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Event:
OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooper to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Cormier's ribs.
Cooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cormier throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooper misses its target.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Cormier shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matt Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cormiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper throws a series of strikes that have Cormier backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cooper 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.
Cooper scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Cooper connects with a right hand. Cormier shakes it off.
Cormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cormier.
A right-left combo lands from Cooper.
Cooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormier shoots and misses
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooper duly obliges.
Cormier throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Cooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cooper!
Cooper is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Cooper clinches up with Cormier and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cormier needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cormier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cooper on his heels. He'll look to pass Cooper's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper pushes Cormier off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Cooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cormier doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Cormier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Cooper pushes Cormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
Cooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Cormier moves forwards but Cooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#Daniel Cormier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooper counters with a nice body shot.
Cooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooper lands an overhand right.
Cooper connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Cooper gets a clinch.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Cormier is looking for a takedown.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cormier has time to react.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Cormier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Cooper!
The defeated Daniel Cormier had this to say: 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
OFK 167- Holloway Vs Rochester
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Mueller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mueller working the ground and pound.
Cormier is looking for a sweep.
Mueller cracks Cormier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cormier is trying to get back to half guard.
Mueller cracks Cormier with a big elbow.
Cormier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Mueller crashes against the mat.
Mueller scoring with punches from side control.
Mueller throws a strike aimed at the side of Cormier's head but Cormier avoids it well.
Mueller is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mueller 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Mueller working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
Mueller landing a few strikes.
Cormier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mueller connects with a decent elbow.
Mueller in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mueller cracks Cormier with a big elbow.
Mueller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cormier tries to improve position but can't.
Mueller is putting a hurting on Cormier here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mueller scoring with punches and elbows.
Mueller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Cormier is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.#T2#
Mueller lands a strong strike to the head of Cormier. That's dazed him! Mueller looking to finish here. Cormier is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mueller lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
A victorious Marwin Mueller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daniel Cormier spoke after the fight, saying 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
OFK 160 - Phoenix Vs McFly
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cormier drives through with a takedown into Wade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cormier cracks Wade with a solid left hand.
Cormier postures up and lands a big shot to Wade's brow.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Cormier stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Wade has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Cormier manages to get his head free but now Wade has transitioned to an armbar! Cormier grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Wade! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bertrand Wade!
In defeat, Daniel Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Burns.
#TD2#
Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Burns is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Burns's guard.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cormier wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier. #ES#
Burns wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cormier looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burns lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Burns just leaning against Cormier, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Cormier is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Burns tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns is defending well.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns tries to work over Cormier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cormier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Cormier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cormier has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Burns.
Burns keeps control of Cormier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cormier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cormier being controlled against the cage.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Cormier shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
#T4#
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cormier can't break the clinch.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Cormier looks winded!
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cormier tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Burns gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Burns pushes Cormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns has Cormier pressed against the cage.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
Burns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Cormier tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Cormier back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Cormier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Burns kicks Cormier off and gets back to his feet.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Cormier breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Cormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cormier is on him like a limpet, forcing Burns back against the cage.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cormier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Burns stalling the fight.
Benny Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier tries to break free but Burns pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier wants a takedown.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Cormier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cormier controls the action.
#T3#
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns stalls.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cormier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cormier is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Burns.
#CUT#Daniel Cormier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Cormier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Burns!
A less than humble Benny Burns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Caesar moves out of range of the strikes.
Cormier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caesar throws a series of strikes that have Cormier backpedaling.
Cormier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Cormier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Caesar sprawls well initially but Cormier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caesar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caesar controlling Cormier's posture.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Caesar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cormier is looking to improve his position but Caesar isn't that keen on the idea.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caesar on the ground.
Cormier tries to hold on but Caesar postures up.
Cormier is desperately trying to improve his position but Caesar has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Caesar wants to take his opponent's back but Cormier doesn't allow it.
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cormier wants to control but Caesar is having none of it.
Caesar looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Caesar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cormier has his hands clasped together but Caesar breaks the hold and Cormier is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Caesar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Black Caesar!
After the big win, Black Caesar made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Dog Gains 160Q $120 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Daniel Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
OFK 144 - Volkov Vs Temirov
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Warris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cormier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Cormier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Warris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cormier is in Warris's guard.
Cormier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warris is proving hard to escape from.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Warris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cormier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cormier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is in close to Warris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warris's head.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warris is keeping the position for now.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Warris blocks nicely.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cormier cracks Warris with a solid left hand.
Cormier stops Warris from standing up.
Cormier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warris is proving hard to escape from.
Cormier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warris's head.
Warris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cormier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cormier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Cormier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warris keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from Warris.
Cormier trying to control but Warris is working from the bottom.
