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Event:
VR:GC 7 - Leeuwenhoek × Elvul
Date: Nov 16, 2025 |
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 22 wins and 24 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 68 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott tries for a takedown but Dresner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Dresner darts in and clinches Scott up against the cage.#TD2#
Scott has hold of one of Dresner's legs. Dresner is fighting the takedown attempt but Scott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Scott
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dresner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dresner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Scott escapes and throws Dresner's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Scott in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dresner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (0) vs (7) Scott
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dresner is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
My spies in Ze Gym inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Scott advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (10) Scott#T7#
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Scott stalling. #T8#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (13) Scott
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scott is controlling the pace.
Dresner manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
Scott 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.
Dresner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (16) Scott
Dresner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (0) vs (18) Scott#T11#
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from mount.
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Dresner is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Dresner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Scott controlling the pace.
Dresner is trying to control but Scott passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (21) Scott
Dresner is trying to work for a sweep but Scott has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (0) vs (23) Scott#T14#
Dresner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Dresner is defending the position.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 23 to 0.
A victorious Tyron Scott 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:
VR:GC 5 - Elvul × McCoy
Date: Oct 26, 2025 |
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 21 wins and 24 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Graeme Du Bois!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner has closed the distance and engaged Du Bois in a clinch.
Du Bois is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dresner looking for a takedown. #TD#
Dresner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dresner (4) vs (0) Du Bois
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Du Bois sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Du Bois keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.#SUB#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner is looking to advance position but Du Bois won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Bois wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Du Bois is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dresner is pressing down on Du Bois's thigh, looking to free his foot. Du Bois is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dresner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Du Bois is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Du Bois
A bit of a pause in the action here. Du Bois controlling the positon.#T2##SUB2#
Dresner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Du Bois wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Du Bois patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Du Bois tightening his grip on Dresner, looking for the choke.
Du Bois struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dresner tries to break free.
Du Bois struggling to keep hold of the position.
Du Bois is controlling the position but Dresner somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T3#
Dresner won't allow Du Bois to pass to mount.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Du Bois trying to pass the guard but Dresner defending well.
Du Bois content to control rather than advance.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Du Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Du Bois is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Du Bois from controlling successfully.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Du Bois controlling him for the moment.
Du Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Du Bois is stalling in the full guard.
Du Bois trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T5#
Du Bois controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Du Bois got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Du Bois has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Dresner is trying to keep Du Bois in close.
Du Bois wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #SUB#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Du Bois defends it easily.
Du Bois's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Let's hope that Du Bois has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Du Bois slips nicely into half guard.
Du Bois uses his free foot to push down on Dresner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dresner. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (4) vs (7) Du Bois
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Du Bois tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Du Bois wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Du Bois sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Du Bois wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Du Bois fails to take his opponent's back.
Du Bois wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dresner stops Du Bois from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Du Bois wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely.
Du Bois controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Du Bois controlling from mount.
Du Bois wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely.
Du Bois controlling the position easily from mount.
Du Bois tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Du Bois maintains control.#T10#
Du Bois can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dresner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (4) vs (10) Du Bois
Dresner is keeping busy.
#T11##SUB2#
Du Bois is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dresner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dresner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Du Bois gets his way!
Dresner is keeping busy.
Du Bois controlling the position well here. Dresner rolled but Du Bois kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Du Bois wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy.#T12#
Good control from Du Bois.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Du Bois's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dresner tries to roll but Du Bois sticks to his back.
Dresner breaks Du Bois's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (6) vs (10) Du Bois
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (9) vs (10) Du Bois
Dresner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Du Bois! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (11) vs (10) Du Bois
Du Bois regains half guard.
Dresner is pressing down on Du Bois's thigh, looking to free his foot. Du Bois is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Du Bois defends the submission attempt.
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Du Bois defending well. #T14#
Du Bois is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Du Bois is still trying to improve position.
Dresner is trying to control. Du Bois wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner wants to advance to full mount but Du Bois doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Bois wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Du Bois trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Christian Dresner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VR:GC 3 - Dresner × Elvul
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
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 21 wins and 23 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elvul gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dresner (0) vs (4) Elvul
Dresner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner gets back to full guard.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (7) Elvul
Dresner stops Elvul from passing to mount. #T1#
Dresner can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Elvul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul tries to move to mount but Dresner blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvul's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Elvul! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Dresner has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dreynos Elvul!
A victorious Dreynos Elvul 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:
KOR 11
Date: Sep 14, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and bounces Dresner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Chai
Chai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dresner tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.#T2#
Chai controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dresner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chai passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Chai
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Dresner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T3#
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (8) Chai
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Dresner has given up his back. Will we see Chai going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (0) vs (11) Chai#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dresner is trying to break free.
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dresner's body.
#T5#
Chai controlling well, preventing Dresner from escaping the position.
Chai has good solid back control here.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Dresner pushed the leg off.
Dresner tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dresner is holding on tight.
Chai controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.
Chai wants to take Dresner's back but he can't do it this time.
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Dresner is working to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai tries to take Dresner's back but instead Dresner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Dresner trying to control here.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (14) Chai
Chai controlling his opponent.
Chai prevents Dresner from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.#T11#
Chai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dresner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (0) vs (17) Chai
Chai has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dresner's body.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Dresner can't escape the position.
Chai controlling from mount.
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.
Dresner tries to improve his position but instead Chai has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (0) vs (20) Chai#T13#
Dresner tries to break free.
Chai is looking to control Dresner but Dresner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dresner is really stuck here.
Chai tries to get the hooks in deep but Dresner pushed the leg off.
Dresner is really stuck here.
Dresner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chai.
#T14#
Dresner turns into Chai and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (20) Chai
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Chai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 20 to 2.
Stsyapan Chai is the new welterweight champion!
Stsyapan Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KOR EDM
Date: Aug 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dresner (0) vs (4) Chai
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Dresner is letting Chai control him for a moment.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dresner is looking for a sweep.
Chai 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 Dresner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Chai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Yet more stalling tactics from Chai.#T2#
Dresner is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai takes a little break here. Dresner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
Chai controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.#T3#
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is not content to let Chai control the position. #T4#
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dresner is looking for a sweep.
Chai staying calm.#T5#
Chai wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
Chai trying to control the position but Dresner is working away.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Dresner gets full guard.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard. #T7#
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
More stalling from Chai.
Dresner is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Dresner.
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai 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. #T8##SUB#
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Chai controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.#T9#
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Dresner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
Dresner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dresner's body to avoid the submission. Dresner has instead reached around Chai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dresner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner is the new welterweight champion!
Christian Dresner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
KOR 6
Date: Aug 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 40 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gaul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dresner as he avoids it easily.
Dresner doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaul circles away.
Dresner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Dresner drives through and clinches with Gaul against the cage.
#TD#
Gaul is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dresner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gaul to the mat. Gaul regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul is controlling Dresner's posture.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Gaul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dresner off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Gaul#T2#
Gaul tries to get the hooks in deep but Dresner pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Gaul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dresner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gaul's guard. Nice work there by Dresner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaul is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (6) Gaul
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Gaul wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (6) Gaul
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Gaul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Gaul content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dresner has locked up a guillotine! Dresner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gaul is holding on here and Dresner must be using up a lot of energy. Gaul has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dresner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KR 2
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 22 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner forces Melia back against the cage and clinches.
Melia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dresner smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Dresner gets a clinch.
Melia is trying to pull guard but Dresner has him pressed against the cage.
Melia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dresner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Melia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dresner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia controlling Dresner's posture.
Dresner stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Dresner#T1##SUB2#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Melia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melia defends it well.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (8) Dresner#T2#
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia wants to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Melia is trying desperately to improve position.
Melia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melia is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Melia wants to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dresner goes for an armbar but Melia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (8) Dresner
Melia is looking to advance position but Dresner has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Melia (2) vs (12) Dresner
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner has control of Melia's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Melia regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner looking to control but Melia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dresner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Dresner looking for a guillotine from mount but Melia is having none of it.
Melia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Dresner has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (15) Dresner#T5#
Melia is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Melia is defending well.
Dresner tries to advance position but instead Melia slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dresner 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.
#T6#
Melia wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Melia defending well.
Melia gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (15) Dresner
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Dresner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melia passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresner moves into full guard.
#T8##SUB2#
Dresner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Melia stacks Dresner 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 Melia! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (7) vs (15) Dresner
Dresner prevents Melia from moving into mount.
Dresner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner trying to hold on to Melia's head to control him but Melia postures up.
#T9#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Melia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Melia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Melia has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dresner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melia is thwarting Dresner's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dresner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Dresner wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Melia from controlling successfully.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet. #T12#
Melia pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dresner won't allow Melia to pass to mount. #SUB#
Melia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner wants to sweep but Melia has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (10) vs (15) Dresner#T13##SUB#
Melia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dresner gets back to half guard.
Melia is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Dresner trying to get back to full guard but Melia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (13) vs (15) Dresner#SUB#
Melia goes for an armbar but Dresner turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dresner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (13) vs (17) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melia working a defensive guard here.
Melia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 17 to 13.
A victorious Christian Dresner 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:
RIO CG
Date: Jul 19, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 21 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Mark Norman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Norman fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Dresner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresner tries for a takedown but Norman manages to get underhooks.
Norman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dresner is defending well.#TD2#
Norman has picked Dresner up - he's going for a ride! Norman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Norman
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Norman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Norman in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Norman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
#T1#
Norman is controlling the pace.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Dresner wants to control but Norman is keeping busy.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Norman is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Norman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Norman prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Norman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Norman prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Norman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Norman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Norman
Norman content just to control the position here.
