enables Driesen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Driesen is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Driesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driesen stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Driesen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Driesen clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Driesen is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Driesen down to the mat. Driesen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driesen.#TD2#
Driesen drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Driesen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Driesen passes into side control. #T3#
Driesen trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov tries to bench press Driesen off him but Driesen keeps the position.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Driesen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov is trying to work for a sweep but Driesen has mounted him!
Driesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound.
Driesen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Driesen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Driesen throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Driesen avoids it.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Driesen sprawls well. Driesen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Driesen tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driesen as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Driesen forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Driesen scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Driesen.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Driesen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Driesen.#BC2#
Driesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away. #TD2#
Driesen gets a takedown into half guard.
Driesen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Magomedov wants to control but Driesen is keeping busy.
Driesen wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Driesen moves into full mount! Magomedov won't be happy about that!
Driesen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Driesen controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Driesen unloads with some shots from mount but Magomedov bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Driesen wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Driesen controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Driesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov tries to hold on but Driesen postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Driesen controlling the position easily from mount.
Magomedov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Driesen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is working Driesen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Driesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Driesen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Driesen!
Van Driesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Driesen throws a low kick but Atkiray avoids it.
Driesen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Atkiray to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkiray throws a big shot that misses.
Driesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atkiray throws out the jab.
Driesen looks to land a right hand but Atkiray moved out of range.
Atkiray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen works the jab nicely.
Atkiray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driesen.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Atkiray lands a nice hook to Driesen's body. Driesen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atkiray throws a jab but it's blocked by Driesen.
Driesen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driesen misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Atkiray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkiray looks to land a right hand but Driesen moved out of range.#TD2#
Driesen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Atkiray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Driesen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Atkiray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Atkiray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Driesen is trying to control. Atkiray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driesen in particular looking to stall.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkiray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driesen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Atkiray wants to sweep but no luck.
Driesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkiray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen postures up in Atkiray's guard and throws a big left but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray pulls Driesen in close to prevent any damage.
Driesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkiray's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen dominated that round.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Driesen throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkiray checks a low kick from Driesen.
Atkiray scores with a jab to the head.
Van Driesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Driesen forces Atkiray back against the cage and clinches.
Atkiray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Driesen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Driesen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkiray prevents it.
Driesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driesen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a nice uppercut.
Atkiray swings wildly with an uppercut but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driesen. #T1##BC#
Atkiray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen tries for a takedown but Atkiray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut
and Driesen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Driesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driesen avoids the body shot from Atkiray.
Driesen throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driesen.
Driesen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkiray tries to counter with a takedown but Driesen is quick to defend against it.
Temujin Atkiray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.#T2#
Driesen throws a big shot that misses.
Driesen tries to clinch but Atkiray is having none of it.
Driesen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkiray stuffs the takedown.
Atkiray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Atkiray.
Atkiray scores with a jab.
Atkiray scores with a nice head shot.
Atkiray blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Driesen. Atkiray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driesen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atkiray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Driesen moves into the clinch.
Atkiray stalling in the clinch but Driesen improves position. #BC2#
Driesen breaks from the clinch.
Driesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkiray circles away.
Atkiray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkiray.
The crowd cheers as Driesen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkiray doesn't seem phased though.
Atkiray misses with a straight left.
Driesen works the jab nicely.#T4#
Driesen catches Atkiray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driesen staying out of range there.
Atkiray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driesen moves in looking to clinch but Atkiray pushes him off.#CL2#
Driesen clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driesen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray has Driesen pressed against the cage.
Atkiray stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Van Driesen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Driesen misses with a hook
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temujin Atkiray is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkiray punishes Driesen's body with a nice straight punch.
Driesen misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Driesen ducks under a wild hook from Atkiray.
A big left from Atkiray misses.
Atkiray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Driesen wants to counter with a clinch but Atkiray pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Atkiray stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Driesen clinches.
Driesen blocking some punches.
Atkiray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driesen stalling against the cage.
Atkiray tries to score a body lock takedown but Driesen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atkiray has Driesen pushed against the cage.
Atkiray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Driesen to work.
Driesen stalling the fight.
Atkiray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Atkiray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atkiray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driesen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atkiray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atkiray swings wildly with an uppercut but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkiray scores with a shoulder strike.
Driesen blocks an uppercut.
