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Event:
LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Dragic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee lands with a nice body kick.
Dragic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Dragic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Dragic is rocked!
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragic throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dragic walks into a jab.
Oh Dragic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lee! Dragic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikie Lee!
After winning the bout, Mikie Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC 37
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Herro tries to clinch but Dragic moves out of range.
Dragic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Herro.#TD#
Dragic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Herro wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dragic seems to be looking for submissions.
Herro moves into full guard.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Dragic from controlling successfully.
Dragic stands and throws Herro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragic prevents Herro from escaping the position.
Herro holds on to Dragic's head and controls the position momentarily.
Herro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dragic is working to tighten his grip on Herro's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herro has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dragic is really squeezing tight and eventually Herro passes out! Dragic breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Goran Dragic!
A victorious Goran Dragic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Shaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragic is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dragic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dragic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragic unleashes a big counter combination but Shaw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Shaw throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Dragic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Dragic shoots in.#T1#
Dragic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shaw enables Dragic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dragic trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Shaw controlling Dragic's posture.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragic throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Dragic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragic has managed to get both his arms back between Shaw's legs - danger averted.
Shaw can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragic controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dragic drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dragic seems to have locked his on tight now - Shaw screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dragic, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Goran Dragic!
During a confident post fight interview, Goran Dragic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NRC 14
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dragic is defended easily by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragic throws a quick counter head kick but Tokugawa was just out of range.
Tokugawa misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Dragic misses its target.
Dragic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
Dragic 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.
Tokugawa drops Dragic with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tokugawa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
A relieved looking Minato Tokugawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Pawlikowski just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Dragic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch but Dragic moves out of range.
Dragic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pawlikowski throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dragic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Dragic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pawlikowski dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dragic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dragic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pawlikowski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dragic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlikowski is aware though and is defending well.
Pawlikowski wanted to stand there but Dragic had control of the position. #SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Pawlikowski gets to his feet - Dragic follows without any prompting.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pawlikowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pawlikowski stuffs the takedown.
Pawlikowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Pawlikowski leaves Dragic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pawlikowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pawlikowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Dragic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2##CL#
Pawlikowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dragic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pawlikowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel Pawlikowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Dragic.#BC#
Pawlikowski manages to break the clinch.
Dragic shoots in looking for a takedown. Pawlikowski tries to sprawl out of it but Dragic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pawlikowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pawlikowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pawlikowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dragic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pawlikowski won't be happy with that.
Pawlikowski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Pawlikowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pawlikowski is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragic misses.
Pawlikowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragic throws a fast counter high kick but Pawlikowski manages to duck under it in time.
Dragic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pawlikowski.
Dragic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pawlikowski swings for the body but Dragic moves out of range.
Pawlikowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragic throws a counter combo.#T4#
Pawlikowski misses with a wild combination.
Dragic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dragic avoids the head kick by Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDragic.
Dragic blocks a head kick by Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski wants to clinch up but Dragic keeps it at a distance.
Pawlikowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pawlikowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pawlikowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pawlikowski tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Pawlikowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dragic with a poor takedown
and Pawlikowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pawlikowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dragic keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Pawlikowski.
It seemed like Dragic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pawlikowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pawlikowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragic can do to turn this around?#CL#
Pawlikowski has closed the distance and engaged Dragic in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dragic successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski postures up.
#SUB2#
Pawlikowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pawlikowski has managed to get both his arms back between Dragic's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dragic keeping full guard, as Pawlikowski tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Dragic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlikowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dragic is tightening it up a little... Pawlikowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pawlikowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pawlikowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dragic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Goran Dragic!
During a confident post fight interview, Goran Dragic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragic circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Dragic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scott manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott wants to stand but Dragic is controlling the position.
Dragic tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott wants to stand but Dragic is controlling the position.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Dragic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dragic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott! #REVR##T1#
Scott wants to stand but Dragic is controlling his arm.
Dragic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragic sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like Scott is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Dragic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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.
Scott wants to stand up but Dragic is controlling the position.
#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
Dragic wants to get back to full guard.
Scott seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Scott with a nice cross.
Dragic with a poor takedown
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Scott lands a big head kick that sends Dragic tumbling to the mat! Scott takes a step backwards and waves Dragic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dragic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scott.
Dragic is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott moves in close and cracks Dragic with a massive right hand! Dragic, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pohaku Scott! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 55
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dragic checks a leg kick.