Norman tries to control but Dresner wriggling away. #T4#
Norman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Norman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Dresner is working to get back to half guard.
Norman controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Norman controlling from mount.
Norman looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
Norman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Norman moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (0) vs (8) Norman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner rolls, trying to escape but Norman keeps control of the position.
Good control from Norman.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Norman won't let him.
Norman biding his time, controlling Dresner. #T7#
Dresner tries to escape but Norman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Norman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dresner doesn't escape. #T8#
Let's hope that Norman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dresner prevents Norman from getting a body triangle.
Norman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dresner tries to break free.
Dresner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Dresner staying busy and making it hard for Norman to control.
Norman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dresner tries to escape the position.
Norman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dresner's body.
Dresner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dresner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Norman.
#T10#
I really don't envy Dresner right now.
What can Dresner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Norman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Norman.
You can see the frustration on Dresner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Norman controls the action.
Dresner is trying to break free.
Norman 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.
Norman is continuing to stall.#T12#
Dresner is trying to break free.
Norman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dresner.
Dresner tries to escape but Norman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The adventures of Norman the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Norman is looking to control Dresner but Dresner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Norman controlling the position well here. Dresner rolled but Norman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dresner is looking to improve his position but Norman isn't that keen on the idea.
Norman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Dresner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Norman is controlling the pace.
Norman prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (11) Norman
Norman controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman wins on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Mark Norman, 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:
SSG 437 Dave's Birthday Bash 2
Date: Jul 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Yasalmibaal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Dresner#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner is trying to control the position but Yasalmibaal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Yasalmibaal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dresner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dresner has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yasalmibaal is keeping the position for now.
Yasalmibaal working a defensive guard here.
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead Yasalmibaal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (2) Dresner
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Dresner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dresner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Yasalmibaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal has gone for a leg lock! Dresner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yasalmibaal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Dresner
Yasalmibaal keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Yasalmibaal defends the submission attempt.
Dresner wants to take a breather but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal trying to control here.
Yasalmibaal tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dresner 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.
#SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Yasalmibaal gets full guard.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dresner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Yasalmibaal defends it.
Yasalmibaal is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yasalmibaal keeps working. #SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yasalmibaal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dresner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (7) Dresner#T6##SUB2#
Dresner has hold of Yasalmibaal's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yasalmibaal tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dresner cranks the arm and Yasalmibaal screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yasalmibaal, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Christian Dresner!
Our winner, Christian Dresner, 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:
SSG 433 Ibrahim vs Macker
Date: Jun 29, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gordon is defended easily by Dresner.#CL2#
Dresner rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dresner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Gordon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gordon (2) vs (0) Dresner
Gordon is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Gordon trying to control the pace. #T1#
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Dresner defending well.
Well, if Gordon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dresner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it.
Gordon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dresner trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Gordon prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Dresner won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Gordon wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Dresner defending well.
Gordon is controlling the pace.
Gordon is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (2) vs (4) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T5#
Gordon trying to control the position but Dresner manages to sink in the hooks.
Dresner is hanging on to Gordon's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for the choke from the back position but Gordon is controlling his hands well.
Dresner is hanging on to Gordon's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dresner looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gordon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dresner's arms. #SUB2#
Gordon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dresner gets his way!
#T6#
Dresner controlling well, preventing Gordon from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Gordon fending off the submission attempt from Dresner. #SUB2#
Dresner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dresner is persistently looking for the submission but Gordon is defending it well.
Gordon tries to escape but Dresner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7##SUB2#
Gordon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dresner's arms. #SUB2#
Gordon fending off the submission attempt from Dresner.
Dresner has the hooks in. Gordon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gordon needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Dresner controlling well, preventing Gordon from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Dresner working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gordon showing good submission defense here.
#T8#
Gordon trying to control the hands but Dresner won't let him. #SUB2#
Dresner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Dresner on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gordon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dresner controlling well, preventing Gordon from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Dresner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Dresner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Gordon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dresner. #T9#
Gordon trying to control the hands but Dresner won't let him. #SUB2#
Dresner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dresner's guard. Nice work there by Gordon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (4) Dresner
Gordon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dresner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Dresner.#SUB2#
Dresner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dresner keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
Gordon preventing the sweep.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (4) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Gordon looking to control.
Dresner trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Dresner advances to half guard.
Gordon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well. #T13#
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner uses his free foot to push down on Gordon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gordon. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (9) Dresner
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Dresner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Dresner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14##SUB2#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
Gordon is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Dresner has control of Gordon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gordon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dresner goes for an armbar but Gordon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gordon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gordon (6) vs (9) Dresner
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 9 to 6.
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 429 Gracias vs Ibrahim
Date: Jun 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 38 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gaul gets caught napping as Dresner dives in and scores a takedown. Gaul manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Dresner
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself. #T1#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Gaul regains half guard.
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
Dresner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (8) Dresner#T2#
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaul is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresner has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaul manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away.
Gaul stops Dresner from passing to mount. #T3#
Gaul struggling a bit here.
Gaul stops Dresner from passing to mount.
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner. #T4#
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dresner is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner stays in close to Gaul's body and controls the position.
Gaul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dresner has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (11) Dresner#T5#
Gaul wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB2#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Gaul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gaul tries to improve position but can't.
Dresner trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gaul gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gaul (0) vs (13) Dresner
Gaul regains half guard.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
Gaul controlling the position well.
Gaul wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Dresner sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Gaul won't allow it.
Dresner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gaul's thigh. Gaul counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dresner pushes down on Gaul's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dresner wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it. #T8#
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dresner trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Gaul controlling the position.
Gaul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dresner is now in half guard. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back.
Gaul desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully. #T10##SUB#
Gaul looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dresner is defending well. Gaul quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dresner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gaul celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 424 Gracias vs Macker
Date: Jun 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; White Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner takes the fight into the clinch.
Dresner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goodman after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Dresner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goodman is trying to keep an underhook but Dresner manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (0) vs (5) Dresner
Dresner wants to control the action but instead Goodman gets a body lock and reverses into Dresner's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (5) Dresner
Goodman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dresner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (7) Dresner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman controlling the position.
Dresner postures up.
#T1#
Goodman trying to control the position here.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Goodman seems keen to control Dresner's posture.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Goodman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresner is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman controlling the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman is pulling down on Dresner's head to control his posture.
Dresner trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman controlling Dresner's posture. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman 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.
Dresner being controlled here momentarily.
Dresner is looking to advance position but Goodman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (6) vs (7) Dresner
Goodman controlling his opponent.
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Dresner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman controlling the position easily from mount.
Dresner regains half guard.
Dresner tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.#T5#
Goodman is taking a breather. Dresner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goodman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dresner reverses the position - he's now on top in Goodman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (6) vs (9) Dresner
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Goodman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goodman's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goodman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner postures up.
Goodman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (8) vs (9) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodman stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position. #T8#
Goodman trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Goodman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dresner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Dresner up and slammed him! Dresner can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (11) vs (9) Dresner
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Goodman slows the pace down.
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dresner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dresner is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goodman is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (13) vs (9) Dresner#T10#
Dresner working to try and regain half guard.
Dresner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (16) vs (9) Dresner
Goodman controlling well, preventing Dresner from escaping the position.
Goodman trying to control momentarily.
Dresner tries to roll but Goodman sticks to his back.
#T11##SUB#
Goodman looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Dresner right now.
Dresner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dresner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Goodman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Goodman is trying to stick to Dresner's back but Dresner is turning into Goodman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goodman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dresner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (16) vs (11) Dresner#T12#
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Goodman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (18) vs (11) Dresner
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Goodman trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13##SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Goodman has moved into half guard.
Goodman stalling. #T14#
Goodman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dresner is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 18 to 11.
White Goodman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'. |
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Event:
SSG 421 Gracias vs Yasamibaal
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dresner gets a clinch.
Macker stops a takedown attempt from Dresner.
Macker stops a takedown attempt from Dresner.
Macker has Dresner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dresner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Macker is trying to trip Dresner. He has hold of a leg but Dresner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Macker persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dresner keeping full guard, as Macker tries to pass.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Macker
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macker is keeping the position for now.
Macker is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Macker trying to control the position here. #T2#
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Macker is retaining full guard.
Macker keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Macker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Macker is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Macker.#T3#
Macker pulls Dresner in close to his closed guard and prevents Dresner from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Macker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dresner doesn't defend quickly enough and Macker has managed to lock this one up! Can Dresner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Macker on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Macker!
A victorious Dan Macker 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:
SSG 416 Itinya vs Gracias
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 35 losses; Bjørn Helvig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Helvig moves into the clinch successfully.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
Dresner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjørn Helvig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Dresner.
Helvig tries to score a body lock takedown but Dresner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dresner is looking for a takedown.
Helvig is looking to take this one to the mat.
Helvig has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dresner after a bit of a struggle.
Dresner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helvig.
#TD#
Helvig lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Helvig (2) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (5) vs (0) Dresner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner tries to bench press Helvig off him but Helvig keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helvig is staying tight to Dresner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dresner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dresner prevents Helvig from improving position.
Helvig controlling the position.
Helvig trying to control the position but Dresner is working away. #T2#
Helvig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dresner is being controlled here.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Helvig is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dresner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Helvig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dresner is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Helvig staying calm.