Cormier is working Warris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cormier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Warris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warris on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cormier looks up at the clock and then as Warris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cormier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#Warris is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control the position but Warris is working away. #T3#
Warris taking a bit of punishment here - Cormier scoring with strikes.
Warris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cormier cracks Warris with a big right hand but Warris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Warris is still in real trouble! Can Cormier finish him?
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warris keeps working.
Warris seems to have recovered his senses.
Cormier landing strikes. #CUT#It looks like Halt Warris has been cut.#T4#
Cormier lands a strong strike to the head of Warris. That's dazed him! Cormier looking to finish here. Warris is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cormier lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2021 |
#R1#
KIng stuffs the takedown attempt from Cormier. Cormier gets slowly back to his feet.
KIng stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from KIng misses its target.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt - KIng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Troy KIng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.#TD2#
Cormier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
KIng takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cormier scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KIng taking punishment in the form of punches.
KIng wants to control but Cormier postures up.
Cormier scores with a couple of short elbows.#CUT2#It looks like Troy KIng has been cut.
KIng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if KIng tries to get out of the position.
Cormier landing strikes. #T1##SU2#
Cormier decides to stand back up. #TD#
KIng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. KIng showed some decent athleticism there.
KIng is breathing heavily.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cormier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cormier.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but KIng is one step ahead there. #T2#
KIng trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
KIng won't allow Cormier to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cormier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging KIng to the ground. Cormier is now in KIng's guard.#T3#
Cormier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cormier distracts KIng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cormier is working KIng over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cormier wants to control from the top but KIng keeps moving.
Cormier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cormier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cormier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cormier working some strikes from top position.
Cormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KIng's head.
Cormier is in close to KIng's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#KIng is rocked!#CUT2#Troy KIng's cut is getting worse.
Cormier scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh KIng is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Troy KIng's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cormier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! KIng's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahola slips a straight right by Cormier.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Cormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahola as he jumps to the side.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahola circles away.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jarkko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier. #TD2#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cormier working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Ahola is trying to control but can't.
Ahola could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormier.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Ahola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Ahola's head. #CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Cormier is keen to just control but Ahola is a slippery customer.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cormier.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Cormier is keen to just control but Ahola is a slippery customer.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cormier winds up and cracks Ahola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Cormier looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cormier scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Jarkko Ahola's cut is getting worse.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cormier lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#Jarkko Ahola's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cormier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cormier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahola's head.
Cormier is keen to just control but Ahola is a slippery customer.
Cormier scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#Jeez, Jarkko Ahola's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarkko Ahola's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cormier loads up on a big right hand but Bong slips the punch.
Bong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cormier manages to circle out of the way.
Cormier blocks the body kick.
Bong avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Bong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bong wants to stand but Cormier has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Bong throws an elbow that misses. Cormier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bong's guard. Nice move by Cormier!#REVB##T1#
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Cormier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong is looking to sweep but instead, Cormier has passed into half guard.
Cormier slips a nice elbow through Bong's hands, connecting with Bong's forehead.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Bong looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier trying to control the pace.
Bong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cormier jumps into side control!
Cormier scoring with punches from side control.
Bong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cormier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cormier lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bong is looking for a sweep.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cormier trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom.
Bong struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cormier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bong working to try and regain half guard.
Cormier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cormier avoids the attempt from Bong to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier landing shots from mount.
Cormier avoids the attempt from Bong to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Bong instigates a clinch.
Cormier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bong is defending well.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Bong jumps into guard, dragging Cormier to the mat.
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cormier won't allow Bong to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bong looking for a guillotine here but Cormier defends easily.
Cormier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cormier scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cormier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cormier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bong controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
Cormier prevents Bong from getting back to his feet.
Bong wants to control but Cormier passes easily into half guard.
Bong wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Check out the look on Cormier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bong tries to buck Cormier off but Cormier is having none of it.
Cormier lands a nice forearm strike.
Cormier scoring with punches from side control.
Cormier is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cormier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bong taking a bit of punishment here - Cormier scoring with strikes.
Cormier connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bong some visible discomfort.
#T3#
Bong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cormier connects with a decent elbow.
Cormier scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Bong is rocked!
Cormier cracks Bong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cormier immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
A very excited looking Daniel Cormier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Tele finds it's way through Cormier's defenses.
Tele fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Cormier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tele quickly recovers to half guard.
Tele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.
Tele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormier scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cormier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tele with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tele could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tele wants to get back to his feet.
Tele has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cormier is nestled in close to Tele, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cormier lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Tele is rocked!
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Tele out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Cormier goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Faller misses the shot to the body.
Faller throws the left hand but Cormier avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Cormier tries to keep at a distance but Faller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cormier.
Cormier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Faller has clasped his hands together around Cormier's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier defending against the ground and pound.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.