As Switch looks to move away, Dragic throws a big counter combo but Switch just gets out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Dragic blocks the low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dragic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Switch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Switch misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Switch moves into range and clinches up with Dragic.
Switch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragic.
Switch controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Dragic is trying to trip Switch. He has hold of a leg but Switch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dragic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Switch kicks Dragic off and gets to his feet.
A jab from Switch misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Switch throws out a loose jab but Dragic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragic throwing a counter right hand but Switch manages to avoid it.
Dragic blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Switch instigates a clinch. #T1#
Switch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Switch lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Goran Dragic has been cut.
Dragic is breathing heavily.
Switch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Switch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Switch looking to throw knees to the head but Dragic is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Dragic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Switch regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Dragic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Switch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Switch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Switch! #REVB#
Switch lands some shots froms side control.
Switch in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dragic looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Switch turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kill Switch!
In his post fight interview, Kill Switch gave a big smile as he said 'Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries: These are the things from which dreams are made of.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bishop vs Kruger
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Janssen has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Janssen has hold of one of Dragic's legs. Dragic is fighting the takedown attempt but Janssen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Janssen postures up in Dragic's guard and throws a big left but Dragic blocks it.
Janssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Dragic blocks nicely.
Janssen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Janssen is sitting in close to Dragic's body. Dragic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Janssen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Janssen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dragic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goran Dragic!
An out of breath Goran Dragic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Dragic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Macedo is trying to defend but Dragic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dragic is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dragic seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Macedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Macedo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dragic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Macedo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Dragic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Dragic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Macedo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Dragic.
Macedo moves into full guard.
Dragic wants to pass the guard but Macedo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Macedo working for a triangle but Dragic defends it easily.
Macedo working a defensive guard here.
#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.
Dragic pushes down on Macedo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dragic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macedo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dragic. #SUB#
Dragic seems to be working for a kimura but Macedo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dragic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Macedo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dragic. #T3#
Macedo is looking to control Dragic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macedo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Macedo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dragic is trying to work for a kimura but Macedo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Macedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dragic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily.
Macedo wants to improve his position but Dragic is controlling well.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily.
Dragic working Macedo over with strikes.
Macedo wants to control but Dragic is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Macedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dragic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Dragic is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dragic is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dragic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Dragic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dragic feints and as Macedo raises his hands in defense, Dragic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Macedo is looking for a triangle but Dragic pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Macedo keeping moving, preventing Dragic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Macedo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dragic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Macedo can't keep his opponent in guard - Dragic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Macedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dragic seems to be working for a kimura but Macedo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dragic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Macedo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Goran Dragic!
During a confident post fight interview, Goran Dragic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Dragic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dragic forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dragic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Dragic has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dragic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Dragic eventually gives up the hold.
Dragic throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragic is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it. #SUB#
Dragic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dragic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ryan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dragic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goran Dragic!
A very excited looking Goran Dragic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Goran Dragic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Roy dives in and scores a takedown into Dragic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (0) Dragic
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for a guillotine here but Roy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roy passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
Dragic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Roy'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.
Roy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dragic for as long as he can get away with.
Dragic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dragic actively working from the bottom here.
Dragic wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Roy seems content to control.#SUB2#
Roy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dragic. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (5) vs (0) Dragic#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragic is trying to control Roy's posture but Roy avoids it.
Dragic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roy is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (7) vs (0) Dragic
Dragic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dragic is looking to improve his position but Roy isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragic looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (10) vs (0) Dragic#T4#
Roy is riding his opponent, not letting Dragic buck him off.
Roy is hanging on to Dragic's back as he tries to escape.
Roy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dragic tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Roy keeps control of the position easily here as Dragic tries to buck him off.
Dragic is in bad spot here.
Roy has good solid back control here. #T6#
Dragic can't escape the position.
Dragic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dragic trying to control but not successfully.
Roy keeps control of the position as Dragic tries to break free.
#T7#
Roy controlling the position well here. Dragic rolled but Roy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dragic turns into Roy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (10) vs (2) Dragic#SUB2#
Dragic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (12) vs (2) Dragic
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dragic has his foot on Roy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roy works his way back into a safe position though.
Roy postures up.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dragic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Roy passes Dragic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dragic actively working from the bottom here.
Roy stalling. #SUB2#
Dragic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Dragic with the active half guard here but Roy passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (15) vs (2) Dragic
Dragic is trying to improve his position.