Helvig tries to move to mount but Dresner blocks the move with his legs.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dresner stops Helvig from passing to mount.
Dresner is looking to reverse the position.
Helvig controls the position from side control.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Helvig has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (7) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Dresner can't escape the position.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Helvig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helvig pulls his head out easily.
Helvig is taking a breather. Dresner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helvig is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helvig in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Dresner wants to control but Helvig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helvig slows the pace down in half guard.
Helvig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Helvig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T8#
Dresner is trying to control but Helvig passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (10) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig controlling the position from side mount.
Helvig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Helvig controls the position from side control.
Dresner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Helvig just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Helvig.
Helvig'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.#T10#
Helvig trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Helvig taking a breather here.
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Helvig controlling from side mount.
Helvig works to advance to full mount. Dresner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Helvig (12) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape. #T12#
Helvig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dresner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Helvig controlling his opponent.
Dresner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Helvig content just to control the position here. #T13#
Helvig fails to take his opponent's back.
Dresner regains half guard.
Helvig is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Helvig is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Helvig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Helvig works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Helvig (15) vs (0) Dresner
Helvig controlling the position easily from mount.
Helvig tries to take his opponent's back but Dresner turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Helvig (15) vs (2) Dresner
Helvig controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Helvig is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helvig takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Bjørn Helvig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 17 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
#TD2#
Dresner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hunt (0) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner working away.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Hunt denies him.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt trying to control here.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dresner 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.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hunt is positioning himself well to prevent Dresner advancing to mount. #T4#
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Dresner
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dresner is trying to hold Hunt in close to prevent damage but Hunt has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Hunt prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Hunt controlling the action here. #T6##SUB2#
Dresner actively working from the bottom here.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt content to control rather than advance.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg. #T7#
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (4) Dresner
Hunt trying to control but Dresner is having none of it. #T8#
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Dresner regains half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Dresner is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (5) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T12#
Hunt pulls Dresner in close to prevent any damage.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.#T13#
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt is pressing down on Dresner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 6 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Dresner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 409 Borgia vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dresner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dresner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chai wants a takedown.
Dresner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CC Chai.
Dresner has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Dresner has hold of one of Chai's legs. Chai is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is pushing down on Chai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dresner has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Chai#T1##SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Chai tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Chai regains half guard.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (8) vs (0) Chai#SUB#
Dresner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (8) vs (2) Chai
Chai won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner looking to control.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dresner controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Dresner wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment.
Chai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Dresner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (2) Chai#T6#
Dresner trying to advance position but Chai counters by regaining guard.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#SUB#
Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Chai in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Dresner.#T7#
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Chai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (7) Chai
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape.
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Chai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dresner gets back to half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai not doing much here.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is trying to control. Dresner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Chai is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dresner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
Dresner being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB#
Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai controlling the action here.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #T13#
Chai trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #SUB#
Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresner is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Chai trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chai trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 406 Gomes vs Makarov
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Idaho goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.
Idaho fails to land the takedown.
Idaho dives in and grabs Dresner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dresner pushes down on Idaho's head and hops out.
Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Idaho.
Idaho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Dresner moves into the clinch.
Dresner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Idaho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Dresner as Idaho shoots in.
Idaho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Idaho shoots in but Dresner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Dresner instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho wants to take the fight to the mat but Dresner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dresner has Idaho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Idaho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Idaho gets control of Dresner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Idaho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dresner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner advances to half guard. #T1#
Dresner is trying to control. Idaho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Idaho defends the submission attempt.
Idaho is pressing down on Dresner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Dresner has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dresner 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.
#SUB2#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresner pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (3) vs (0) Idaho#T2#
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Dresner maintains control.
Dresner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idaho is looking to escape. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner looking for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is having none of it.
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Dresner maintains control.
Idaho regains half guard.
Dresner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (6) vs (0) Idaho
Dresner prevents Idaho from getting the reversal.#T3#
Idaho keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dresner trying to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Idaho is looking to improve his position but Dresner isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Idaho is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Dresner wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely.
Idaho felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho manages to get to full guard.
Dresner pushing down on Idaho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Idaho is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Idaho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Idaho with the active half guard here but Dresner passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (9) vs (0) Idaho#T5#
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (11) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Idaho is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Idaho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dresner trying to control the action but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Idaho wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#T6#
Dresner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (14) vs (0) Idaho#SUB#
Dresner is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dresner extends the arm and Idaho is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Dresner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 402 Borgia vs Gomes
Date: Mar 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 31 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dresner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) McCain
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Dresner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) McCain#SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but McCain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) McCain
Dresner keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCain puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCain is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
McCain moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) McCain
Dresner trying to control but McCain flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dresner (5) vs (8) McCain#T3#
Dresner is keeping busy.
McCain doesn't have the hooks in and Dresner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (8) McCain
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (8) McCain#T4##SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCain wants to control but Dresner postures up.#SUB#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCain is looking for a sweep.
Dresner working away.#T5#
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCain's legs. #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but McCain is defending well.
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCain's legs. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but McCain is defending well.
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (12) vs (8) McCain
Dresner tries to control but McCain wriggling away. #T6##SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but McCain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (12) vs (10) McCain
McCain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (12) vs (13) McCain
McCain has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (12) vs (15) McCain
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
McCain controlling his opponent.
Dresner regains half guard.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain wants to pass to mount but Dresner is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McCain has latched onto it... Big trouble! McCain pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dresner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McCain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
An out of breath John McCain 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:
SSG 398 Gracias vs Itinya
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gaul gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Gaul
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Gaul's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul fails to move to back control. #T1#
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is pressing down on Gaul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gaul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (5) Gaul
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #T2##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Gaul trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gaul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dresner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) Gaul#T3##SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaul, who protects the arm well.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaul is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #T4#
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Gaul denies him.
Gaul gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (5) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (7) Gaul#T5##SUB#
Gaul lying in Dresner's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dresner decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gaul taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 395 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasalmibaal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Yasalmibaal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresner is defending well.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Yasalmibaal keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Dresner is not content to let Yasalmibaal control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yasalmibaal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dresner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Yasalmibaal maintains control.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dresner has his hands clasped together but Yasalmibaal breaks the hold and Dresner is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Yasalmibaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odaishah Yasalmibaal!
Odaishah Yasalmibaal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Chance San! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
San gets tackled into the cage by Dresner. Dresner maintains the clinch. #TD#
San wants the takedown. Dresner is fighting it off but San persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: San (2) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: San (2) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from San.#SUB#
San looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dresner passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: San (2) vs (5) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but San is defending well.
San is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner just content to control the position. #T1#
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but San is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
San is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
San is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Dresner! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and San has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 386 Majere vs Maximus
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Paulo Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner rushes Miyao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Miyao works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Miyao
Miyao is pushing down on Dresner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dresner is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyao is looking to pass into half guard but Dresner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dresner is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Miyao
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner is looking to pass into half guard but Miyao pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miyao is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Miyao#T1#
Dresner wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Miyao
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Miyao
Miyao is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (9) vs (4) Miyao#SUB#
Dresner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miyao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miyao! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (6) Miyao#T2#
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyao is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miyao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (9) vs (9) Miyao
Dresner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Miyao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dresner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyao's best efforts.
Dresner is not content to let Miyao control the position.
Miyao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Miyao is trying to work for a kimura but Dresner is defending well.
Dresner gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Dresner looking to control.
Miyao preventing the sweep.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dresner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miyao has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dresner wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Miyao is trying to work for a kimura but Dresner is defending well.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Miyao is pushing down on Dresner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dresner is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyao prevents Dresner from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.#T7#
Miyao slips nicely into half guard.
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Miyao prevents Dresner from improving his position.
Miyao works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (9) vs (12) Miyao
Miyao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Dresner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (11) vs (12) Miyao#SUB2#
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Dresner defends easily.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet. #T10##SUB2#
Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead Miyao has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (11) vs (14) Miyao
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. #SUB#
Dresner looking for a guillotine here but Miyao defends easily.
#T11#
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyao is one step ahead there.
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Miyao passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (11) vs (17) Miyao
Miyao looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Dresner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (17) Miyao#T13#
Miyao working a defensive guard here.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dresner pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14#
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyao gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao wins on points by 17 to 13.
Paulo Miyao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 381 Finn vs Gracias
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 24 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dresner closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Dresner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Solo can't fight it off and eventually Dresner manages to take the fight to the floor. Solo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Dresner
Solo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Solo has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo trying to mount his opponent but Dresner defends it.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but Solo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (5) vs (2) Dresner#T1#
Dresner prevents Solo from moving into mount.
Dresner tries to bench press Solo off him but Solo keeps the position.
Dresner prevents Solo from improving position.
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard.
Solo trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner looking for a sweep but Solo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (7) vs (2) Dresner#T2#
Dresner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (7) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Solo keeps moving.
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (7) vs (7) Dresner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Dresner swings around for an armbar but Solo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dresner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (7) Dresner
Solo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Dresner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Solo from controlling successfully.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (9) vs (9) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but Solo is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Solo is retaining full guard. #T5#
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.
Solo trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Solo wants to control the position but Dresner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Solo keeping hold of Dresner's head, controlling as best he can.
Solo gets back to full guard.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Solo is keeping the position.#T6#
Solo is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Solo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (11) vs (9) Dresner
Solo controlling from the top position.
Dresner looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Dresner is trying to keep Solo in close.