Atkiray is struggling to control the position.#T3##BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atkiray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Temujin Atkiray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driesen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Driesen misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Atkiray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Driesen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Driesen stopping the sweep attempt from Atkiray.#T4#
Driesen advances to half guard.
Driesen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Driesen is keen to just control but Atkiray is a slippery customer.
Driesen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Driesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atkiray swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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 Temujin Atkiray.
I think Driesen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Driesen!
A relieved looking Van Driesen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Driesen walks into a left hand.
Sobhraj throws out a loose jab but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driesen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobhraj manages to circle out of the way.
Driesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobhraj.
Driesen dodges the punch combination from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driesen scores with a shot to the body.
Driesen just misses with a punch to the body.
Driesen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobhraj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles Sobhraj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobhraj darts in looking for a takedown but Driesen gets double underhooks and turns Sobhraj into the cage.
Driesen wants to slow Sobhraj down by chopping away at his legs.
Sobhraj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Driesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobhraj throws a lazy right hand but Driesen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Driesen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Driesen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Driesen.
Driesen lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Driesen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sobhraj jumps guard but Driesen stands there with Sobhraj around his waist. Sobhraj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Driesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Sobhraj.
Driesen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Driesen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobhraj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driesen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sobhraj up against the cage.
Sobhraj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Driesen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobhraj's elbow. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Driesen is pushing Sobhraj up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sobhraj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sobhraj lands an uppercut.
Sobhraj told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Driesen takes a shot to the head.
Sobhraj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driesen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driesen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobhraj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sobhraj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Driesen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Driesen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sobhraj up against the cage.
Driesen has Sobhraj pushed against the cage.#T3#
Sobhraj fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Sobhraj has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Driesen is trying to keep an underhook but Sobhraj manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sobhraj wants to pass the guard but Driesen is defending well.
Driesen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sobhraj trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom.
Driesen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sobhraj's guard. #REVR#
Driesen advances position into side control!
Sobhraj is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Driesen off and has taken his back!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Driesen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Sobhraj has got one arm under Driesen's chin. This could be trouble... Driesen trying to control the other hand but Sobhraj gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Driesen has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Sobhraj!
Charles Sobhraj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Driesen throws an overhand right that lands on Ziegler's shoulder, as Ziegler tries to avoid the shot.
Driesen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Ziegler misses.
Driesen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Driesen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Driesen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Driesen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Driesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler trying to hold on to Driesen's head to control him but Driesen postures up.
Driesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head. #T1#
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Ziegler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Driesen seems to be looking for submissions.
Driesen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ziegler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driesen content to control rather than advance.
Driesen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziegler's head.
Ziegler won't allow Driesen to pass to mount.
Ziegler is looking for a sweep. Driesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Driesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Driesen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziegler is just riding it out for now. Driesen eventually gives up the hold.
Driesen thows a huge punch but Ziegler dodges it nicely.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Ziegler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Driesen throwing shots but Ziegler is blocking nicely. #T3#
Driesen trying to pass the guard but Ziegler defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ziegler with a nice calf kick.
Driesen closes the distance and clinches up with Ziegler, looking for a takedown. Driesen pushes Ziegler against the cage but Ziegler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziegler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziegler throws a jab when Driesen was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Driesen misses its target.
Ziegler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziegler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Driesen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Driesen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driesen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ziegler keeping moving, preventing Driesen from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Driesen drops back looking for a leg! Ziegler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziegler manages to kick Driesen off! Driesen jumps back into Ziegler's guard.
Driesen throwing strikes from guard but Ziegler blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Driesen blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Driesen misses the target.
Jab from Driesen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driesen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ziegler, which made it look bad. #KD2#
Ziegler lands a left and a right that send Driesen crashing to the mat, dazed. Ziegler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Driesen is rocked!
Driesen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ziegler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Driesen. Ziegler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Ziegler!
A relieved looking Mike Ziegler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Driesen has Sokovic up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch.
Sokovic throws a leg kick but Driesen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sokovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sokovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Driesen tries to get set, Sokovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Driesen manages to avoid the attempt.
Driesen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Driesen instigates a clinch.
Sokovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Driesen has him pressed against the cage.
Driesen blocks a body shot from Sokovic.
A hook to the body from Driesen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokovic or not.
Driesen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokovic or not.
Sokovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sokovic is trying to break free.
Sokovic blocks a body shot from Driesen. #BC2#
Driesen breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Sokovic looks to land a body kick but Driesen moved away.
