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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Some 11
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Channell scores with a head kick. Gonya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Channell throws out the jab.
Channell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonya.#CL#
Channell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Channell.
Gonya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Channell lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ronaldo Gonya has been cut.
Channell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Channell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Channell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonya swings wildly with an uppercut but Channell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Channell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonya.
Channell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonya blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonya wants to stall.
Channell lands a damaging elbow.
Channell is pushing Gonya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Gonya misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Channell manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Channell closes the distance and clinches.
Gonya misses with a punch on the inside.
Channell tries to land a knee to the head but Gonya blocks with his arms.
Channell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonya's defenses.
Gonya misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonya working aggressively here.
Gonya tries to throw a body punch but Channell avoids it by throwing Gonya back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Channell.
Channell tries to stall but Gonya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gonya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonya takes a shot to the head.
Channell lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Channell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Channell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Gonya blocks a head kick by Channell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Channell misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonya blocks a head kick by Channell.
A head kick by Channell misses
and Gonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Clark Channell has been cut.
A solid body kick from Channell.
Channell misses with a double jab.
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell throws a sloppy head kick and Gonya moves out of range easily.
Channell wants to clinch up but Gonya keeps it at a distance.
Gonya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gonya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Channell.
Gonya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Channell misses #KD2#
and Gonya counters with a series of strikes that sends Channell to the canvas! Gonya follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Channell is breathing heavily.
Gonya wants to control from the top but Channell keeps moving.
Gonya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Channell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Gonya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gonya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gonya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonya looking to pass the guard.
Channell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Channell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonya looking to sit in guard and control but Channell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gonya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Channell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Channell won't allow Gonya to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gonya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Channell has picked Gonya up and slammed him! Gonya can't keep hold of the triangle and Channell manages to pass to side control!
Gonya is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Gonya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Channell is looking to take a break and control but Gonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Channell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonya is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonya trying to control but Channell postures up.
Gonya moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Gonya looking for a guillotine here but Channell defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gonya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Channell wants to control from the top but Gonya keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Gonya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gonya is looking for a triangle here but Channell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Channell is looking to take a break and control but Gonya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonya tries to bench press Channell off him but Channell keeps the position.
Gonya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonya manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8##SUB2#
Gonya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonya wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gonya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Channell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gonya has his foot on Channell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Channell works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Channell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gonya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Channell keeping moving, preventing Gonya from controlling successfully. #T9#
Gonya cracks Channell with a solid left hand.
Channell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gonya controls the pace.
Gonya postures up in Channell's guard and throws a big left but Channell blocks it.
Gonya with a nice head shot there.
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Channell 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.
Channell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonya is in close to Channell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Gonya will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Channell throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonya checks the leg kick.
Channell throws a body kick that misses
and Gonya counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonya throws a nice looking combination but Channell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Channell is looking to clinch.
Gonya throws a counter combo.
Gonya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Channell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Channell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channell wants to clinch
and Gonya counters with a straight that turns Channell's legs to rubber! Gonya pushes forward with more strikes and Channell goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronaldo Gonya!
A victorious Ronaldo Gonya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Some 9
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Channell thows a leg kick but Passakos checks it #TD2#
and Passakos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Channell pushes Passakos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That kick from Channell tenderised Passakos's leg. Passakos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Channell throws a sloppy body shot
and Channell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Channell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Channell clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Passakos has clasped his hands together around Channell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Passakos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Channell has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Passakos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Channell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Passakos is trying to get an arm triangle but Channell is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Passakos swings around for an armbar but Channell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passakos's guard.#SUB2#
Passakos is looking for a triangle but Channell pushes his legs off easily.
Channell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Passakos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Channell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Passakos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Channell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Passakos.
Passakos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Passakos has a hand on Channell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Channell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Passakos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Passakos wants to hold on but Channell pushes him away.
Passakos is looking to improve his position but Channell isn't that keen on the idea.
Channell tries to control but Passakos wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Channell controlling from the full mount.
Passakos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Passakos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been informed that Passakos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Passakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Passakos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Passakos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Passakos gets back to half guard.
Channell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Passakos controls his leg. #SUB2#
Passakos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Passakos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Channell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Passakos trying to keep a closed guard but Channell is proving a slippery customer.
Channell throws a big elbow that misses.
Passakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Channell is one step ahead there.
Channell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Passakos is trying to improve his position.
Channell is working Passakos over with some ground and pound from side control. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Passakos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Channell taking a breather here.
Channell wants to control but Passakos is keeping him busy.
Passakos tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Channell easily slips into full mount!
Channell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Passakos is desperately trying to improve his position but Channell has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Passakos wants to hold on but Channell pushes him away.
Passakos is desperately trying to improve his position but Channell has a good base and remains in mount.
Passakos keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Passakos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Passakos wants to control but Channell is having none of it.
Passakos is looking to improve his position but Channell isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Passakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Channell looking to control but Passakos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Passakos is desperately trying to improve his position but Channell has a good base and remains in mount.
Passakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Passakos is trying desperately to improve position.
