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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ki misses with a wild body shot.
Ki loads up on a big right hand but Cornell slips the punch.
Cornell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ki misses with a combination
and Cornell counters with a three punch combo that has Ki backing up. Ki nods at Cornell to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ki.
Cornell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ki.
Ki lands with an uppercut that bounces Cornell off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Cornell has been cut.
Cornell walks into a straight right hand from Ki.#CL#
Ki drives through and clinches with Cornell against the cage.
Ki presses Cornell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ki throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornell misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki lands with a left to the head.
Cornell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Cornell misses with the head strike.
Cornell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cornell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ki.
#T1#
Cornell throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki.
Cornell avoids the elbow strike from Ki, against the cage.
Ki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ki.
A right hook to the body lands for Ki.
Ki blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Ki.
Cornell looks winded!
Ki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Ki.
Ki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Cornell is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornell's brow.
Cornell is still on wobbly legs! Can Ki finish him?
Ki lands an uppercut.
Ki creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cornell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cornell drops to his knees and Ki pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ton Ki!
After winning the bout, Ton Ki 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:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Cornell and Mattias Steinsson. Cornell has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Mattias Steinsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Cornell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mattias Steinsson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cornell is looking to clinch.
Steinsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cornell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cornell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steinsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cornell is looking to clinch.
Steinsson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steinsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cornell is looking to clinch but Steinsson is avoiding it.
Cornell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steinsson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steinsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cornell.
Cornell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Cornell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornell fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cornell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cornell tries for a takedown but Steinsson circles away easily
and Steinsson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinsson jumps into guard, dragging Cornell to the mat.
Cornell is fighting to break Steinsson's control of his arms but Steinsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steinsson wants to sweep here but Cornell controlling him for the moment.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steinsson pulls Cornell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cornell from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
Steinsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornell won't allow Steinsson to sweep him here.
Steinsson has his hands on Cornell's head, controlling the position.
Steinsson is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
Cornell looking to pass the guard.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steinsson trying to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back looking for a leg! Steinsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steinsson manages to kick Cornell off! Cornell jumps back into Steinsson's guard.
Steinsson controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cornell 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.
Steinsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cornell trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cornell wants to pass the guard but Steinsson is keeping the position.
Steinsson pulls Cornell in close to prevent any damage.
Cornell preventing the sweep.
Cornell wants to control from the top but Steinsson keeps moving.
Steinsson 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cornell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cornell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steinsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cornell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cornell being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cornell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornell 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.
Steinsson keeping full guard, as Cornell tries to pass.
Cornell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steinsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cornell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steinsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cornell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steinsson is keeping the position for now.
Steinsson pulls Cornell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cornell from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cornell tries to free his leg and advance position but Steinsson is retaining full guard.
Steinsson is pulling down on Cornell's head to control his posture.
Cornell 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.
Cornell trying to control but Steinsson is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steinsson is pulling down on Cornell's head to control his posture.
The adventures of Steinsson the control monster continue. Boring.
Cornell 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.
Steinsson has Cornell pulled in close to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cornell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steinsson controlling Cornell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornell has gone for a leg lock! Steinsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cornell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cornell (0) vs (2) Steinsson
Steinsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Drexler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cornell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Drexler lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Cornell has been cut.
Cornell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornell misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Drexler counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU#
Drexler stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Drexler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cornell's guard.#ES2#
Cornell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Drexler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Drexler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drexler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cornell up against the cage.
Drexler gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Drexler manages to break the clinch.
Drexler misses with the combination.
#T1#
Cornell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drexler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornell doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drexler.
Drexler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Drexler does no damage. #TD#
Drexler shoots in and bounces Cornell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drexler controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Drexler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Drexler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Drexler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drexler stands and throws Cornell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU#
Drexler stands up and beckons Cornell to his feet.
Drexler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Cornell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Drexler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drexler is in close to Cornell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cornell being controlled here, momentarily.
Drexler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Drexler stands up and waves to Cornell to follow him.
Drexler connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Drexler digs a good body shot into Cornell's ribs.
Drexler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cornell at a distance.
Cornell avoids the body shot from Drexler.
#TD#
Drexler gets a takedown into half guard.
Drexler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Drexler decides to return to a standing position.
Drexler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Drexler works the jab nicely.
Drexler closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Cornell is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Drexler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Cornell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Drexler scores with a nice strike.
Cornell is still on wobbly legs! Can Drexler finish him?
Drexler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drexler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Drexler.
Drexler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drexler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drexler circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cornell to the canvas! Cornell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Drexler keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinn Drexler!
Quinn Drexler made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'F*** em' f' this man who lies before me. I Am a God in this ring! AND YOU.ARE ALL MY SUBJECTS!!!!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cornell is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cornell!
Cornell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cornell looks winded!
Jones controlling from mount.
Cornell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish! #T1#
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cornell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones scoring with strikes but Cornell is staying in there.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Cornell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Jones is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cornell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cornell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cornell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cornell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Alex Cornell has been cut.
