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QFC Tournament 287 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Braga!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Braga can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson controls the position.
Braga is trying to get back to half guard.
Braga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nelson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Braga keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Braga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson is trying to keep Braga in close.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Braga manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga on the ground.
Nelson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Braga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Braga has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nelson doesn't defend quickly enough and Braga has managed to lock this one up! Can Nelson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Braga on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diogo Braga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knowel Dimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Valasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knowel Dimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cain Valasquez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Valasquez.
Valasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Valasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimo with a nice cross.
Valasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Dimo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimo tries to clinch there but Valasquez circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valasquez, as that shot connected.
It looks like Knowel Dimo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Valasquez misses.
Dimo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knowel Dimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimo walks straight into a right hand from Valasquez - that's dropped him! Valasquez jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dimo from any more punishment! Dimo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cain Valasquez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seemon Sprous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seemon Sprous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiasson is trying to pull guard but Sprous has him pressed against the cage.
Chiasson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sprous up against the cage.
Sprous ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sprous no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Sprous keeps moving.
Sprous wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chiasson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson is pressing down on Sprous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chiasson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sprous looking to sit in guard and control but Chiasson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sprous is working an open guard so Chiasson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sprous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chiasson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sprous shoots in for a double leg but Chiasson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chiasson fails to land the takedown.
Seemon Sprous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches.
Chiasson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sprous prevents it.
Chiasson breaks from the clinch.
Sprous could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chiasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprous was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiasson.
Sprous instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sprous.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprous breaks from the clinch.
Sprous has his takedown stuffed
and Chiasson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sprous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiasson.
Sprous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprous moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiasson needs to keep his hands up - Sprous had a free shot at his head there.
Chiasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprous drives through and clinches with Chiasson against the cage.
Sprous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sprous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chiasson has him pressed against the cage.
Chiasson stalling in the clinch but Sprous improves position.
Sprous gets control of Chiasson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sprous will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chiasson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chiasson wants to control but Sprous is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson works to advance to full mount. Sprous defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sprous is looking to escape.
Chiasson working for a submission but Sprous is keeping him at bay.
Chiasson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sprous turns into him and now he's in Chiasson's 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiasson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Chiasson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sprous tries for a takedown but Chiasson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sprous as he avoids it easily.
Seemon Sprous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprous swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiasson.
Sprous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chiasson as he avoids it easily.
Chiasson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sprous avoids it really well and circles away.
Seemon Sprous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
Sprous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chiasson.
Chiasson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sprous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chiasson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chiasson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chiasson circles away.
Chiasson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sprous.
Chiasson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sprous defends well and Chiasson ends up having to push Sprous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sprous wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiasson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sprous just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sprous is trying to pull guard but Chiasson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chiasson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sprous smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chiasson gets a clinch.
Chiasson wants to break free but Sprous has control.
Sprous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chiasson to keep the fight standing.
Chiasson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sprous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chiasson is trying to pull guard but Sprous turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sprous changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chiasson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sprous tries to clinch but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chiasson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprous misses with a head kick.
Sprous keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chiasson is defended easily by Sprous.
Sprous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chiasson.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up with Sprous, looking for a takedown. Chiasson pushes Sprous against the cage but Sprous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sprous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sprous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chiasson is looking to clinch but Sprous is avoiding it.
Sprous shoots for a takedown but Chiasson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chiasson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sprous tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chiasson is in Sprous's guard.
Sprous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chiasson defends it easily.
Sprous is working an open guard so Chiasson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sprous wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sprous wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Chiasson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiasson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprous sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprous tries to clinch there but Chiasson circles away.
Sprous misses with a head kick.
Sprous forces Chiasson back against the cage and clinches.
Sprous has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiasson after a bit of a struggle.
Sprous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Sprous or perhaps it was just good defense by Chiasson which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chiasson throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson misses with a low kick.
Sprous shoots in looking for a takedown but Chiasson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sprous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemon Sprous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson throws a head kick but Sprous moves out of range.
Sprous tries to clinch but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sprous sprawls well. He's pushed Chiasson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiasson.
Sprous tries to clinch up.
Sprous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiasson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprous somewhat.