Cormier takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cormier is trying to improve his position.
Faller working the ground and pound but Cormier is defending the strikes. #T1#
Faller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
Faller is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Faller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cormier can't escape the position.
Faller avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
Faller unloading with bombs!
Faller is landing with some decent strikes but Cormier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Faller's attempts to control the action.
Cormier tries to lock up and control but Faller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Faller lands a nice shot to the head.
Faller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cormier's face.
Faller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cormier?
Faller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cormier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
Faller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faller scoring with strikes but Cormier is staying in there.
Cormier tries to hold on but Faller postures up.
Faller working Cormier over with strikes here. #T4#
Faller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cormier is looking to get to half guard.
Faller trying to control but Cormier is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Faller with a couple of short strikes.
Faller dominating with strikes here.
Cormier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Faller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cormier sprawls well initially but Faller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cormier wants to control but Faller is keeping busy.
Faller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faller on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Faller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cormier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Faller throwing shots but Cormier is blocking nicely.
Faller prevents Cormier from improving his position.
Faller works his way into full mount! #T2#
Faller looking to finish Cormier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cormier!
Faller cracks Cormier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Faller trying to control but Cormier is having none of it.
Faller is landing with some decent strikes but Cormier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Faller wants to finish this one by submission but Cormier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Faller.
Tripp Faller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faller avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.#T3#
The referee warns Cormier that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cormier tries to reverse the position but Faller maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Faller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Faller is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Faller.
Faller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Faller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cormier?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faller looking to finish Cormier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cormier!
Cormier is looking to improve his position but Faller isn't that keen on the idea.
Faller looking to control but Cormier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faller avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tripp Faller 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!#R3#
Cormier tries for a takedown but Faller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faller looks to land a right hand but Cormier moved out of range.
Cormier attempts a counter takedown but Faller avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier swings for the body but Faller moves out of range.
#CL2#
Faller moves into range and clinches up with Cormier.#TD2#
Faller has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cormier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Faller has the hooks in. Cormier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cormier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Faller.
#SUB2#
Cormier won't enjoy being in this position. Faller looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Cormier is tapping - it's over boys! Faller picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tripp Faller!
In defeat, Daniel Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Cormier is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Silver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Silver seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Silver misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Silver wants to control but Cormier is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Silver stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silver.#CUT2#Daniel Cormier's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Silver gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver advances nicely into full mount.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Silver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silver throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silver looking to secure an arm triangle but Cormier defends it well.
Silver prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.
Cormier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Silver tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T2#
Silver punching from mount but Cormier doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Silver looking to control but Cormier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cormier wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silver.
Silver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Silver is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3##TD2#
Silver looking to score a takedown here. Cormier is defending well but Silver drives through and ends up in Cormier's guard.
Silver tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Silver preventing the sweep.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Silver stands and steps away. Cormier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silver lands a high kick!
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Silver closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cormier is not content to let Silver control the position.
Silver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Silver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cormier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Silver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silver lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Silver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as Silver sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Felix Silver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier tries to get to full guard but Silver has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Silver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cormier is just riding it out for now. Silver eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Silver works his way into full mount! #T3#
Silver controlling the pace for now.
Silver throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silver controlling from the full mount.
Silver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Silver thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silver wants to control the pace but Cormier is squirming around nicely.
Silver unloads with some shots from mount but Cormier bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Silver's attempts to control the action.
Silver throws some wild stikes that Cormier manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Silver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Silver scores with a nice right hand.
Silver thuds his shin into the meat of Cormier's side.
Cormier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silver.
Cormier keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver wants to clinch.
Cormier tries to counter with a takedown but Silver is quick to defend against it.
Daniel Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Silver darts in and clinches Cormier up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silver gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver passes Cormier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Silver decides to stand up. #T1##CL2#
Cormier gets tackled into the cage by Silver. Silver maintains the clinch.
Silver stalling.
Cormier has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silver tries to circle away but Cormier has him pinned against the cage.
Silver wants to get back to striking at distance but Cormier won't allow it.
#TD2#
Silver gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cormier regains guard.
#SU2#
Silver decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cormier, up you get! #TD2#
Silver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cormier wants to control but Silver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silver on the ground.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Silver is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
#SU2#
Silver decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Silver feints and as Cormier raises his hands in defense, Silver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Silver postures up. #T3#
Silver wants to stand but Cormier is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Silver wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Daniel Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silver passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silver working away.
Cormier is looking to regain half guard here but Silver keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Silver stands up and beckons Cormier to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Silver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silver 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Silver!
In defeat, Daniel Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Beach Bum works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Beach Bum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cormiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach Bum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cormier in his tracks.
Cormier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Beach Bum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beach Bum.
