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Event:
UGD 36:Olofson Vs Gallagher
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Daniels wants to clinch but Fogomayu slips to the side letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand. Jerome Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fogomayu swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels. Fogomayu throws a nice outside leg kick. Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2# Daniels instigates a clinch. #TD# Fogomayu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Daniels is looking to stand back up but Fogomayu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Daniels. #REVB# Fogomayu sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fogomayu is pressing down on Daniels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniels is holding on for now. #T1# Fogomayu prevents Daniels from standing back up.
Fogomayu is trying to control. Daniels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fogomayu. Fogomayu not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fogomayu prevents Daniels from standing back up.
Fogomayu content to control rather than advance. Fogomayu lands with a punch from half guard. Daniels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Fogomayu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fogomayu trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it. Fogomayu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Fogomayu thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Fogomayu is keen to just control but Daniels is a slippery customer. Fogomayu lands strikes from half guard. Fogomayu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Fogomayu continues to stall.#T3# Fogomayu slips a nice elbow through Daniels's hands, connecting with Daniels's forehead. Fogomayu trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away. Daniels won't allow Fogomayu to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fogomayu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Fogomayu throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely. Fogomayu wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fogomayu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4# Daniels wants to clinch up but Fogomayu keeps it at a distance. Jerome Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Fogomayu lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fogomayu lands a jab to the nose. A cross from Fogomayu lands. Fogomayu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fogomayu scores with a hook. Daniels wants to clinch. Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Daniels tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Fogomayu counters with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels is looking to clinch but Fogomayu is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round. That's time! Fogomayu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Fogomayu lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC# Daniels is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Fogomayu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Daniels up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fogomayu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Daniels's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kwiwan Fogomayu! After winning the bout, Kwiwan Fogomayu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1# Epicosuarez cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head. Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Epicosuarez feints the counter takedown. Daniels throws a hook but Epicosuarez blocks it. Epicosuarez slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Epicosuarez takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses. Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL# Daniels clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Daniels fails to land. #BC2# Epicosuarez breaks the clinch.
Daniels throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Epicosuarez counters with a takedown into side control. #ES# Daniels sneaks out the side door and pushes Epicosuarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This has been an exciting period of action! Epicosuarez looks for a takedown but Daniels sprawls well. Daniels throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Epicosuarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Epicosuarez trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away. #T1##SUB2# Epicosuarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well. Daniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
Epicosuarez is looking to advance position but Daniels won't allow it. Epicosuarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Daniels keeping hold of Epicosuarez's head, controlling as best he can. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Epicosuarez thows a huge punch but Daniels dodges it nicely.
Epicosuarez is looking to advance position but Daniels won't allow it. Daniels keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Daniels won't allow Epicosuarez to pass to mount. Daniels is pressing down on Epicosuarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Epicosuarez controls from within his opponent's guard. Epicosuarez prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Epicosuarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
A combination from Daniels does no damage. Daniels throws a head kick that misses. Daniels tries to clinch there but Epicosuarez circles away.
#CL# Daniels has closed the distance and engaged Epicosuarez in a clinch.
Epicosuarez is looking for a takedown. Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Epicosuarez has him pressed against the cage. Daniels gets through Epicosuarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicosuarez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Epicosuarez feints the counter takedown. Epicosuarez swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels. Daniels throws a head kick but Epicosuarez moves out of range.
Epicosuarez feints the counter takedown. Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Epicosuarez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jerome Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Epicosuarez. Daniels slips a straight right by Epicosuarez. Jerome Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Epicosuarez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Daniels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epicosuarez's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Daniels lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT# It looks like Thom Epicosuarez has been cut. Epicosuarez scores with a punch to the head. Daniels darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Epicosuarez counters with a takedown into side control. #ES# Daniels sneaks out the side door and pushes Epicosuarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL# Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicosuarez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Daniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicosuarez can do to turn this around? Epicosuarez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2# Epicosuarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daniels did well to prevent Epicosuarez getting side control. Epicosuarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Daniels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Daniels wants to stand up but Epicosuarez is controlling him. #T1# Epicosuarez lands a couple of elbows. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Epicosuarez working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Epicosuarez is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows. Daniels wants to stand up but Epicosuarez is controlling him. Epicosuarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Epicosuarez wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving. Thom Epicosuarez has got the better of the ground game so far. Daniels is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Epicosuarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Daniels manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Daniels wanted to stand there but Epicosuarez had control of the position. Epicosuarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Epicosuarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Epicosuarez throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Epicosuarez wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving. Epicosuarez is looking to pass into half guard but Daniels pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Daniels is in guard.#REVR# Epicosuarez trying to control the position.