Garcia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Cornell shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Cornell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornell throws a combination that misses
and Garcia counters with a big head kick but Cornell shrugs it off. #ROC#
Cornell is rocked!
Cornell misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Garcia counters with a crisp one two that drops Cornell! Garcia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cornell to his feet! Cornell is in big trouble!
Cornell is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cornell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Cornell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Cornell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia thows a body kick. Cornell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cornell.
Garcia lands a front kick.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cornell's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cornell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Cornell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Cornell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
The fighters circle, before Garcia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cornell's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Garcia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Joel Garcia!
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Event:
KOFC 13 - Jones vs Mubango
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cornell has a takedown stuffed.
Magufuli I V connects with a body shot that sends Cornell's belly button to the back.
Cornell throws a sloppy head kick and Magufuli I V moves out of range easily.
Cornell throws a combination that misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cornell thinking.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Cornell has been cut.
Magufuli I V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cornell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Alex Cornell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cornell looks winded!#KD#
Magufuli I V lands a big right hand that sends Cornell crashing to the mat! Magufuli I V stays standing though and waves Cornell back to his feet!#ROC#
Cornell is rocked!
We've been told by Magufuli I V's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V fakes the body blow, causing Cornell to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cornell goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
An out of breath Kassim Magufuli I V 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:
KOFC 6 - Yang vs Moustakas
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Cornell stuffs the takedown.
Cornell throws a front kick aimed at Returns's knee but Returns avoids it well.
Cornell throws a combination. Returns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Returns clinches up with Cornell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Returns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Returns tries to clinch up but Cornell circles away and keeps his distance.
Returns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Cornell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cornell is stalling here.
#BC#
Returns breaks from the clinch.
Cornell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Returns moves away.
Cornell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Returns lands an overhand right.
Cornell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Returns.
As Returns backs off Cornell throws a huge counter combo but Returns manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Returns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Returns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Returns trying to control from half guard but Cornell is working away.
Returns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cornell's head.
Returns thows a huge punch but Cornell dodges it nicely.
Returns tries to stand and escape but Cornell is controlling the position.
Cornell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Returns.
Returns lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cornell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Returns is trying for a kimura here. Cornell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Returns wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bk Returns!
Bk Returns 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cornell feints and as Winters raises his hands in defense, Cornell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cornell trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cornell preventing the sweep.
Cornell pushing down on Winters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cornell wants to control but Winters is keeping him busy.
Winters taking some punishment here, with Cornell in his half guard.
Winters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell trying to control the action but Winters is working from the bottom.
Cornell lands strikes from half guard.#T1##SU2#
Cornell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Winters to get to his feet. #TD2#
Cornell gets the takedown into side control.
Winters is not content to let Cornell control the position.
Winters gets back to half guard.
Winters is pressing down on Cornell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Winters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cornell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Winters is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Cornell is fighting to break Winters's control of his arms but Winters is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winters wants to sweep here but Cornell controlling him for the moment.
Cornell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cornell lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winters is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cornell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into side control.
Cornell looks winded!
Winters controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winters lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee asks Winters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Winters prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cornell is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Winters working away.
Winters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cornell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Winters is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Winters lands a big elbow.
Winters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Winters dominating with strikes here.
Winters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winters scoring with strikes but Cornell is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cornell is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Winters will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Winters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cornell wants to get back to his feet but Winters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cornell trying to keep a closed guard but Winters is proving a slippery customer.
Cornell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cornell working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Cornell keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Cornell is breathing heavily.#T1#
Winters's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cornell looking for subs off his back but Winters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Winters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Winters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Winters is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winters keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Winters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Cornell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Cornell blocks the strikes from Winters.
Winters tries to bench press Cornell off him but Cornell keeps the position.
Winters manages to get back to half guard.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Cornell has control of the leg.
Winters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Winters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Winters moves into full mount! Cornell won't be happy about that!
Cornell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winters controlling the pace for now.
Winters landing strikes from the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornell is in a horrible position here. Winters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Winters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cornell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Cornell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winters is trying to control the position but Cornell postures up.
Winters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winters is looking to stand up but Cornell isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell wants to stand but Winters is controlling his posture from full guard.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet. #T1#
Winters working a defensive guard here.
Cornell being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cornell stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cornell misses with a head kick.
Cornell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cornell moves in looking to clinch but Winters pushes him off.
Winters shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cornell just misses with a punch to the body.
Winters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Cornell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winters to the ground. Cornell is now in Winters's guard.
Winters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cornell's guard. #REVR#
Cornell has momentary wrist control but Winters slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cornell wants to stand and escape but Winters is having none of it. #T3##SU#
Winters gets to his feet - Cornell follows without any prompting. #TD#
Winters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cornell!
Winters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cornell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cornell can't do much from the bottom here.
Cornell is letting Winters control him for a moment.
Winters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Winters remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Winters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cornell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cornell can do to turn this around?
Winters is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cornell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cornell to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winters has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Winters!
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