Chiasson goes for a double leg but Sprous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sprous continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chiasson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sprous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sprous wants a takedown.
Chiasson pulls guard effortlessly.
Chiasson pushes Sprous off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chiasson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sprous's waist but Sprous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiasson off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chiasson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiasson misses with a leg kick.
Chiasson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sprous tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chiasson is in Sprous's guard.
Sprous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiasson passes Sprous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chiasson content to control rather than advance.
Chiasson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sprous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprous wants to stand back up but Chiasson manages to pass into side control.
Sprous tries to improve position but can't.
Chiasson is chipping away with strikes.
Chiasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprous keeps working.
Chiasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sprous, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprous is letting Chiasson control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chiasson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Matt Chiasson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Taicon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Xristov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Taicon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marty Xristov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taicon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xristov was well out of range. Poor timing from Taicon.
Xristov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taicon swivels and escapes.
Taicon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xristov shoots in for a takedown but Taicon shows good takedown defense.
Marty Xristov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taicon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xristov's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xristov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xristov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Taicon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Xristov.
Taicon slips a jab and a cross from Xristov.
Xristov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taicon drives through and clinches with Xristov against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taicon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xristov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taicon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taicon lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Taicon as the two fighters clinch.
Taicon pushes Xristov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taicon.
Taicon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xristov backwards.
A body shot lands from Taicon.
Xristov looks winded!
Taicon scores with a shoulder strike.
Taicon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xristov can't find room to land a body shot as Taicon controls the action.
Taicon pushes Xristov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taicon missing with knees to the body.
Xristov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taicon to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taicon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xristov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taicon lands a left hand.
Xristov is still on wobbly legs! Can Taicon finish him?
Taicon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taicon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Taicon as the two fighters clinch.
Taicon lands a shot to the body.
Taicon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xristov is defending well for now.
Taicon tries to land knees in the clinch but Xristov avoids the damage to the body.
Taicon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Taicon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taicon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taicon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taicon gets through Xristov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xristov wants to take the fight to the mat but Taicon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taicon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Taicon.
Taicon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Xristov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Taicon is unloading with more strikes now! Xristov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Taicon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junir DosSantos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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166 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junir DosSantos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DosSantos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DosSantos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DosSantos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DosSantos is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns DosSantos into the cage.
Williams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DosSantos tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DosSantos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. DosSantos tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DosSantos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DosSantos throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots for a takedown but DosSantos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DosSantos misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from DosSantos as Williams shoots in.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams forces DosSantos back against the cage and clinches.
Williams tries for a takedown but DosSantos manages to get underhooks.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DosSantos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DosSantos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DosSantos misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DosSantos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jake Williams has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DosSantos wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DosSantos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
DosSantos just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from DosSantos.
DosSantos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams jumps into guard, dragging DosSantos to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DosSantos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams wriggles free and stands up.
Junir DosSantos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DosSantos throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
DosSantos trying to control from the bottom.
Williams slips a nice elbow through DosSantos's hands, connecting with DosSantos's forehead.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of DosSantos's head.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DosSantos looking for submissions off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DosSantos can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DosSantos is looking to improve his position.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DosSantos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of DosSantos's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams wants to stand up but DosSantos is controlling the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to DosSantos's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DosSantos rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on DosSantos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DosSantos lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of DosSantos backwards.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from DosSantos.
DosSantos misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on DosSantos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams avoiding damage as DosSantos throws knees to the body.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DosSantos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from DosSantos.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DosSantos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DosSantos lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but DosSantos has him pressed against the cage.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DosSantos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Nice elbow from DosSantos.
DosSantos stalls.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from DosSantos, against the cage.
DosSantos lands an elbow inside.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DosSantos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DosSantos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DosSantos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DosSantos.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
DosSantos lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
DosSantos missing with knees to the body.
DosSantos prevents a takedown attempt there.
DosSantos misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
DosSantos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DosSantos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
DosSantos pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jake Williams's cut is getting worse.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DosSantos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DosSantos after a bit of a struggle.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
DosSantos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DosSantos after a bit of a struggle.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DosSantos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DosSantos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Junir DosSantos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but DosSantos won't allow it.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
DosSantos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DosSantos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams tries for a takedown but DosSantos manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from DosSantos.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Jake Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DosSantos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DosSantos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junir DosSantos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams moves away from the strike by DosSantos.