#T7#
Solo trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Solo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Solo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (14) vs (9) Dresner#T8#
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Solo controlling his opponent. #T9#
Solo is looking to work his way around to Dresner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Solo looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solo fails to take his opponent's back.
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dresner is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.
Solo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresner is looking to escape. #T11#
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dresner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Solo is controlling well.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Solo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner is not content to let Solo control the position.#T13#
Solo content to control rather than advance.
Solo is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Solo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Dresner has a hand on Solo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Solo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (17) vs (9) Dresner
Solo looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner trying to control but Solo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
After winning the bout, Hand Solo 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:
SSG 379 Helvig vs Elvul
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 60 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dresner tries to clinch but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Dresner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ottke napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Dresner
Ottke stops Dresner from passing to mount.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke prevents Dresner from moving into mount.
Dresner working away.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ottke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dresner seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ottke is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Dresner!
Our winner, Christian Dresner, 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:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McCain moves into the clinch.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
McCain goes for a takedown attempt but Dresner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dresner wants to clinch up but McCain keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dresner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dresner has hold of one of McCain's legs. McCain is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead McCain has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (2) Dresner
McCain 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (4) Dresner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Dresner won't allow McCain to sweep him here. #T1#
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Dresner pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym (5000), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dresner prevents McCain from improving his position.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it. #SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCain sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well. #T2#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but McCain defends the submission attempt.
McCain won't allow Dresner to pass to mount. #T3#
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain 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.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
McCain trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
McCain is really struggling to control Dresner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but McCain has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (7) vs (4) Dresner
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Dresner tries to bench press McCain off him but McCain keeps the position. #T8#
McCain works to advance to full mount. Dresner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (9) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner gets back to half guard.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dresner is defending against the submission attempts here by McCain.
#T9##SUB#
McCain is looking for a kimura here.
McCain prevents Dresner from improving his position.#T10#
Dresner is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Dresner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McCain has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCain pulls his head out easily.
Dresner tries to roll over but McCain keeps him under control.
McCain wants to take a breather but Dresner is having none of it. #T11#
Dresner is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but McCain is proving a slippery customer.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Dresner looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
McCain won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (9) vs (6) Dresner#T13#
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
McCain managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
McCain controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Dresner pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain gets full guard.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious John McCain 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:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Macker looking to score a takedown here. Dresner is defending well but Macker drives through and ends up in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Dresner
Macker won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker won't allow Dresner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dresner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macker passes into half guard.
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.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Dresner wants to sweep but no luck.
Macker trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macker controlling from the top position.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Macker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Macker advances to half guard.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker prevents Dresner from improving his position.#T3#
Macker content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Macker is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Macker is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Macker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Macker is stalling here. Dresner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dresner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macker (2) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner laying and praying for a moment but Macker takes advantage and regains half guard. #T5#
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dresner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner wants to advance to full mount but Macker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Macker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macker keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Macker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Macker can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macker working a defensive guard here.
Macker is really struggling to control Dresner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Macker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Macker has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (4) vs (4) Dresner#T7#
Macker content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macker defends it easily.
Macker pushes down on Dresner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dresner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (4) Dresner#T9#
Macker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Macker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dresner tries to escape but Macker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dresner keeps trying to improve his position.
Dresner turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (10) vs (6) Dresner#SUB#
Macker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dresner has picked Macker up and slammed him! Macker can't keep hold of the triangle and Dresner manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (10) vs (9) Dresner
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Macker tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.
Macker manages to get back to half guard.
Dresner prevents Macker from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Macker defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Macker wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macker defends it well.
Dresner tries to pass to full mount but Macker defends it. #T12#
Macker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
Macker is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Macker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner. #T13##SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macker defends it well.
Macker is positioning himself well to prevent Dresner advancing to mount.
Macker wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dresner is pressing down on Macker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macker is holding on for now.
Macker is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Macker controlling the position well.
Macker is staying active underneath Dresner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dresner is looking to advance position but Macker won't allow it.
Macker manages to get to full guard.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Dan Macker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 364 Solo vs Feet
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Dresner clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.
Dresner gets underhooks to prevent Ibrahim's takedown attempt.
Ibrahim tries to score a body lock takedown but Dresner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Dresner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ibrahim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dresner to the mat. Dresner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner wants to improve his position but instead Ibrahim has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Ibrahim is controlling well.
#T1#
Ibrahim is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner being controlled here, momentarily.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ibrahim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ibrahim is aware though and is defending well.
Ibrahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck.
Ibrahim is trying to control the position but Dresner postures up.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Dresner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dresner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Ibrahim wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dresner is now in half guard.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Ibrahim is working away. #T4#
Ibrahim wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Dresner postures up.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (2) Ibrahim
Ibrahim is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6##SUB#
Dresner working for a submission but Ibrahim is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ibrahim turns into him and now he's in Dresner's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibrahim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ibrahim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibrahim controls the pace.
Ibrahim advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (7) Ibrahim#T7#
Ibrahim controlling the position from side mount.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Ibrahim.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dresner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dresner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim not doing much here.
Ibrahim is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ibrahim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahim is one step ahead there.
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
#T9##SUB#
Ibrahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibrahim has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dresner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Ibrahim controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (10) Ibrahim#T10##SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but Dresner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (10) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dresner 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.
Ibrahim controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibrahim wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #T11#
Ibrahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (12) Ibrahim
Ibrahim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Ibrahim keeps trying to improve his position.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ibrahim looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dresner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ibrahim is defending well. Dresner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ibrahim has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dresner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Blue Marlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marlin shoots in but Dresner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dresner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marlin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dresner but Dresner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Marlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dresner as he avoids it easily.
Marlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dresner swivels and escapes.
Marlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marlin somewhat.
Marlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dresner is fending him off so far but Marlin persists. Nope, Dresner circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Dresner clinches up against the cage.
Marlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Dresner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marlin (0) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner pushing down on Marlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Marlin defends it. #SUB2#
Marlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
#SUB#
Marlin with the active half guard here but Dresner passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (0) vs (5) Dresner#T1#
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Marlin is looking to reverse the position.
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (2) vs (5) Dresner
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Marlin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (5) Dresner
Marlin wants to take his opponent's back but Dresner doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Marlin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dresner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dresner! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (5) vs (7) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but Marlin is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marlin is retaining full guard.
Dresner won't allow Marlin to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Marlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dresner stacks Marlin 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 Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (10) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Marlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Marlin is defending well.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marlin tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Dresner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dresner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marlin (5) vs (12) Dresner#SUB2#
Marlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner.
Marlin tries to reverse the position but Dresner maintains control.
Dresner tries to control but Marlin wriggling away.
Marlin wants to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dresner looking to secure an arm triangle but Marlin defends it well.
Marlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresner has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Marlin is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Marlin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dresner has control of Marlin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marlin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Marlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dresner looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Marlin is in no mood to give up.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Marlin to control.
Marlin is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Dresner looking to control but Marlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marlin wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dresner has hold of Marlin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marlin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marlin is looking to get to half guard.
Marlin tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Marlin is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Marlin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dresner stalling.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (15) Dresner
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Marlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner. #T9#
Marlin regains half guard.
Marlin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Marlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Marlin tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg.
Dresner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (5) vs (18) Dresner#SUB2#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Marlin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner. #T10##SUB2#
Dresner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marlin is now in Dresner's guard. A big mistake from Dresner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marlin (7) vs (18) Dresner
Marlin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marlin (10) vs (18) Dresner
Marlin is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresner is defending well. #T11#
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marlin trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Marlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dresner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Marlin keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Marlin trying to control the position but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Marlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dresner's legs. #SUB#
Marlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dresner manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Marlin stalling away here and it's allowed Dresner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Marlin from controlling successfully. #T14#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dresner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marlin has managed to get both his arms back between Dresner's legs - danger averted.
Dresner controls Marlin momentarily but Marlin frees himself.
Marlin pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marlin trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marlin tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it.
Marlin wants to take a breather but Dresner is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner wins on points by 18 to 10.
An out of breath Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dresner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dresner has Itinya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itinya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Itinya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dresner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itinya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dresner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itinya after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itinya is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dresner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Itinya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dresner prevents it.
Dresner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dresner is working for takedown but Itinya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dresner tries for a takedown but Itinya manages to get underhooks.
Itinya drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dresner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itinya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itinya goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.#CL#
Dresner has Itinya up against the cage in a clinch.
Itinya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dresner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Itinya wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Itinya wants the takedown. Dresner is fighting it off but Itinya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresner's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itinya is taking a breather. Dresner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dresner's coaches at Marquis Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Itinya is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard. #T2#
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.#SUB#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Itinya defends it easily.
Itinya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Itinya looking to pass the guard.
Itinya won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Itinya stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position.
Itinya trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Itinya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Itinya wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dresner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Itinya has picked Dresner up and slammed him! Dresner can't keep hold of the triangle and Itinya manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Itinya
Dresner sneaks back into half guard.
Itinya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Itinya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dresner! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (8) Itinya#T5#
Itinya controlling from mount.
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Itinya wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Dresner tries to hold on but Itinya pushes him away.
Itinya can't control as he wanted to and Dresner manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
Itinya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Itinya forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Dresner wants to get back to full guard but Itinya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (11) Itinya
Itinya trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dresner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Dresner regains half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Itinya wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Itinya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dresner wants to control but Itinya is keeping busy.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Itinya is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner wants to control the action here but instead Itinya manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (14) Itinya
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Dresner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (14) Itinya
Dresner trying to move into half guard but instead Itinya has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (16) Itinya
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Itinya passes into half guard.