Driesen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sokovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Driesen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sokovic avoids the body shot from Driesen.
Driesen catches Sokovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Sokovic is rocked!
Sokovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oh Sokovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driesen throws a monster overhand right that drops Sokovic! Driesen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Driesen!
A victorious Van Driesen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CDFC 17: Lee vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Palo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pertti Palo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Driesen.
Driesen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palo.
Driesen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Palo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Driesen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Driesen is looking to reverse the position.
Driesen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palo is looking to advance position but Driesen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen wants to improve his position but Palo is controlling well.
Palo wants to pass the guard but Driesen is defending well. #T1#
Driesen has hold of Palo's hands but Palo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Driesen is looking for a sweep. Palo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palo trying to pass the guard but Driesen defending well.
Driesen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Palo is working Driesen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Palo forces his way into half guard.
Palo working the head and body with strikes.
Palo works his way into full mount!
Palo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Palo lands a nice shot to the head.
Palo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driesen is looking to escape.
Driesen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palo lands a nice shot to the head.
Palo scoring with strikes but Driesen is staying in there.
Palo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Driesen looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Palo is landing with some decent strikes but Driesen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Driesen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Palo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Palo raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Driesen is rocked!
Palo scoring with strikes but Driesen is staying in there.
Oh Driesen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Palo! Driesen is hurt baaadly! Palo is firing away with more strikes - Driesen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Palo!

Event: CDFC 11: Cash vs Havoc
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Pablo scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pablo misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pablo, as that shot connected.
Pablo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pablo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Max Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Driesen.
Driesen working away.
Driesen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pablo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Driesen tries to score with some ground and pound. Pablo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Driesen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Driesen is working to tighten his grip on Pablo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pablo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Driesen is really squeezing tight and eventually Pablo passes out! Driesen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Van Driesen!
Our winner, Van Driesen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 4
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
McVicker shoots in looking for a takedown. Driesen tries to sprawl out of it but McVicker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Driesen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
Driesen moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driesen moves away.
Driesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Driesen's shoulder, as Driesen tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Driesen has closed the distance and engaged McVicker in a clinch.
Driesen misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a nice elbow.
McVicker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Driesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVicker gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch.
Driesen misses with a series of wild punches.
Driesen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Driesen clinches.
Driesen is trying to drag McVicker to the mat but McVicker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McVicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Driesen is trying to break the clinch but McVicker is controlling him.#T2#
McVicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Driesen.
McVicker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driesen.
Driesen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McVicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
McVicker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Driesen.
Driesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVicker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McVicker is pressed up against the cage. Driesen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McVicker down to the mat. McVicker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McVicker shoots in and drives through. Driesen sprawls well.#CL#
McVicker has Driesen up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker misses with a hook. Driesen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
McVicker pushes Driesen up against the cage in a clinch.
McVicker avoiding damage as Driesen throws knees to the body.
McVicker looking to throw knees to the head but Driesen is blocking nicely.
Driesen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVicker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVicker tries to land knees in the clinch but Driesen avoids the damage to the body.
Driesen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVicker is defending well for now.
McVicker has Driesen pushed against the cage.#T4#
Driesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVicker after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
McVicker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Driesen can't fight it off and eventually McVicker manages to take the fight to the floor. Driesen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McVicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Driesen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McVicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Driesen is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Driesen has an active guard here but McVicker has managed to pass into half guard.
Driesen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
McVicker closes the distance and pushes Driesen back into the cage.
McVicker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Driesen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVicker prevents it. #BC2#
Driesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVicker is out of range and Driesen settles back down.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driesen throws out the jab.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driesen can do to turn this around?
Driesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
McVicker attempts a counter takedown but Driesen avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Driesen.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McVicker circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McVicker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driesen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driesen moves away from the strike by McVicker. #T1#
Driesen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driesen throws out a loose jab but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.#TD#
McVicker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driesen is keeping the position for now.
McVicker with a nice head shot there.
McVicker trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom.
McVicker is pushing down on Driesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driesen is fighting to maintain full guard but McVicker has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Driesen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker stalling.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Driesen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Driesen's hands, connecting with Driesen's forehead.
Driesen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McVicker prevents Driesen from improving his position.
McVicker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
McVicker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Driesen.
McVicker trying to control the position but Driesen is working away.