Jake Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DosSantos throws a head kick that misses.
DosSantos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from DosSantos.
DosSantos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
DosSantos lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
DosSantos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DosSantos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DosSantos lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Nice elbow from DosSantos.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but DosSantos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DosSantos clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DosSantos pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
DosSantos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from DosSantos.
DosSantos stalling in the clinch.
DosSantos lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Jake Williams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
DosSantos lands an elbow inside.
DosSantos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
DosSantos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DosSantos.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junir DosSantos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santino Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannon forces Flores back against the cage and clinches.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cannon is looking to control Flores's arms but Flores gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cannon has his back to the cage.
Flores lands an uppercut.
Flores is leaning against Cannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flores to keep the fight standing.
Cannon is trying to break the clinch but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
Flores tries to work over Cannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flores doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flores scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Tony Cannon has been cut.
Flores scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flores lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flores's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flores lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
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!
Flores lands a right hand.
Cannon goes for a takedown attempt but Flores pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santino Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Cannon.
Flores gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cannon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cannon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flores tries to stand but Cannon is controlling from the bottom.
Flores wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Santino Flores wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cannon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flores avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flores pushes Cannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannon looks winded!
Flores lands a right hand.
Flores throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cannons head.
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cannon tries to break free but Flores pushes him back against the cage.
Flores scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Flores works on Cannon's body with a couple of short punches.
Flores lands a body punch.
Flores is struggling to control the position.
Flores lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flores stalling in the clinch.
Flores gets through Cannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flores lands a right hand.
Flores cracks Cannon with a nice body shot.
Flores lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flores works on Cannon's body with a couple of short punches.
Flores lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flores cracks Cannon with a nice body shot.
Flores lands with a left to the head.
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!
Flores lands a left hand.
Flores lands a nice shot to the body.
Flores scores with a shot to the side of Cannon's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flores creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Flores.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores lands a right hand.
Cannon is rocked!
Flores lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Flores creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cannon with a big uppercut! Cannon tries to clinch up but Flores pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cannon to the mat! Cannon covers up and Flores unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Santino Flores!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lamar Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Cormier is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cormier.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier clinches up against the cage.
Lee is trying to stall.
Cormier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Cormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cormier looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
Cormier stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Cormier won't allow it.
Cormier is stalling here.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Cormier won't allow it.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee taking a breather.
Cormier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Cormier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cormier lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Cormier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Stalling in the clinch from Cormier.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
Cormier lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cormier is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Cormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier leaning against his opponent.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Cormier's ribcage. Cormier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Lee tries to break free but Cormier pushes him back against the cage.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cormier lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Cormier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Cormier misses.
Cormier misses with a hook.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cormier has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Lee taking a breather.
Cormier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee jumps guard but Cormier stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Cormier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Cormier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cormier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cormier.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Cormier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Daniel Cormier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cormier working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Lee tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
Cormier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Cormier stalling the fight.
Cormier misses with a knee to the head.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Cormier taking a breather.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Cormier lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Cormier just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Cormier stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier lands a nice elbow.
Cormier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee is working for takedown but Cormier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cormier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cormier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Cormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cormier misses with the head strike.
Cormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Cormier tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cormier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cormier throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cormier backs up against the cage.
Lee looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Cormier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses.
Lee slips under a jab from Cormier.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cormier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
It looks like Lamar Lee has been cut.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cormier slowing the pace effectively.
Cormier receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are getting on Cormier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cormier lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Cormier connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Cormier looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Cormier scores a nice knee to the body.
Cormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Come on Cormier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee jumps guard but Cormier stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Cormier.
Cormier lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.
Cormier lands an elbow that stopped Lee in his tracks for a moment.
Cormier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cormier lands an elbow inside.
Cormier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Cormier trying to land knees to the body.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier lands a damaging elbow.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier throws a head punch that misses.
Cormier tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cormier trying to land knees to the body.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Cormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cormier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Cormier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cormier tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cormier 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Daniel Cormier!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Daniel Cormier!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier wins by unanimous decision!
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