Itinya is trying to control the action in half guard but Dresner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Itinya trying to control the pace. #T12#
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner is staying active underneath Itinya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Dresner is defending the position. #T13#
Dresner is looking to control Itinya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresner avoid being mounted?
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Itinya passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (2) vs (19) Itinya
Dresner can't escape the position.
#T14#
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Stix Itinya 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:
SSG 351 Ottke vs Gracias
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gaul takes the fight into the clinch.
Dresner can't get the takedown.
Gaul prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard.
Dresner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (3) vs (0) Gaul
You can see the frustration on Gaul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dresner is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (5) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Gaul
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Gaul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (5) Gaul#SUB2#
Gaul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dresner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gaul but great work by Dresner. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (9) vs (5) Gaul#T2#
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaul prevents Dresner from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Dresner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dresner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gaul! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (11) vs (5) Gaul
Dresner trying to control but Gaul is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Gaul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul is pressing down on Dresner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Gaul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (11) vs (7) Gaul
Gaul is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (7) Gaul
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (9) Gaul
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Gaul is trying to control. Dresner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Dresner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (15) vs (9) Gaul
Gaul controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself. #T6#
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Gaul is working away.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Gaul defends it. #SUB#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaul sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy.
Gaul is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dresner is staying active.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T8#
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaul's guard.
Gaul keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dresner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (18) vs (9) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Dresner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (20) vs (9) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaul manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T9#
Gaul wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs.
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position here.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Gaul looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaul, not yet.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (23) vs (9) Gaul
Dresner works to advance to full mount. Gaul defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (25) vs (9) Gaul#SUB#
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Gaul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner controlling the position easily from mount.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Dresner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Gaul regains half guard.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Gaul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#T12#
Gaul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaul.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Dresner drops back looking for a leg! Gaul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaul manages to kick Dresner off! Dresner jumps back into Gaul's guard.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (28) vs (9) Gaul
Dresner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs.
Gaul is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it.
Dresner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (30) vs (9) Gaul
Gaul regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner is looking to advance position but Gaul won't allow it.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (33) vs (9) Gaul
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 33 to 9.
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Dresner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sova to the ground. Dresner is now in Sova's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Sova
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Sova looking to control.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sova's guard.
Sova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Sova
Sova is riding his opponent, not letting Dresner buck him off.
Dresner is in bad spot here.
Dresner prevents Sova from getting a body triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is trying to stick to Dresner's back but Dresner is turning into Sova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dresner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Sova
Dresner trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova 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.
Dresner trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Brloh inform us that Sova has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Sova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sova is keeping the position for now.
Sova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (6) Sova
Dresner 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.
Sova stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Dresner is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
Sova preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova content to stall in guard here.
Sova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Sova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (6) vs (6) Sova
Sova has Dresner pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Dresner won't allow Sova to sweep him here.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sova keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner preventing the sweep.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.
Dresner passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sova defends it well. #SUB2#
Sova looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Sova defending well. #T4##SUB#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sova sees it coming and defends easily.
Sova gets back to full guard.
Dresner passes Sova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (9) vs (6) Sova#SUB#
Dresner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5##SUB#
Dresner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sova to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sova shrugs it off. #SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sova has worked his arm free - good work by Sova!
Sova prevents Dresner from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sova has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (11) vs (6) Sova
Sova tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Dresner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sova has worked his arm free - good work by Sova!
#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Dresner trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom.
Sova stops Dresner from passing to mount.
Sova is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Sova is defending well.
Sova can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sova rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dresner's guard! Nice work there by Sova! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (11) vs (8) Sova
Sova content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully.
Sova won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Sova looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (8) Sova
Sova keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Sova trying to keep a closed guard but Dresner is proving a slippery customer.
Sova wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Sova is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (13) vs (10) Sova
Sova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sova trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Sova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Let's hope that Sova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sova defends well.
Sova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sova controls the pace.
It looks like Sova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sova wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sova wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (15) vs (10) Sova
Sova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (15) vs (12) Sova
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sova's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (17) vs (12) Sova#T12#
Sova trying to control the position.
Sova wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Sova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dresner has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (20) vs (12) Sova
Sova can't do much from the bottom here.
Sova is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Dresner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sova! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (22) vs (12) Sova
Dresner wants to control the pace but Sova is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Dresner prevents Sova from getting the reversal.
Sova tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
Sova is looking to improve his position but Dresner isn't that keen on the idea.
Sova tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.#SUB#
Dresner has control of Sova's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sova regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner looking to control but Sova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Sova is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Sova frees his head quite easily.
Dresner looking to control but Sova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sova manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sova stops Dresner from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
Christian Dresner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 347 Soderberg vs Gerbandi
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Uvele Berendas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Berendas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Berendas
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas wants to hit a sweep here but Dresner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berendas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Berendas#SUB#
Dresner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berendas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berendas shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Berendas is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dresner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Berendas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Berendas shrugs it off. #T1#
Berendas wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Berendas can't escape the position.
Berendas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Berendas is doing well to control the position and prevent Dresner from advancing to side control.
Berendas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (8) vs (2) Berendas#T2##SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Berendas is defending well.
Dresner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (10) vs (2) Berendas
Berendas is desperately trying to improve his position but Dresner has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dresner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Berendas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dresner wants to control the pace but Berendas is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Dresner looking to secure an arm triangle but Berendas defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner avoids the attempt from Berendas to control.#SUB#
Dresner has hold of Berendas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berendas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dresner looking to control but Berendas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4##SUB#
Berendas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner. #SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but Berendas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berendas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Berendas
Berendas won't allow Dresner to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dresner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berendas preventing the sweep. #T5#
Berendas advances to half guard.
Dresner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berendas is working away from the top position though.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Berendas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresner sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Dresner looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Dresner is looking to improve his position.
Dresner is trying to control but can't.
Dresner tries to roll over but Berendas keeps him under control.
Dresner wants to sweep but Berendas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (7) Berendas
Dresner prevents Berendas from improving position. #T7##SUB2#
Berendas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dresner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Berendas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dresner has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Berendas but great work by Dresner. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (14) vs (7) Berendas
Dresner wants to control but Berendas is keeping him busy.
Berendas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dresner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (17) vs (7) Berendas#T8##SUB#
Dresner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berendas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner has hold of Berendas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berendas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Dresner has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Berendas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
After winning the bout, Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Dresner clinches. #TD#
Dresner pulls Hunt into guard.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dresner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dresner 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.#T1##SUB#
Dresner is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dresner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Dresner trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (3) Hunt
Dresner can't escape the position.
#T3#
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Dresner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Hunt looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner can't escape the position.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T8#
Dresner tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Dresner is defending well. #T9#
Hunt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dresner's thigh. Dresner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Hunt stays in close to Dresner's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Dresner working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11##SUB#
Dresner looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet. #T12#
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T13#
Hunt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dresner gets full guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Hunt passes into half guard.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 3 to 0.
Post fight, Mike Hunt took to the microphone: 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
CCC 60 : Johansson vs River
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Mendiola does it's job there.
Mendiola throws a big shot that misses.
Mendiola misses with a straight left.
Dresner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Mendiola drops Dresner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dresner looks back up at him and smiles so Mendiola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Dresner is rocked!
Dresner moves away from the strike by Mendiola.
Dresner feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Dresner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dresner throws a body shot but no joy.
Dresner seems to have got his legs back now.
Dresner takes a swing at Mendiola's ribcage but misses.
Mendiola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendiola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendiola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresner circles away quickly and effectively.
Dresner takes one to the side of the head.
Dresner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
A big right from Mendiola misses.
Mendiola throws the left hand but Dresner avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mendiola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendiola.
Dresner misses the shot to the body.
Mendiola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dresner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendiola on the side of the head.
Dresner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendiola.
Nice body punch from Mendiola.
Mendiola misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dresner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendiola won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendiola on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendiola keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mendiola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dresner trying to control the position but Mendiola is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mendiola parries the strikes from Dresner easily there. Dresner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendiola to escape.
Mendiola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dresner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Dresner'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.
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dresner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendiola is avoiding damage well.
Dresner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendiola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendiola dodges the ground and pound from Dresner.
Mendiola is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendiola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dresner trying to control the action but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner working away.
Dresner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dresner tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendiola controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dresner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mendiola sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mendiola is not content to let Dresner control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sabas Mendiola will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mendiola misses with a hook.
Mendiola clobbers Dresner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dresner tries to clinch but Mendiola moves out of range.
Mendiola throws out a counter right but Dresner avoids it with no problem.
Mendiola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dresner throws a hook but Mendiola avoids it easily.
Mendiola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dresner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendiola misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Dresner counters with a single leg into guard. Mendiola didn't expect that.
Dresner controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendiola, not yet. #T1#
Dresner postures up in Mendiola's guard and throws a big left but Mendiola blocks it.
Mendiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendiola seems keen to control Dresner's posture.
Dresner pushes down on Mendiola's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Dresner 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. Mendiola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Dresner!
Our winner, Christian Dresner, 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:
CCC 51 : Fedetenko vs Hulk
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Dresner moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Dresner manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Dresner has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dresner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dresner has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dresner 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.
Our spies down at at Marquis Training Center inform us that Dresner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Dresner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dresner has tightened it up now! Brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Dresner!
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Dresner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dresner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dresner throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresner. Maldita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maldita moves away from the strike by Dresner.
