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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Cormier (ranked 5205 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy McDaniel (ranked 3406 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDaniel tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDaniel to the ground. McDaniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDaniel moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown but Cormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDaniel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.
McDaniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier pushes McDaniel off but McDaniel dives into side control.
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.
McDaniel staying calm.
McDaniel blocks the strikes from Cormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as McDaniel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDaniel wants to clinch.
McDaniel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but McDaniel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
Cormier moves in looking to clinch but McDaniel pushes him off.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
McDaniel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but McDaniel persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Cormier misses
and McDaniel moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel jumps guard but Cormier stands there with McDaniel around his waist. McDaniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier pulls guard successfully.
Cormier wants to stand but McDaniel is controlling the position.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniel won't allow Cormier to get back to his feet.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDaniel is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
McDaniel is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot by McDaniel.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel 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.
McDaniel leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like McDaniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
McDaniel throws a fast counter high kick but Cormier manages to duck under it in time.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but McDaniel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Cormier avoids the head kick by McDaniel.
McDaniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniel feints the counter takedown.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDaniel as he avoids it easily.
Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniel sprawls well. He's pushed Cormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier misses with a takedown
and McDaniel counters by clinching up.
McDaniel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDaniel tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
McDaniel tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually McDaniel drops back down to his feet.
McDaniel is working for takedown but Cormier is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDaniel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cormier pulls guard.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDaniel has managed to get both his arms back between Cormier's legs - danger averted.
McDaniel slips nicely into half guard.
McDaniel is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to stand back up but McDaniel is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniel.
Cormier tries to roll over but McDaniel keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDaniel slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier has control of McDaniel's left arm, preventing McDaniel from doing any damage.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
McDaniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniel wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McDaniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed McDaniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDaniel rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cormier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cormier to keep the fight standing.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy McDaniel.
Cormier tries to circle away but McDaniel has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel drags the fight down to the ground.
Cormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremy McDaniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDaniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDaniel pulls Cormier in close to his closed guard and prevents Cormier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Cormier.
Cormier wants to clinch up but McDaniel keeps it at a distance.
McDaniel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormier instigates a clinch.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDaniel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDaniel.
Cormier throws a big counter combination but McDaniel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier goes for a double leg but McDaniel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDaniel continues to drive forward.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDaniel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cormier tries to score with a low kick but McDaniel moves his leg out of the way.
McDaniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDaniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDaniel is one step ahead there.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy McDaniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDaniel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Jeremy McDaniel wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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