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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Santana falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santana is trying to get back to full guard.
Daniels lands strikes from half guard.
Daniels working Santana over with strikes. #SU#
Daniels decides to stand up.
A shot to the liver by Santana. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Santana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santana misses with a hook.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Daniels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mauricio Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Santana does no damage.
Santana misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Daniels shoots in and bounces Santana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Santana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Daniels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
Santana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC#
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana. #CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Daniels has been cut.
Daniels goes for a double leg but Santana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santana continues to drive forward.
Santana throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Santana misses with a combination
and Daniels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santana misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mauricio Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout.
Santana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Santana misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Daniels counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Santana misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Santana breaks from the clinch.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Santana tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Santana manages to avoid the attempt.
Santana throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santana throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Daniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daniels dives into side control.
Santana looks winded!#REVB#
Santana wants to control but Daniels postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Daniels'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#
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Daniels counters by clinching up.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Santana avoids the damage to the body.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santana. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santana throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
so Daniels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels cracks Santana with a solid left hand.#T1#
Daniels landing with the ground and pound.
Santana wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Daniels stands up from Santana's guard - Daniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santana throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Mauricio Santana seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Santana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santana lands with a nice body punch.
Santana throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Santana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana misses with a wild combination.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mauricio Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Santana tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santana lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Santana.
Daniels throws a wild hook but Santana just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Daniels gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Santana raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Santana!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Menezes throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Menezes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menezes showed some decent athleticism there.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
Daniels tries to kick Menezes off but Menezes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Menezes wants to free his trapped foot but Daniels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
#SUB2#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Daniels is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Daniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Daniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Menezes 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#
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Menezes.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well.
Menezes prevents Daniels from improving his position.#SUB2#
Menezes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Daniels wants to get back to full guard.
Daniels is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menezes stalling away here and it's allowed Daniels to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels managing to control the position.
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Menezes tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes stands and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Menezes wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Menezes is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Menezes advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Menezes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daniels has worked his arm free - good work by Daniels!
#SUB2#
Menezes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Daniels is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Menezes yanks on the arm and Daniels is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Menezes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Vasquez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daniels did well to prevent Vasquez getting side control.#SUB2#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Vasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasquez.
Vasquez prevents Daniels from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels is positioning himself well to prevent Vasquez advancing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Vasquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Daniels is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Vasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Vasquez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Vasquez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Daniels is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lucas Vasquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Henrique moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.#TD2#
Henrique has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henrique working the ground and pound but Daniels is defending the strikes.
Henrique sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daniels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henrique throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Henrique wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Henrique with the ground and pound but Daniels regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
Henrique not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henrique.
Henrique throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Henrique is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daniels wants to control but Henrique is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Henrique throws a strike but Daniels manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Henrique tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dennis Daniels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Boskovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Daniels counters with a takedown into side control.
Daniels landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
Daniels stands up.
Boskovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Daniels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boskovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boskovic did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
Boskovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boskovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniels 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.#T1##SUB#
Daniels 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.
#SU#
Daniels stands up out of the half guard.
Boskovic tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Boskovic tries to clinch but Daniels moves away #TD#
and Daniels counters with a shoot takedown. Boskovic fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Boskovic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Daniels presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Boskovic won't allow it.
Boskovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels working hard to break the clinch.
Boskovic leaning against his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boskovic can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Boskovic tries to throw a body punch but Daniels avoids it by throwing Boskovic back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Daniels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boskovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Boskovic into the cage.
Boskovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boskovic.
#T3#
Daniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boskovic is stalling here.
Boskovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Boskovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels is trying to push Boskovic away but Boskovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boskovic lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boskovic.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boskovic works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Boskovic has Daniels pressed against the cage.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boskovic digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daniels as Boskovic tries to tie him up.
Boskovic stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position.
Boskovic is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Daniels has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Boskovic.
Boskovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boskovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Daniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Daniels drives through with a takedown into Boskovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boskovic wants to stand and escape but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Dennis Daniels will probably get the nod.
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#
Boskovic misses with a combination
#CL#
and Daniels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Boskovic.
Boskovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boskovic taking a breather.
Boskovic looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Boskovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Boskovic.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Boskovic.
Boskovic is trying to stall.
Boskovic misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Good body shot from Boskovic.
Daniels tries to circle away but Boskovic has him pinned against the cage.
Boskovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boskovic tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boskovic tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daniels as Boskovic tries to tie him up.
Boskovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boskovic digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Daniels. #T2#
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boskovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Boskovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boskovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boskovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Boskovic blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Boskovic misses with a punch to the body.
Boskovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daniels tries to break the clinch but Boskovic is controlling the position.
Boskovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Boskovic.
Ivan Boskovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Boskovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Boskovic tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Boskovic cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Boskovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boskovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boskovic stalling in the clinch.
Boskovic cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Boskovic stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position.
Still in the clinch, Boskovic scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
A body shot lands from Boskovic.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boskovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daniels! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boskovic is unloading with more strikes now! Daniels drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Boskovic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Daniels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Maloney scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maloney tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Daniels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maloney's guard.
Daniels landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Maloney looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Maloney trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1##SUB2#
Maloney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daniels wants to stand but Maloney is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Maloney working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Daniels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maloney darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Daniels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maloney striking off his back but it's not causing Daniels any problems. #SUB2#
Maloney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maloney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.#SU#
Daniels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##CL#
Daniels clinches up against the cage.
Maloney can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
#TD2#
Maloney has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Maloney is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels manages to get back to half guard.
Daniels keeping control of the position.
Daniels won't allow Maloney to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Maloney is working for a submission of some sort.
Maloney is thwarting Daniels's attempts to control the position.
Daniels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daniels managing to control the position.
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 Dennis Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Maloney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Daniels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Daniels stops Maloney from passing to mount.
Daniels holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maloney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Daniels has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daniels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Daniels has one of Maloney's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Maloney in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Maloney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maloney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Maloney in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Daniels is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Maloney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Daniels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza taking some punishment here, with Daniels in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daniels lands a nice short elbow.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Daniels decides to stand up. #CL2#
Souza forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daniels did well to prevent Souza getting side control.
Daniels is looking to get back to is feet but Souza passes into side control.
Daniels wants to control but Souza postures up.
Souza working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Souza 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 Daniels's shoulder. That is not cool.
Souza wants to control for a moment but Daniels uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Souza is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer.#T2#
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Daniels defends the submission attempt.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Souza trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away.
Daniels regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daniels looking to control.
Daniels 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.
Souza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Souza drives through and clinches with Daniels against the cage.
Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daniels wants to break free but Souza has control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souza slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daniels tries to stand but Souza is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza controlling the position.
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Daniels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodrigo Souza will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souza.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working. #T1#
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza is taking a breather. Daniels 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Souza controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Souza is thwarting Daniels's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Daniels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza trying to strike off his back.
Daniels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza wants to stand and escape but Daniels is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Daniels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Souza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Souza has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Daniels doesn't defend quickly enough and Souza has managed to lock this one up! Can Daniels escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Souza on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Souza!
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