Dresner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldita.
Dresner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresner. Maldita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice shot lands for Maldita.#T1#
Maldita misses with the combination.
Maldita misses with a wild body shot.
Dresner moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dresner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dresner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldita takes a swing at Dresner's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dresner.#T2#
Maldita staying out of range there.
Maldita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dresner misses.
Maldita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldita misses the shot to the body.
Maldita loads up on a big right hand but Dresner slips the punch.
Dresner tries to counter with a takedown but Maldita is quick to defend against it.
Dresner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Maldita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maldita looks to score with a jab to the body but Dresner is just out of range.
Maldita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Dresner is rocked!
Maldita misses the shot to the body.
Maldita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresner.
Maldita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dresner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldita.#T4#
Dresner takes a swing at Maldita's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Maldita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldita misses with a hook. Dresner ducked under it nicely.
Dresner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dresner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldita.
Dresner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Dresner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dresner.
Dresner walks into a stiff left hand from Maldita.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Maldita drops Dresner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dresner looks back up at him and smiles so Maldita waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Dresner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Christian Dresner has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dresner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Velha Maldita dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Dresner's cut.
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#
Dresner throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldita scores with a counter punch that sends Dresner to the canvas! Maldita smells blood - he's punishing Dresner with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dresner has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velha Maldita!
An out of breath Velha Maldita 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:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Jamarcus Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Burroughs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Dresner
Dresner tries to bench press Burroughs off him but Burroughs keeps the position.
Dresner struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Dresner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Dresner
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a rear naked choke here but Burroughs reverses the position brilliantly into Dresner's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (6) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Dresner 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.#SUB2#
Dresner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burroughs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Burroughs is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Burroughs preventing the sweep.
Burroughs trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresner is keeping the position for now.
Dresner trying to control the position.
#T3#
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dresner's guard.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.#T4#
Burroughs is thwarting Dresner's attempts to control the position.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dresner tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Dresner has a hand on Burroughs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burroughs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burroughs tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Dresner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Burroughs maintains control.
Dresner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs managing to control the position.
Dresner trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Dresner won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burroughs is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dresner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Dresner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burroughs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Dresner controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs stopping the sweep attempt from Dresner.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs controlling from the top position.
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dresner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dresner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burroughs uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (14) vs (6) Dresner
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dresner tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.
Dresner can't do much from the bottom here.
Burroughs wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Burroughs slows the pace down.
Burroughs gets to mount! Dresner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (16) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner can't escape the position.
#T12#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
Burroughs continues to stall.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Dresner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Jamarcus Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dresner has closed the distance and engaged Sisko in a clinch.
Sisko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dresner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Dresner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) Dresner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dresner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner trying to advance position but Sisko counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Dresner trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.
Sisko controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself. #SUB2#
Dresner has gone for a leg lock! Sisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dresner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (2) vs (2) Dresner
Sisko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Dresner keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
Dresner wants to hit a sweep here but Sisko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dresner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (5) vs (2) Dresner
Dresner is looking to get to half guard.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Sisko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dresner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sisko (8) vs (2) Dresner
Sisko keeps control of the position easily here as Dresner tries to buck him off.
Dresner tries to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Dresner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sisko's arms.
Dresner just trying to survive but Sisko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sisko keeps control of the position as Dresner tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sisko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T5##SUB#
Sisko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sisko wants to take Dresner's back here but Dresner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner tries to reverse the position but Sisko maintains control.
Sisko looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Sisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Dresner tries to lock up and control but Sisko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Sisko controlling the pace for now.
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Dresner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
Sisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Sisko passes into side control, despite Dresner's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (11) vs (2) Dresner
Sisko is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresner is looking to regain half guard here but Sisko keeps moving and retains side control.
Dresner trying to remain calm as Sisko controls from the top position.
Dresner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Sisko sits in half guard.
Sisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dresner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dresner.
Sisko content to stall in guard here. #T10##SUB2#
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a triangle but Sisko pushes his legs off easily.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Sisko passes Dresner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Dresner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Sisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (11) vs (4) Dresner#T12#
Dresner wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
Sisko pulls Dresner in close to prevent any damage.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sisko controlling the position.
Dresner looking to sit in guard and control but Sisko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (13) vs (4) Dresner#T13#
Sisko trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sisko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dresner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sisko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dresner pulls down on the head and he's put Sisko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Dresner!
A relieved looking Christian Dresner 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:
AFC #25
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Dresner misses with a hook.
Marius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresner circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Dresner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marius defending against the ground and pound.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner trying to control the position but Marius is working away.
Dresner tries to move to mount but Marius blocks the move with his legs.
Dresner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dresner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marius regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dresner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Marius defending well. #T1#
Dresner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marius controlling the position for now.
Marius's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marius gets full guard.
Marius keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dresner throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dresner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marius wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner forces his way into half guard.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Marius is defending the position. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
Dresner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dresner prevents Marius from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner thows a huge punch but Marius dodges it nicely.
Dresner with the ground and pound but Marius uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner pushes down on Marius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dresner looks to land a strike but Marius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dresner passes into half guard.
Dresner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marius defending well though.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Marius is defending well.
Marius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Marius defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dresner or perhaps it was just good defense by Marius, which made it look bad.
Dresner with a poor takedown
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius stuffs the takedown.
Caius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Dresner.
Nice body punch from Marius. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marius enables Dresner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marius wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
Marius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dresner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dresner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Dresner throwing strikes but missing.
Dresner is working Marius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dresner throwing strikes from guard but Marius blocks nicely.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
Marius looking to control.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marius's guard.
Dresner is looking to advance position but Marius won't allow it.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Marius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dresner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Dresner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
Dresner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marius won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Marius is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marius trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dresner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marius turns into him and now he's in Dresner's guard.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Dresner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marius to the ground. Dresner is now in Marius's guard.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Marius has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dresner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dresner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dresner throws a strike but Marius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dresner is tightening it up a little... Marius has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marius reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marius taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner is the new welterweight champion!
Christian Dresner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #23
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Dresner shoots in and gets a takedown into Blood's guard.
Blood controls Dresner momentarily but Dresner frees himself.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Dresner passes Blood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dresner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Blood frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blood has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blood! #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dresner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blood can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Blood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage. #T2#
Dresner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blood defending well though.
Dresner is keen to just control but Blood is a slippery customer.
Dresner moves into full mount! Blood won't be happy about that!
Blood is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Blood defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dresner. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Blood frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dresner wants to finish this one by submission but Blood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dresner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dresner goes for an armbar but Blood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blood. #T3#
Dresner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blood's guard. #REVR#
Dresner advances position into side control!
Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dresner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Blood is defending well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blood tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dresner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blood keeps working. #SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Blood is defending well.
Blood is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Dresner advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner 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#
Blood lands with an uppercut that bounces Dresner off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Dresner gets a takedown into half guard.
Blood tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Blood trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Blood is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner is pressing down on Blood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blood is holding on for now.
Blood missing with punches from the bottom.
Blood trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dresner 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. Blood tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
AFC #20
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Blood misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Dresner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blood is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura but Blood is defending well.
#T1#
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Dresner looking to isolate an arm here. Blood doesn't see it coming and as Dresner extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AFC #16
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dresner punishes Augustus's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Dresner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Dresner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Augustus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Augustus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Goroshi London, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to get an arm triangle but Augustus is defending well.
Dresner trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Dresner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1##SUB2#
Dresner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Augustus wants to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but Augustus denies him. #SUB2#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Augustus tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.
Augustus is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dresner on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus tries to bench press Dresner off him but Dresner keeps the position.
Augustus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Augustus tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Augustus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dresner working away.
Augustus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Augustus won't allow it.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dresner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dresner is trying for a kimura here. Augustus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dresner wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 168 Goble vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Plant gets a clinch. #TD#
Dresner has hold of one of Plant's legs. Plant is fighting the takedown attempt but Dresner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (0) Plant
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Plant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dresner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner is keen to just control but Plant is a slippery customer.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner wants to control but Plant is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dresner is trying to control. Plant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dresner is pressing down on Plant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plant is holding on for now. #T1#
Plant is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Plant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner slips nicely into half guard.
Plant is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Plant defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Plant is working away.
Dresner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Plant wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Dresner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dresner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
Dresner controlling his opponent. #T3#
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner working for a guillotine from mount but Plant is in no mood to give up.
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Dresner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Plant gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Plant defends it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Plant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Plant
Plant trying to control.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for the choke from the back position but Dresner is controlling his hands well.
Plant is looking to control Dresner but Dresner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Plant won't let him. #T5#
Dresner is really stuck here.
Dresner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Plant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Plant tries to control but Dresner wriggling away.
Plant pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Plant prevents Dresner from getting the reversal.#T6#
Plant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Plant has control of Dresner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dresner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dresner regains half guard.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away. #T7#
Plant controlling the action here.
Plant uses his free foot to push down on Dresner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dresner. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (7) Plant
Dresner holds on for dear life.
Plant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plant seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dresner is holding on tight.
Plant wants to control the pace but Dresner is squirming around nicely. #T8##SUB2#
Plant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresner is squirming around, avoiding Plant's attempts to control the action.
Dresner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Plant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dresner sees it coming and defends easily.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T9#
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Dresner is not content to let Plant control the position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plant wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy. #T11#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner is controlling Plant's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Plant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dresner is just riding it out for now. Plant eventually gives up the hold.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Plant is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (10) Plant
Plant looking to control but Dresner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dresner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Dresner won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Dresner controlling the position for now.