Passakos manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Passakos is looking for a sweep. Channell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Passakos trying to get back to full guard but Channell takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Passakos working to try and regain half guard.
Channell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Passakos is working to get back to half guard.
Channell trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Passakos is trying desperately to improve position.
Channell trying to control but Passakos is having none of it.
Passakos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Passakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Channell tries to control but Passakos wriggling away.
Passakos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clark Channell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Channell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Channell tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Passakos counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Passakos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Channell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Channell tries to improve position but can't.
Passakos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT2#
It looks like Clark Channell has been cut.#SUB2#
Passakos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Channell has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Passakos swings around for an armbar but Channell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passakos's guard.#SUB2#
Passakos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Channell escapes and throws Passakos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Passakos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Channell trying to control the action but Passakos is working from the bottom.
Channell not doing much here.
Passakos works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Passakos has an active guard here but Channell has managed to pass into half guard.
Passakos manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Passakos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Passakos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Channell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Passakos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Channell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Passakos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Channell escapes and throws Passakos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Passakos is looking for a sweep.
Passakos is breathing heavily.#T3#
Passakos is not content to let Channell control the position.
Passakos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Channell off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Channell defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Clark Channell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Passakos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Passakos looking for a guillotine here but Channell defends easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Passakos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Channell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Passakos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Channell passes into half guard.
Channell controlling the action here.
Channell is trying to control. Passakos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB2#
Passakos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Passakos with the active half guard here but Channell passes nicely into side control.
Channell gets to mount! Passakos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Channell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Channell tries to control but Passakos wriggling away. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Passakos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Passakos is working to get back to half guard.
Passakos gets back to half guard.
Channell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Passakos can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Passakos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Channell pulls his head out easily.
Passakos trying to hold on to Channell's head to control him but Channell postures up.
Channell prevents Passakos from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
Passakos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Passakos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Passakos actively working from the bottom here.
Channell wants to stand but Passakos has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Channell thows a leg kick but Passakos checks it
and Passakos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Channell tries to clinch but Passakos is having none of it. #TD2#
Passakos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Channell!#SUB2#
Passakos is trying to get an arm triangle but Channell is defending well.
Passakos working away.#SUB2#
Passakos is trying to get an arm triangle but Channell is defending well.
Clark Channell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Passakos swings around for an armbar but Channell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Passakos's guard.
Passakos looking to control but Channell passes into half guard.
#T9#
Channell is looking to take a break and control but Passakos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Channell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Passakos.
Passakos missing with punches from the bottom.
Passakos wants to get back to full guard but Channell has passed into side control.
Passakos is trying to work for a sweep but Channell has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passakos tries to hold on but Channell postures up.
Nikos Passakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Passakos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Channell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Channell 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Clark Channell!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Clark Channell!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Clark Channell!
Clark Channell wins by unanimous decision!
Nikos Passakos spoke after the fight, saying 'There is no shame in this defeat . My opponent is the best fighter of this Org. Congratulations for your victory Serhey !'.
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Event:
Some 7
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Channell. Channell maintains the clinch.
Channell lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.#BC2#
Channell breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Channell gets caught napping as Winkle dives in and scores a takedown. Channell manages to retain guard.
Channell controlling the position.
Winkle controlling from the top position.
Channell is trying to keep Winkle in close.
Winkle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Channell's guard.
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.
Winkle content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Winkle wants to work for an arm triangle but Channell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Winkle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winkle is looking to advance position but Channell won't allow it.
Channell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winkle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winkle is taking a breather. Channell 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.
Channell wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winkle controlling the action here. #SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Channell is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Winkle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winkle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winkle wants to free his trapped foot but Channell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Winkle scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Winkle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Channell is just riding it out for now. Winkle eventually gives up the hold.
Winkle trying to pass the guard but Channell defending well.
Winkle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Channell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winkle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5#
Winkle wants to control but Channell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Channell is looking to improve his position.
Winkle controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Winkle is working for a kimura but Channell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Winkle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Channell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winkle is trying to control the action in half guard but Channell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winkle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Channell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Winkle has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Channell defend it? Winkle steps over the head and cranks it - Channell is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winkle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Winkle!
Tony Winkle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Some 5
Date: Jan 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Channell looks to land a combination. Ridley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Channell clinches with his opponent.
#KD#
Channell drops Ridley with a big knee straight up the middle! Ridley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Ridley is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Channell lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Ridley is looking to close the distance but Channell sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Ridley crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Ridley is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Clark Channell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sumrall has managed to clinch.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sumrall lands a right hand.
Cormier fails to pull guard.
Sumrall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cormier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormier has Sumrall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumrall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Sumrall manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sumrall slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Sumrall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sumrall dips to his left and cracks Cormier with an uppercut!
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sumrall as he avoids it easily.
Cormier misses with a takedown
and Sumrall counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumrall wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Sumrall moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a hook to the body. Cormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Sumrall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sumrall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cormier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sumrall misses with a head shot. Cormier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cormier pulls Sumrall in close to his closed guard and prevents Sumrall from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Sumrall is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Sumrall from controlling successfully.