#SU# Daniels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Epicosuarez, up you get! Daniels throws a head kick but Epicosuarez moves out of range.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Epicosuarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Daniels instigates a clinch. #T4##BC# Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epicosuarez throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range. Daniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Epicosuarez, before circling back to the center of the mat. Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Epicosuarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicosuarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Epicosuarez ducks under a wild hook from Daniels. Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Epicosuarez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Daniels jabs Epicosuarez to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Epicosuarez pushes him off. Epicosuarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Epicosuarez persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Thom Epicosuarez's cut. 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# Epicosuarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicosuarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daniels defends well and Epicosuarez ends up having to push Daniels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Daniels tries to clinch up but Epicosuarez circles away and keeps his distance. Daniels moves to clinch but Epicosuarez breaks away #TD2# and Epicosuarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Daniels manages to escape and get back to his feet! Epicosuarez throws a leg kick that is checked#KD# and Daniels counters with a head kick that drops Epicosuarez to the mat! Epicosuarez scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC# Epicosuarez is rocked! 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!#TD2# Epicosuarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daniels's half guard.#ES# Daniels kicks Epicosuarez off and gets back to his feet. Epicosuarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him? Daniels looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Daniels backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Epicosuarez's temple! It sends Epicosuarez violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Daniels celebrates and the doctors try to help Epicosuarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jerome Daniels! After winning the bout, Jerome Daniels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1# Daniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Daniels looks winded! Alborov lands with an overhand left.#CUT# It looks like Jerome Daniels has been cut. Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
#TD# Alborov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ROC# Daniels is rocked! Alborov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Daniels quite badly. Daniels pulls Alborov in close trying to recover. Alborov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Daniels on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Daniels doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irbek Alborov! Irbek Alborov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GKNY 99 - Bilous vs Tahere
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1# Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocodilov moves away. It looked like Crocodilov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Crocodilov. That snapped Daniels's head back.
Daniels throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crocodilov. The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Crocodilov misses with a combination
letting Daniels counter with a right hand. Crocodilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Crocodilov takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses. Daniels tried to score with a low kick but Crocodilov checks it. Crocodilov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Crocodilov's head but Crocodilov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Daniels staying out of range there. Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick. Daniels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crocodilov counters with a straight right hand. Crocodilov lands a jab to the nose.#ROC# Daniels is rocked!#T1# Crocodilov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Daniels's head, knocking him out cold! Crocodilov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rinat Crocodilov!
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Event:
G #36 - End of an Era
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Daniels blocks a jab. Grossweiner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Daniels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grossweiner. Daniels throws a low kick but Grossweiner avoids it. Grossweiner loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch. Daniels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Grossweiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Daniels misses with a wild body shot. Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Grossweiner avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels misses the shot to the body. A punch lands to the side of Grossweiner 's head but he takes it in his stride. Daniels blocks the body kick.
Grossweiner scores with a nice strike. Daniels fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1# Daniels connects with a right hand. Grossweiner shakes it off. Daniels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grossweiner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Grossweiner looks for the body kick but Daniels saw that one coming. Jerome Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Daniels pushes Grossweiner up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels. Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch. Daniels prevents a body shot from Grossweiner. Grossweiner lands a shoulder strike. Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner has had enough of the clinch but Daniels keeps him there for the moment. Daniels pushes Grossweiner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grossweiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grossweiner misses with a hook from the clinch. Grossweiner scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grossweiner lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. #T2# Daniels stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner. Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels digs a right hand underneath Grossweiner's ribcage. Grossweiner let out a lung full of air as it connected. Grossweiner scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Daniels is rocked! Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Daniels blocking some punches.
Grossweiner misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossweiner. Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossweiner working aggressively here.
Daniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossweiner swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it. Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Grossweiner misses with the head strike.
Grossweiner misses with some punches.
Grossweiner misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now. Daniels misses with a body punch.