Driesen manages to work his way to half guard, despite McVicker's best efforts.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driesen trying to hold on to McVicker's head to control him but McVicker postures up.
McVicker prevents Driesen from improving his position.
McVicker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McVicker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Driesen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Driesen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driesen with the counter takedown but McVicker avoids it easily.
McVicker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driesen misses with an uppercut. McVicker saw that one coming.
McVicker is looking to clinch but Driesen is avoiding it.
Driesen feints the counter takedown.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driesen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker goes for a double leg but Driesen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driesen continues to drive forward.
McVicker misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for McVicker to work.
McVicker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Driesen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Driesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Driesen closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker landing with the ground and pound.
Driesen 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.
McVicker scoring with some ground and pound.
Driesen keeping full guard, as McVicker tries to pass.
McVicker trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Driesen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McVicker stacks Driesen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McVicker!
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Driesen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Driesen is having none of it. #SUB2#
Driesen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McVicker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Driesen is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
McVicker landing punches.
McVicker working Driesen over with strikes here.
McVicker content just to control the position here.
McVicker lands a couple of good shots and Driesen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McVicker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by McVicker.
McVicker controls the action.
McVicker has the hooks in. Driesen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Driesen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
McVicker is working the ground and pound. Can Driesen escape?
McVicker lands shots from the back.
Driesen tries to break free.
McVicker trying to control momentarily.
Driesen manages to reverse the position and now he's in McVicker's guard. Nice work there by Driesen.
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!#SUB#
McVicker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driesen defends it easily.
Van Driesen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Prince McVicker!

Prince McVicker wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Prince McVicker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 3
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1##CL#
Driesen rushes Fries and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Driesen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Driesen fails to land the takedown.
Driesen is looking to clinch.
Driesen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fries but Fries pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fries shoots in but Driesen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Driesen misses with a head kick.
Driesen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fries defends well and Driesen ends up having to push Fries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Driesen. 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#
Driesen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fries regains guard immediately.
Driesen looking to sit in guard and control but Fries gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Driesen looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily. #T1#
Fries wants to control from the top but Driesen keeps moving.
Driesen wants to sweep here but Fries controlling him for the moment.
Driesen is working hard here to advance position.
Driesen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Driesen keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully. #T2#
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.
Fries working some strikes from top position.
Driesen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Driesen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Driesen 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#
Fries trying to control from the bottom.
Driesen prevents Fries from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fries gets full guard.
Fries manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Driesen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fries won't allow Driesen to sweep him here.
Driesen scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driesen is trying to control the position but Fries postures up.
Fries prevents Driesen from getting back to his feet.
Driesen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Fries is pushing down on Driesen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Driesen is fighting to maintain full guard but Fries has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fries is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Driesen tries to get to full guard but Fries has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries shoots in but Driesen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Fries dives in and scores a takedown into Driesen's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deacon Fries will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Driesen is looking to clinch but Fries is avoiding it.
Driesen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Driesen's waist but Driesen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fries off to one side.
Driesen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fries fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Driesen avoids it really well and circles away.
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Driesen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fries on his heels. He'll look to pass Fries's guard now, I'm sure.
Driesen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fries is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Driesen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fries looking for a guillotine here but Driesen defends easily.
Driesen preventing the sweep.
Fries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Driesen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Driesen is looking to pass into half guard but Fries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fries is in guard.#REVB#
Fries throws a big right hand that misses.
Fries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Driesen controls Fries momentarily but Fries frees himself.
Fries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Driesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Driesen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Fries distracts Driesen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fries is looking to advance position but Driesen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Driesen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Driesen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Driesen scoring with strikes but Fries is staying in there.
Driesen controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Driesen has hold of Fries's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fries manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Fries keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Driesen wants to control the pace but Fries is squirming around nicely.
Fries slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Driesen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Driesen is looking to clinch but Fries is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Driesen forces Fries back against the cage and clinches.
Driesen goes for a takedown attempt but Fries pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Fries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Driesen's guard.
Driesen keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Driesen is keeping the position.
Fries won't allow Driesen to get back to his feet. #T1#
Fries trying to control but Driesen is working from the bottom.
Fries throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Driesen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Driesen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Driesen has managed to clinch.
Driesen is pushing Fries up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fries wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Driesen successfully pulls guard.
Fries looking to pass the guard.
Fries postures up.
Driesen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fries is looking to work some ground and pound but Driesen has wrist control.
Van Driesen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fries working some strikes from top position.
