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Event:
UFF 7: Wolfe vs Naoi
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Kreiger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andracias.
Kreiger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gustavo Andracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andracias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Andracias. No joy for Kreiger on that attempt. #TD#
Kreiger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andracias quickly recovers to half guard.
Kreiger with the ground and pound but Andracias uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kreiger trying to control but Andracias is working from the bottom.
Andracias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kreiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andracias trying to control the position here.
Andracias working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kreiger forces his way into half guard.
Kreiger lands with a punch from half guard.
Kreiger with the ground and pound but Andracias uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Andracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kreiger trying to control but Andracias is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andracias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andracias keeping full guard, as Kreiger tries to pass.
Kreiger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kreiger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kreiger stands up over Andracias, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#Andracias is rocked!
Kreiger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andracias is still in real trouble! Can Kreiger finish him?
Kreiger advances to half guard.
Kreiger lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Andracias quite badly. Andracias pulls Kreiger in close trying to recover. Kreiger postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Andracias on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Andracias doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horst Kreiger!
Horst Kreiger made sure to mention his sponsor, Going The Distance in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Andracias lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andracias.
Olawandi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andracias avoids it really well and circles away.
Andracias attempts a counter takedown but Olawandi avoids it well and moves away.
Olawandi tries to clinch but Andracias moves out of range.
Olawandi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Olawandi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andracias sprawls well. Andracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olawandi gets slowly back to his feet.
Olawandi moves in looking to clinch but Andracias pushes him off.
As Olawandi tries to get set, Andracias tries to push him back and clinch up but Olawandi manages to avoid the attempt.
Andracias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andracias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olawandi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andracias is able to avoid easily.
Andracias wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Olawandi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olawandi wants it to stay on the feet.
Andracias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olawandi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andracias.
We've been hearing reports that Andracias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Olawandi misses with a looping left.
Andracias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Andracias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andracias lands with a hook. Olawandi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Olawandi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olawandi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andracias pinned against the cage. Andracias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavo Andracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Olawandi.
Andracias attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olawandi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andracias swivels and escapes.
Andracias went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Andracias gets caught flat footed, as Olawandi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Olawandi content to stall in guard here.
Andracias controlling the position.#SU2#
Olawandi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Andracias, up you get! #T2##TD#
Andracias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andracias prevents Olawandi from standing back up.
Andracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olawandi is trying to maintain the position but Andracias is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Andracias throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Olawandi to regain full guard.
Andracias content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andracias postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olawandi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andracias doesn't seem bothered though.
Olawandi shoots in and drives through. Andracias sprawls well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Andracias instigates a clinch.
Andracias throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andracias pulls guard.
Olawandi throws a big right hand that misses.
Andracias wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Andracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andracias keeping moving, preventing Olawandi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olawandi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Andracias drives through with a takedown into Olawandi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olawandi can do to turn this around?
Olawandi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Olawandi tries to pass to full mount but Andracias defends it.
Andracias is staying active underneath Olawandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andracias is doing well to control the position and prevent Olawandi from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias is not content to let Olawandi control the position.#SUB2#
Olawandi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andracias defends it well. #T1#
Andracias is not content to let Olawandi control the position.
Olawandi passes to side control.
Andracias is trying to control Olawandi's posture but Olawandi avoids it.
Andracias tries to bench press Olawandi off him but Olawandi keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olawandi working away.
Andracias is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andracias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Andracias holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andracias is refusing to be controlled, as Olawandi sits in half guard.
Olawandi slips a nice elbow through Andracias's hands, connecting with Andracias's forehead.#SUB2#
Olawandi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andracias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Olawandi. #SU2#
Olawandi escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Andracias goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Andracias swinging wildly here.
Olawandi wants to counter the offense by Andracias and move into the clinch position.
Andracias lands a high kick!
Olawandi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andracias at a distance.
Olawandi tries to clinch but Andracias moves out of range.
Andracias jabs at Olawandi's body.
Andracias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olawandi eats them both and turns towards Andracias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Olawandi leaves Andracias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Andracias blocks a head kick by Olawandi.
Gustavo Andracias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Olawandi gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olawandi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andracias walks away with a smile on his face. Olawandi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andracias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olawandi throws out a counter right but Andracias avoids it with no problem.
Andracias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olawandi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Andracias has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andracias is looking for a takedown.
Andracias fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Andracias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olawandi goes for a takedown attempt but Andracias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olawandi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andracias avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Olawandi has closed the distance and engaged Andracias in a clinch.
#BC2#
Olawandi manages to break the clinch.
Olawandi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olawandi tries to clinch up.#TD#
Andracias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olawandi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andracias is in Olawandi's guard.
Andracias stops Olawandi from standing up. #SUB#
Andracias has gone for a leg lock! Olawandi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andracias's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olawandi passes into half guard.
Olawandi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Andracias is staying active underneath Olawandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olawandi passes to side control.
Andracias wants to control but Olawandi postures up.
Olawandi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Andracias is trying to control Olawandi's posture but Olawandi avoids it.