Grossweiner creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Daniels's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Daniels drops to his knees and Grossweiner pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner! An out of breath James B. Grossweiner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1# Halverson shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2# Halverson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halverson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Daniels tries to escape but Halverson is in control. Daniels avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Halverson. #SUB2# Halverson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halverson slows the pace down. #T1# Daniels is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Halverson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Daniels pushes Halverson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Halverson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Halverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Daniels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Halverson stalls from top position. My spies in Golden Child Gym inform me that Halverson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES# Daniels throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2# Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it. Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson misses with a wild body shot. Halverson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Daniels swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Daniels gets caught flat footed, as Halverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Daniels has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halverson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3# Halverson jumps guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A short right from Daniels on the inside. Halverson takes a shot to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Halverson takes a shot to the head. Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Daniels lands with a right to the head. Halverson stalling in the clinch but Daniels improves position. Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halverson. Daniels lands a right hand. Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it. Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Halverson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Daniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halverson's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels. Daniels tries a body shot but Halverson blocks it.
Halverson is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut. Daniels lands a nice shot to the body. Daniels pushes Halverson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Halverson's head. Halverson misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Halverson uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daniels. A head punch blocked on the inside by Halverson. A right hand to the body from Daniels.
Daniels is pushing Halverson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Daniels lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Daniels misses with a wild body shot. Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Halverson counters with a stiff right hand. Daniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halverson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Halverson loads up on a big right hand but Daniels slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch. And Halverson tries to counter it with a takedown but Daniels pushes his down on his head and steps out. Halverson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fighters circling - Halverson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Daniels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Halverson. Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Halverson pushes him off. Jerome Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Daniels doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halverson can do to turn this around? Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halverson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Daniels misses with a looping left. Daniels connects with a crisp jab. Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing. Halverson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Daniels throws a quick inside leg kick. Nice straight punches there by Daniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daniels. Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Halverson pushes him off. Halverson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jerome Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daniels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halverson sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big right from Halverson misses. #T2# Daniels misses with the combination.
A big left from Daniels misses. Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Halverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. As Halverson tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Halverson manages to avoid the attempt. Daniels lands with a hook. Halverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Halverson shoots in and drives through. Daniels sprawls well. Daniels is looking to counter the offense by Halverson and move into the clinch. Jerome Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson. Daniels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3# Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Halverson moves away and avoids it. Daniels throws a leg kick but Halverson sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Daniels. Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2# Halverson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daniels on his heels. He'll look to pass Daniels's guard now, I'm sure. Halverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Halverson wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving. Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES# Daniels wriggles free and stands up. Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Daniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A shot to the body from Daniels misses and Halverson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daniels thinking. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Daniels looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range. Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Halverson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halverson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses. Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it. Halverson scores with a punch to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Daniels dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Halverson throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range. Thatcher Halverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2# Halverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Halverson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Thatcher Halverson has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES# Daniels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Halverson throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it. Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Halverson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels. Halverson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Daniels misses with a hook. Halverson ducked under it nicely. Halverson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Halverson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Halverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Halverson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daniels as he avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Halverson. Halverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels. Halverson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Daniels misses with a wild body shot. Daniels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Halverson. Daniels slips a jab from Halverson. Halverson misses with a straight right. Thatcher Halverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halverson counters with a straight right hand. Halverson digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halverson.
Halverson misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely. Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Halverson counters with a lovely shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Halverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it. Halverson misses with a body shot.
As Halverson tries to get set, Daniels tries to push him back and clinch up but Halverson manages to avoid the attempt. Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halverson throws out the jab. Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jerome Daniels is winning the standup battle so far. Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range. Daniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Halverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Halverson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Halverson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Daniels rather than just go for the knockout. A nice leg kick lands there from Daniels. Jerome Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Halverson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4# Halverson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Daniels has managed to clinch.
Daniels tries to work over Halverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Halverson tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
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! Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Halverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Halverson throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels. Daniels blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Halverson.
Halverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
A right handed body shot lands from Daniels.
Halverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Daniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Daniels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halverson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerome Daniels. Well Daniels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Daniels! Jerome Daniels thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Thatcher Halverson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Eric for taking the fight.'.
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Event:
ITFL 3.2
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Dehu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Daniels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dehu. Dehu misses with a right hand enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab. Daniels slips under a jab from Dehu. Hassan Dehu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dehu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daniels throws a big shot that misses. Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dehu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though. Daniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels connects with a body shot. Dehu misses with a hook. Dehu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dehu looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dehu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dehu on the side of the head. Dehu throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Dehu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daniels slips under a jab. Dehu swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Dehu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Dehu. Daniels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Dehu clinches. Daniels misses with the head strike.
Daniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels tries a body shot but Dehu blocks it.
Dehu lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards. Daniels misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Dehu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dehu misses with a shot to the body and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dehu. Dehu throws a monster overhand right that drops Daniels! Dehu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hassan Dehu!
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