Sumrall stands up over Cormier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumrall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sumrall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sumrall trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Sumrall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Sumrall postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cormier walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Sumrall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cormier is trying to force a seperation but Sumrall has the dominant position.
Sumrall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown but Sumrall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cormier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sumrall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4##TD#
Cormier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Sumrall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sumrall is trying to control but can't.
Sumrall tries to roll over but Cormier keeps him under control.
Cormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Cormier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sumrall to get to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cormier successfully pulls guard.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Sumrall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Sumrall clinches. #BC#
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sumrall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cormier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier stops a takedown attempt from Sumrall.
#TD2#
Sumrall lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cormier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Sumrall tries to score a body lock takedown but Cormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sumrall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cormier gets underhooks to prevent Sumrall's takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Sumrall.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumrall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Sumrall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sumrall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Sumrall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head. #T1#
Cormier is positioning himself well to prevent Sumrall advancing to mount.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet.
Sumrall is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sumrall is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Sumrall trying to control the action but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Sumrall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier is not content to let Sumrall control the position.
Cormier trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sumrall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cormier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cormier is positioning himself well to prevent Sumrall advancing to mount.
Sumrall is trying to control the action in half guard but Cormier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Sumrall tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sumrall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Sumrall closes the distance and clinches up with Cormier, looking for a takedown. Sumrall pushes Cormier against the cage but Cormier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cormier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sumrall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cormier is chipping away with strikes.
Cormier landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumrall keeps working.
Sumrall tries to buck Cormier off but Cormier is having none of it.
Sumrall is being controlled here.
Sumrall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cormier's best efforts.#T4##SUB2#
Sumrall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormier trying to control the action but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
Cormier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sumrall wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cormier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cormier wants to pass to mount but Sumrall is defending the position.
Cormier lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sumrall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Cormier throws a chopping leg kick but Sumrall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sumrall wants to counter the offense by Cormier and move into the clinch position.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sumrall takes the fight into the clinch.
Sumrall tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Cormier has Sumrall pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cormier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sumrall tumbling to the mat - Cormier dives into Sumrall's guard.#T1#
Sumrall keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sumrall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormier passes Sumrall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Sumrall is pressing down on Cormier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sumrall is trying to hold Cormier in close to prevent damage but Cormier has managed to pass into half guard.
Cormier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sumrall gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Sumrall's head. #SUB2#
Sumrall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sumrall landing a few short strikes.
Cormier prevents Sumrall from improving his position.
Sumrall trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Cormier is working for a submission of some sort.
Cormier trying to control from half guard but Sumrall is working away.
Cormier is thwarting Sumrall's attempts to control the position.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sumrall is staying active underneath Cormier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cormier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Sumrall looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cormier prevents Sumrall from improving his position.
Cormier is pressing down on Sumrall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sumrall is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sumrall defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Sumrall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sumrall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cormier has one foot on Sumrall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cormier fails with the takedown
letting Sumrall counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cormier has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Olsen has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Olsen moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Olsen effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Olsen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barkley being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Olsen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL2#
Olsen takes the fight into the clinch.
Olsen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olsen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olsen lands with a cross. #CL2#
Olsen has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Olsen breaks the clinch.
Olsen lunges at Barkley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barkley's hand.
Olsen lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Barkley ducks right into an uppercut from Olsen. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Barkley has been cut.
A nice combination there by Olsen.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Olsen.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barkley tries to clinch but Olsen moves out of range. #CL2#
Olsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkley, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Olsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olsen scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Barkley is rocked!
Barkley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Olsen gets in close and tags Barkley with a short punch that almost sends Barkley to the mat! Oh Barkley is in big trouble! He turns his back on Olsen, trying to create some distance but Olsen rushes him, striking wildly and Barkley goes down! The referee tackles Olsen into the cage to end the fight! Olsen is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Olsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Channell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guthrum.
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guthrum lands a right hook to the body.
Channell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guthrum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guthrum misses with an uppercut. Channell saw that one coming.
Channell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guthrum.
Channell moves out of range as Guthrum strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Channell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guthrum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Channell wants to clinch.#T1#
Channell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guthrum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guthrum counters with a nice uppercut.
Guthrum throws a hook but Channell avoids it easily.
Channell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Channell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Guthrum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Guthrum with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Guthrum throws a hook but Channell blocks it.
Channell shoots and misses
and Guthrum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guthrum lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Clark Channell has been cut.
Viking Guthrum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guthrum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guthrum swings widly with a right hand
and Channell counters with a stiff right hand.
Channell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guthrum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guthrum wants it to stay on the feet.
Guthrum is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clark Channell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guthrum lands a body shot.
Channell is breathing heavily.
Guthrum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guthrum cracks Channell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Channell wants to clinch
and Guthrum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Guthrum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guthrum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guthrum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Channell. Channell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Channell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Channell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Channell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guthrum lands a jab to the nose.
Guthrum lands with a cross. #CUT2#
Clark Channell's cut is getting worse.
Guthrum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Channell is rocked!
Channell with a poor takedown
and Guthrum counters with a crisp right that sends Channell to the canvas! Guthrum follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viking Guthrum!
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