Plant trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but Dresner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plant to get the leverage.
Plant tries to pass to full mount but Dresner defends it. #T14##SUB2#
Plant wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Plant looks winded!
Dresner is looking for a sweep. Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dresner has his hands clasped together around Plant's back. He's all about the action.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plant wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 162 Beat The Man 4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 7 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ibrahim goes for a double leg but Dresner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresner continues to drive forward.
Ibrahim stuffs the takedown attempt from Dresner. Dresner gets slowly back to his feet.
Ibrahim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibrahim wants it to stay on the feet.
Dresner shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibrahim sprawls well. He's pushed Dresner'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 Christian Dresner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dresner. #TD2#
Ibrahim looking to score a takedown here. Dresner is defending well but Ibrahim drives through and ends up in Dresner's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Ibrahim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim has Dresner pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ibrahim is just riding it out for now. Dresner eventually gives up the hold.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Ibrahim defends it. #T2#
Ibrahim has his hands clasped together around Dresner's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibrahim is trying to control but can't.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position.
Ibrahim wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresner is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard. #T3#
Dresner is looking to advance position but Ibrahim won't allow it.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard but Dresner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Ibrahim#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim tries to hold on but Dresner postures up.
Dresner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dresner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ibrahim is surviving well by controlling Dresner's body position as best he can.
Ibrahim really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Dresner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Dresner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ibrahim manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibrahim, who protects the arm well.
Ibrahim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Dresner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ibrahim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim keeping control of the position. #T5#
Ibrahim trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibrahim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahim is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is refusing to be controlled, as Dresner sits in half guard.
Ibrahim is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibrahim gets back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to keep Dresner in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (5) vs (4) Ibrahim#T7#
Ibrahim passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ibrahim is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ibrahim in particular looking to stall.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Ibrahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Dresner is working away.
Ibrahim is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ibrahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ibrahim is looking to stall here but Dresner recovers full guard.
Ibrahim slips nicely into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dresner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ibrahim is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ibrahim wants to work for an arm triangle but Dresner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ibrahim controlling the action here. #T10#
Ibrahim is just content to waste time from the top position. Dresner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dresner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibrahim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Ibrahim
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ibrahim 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.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ibrahim controlling Dresner's posture.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Dresner from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ibrahim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dresner has passed into half guard!
#T12#
Dresner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (10) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim regains half guard.
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Ibrahim is defending the position. #SUB#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibrahim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Dresner trying to control the action but Ibrahim is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dresner is looking for a kimura but Ibrahim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dresner to get the leverage.
Dresner prevents Ibrahim from improving his position.
Ibrahim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahim.
Ibrahim trying to control the position here. #T14##SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dresner defends well.#SUB#
Dresner 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.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Ibrahim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chai clinches.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Dresner.
#TD#
Chai pulls guard successfully.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dresner defends it easily.
Dresner stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresner stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner#T1#
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it.
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chai is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB2#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (3) Dresner
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (3) Dresner#T2#
Dresner tries to hold on but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Dresner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dresner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dresner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Chai has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (3) Dresner#SUB#
Dresner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chai.
Dresner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chai off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Chai working for the choke. #SUB#
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB#
Dresner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dresner taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stsyapan Chai!
A victorious Stsyapan Chai 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:
SSG 151 Beat The Man 2
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dresner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle here but Dresner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (5) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul looking for a sweep but Dresner has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dresner (7) vs (2) Gaul
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away. #SUB#
Dresner has control of Gaul's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gaul regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Dresner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gaul is looking to escape.
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Dresner is working for a guillotine from mount but Gaul frees his head quite easily.
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Gaul is looking to improve his position but Dresner isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Gaul tries to hold on but Dresner pushes him away. #SUB#
Dresner working for a submission but Gaul is keeping him at bay.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Dresner's attempts to control the action.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.
Dresner is thwarting Gaul's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gaul trying to hold on to Dresner's head to control him but Dresner postures up.
#T4#
Gaul gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Gaul working for a triangle but Dresner defends it easily.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Gaul is keeping the position.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
Gaul trying to control the position.
#T5#
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul is trying to keep Dresner in close.
Gaul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dresner passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Gaul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
Gaul working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dresner's thigh. Dresner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresner wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy.
Dresner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Glory 4 Boxing, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T8#
Gaul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaul is keen to just control but Dresner is a slippery customer.
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gaul seems to be working for a kimura but Dresner defends the submission attempt.
Dresner controlling the position well. #T9#
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Gaul trying to work for an americana but Dresner has managed to regain full guard.
Dresner pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (9) vs (4) Gaul#T10#
Dresner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (12) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dresner's best efforts.
Gaul is trying to maintain the position but Dresner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Dresner.
Gaul controlling the position for now.#T11##SUB#
Dresner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dresner.
Gaul tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here.
Dresner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (15) vs (4) Gaul
Dresner tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul is looking to improve his position.
Gaul has a hand on Dresner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dresner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (18) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul is trying to escape the mount.
Dresner looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Dresner looking to control but Gaul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaul wants to control but Dresner is having none of it.
Gaul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Dresner has control of the leg.
Gaul keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dresner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Dresner wants to take a breather but Gaul is having none of it.
Gaul won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Gaul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (18) vs (6) Gaul
Gaul pushes down on Dresner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gaul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresner takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 142 Gaul vs Berendas
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dresner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laulhere sprawls well initially but Dresner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laulhere (0) vs (2) Dresner
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (2) Dresner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dresner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Laulhere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laulhere is hanging on to Dresner's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Laulhere has got his arm under Dresner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dresner has spun round into Laulhere's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T1#
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Laulhere continues to stall.
Dresner passes Laulhere's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner wants to free his trapped foot but Laulhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laulhere keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulhere tries to roll over but Dresner keeps him under control.#T2#
Laulhere wants to control but Dresner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laulhere is looking for a sweep. Dresner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dresner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laulhere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dresner has Laulhere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (4) Dresner
Laulhere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Laulhere is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Laulhere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Laulhere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (6) vs (6) Dresner
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving.
Laulhere managing to control the position.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Laulhere keeps moving. #T5#
Laulhere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (8) vs (6) Dresner
Laulhere looking to pass the guard.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Laulhere trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Laulhere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dresner for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Laulhere from controlling successfully.
Laulhere's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Laulhere content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dresner has locked up a guillotine! Dresner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Laulhere is holding on here and Dresner must be using up a lot of energy. Laulhere has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dresner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Dresner!
A very excited looking Christian Dresner 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:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 6 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Marcelo Castro!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Castro
Castro trying to control from Dresner's half guard. Dresner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Castro forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro stalling.
Dresner's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castro is pressing down on Dresner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dresner is holding on for now.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Castro is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Castro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dresner (4) vs (2) Castro
Will Dresner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Castro tries to escape but Dresner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dresner tightening his grip on Castro, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish. #T2#
Castro tries to roll but Dresner sticks to his back.
Castro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Castro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Castro for a finish. #SUB#
Dresner is working for a rear naked choke. Castro is not defending it well and Dresner has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Castro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Castro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Dresner!
An out of breath Christian Dresner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Marcelo Castro stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Him, he was the better fighter today'. |
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Event:
SSG 130 Schaubi vs Hlervu
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Olyksandr Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Chai moves into range and clinches up with Dresner.#TD#
Chai successfully pulls guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai pulls Dresner in to control the position.
Chai keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chai trying to control but Dresner postures up.
Chai wants to improve his position but Dresner is controlling well.
#T1#
Dresner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is controlling Dresner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dresner is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Dresner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Dresner stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dresner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dresner trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dresner looking to pass the guard.
Dresner being controlled here momentarily.
Dresner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (3) Dresner
Chai tries to bench press Dresner off him but Dresner keeps the position.
Chai is not content to let Dresner control the position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dresner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dresner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dresner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (4) vs (3) Dresner#T3#
Dresner wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Dresner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T5#
Chai tries to keep control of the position but Dresner is staying busy.
Dresner trying to control the hands but Chai won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Chai avoiding Dresner 's attempts to control his hands.
Dresner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Dresner fending off the submission attempt from Chai. #T7##SUB#
Dresner showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chai controls the position.#T8#
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Chai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Dresner is doing well to defend. Chai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Dresner is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Olyksandr Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 4 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Dani Gerbandi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gerbandi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dresner is looking for a takedown.
Dresner is trying to drag Gerbandi to the mat but Gerbandi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Gerbandi jumps into guard, dragging Dresner to the mat.
Gerbandi 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.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dresner is fighting to break Gerbandi's control of his arms but Gerbandi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gerbandi looking for a guillotine here but Dresner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gerbandi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gerbandi is tightening it up a little... Dresner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dresner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dresner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gerbandi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dani Gerbandi!
Our winner, Dani Gerbandi, 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:
SSG 121 Thumb vs Laulhere
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Barrett Simmons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Simmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dresner wants to clinch up but Simmons keeps it at a distance.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons attempts a counter takedown but Dresner avoids it well and moves away.
Dresner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simmons tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.
Simmons seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dresner tries to clinch up but Simmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Simmons wants to clinch up but Dresner keeps it at a distance.
Dresner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Simmons moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simmons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simmons manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Simmons (4) vs (0) Dresner#SUB#
Simmons is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dresner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Simmons gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dresner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Simmons lets go of the hold and Dresner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barrett Simmons!