Fries stops Driesen from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driesen is keeping the position for now.
Fries preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driesen looks to land a left hand but Fries moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Fries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Driesen's guard.
Driesen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fries is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Driesen keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Driesen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Driesen is trying to keep Fries in close.
Driesen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fries throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Driesen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driesen shoots in for a takedown but Fries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Fries with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Driesen with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Fries counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Driesen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driesen looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fries 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Van Driesen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Deacon Fries!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Van Driesen!

Van Driesen wins by split decision!
Van Driesen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Hai swats away the attempt to clinch by Driesen.
Driesen shoots in for a takedown but Hai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Driesen's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Hai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Driesen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hai but great work by Driesen.
Hai stops Driesen from passing to mount.
Hai tries to buck Driesen off but Driesen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Driesen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Driesen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Driesen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driesen is trying to ground and pound but Hai uses the momentary lack of control by Driesen to regain half guard. #T1#
Driesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hai defending well though.
Driesen blocks the strikes from Hai.
Hai is trying to stand.
Driesen wants to take a breather but Hai is having none of it.
Hai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hai is refusing to be controlled, as Driesen sits in half guard.
Driesen 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#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Driesen seems content to control.
Hai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Driesen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driesen has managed to get both his arms back between Hai's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Driesen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Driesen has Hai up against the cage in a clinch.
Hai wants to take the fight to the mat but Driesen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Driesen leaning against his opponent.
Hai can't break the clinch. #BC#
Driesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hai tries to clinch but Driesen moves away #TD#
and Driesen counters with a single leg into guard. Hai didn't expect that.
Driesen wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Driesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai is looking to improve his position.
Driesen throwing shots but Hai is blocking nicely. #T4#
Driesen slips a nice elbow through Hai's hands, connecting with Hai's forehead.
Driesen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Driesen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Driesen wants to get back to his feet.
Hai is trying to control but Driesen passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driesen wants to control but Hai is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hai throws a head kick but Driesen moves out of range.
Driesen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Driesen.
Driesen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hai circles away.
No luck for Driesen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Driesen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driesen darts in looking for a takedown but Hai gets double underhooks and turns Driesen into the cage.
Hai wants to take the fight to the mat but Driesen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Hai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hai sprawls well. He's pushed Driesen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driesen as he avoids it easily.
Hai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Driesen fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Driesen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Driesen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hai tries to improve position but can't.
Hai regains half guard.#T2#
Hai wants to control but Driesen is keeping busy.
Driesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hai defending well though.
Hai trying to control here.
Driesen thows a huge punch but Hai dodges it nicely.
Driesen is looking to advance position but Hai won't allow it.
Driesen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Hai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Driesen manages to pass to mount!
Driesen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hai is looking to get to half guard.
Hai wants to control but Driesen is having none of it.
Hai can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Driesen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hai is on top in guard.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Driesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Driesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hai shoots in and drives through. Driesen sprawls well.
Hai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driesen circles away.
Driesen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driesen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hai, which made it look bad.
Driesen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hai fails with the takedown#TD#
and Driesen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hai won't be happy with that.
Van Driesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Hai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is looking for a sweep.
Hai keeps trying to improve his position.
Driesen has control of an arm but Hai manages to advance to Driesen's back!#T1#
Hai controlling well, preventing Driesen from escaping the position.
Hai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hai biding his time, controlling Driesen.
Hai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hai is trying to stick to Driesen's back but Driesen is turning into Hai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Driesen.
Driesen stays in close to Hai's body and controls the position. #T2#
Hai is pulling down on Driesen's head to control his posture.
Driesen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hai trying to keep a closed guard but Driesen is proving a slippery customer.
Hai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Driesen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Driesen wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Driesen preventing the sweep.
Driesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hai is retaining full guard.
Driesen is looking to stand up but Hai won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Driesen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hai counters with a takedown into side control.
Driesen is trying to get back to half guard.
Hai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Driesen is letting Hai control him for a moment.
Driesen controls the position for a moment.
Hai advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driesen is squirming around, avoiding Hai's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hung Hai.
I think Hai 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Van Driesen!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Van Driesen!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Van Driesen!

Van Driesen wins by unanimous decision!
Van Driesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 1077 Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Shaver avoids the head kick by Driesen.
Shaver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaver throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Driesen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Shaver is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Driesen has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Shaver taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Driesen!
Van Driesen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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