Roy takes a little break here. Dragic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Roy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roy advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (17) vs (2) Dragic#T10#
Roy controlling his opponent.
Dragic tries to improve his position but instead Roy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (20) vs (2) Dragic
Dragic tries to escape but Roy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dragic is still trying to improve position.
Roy keeps control of the position easily here as Dragic tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roy biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Dragic turns into Roy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (20) vs (4) Dragic#SUB2#
Dragic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dragic has Roy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (22) vs (4) Dragic#SUB2#
Dragic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dragic. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (25) vs (4) Dragic
Roy slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Roy.
Dragic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Dragic keeps trying to improve his position.
Roy slows the pace down.
Dragic is trying to get back to half guard.
Dragic seems a little lost for a moment, as Roy dominates the positioning.
Dragic is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Roy happy to just control the position for now.
Dragic prevents Roy from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face as Roy controls the position.
Dragic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dragic is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dragic is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dragic actively working from the bottom here.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Dragic is defending well.
Roy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (28) vs (4) Dragic
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dragic is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
Roy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dragic to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Roy (31) vs (4) Dragic
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy takes the fight on points by 31 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Shepard goes for a double leg but Dragic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dragic continues to drive forward.
Dragic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shepard defends it well.
Shepard is working for takedown but Dragic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dragic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shepard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Dragic successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Dragic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shepard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shepard wants to stand but Dragic has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dragic is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shepard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dragic's body to avoid the submission. Dragic has instead reached around Shepard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dragic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Goran Dragic!
Our winner, Goran Dragic, 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. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goran Dragic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dragic.
Dragic fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Puno moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Dragic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragic wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD2#
Puno jumps guard and drags Dragic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Puno has his hands on Dragic's head, controlling the position.
Dragic trying to move into half guard but instead Puno has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dragic (0) vs (2) Puno
Puno passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dragic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Dragic wants to sweep but Puno has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dragic (0) vs (5) Puno
Dragic tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position.
Dragic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Puno presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dragic (0) vs (7) Puno
Dragic tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dragic is controlling an arm, preventing Puno from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Puno looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dragic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dragic (0) vs (10) Puno
Puno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragic tries to escape the position.
Puno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dragic wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Puno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dragic doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Puno has the hooks in. Dragic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puno controlling from the back.
Dragic tries to escape but Puno has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Puno is continuing to stall.#T5#
Puno keeps control of the position as Dragic tries to break free.
Dragic is working hard here to advance position.
Puno controlling from the back.
Dragic can't escape the position.
Dragic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puno's guard. Nice work there by Dragic.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dragic (2) vs (10) Puno
Puno trying to control the position here.
Dragic trying to move into half guard but instead Puno has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dragic (2) vs (12) Puno#T6##SUB#
Dragic has an active guard here but Puno has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Puno seems content to control.#SUB#
Dragic looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dragic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Dragic with the active half guard here but Puno passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dragic (2) vs (15) Puno
Dragic is trying to work for a sweep but Puno has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dragic (2) vs (17) Puno
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dragic is just holding on here. Puno manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dragic (2) vs (20) Puno
Dragic tries to roll but Puno sticks to his back.
Puno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Dragic trying to control the hands but Puno breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Dragic right now.
Dragic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dragic tries to break free.
Puno not allowing Dragic to control his hands.
Puno has the hooks in. Dragic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dragic doesn't escape.
The adventures of Puno the control monster continue. Boring.#T9#
Dragic is really stuck here.
Dragic wants to control his opponent's hands but Puno gets his hands free.
Dragic is really stuck here.
Dragic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puno controlling from mount. #T10#
Dragic wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dragic (2) vs (23) Puno
Puno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dragic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dragic is trying to reverse the position but instead Puno has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dragic (2) vs (26) Puno
Dragic wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Puno gets his hands free as Dragic looks to control.
Puno biding his time, controlling Dragic.
Dragic tries to break free.
#T12#
Puno is riding his opponent, not letting Dragic buck him off.
Dragic is really stuck here.
Dragic just trying to survive but Puno is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dragic is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dragic trying to control the hands but Puno breaks the grip.
Puno is hanging on to Dragic's back as he tries to escape.
Puno biding his time, controlling Dragic. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Dragic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T14#
Dragic is trying to break free.
Puno controls the action.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Dragic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 26 to 2.
A victorious Adan Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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