After the big win, Barrett Simmons made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SSG 111 Waterman vs Gerbandi
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 2 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dresner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dresner attempts a counter takedown but Pilkington avoids it well and moves away.
Pilkington keeps the fight on the outside.
Dresner tries to close the distance and clinch but Pilkington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pilkington shoots in for a takedown but Dresner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pilkington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian Dresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Pilkington.#TD2#
Pilkington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pilkington lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner controlling the position.#SUB#
Dresner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Dresner controlling Pilkington's posture.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilkington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Pilkington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dresner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Pilkington
Pilkington wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dresner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pilkington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pilkington has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Pilkington
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dresner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pilkington trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dresner 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.
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Dresner is pulling down on Pilkington's head to control his posture.
Dresner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dresner tries to get out of the position.
Pilkington trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pilkington preventing the sweep.
Pilkington controlling from the top position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pilkington wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Pilkington from controlling successfully. #T6#
Pilkington is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pilkington preventing the sweep.
Pilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pilkington pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pilkington is thwarting Dresner's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner wants to improve his position but Pilkington is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Dresner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Pilkington 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.
Dresner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura here.
#T9##SUB2#
Pilkington looking for a submission but Dresner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner has control of Pilkington's left arm, preventing Pilkington from doing any damage.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Dresner controlling the position.
Pilkington trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilkington pushing down on Dresner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Dresner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pilkington trying to control the action but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pilkington is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Pilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Dresner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dresner is looking to control Pilkington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dresner avoid being mounted?
Pilkington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dresner won't allow Pilkington to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington. #T13#
Dresner controlling the position well. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pilkington pulls his head out easily.
Pilkington is looking to take a break and control but Dresner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dresner defends it well. #SUB2#
Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dresner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington.
Pilkington looks winded!
Dresner wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pilkington wins on points by 4 to 2.
Ricky Pilkington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSG 107 Cheese vs Gambini
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 1 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Zeke Mafner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mafner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dresner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mafner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Mafner
Dresner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Mafner looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (2) Mafner#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dresner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dresner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking for a triangle but Dresner pushes his legs off easily.
Dresner wants to control from the top but Mafner keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Mafner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dresner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dresner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Dresner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafner dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (4) Mafner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mafner is one step ahead there.
Mafner wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mafner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dresner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Mafner is stalling in the full guard.
Mafner trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dresner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mafner has Dresner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (4) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dresner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dresner is trying to work for a kimura but Mafner is defending well.
#SUB#
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Mafner defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mafner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dresner pulls his head out easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mafner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dresner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (7) vs (4) Mafner
Dresner looking to control but Mafner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB#
Dresner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mafner has worked his arm free - good work by Mafner!
#SUB#
Dresner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mafner, who protects the arm well.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Mafner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mafner tries to buck Dresner off but Dresner is having none of it.#SUB#
Dresner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dresner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dresner tries for a kimura but Mafner is defending well. #T6#
Mafner is looking to regain half guard here but Dresner keeps moving and retains side control.
Mafner is trying to control Dresner's posture but Dresner avoids it. #SUB#
Dresner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mafner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mafner is not content to let Dresner control the position. #SUB#
Dresner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Mafner gets back to half guard.
Dresner trying to control from half guard but Mafner is working away.
Mafner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dresner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mafner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mafner has his foot on Dresner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dresner works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Dresner trying to control but Mafner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mafner looking for a triangle here. Dresner is fighting it but it looks tight! Mafner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dresner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zeke Mafner!
Zeke Mafner very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Christian Dresner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Souza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Dresner instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Souza has hold of one of Dresner's legs. Dresner is fighting the takedown attempt but Souza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dresner (0) vs (2) Souza
Souza wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Souza passes Dresner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Dresner defends it.
Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (0) vs (5) Souza
Souza wants to take his opponent's back but Dresner doesn't allow it. #T1#
Souza wants to control but Dresner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Souza trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Dresner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Souza trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Souza won't allow Dresner to sweep him here.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dresner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dresner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dresner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.#T4#
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Dresner being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Dresner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Souza is looking to advance position but Dresner won't allow it.
Dresner moves into full guard.
Dresner keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #T6#
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Souza postures up.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Dresner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (5) Souza
Dresner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Dresner looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dresner (2) vs (7) Souza
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner is controlling Souza's posture.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza preventing the sweep. #T8#
Souza wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard.
Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dresner 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.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresner is retaining full guard. #T9#
Dresner is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #T10#
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dresner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dresner is not content to let Souza control the position.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dresner is not content to let Souza control the position.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Souza passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dresner (2) vs (10) Souza#T11#
Dresner is trying desperately to improve position.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12##SUB2#
Souza working for a submission but Dresner is keeping him at bay.
Souza looks winded!
Souza trying to control but Dresner is having none of it. #SUB2#
Souza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dresner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dresner and Souza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dresner is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Dresner is trying to improve his position.
Dresner is trying to escape the position but Souza is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Dresner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T14#
Dresner keeping his opponent close.
Dresner is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresner keeps working.
Dresner wants to control but Souza postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza controlling the position from side mount.
Souza wants to control but Dresner is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Souza wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Stamos tries to score with a low kick but Dresner moves his leg out of the way.
Dresner throws a looping overhand right but Stamos ducks down to avoid it.
Dresner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Stamos closes the distance and pushes Dresner back into the cage.
Dresner is trying to break the clinch but Stamos is controlling him.#TD#
Stamos jumps guard.
Dresner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dresner throws an elbow that misses. Stamos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dresner's guard. Nice move by Stamos!#REVR#
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stamos throws an elbow that misses. Dresner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stamos's guard. Nice move by Dresner!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos looking to control.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresner postures up.
Dresner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Stamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos 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.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Stamos is keeping the position.
Dresner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner distracts Stamos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dresner throws a strike but Stamos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Stamos working some strikes from top position.
Dresner trying to keep a closed guard but Stamos is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stamos wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dresner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Dresner looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresner, not yet.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos landing some decent shots from guard.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stamos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Stamos landing some decent shots from guard.
Stamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Stamos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stamos postures up and lands a big shot to Dresner's brow. #ROC#Dresner is rocked!
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Stamos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Stamos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dresner is still in real trouble! Can Stamos finish him?
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Stamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dresner controlling the position.
Dresner seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamos.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Stamos dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Stamos misses with a hook.
Dresner misses the jab.
Stamos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresner can do to turn this around?
A jab from Dresner misses.
Stamos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dresner loads up on a big right hand but Stamos slips the punch.
Stamos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christian Dresner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dresner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stamos moves away.
Stamos dives in and grabs Dresner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dresner pushes down on Stamos's head and hops out.
Stamos throws a body kick that misses.
Stamos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dresner.
Dresner missing with a left hand there. Stamos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamos blocks a jab.
Stamos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dresner.
Stamos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dresner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stamos tries to counter with a takedown but Dresner is quick to defend against it.
Dresner misses with a straight right. #T1#
Stamos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Dresner tries to get set, Stamos tries to push him back and clinch up but Dresner manages to avoid the attempt.
Dresner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stamos.#TD#
Stamos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dresner did well to prevent Stamos getting side control.
Dresner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stamos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Stamos sits in half guard.
Dresner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stamos.
Dresner is refusing to be controlled, as Stamos sits in half guard.
Dresner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stamos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stamos's back!
Stamos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stamos avoids a strike by Dresner and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Dresner's guard! Fantastic escape!
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dresner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dresner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.
Dresner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos scoring with some ground and pound.
Stamos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stamos is looking to work some ground and pound but Dresner has wrist control.#T3#
Stamos wants to pass the guard but Dresner is keeping the position.
Dresner trying to control the position here.
Stamos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stamos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dresner keeping moving, preventing Stamos from controlling successfully.
Dresner 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dresner is trying to keep Stamos in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresner throws a lazy right hand but Stamos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stamos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stamos somewhat.
Dresner throws a jab but it's blocked by Stamos.
Dresner throws an overhand right that lands on Stamos's shoulder, as Stamos tries to avoid the shot.
Christian Dresner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stamos needs to keep his hands up - Dresner had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dresner throws out a loose jab but Stamos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dresner throws a lazy right hand but Stamos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stamos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dresner manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Stamos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dresner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Stamos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stamos looks to land a strike but Dresner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dresner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stamos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stamos being controlled here momentarily.
Stamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dresner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dresner is trying to control the position but Stamos postures up.
Stamos throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner looking to control.
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos is in close to Dresner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dresner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Stamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Stamos trying to control but Dresner is working from the bottom.
Dresner wants to sweep here but Stamos controlling him for the moment.
Stamos throws a big elbow that misses.
Stamos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stamos lands a couple of digs.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos connects with a couple of short punches.
Stamos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamos postures up in Dresner's guard and throws a big left but Dresner blocks it. #T2#
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stamos wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving.
Stamos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamos lands a couple of elbows.
Dresner 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.
Dresner managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stamos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stamos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Stamos postures up in Dresner's guard and throws a big left but Dresner blocks it.
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dresner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stamos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stamos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dresner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamos.
Stamos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stamos wants to control from the top but Dresner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Stamos.
Stamos avoids the body shot from Dresner.
Dresner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stamos manages to avoid it.
Stamos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dresner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dresner misses with an uppercut. Stamos saw that one coming.
Stamos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dresner's waist but Dresner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stamos off to one side.
John Stamos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dresner misses with a hook.
Stamos defending well as Dresner loads up on a big left hand.
Stamos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christian Dresner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stamos moves away from the strike by Dresner.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Stamos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stamos, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Stamos! |
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