The strikes coming from Olawandi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olawandi wants to control but Andracias is keeping him busy.
Michael Olawandi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Olawandi tries for a kimura but Andracias is defending well. #SUB2#
Olawandi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Andracias, who protects the arm well.
Olawandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olawandi throws a strike aimed at the side of Andracias's head but Andracias avoids it well.
Andracias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andracias tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Andracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Olawandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andracias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olawandi trying to control the action but Andracias is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Andracias but he's now mounted!
Olawandi prevents Andracias from getting the reversal.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olawandi avoids the attempt from Andracias to control.
Olawandi lands with some strikes.
Gustavo Andracias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andracias tries to hold on but Olawandi pushes him away.
Olawandi tries to control but Andracias wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andracias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael Olawandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andracias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Olawandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andracias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Andracias! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1208 Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Andracias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andracias defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Andracias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Andracias holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Andracias is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Andracias manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Andracias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darito Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Andracias clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Andracias has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andracias working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Andracias wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Andracias trying to control here.
#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.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Andracias is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andracias avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Andracias.
Andracias closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andracias circles away.
Andracias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Andracias, which made it look bad. #T3#
Andracias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Andracias throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Andracias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andracias is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andracias to keep the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Andracias holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Andracias has him pressed against the cage.
Andracias is struggling to control the position.
Andracias tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Andracias is stalling here.
Gracie jumps guard but Andracias stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Andracias lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andracias walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andracias lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andracias lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Andracias is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Andracias.
Andracias goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Andracias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andracias as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Andracias, which made it look bad.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Andracias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andracias swinging wildly here.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie shoots in but Andracias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darito Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andracias.
Gustavo Andracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andracias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustavo Andracias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Andracias tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Andracias as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Andracias's guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Andracias, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andracias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andracias pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Andracias trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Andracias is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Andracias is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andracias tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Andracias tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Andracias tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Andracias tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Andracias away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darito Gracie!
Darito Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1208 Round 1
Date: Nov 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Drik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andracias as he avoids it easily.
Drik shoots for a takedown but Andracias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andracias on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Andracias looking to score a takedown here. Drik is defending well but Andracias drives through and ends up in Drik's guard.
Andracias really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drik thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drik has his foot on Andracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andracias works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andracias stays in close to Drik's body and controls the position.
Andracias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Andracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Andracias sprawls well. Andracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drik gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavo Andracias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Drik.#TD#
Andracias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drik looks winded!
Drik trying to control from the bottom.
Andracias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drik defending well though.
Andracias is pressing down on Drik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drik is holding on for now.
Andracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Andracias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Andracias closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drik to the mat! Drik manages to get full guard. #T3#
Andracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Andracias drops back looking for a leg! Drik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drik manages to kick Andracias off! Andracias jumps back into Drik's guard.
Andracias won't allow Drik to sweep him here.
Andracias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andracias lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Drik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andracias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Andracias gets to his feet - Drik follows without any prompting. #TD#
Andracias feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andracias misses with a few strikes there.
Drik feints a counter leg kick.
Andracias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andracias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drik can do to turn this around?
Andracias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andracias wants it to stay on the feet.
Drik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Andracias scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Andracias keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drik is looking for a takedown.
Drik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Andracias has picked Drik up - he's going for a ride! Andracias dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drik for as long as he can get away with.
Drik is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Andracias escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Andracias clinches. #TD#
Andracias has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drik is trying to keep an underhook but Andracias manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gustavo Andracias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andracias scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andracias trying to control the pace. #T2#
Andracias working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Andracias trying to control the pace. #T3#
Further stalling from Andracias.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andracias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drik.
Drik is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice combination there by Andracias.
#TD#
Andracias throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drik was covering up waiting for the punch and Andracias finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Andracias with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Andracias sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Andracias stands up from Drik's guard - Andracias perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Andracias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andracias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Andracias dominated that second round.
That's time! Andracias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Andracias moves into range and clinches up with Drik.#TD#
Andracias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Andracias manages to end up in side control.
Andracias working the head with strikes.
Andracias tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Drik tries to bench press Andracias off him but Andracias keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andracias slows the pace down.
Andracias lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Drik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drik is trying to control Andracias's posture but Andracias avoids it.
Drik trying to remain calm as Andracias controls from the top position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Andracias is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drik stops Andracias from passing to mount.
Drik is trying to get back to half guard.
Drik is trying to escape the position but Andracias is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Andracias drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drik being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Andracias lands a couple of elbows.
Andracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Andracias stands up and waves to Drik to follow him. #TD#
Andracias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drik did well to prevent Andracias getting side control.#T4#
Andracias controlling the action here.
Andracias lands strikes from half guard.
Gustavo Andracias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andracias blocks the strikes from Drik.
Andracias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calvin Drik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andracias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drik!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Andracias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andracias has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Gustavo Andracias!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Gustavo Andracias!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Gustavo Andracias!
Gustavo Andracias wins by unanimous decision! |
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