Cormier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beach Bum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beach Bum scores with a body shot.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beach Bum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach Bum scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Cormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cormier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beach Bum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach Bum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beach Bum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilo Beach Bum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beach Bum lands with a hook. Cormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Daniel Cormier's cut is getting worse.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Beach Bum lands a body shot.
Cormier ducks right into an uppercut from Beach Bum.
Nice body punch from Beach Bum.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beach Bum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cormier walks into a stiff left hand from Beach Bum.
Beach Bum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Beach Bum lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Daniel Cormier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beach Bum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cormier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#TD#
Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into Beach Bum's guard.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Bum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beach Bum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Cormier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cormier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beach Bum wants to sweep here but Cormier controlling him for the moment.
Cormier throwing strikes from guard but Beach Bum blocks nicely.
Cormier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cormier throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beach Bum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beach Bum wants to sweep here but Cormier controlling him for the moment.
Beach Bum keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beach Bum's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hilo Beach Bum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cormier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cormier fails with the takedown
and Beach Bum counters with a straight right hand.
Beach Bum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier looks for a takedown but Beach Bum sprawls well.
Beach Bum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beach Bum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Bum lands with a hook. Cormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Beach Bum lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Beach Bum does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Beach Bum.
Beach Bum lands a lovely overhand right.
Cormier needs to keep his hands up - Beach Bum had a free shot at his head there.
Daniel Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beach Bum cracks Cormier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beach Bum counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach Bum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beach Bum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Beach Bum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cormier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach Bum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cormier on the side of the head.
Cormier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Cormier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Beach Bum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beach Bum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Beach Bum.
Beach Bum lands a jab.
Beach Bum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Beach Bum works the jab nicely.
Beach Bum scores with a decent looking hook.
Beach Bum lands with a straight right. Cormier didn't see that one coming.
Beach Bum scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach Bum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cormiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Cormier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hilo Beach Bum!
The defeated Daniel Cormier had this to say: 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'. |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resnar defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Resnar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cormier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Resnar's guard.
Cormier connects with a couple of short punches.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Resnar keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier is in close to Resnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Resnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Resnar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cormier passes into half guard.
Cormier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Resnar is not content to let Cormier control the position.#T2#
Nice strikes from Cormier there.
Cormier is looking to pass Resnar's guard but actually Resnar recovers to full guard.
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Resnar pulls Cormier in to control the position.
Cormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cormier lands a couple of elbows.
Cormier postures up and lands a big shot to Resnar's brow.
Cormier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Resnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Resnar keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Resnar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cormier trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resnar's head.
Cormier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Resnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cormier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Resnar seems keen to control Cormier's posture.
Cormier connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cormier trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Cormier is in close to Resnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier with a nice head shot there.
Resnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Resnar keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier 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#
Cormier darts in looking for a takedown but Resnar gets double underhooks and turns Cormier into the cage. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cormier enables Resnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cormier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Resnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cormier working a defensive guard but Resnar manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cormier dodges the ground and pound from Resnar.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cormier is looking for a sweep.
Resnar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cormier!
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resnar prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Cormier tries to hold on but Resnar pushes him away.
Cormier is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Cormier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Resnar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cormier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cormier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Resnar working for a submission but Cormier is keeping him at bay.
Cormier 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.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cormier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Resnar wants to pass the guard but Cormier is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Resnar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cormier manages to get to full guard.
Cormier is trying to hold Resnar in close to prevent damage but Resnar has managed to pass into half guard.
Cormier is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier is staying active underneath Resnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cormier wants to improve his position but Resnar is controlling well.
Cormier is trying to maintain the position but Resnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Resnar closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Resnar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cormier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Resnar keeps moving.
Resnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cormier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Resnar gets to his feet - Cormier follows without any prompting. #TD#
Resnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cormier parries the strikes from Resnar easily there. Resnar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cormier to escape.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Resnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cormier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Cormier but he's now mounted!
Cormier is desperately trying to improve his position but Resnar has a good base and remains in mount.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Resnar's attempts to control the action.
Cormier wants to hold on but Resnar pushes him away.
Cormier tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cormier is trying to reverse the position but instead Resnar has taken his back - oops!
Cormier has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Resnar.
Resnar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cormier trying to control but not successfully.
Resnar 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.
Cormier looking very determined here, making life difficult for Resnar.
Cormier wants to control his opponent's hands but Resnar gets his hands free.
Cormier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Resnar is staying active.
Cormier tries to break free.
#T3#
Resnar gets his hands free as Cormier looks to control.
Cormier can't escape the position.
#T4#
Cormier keeps trying to improve his position.
Cormier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Resnar.
#SUB#
Cormier defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cormier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resnar controlling well, preventing Cormier from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Resnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Resnar 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Resnar!
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals.'. |
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