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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Cole darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cole looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cannon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cannon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
Cannon controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Cannon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cole defend it? Cannon steps over the head and cranks it - Cole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Todd Cannon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Todd Cannon thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Lazarvic drives through with a takedown into Cannon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Cannon is looking for a triangle but Lazarvic pushes his legs off easily.
Lazarvic wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
Lazarvic throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazarvic looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cannon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lazarvic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lazarvic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lazarvic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Cannon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lazarvic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cannon's body to avoid the submission. Cannon has instead reached around Lazarvic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cannon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Cannon throws out a leg kick but Kurita moves out of range and Cannon only half commits.
Cannon wants to slow Kurita down by chopping away at his legs.
Kurita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Kurita forces Cannon back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Cannon pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kurita is sitting in close to Cannon's body. Cannon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kurita is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kurita is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cannon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Minobu Kurita stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sayonara'.
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Event:
HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor slips a jab from Cannon.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Cannon avoids a kick to the body.
Cannon checks a leg kick. #TD#
Cannon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cannon showed some decent athleticism there.
McGregor trying to control but Cannon postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is trying to get back to full guard.
McGregor keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
McGregor trying to control here.
McGregor keeping hold of Cannon's head, controlling as best he can.
McGregor is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Cannon is trying to work for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor wants to control but Cannon is keeping busy.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Cannon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGregor is looking to control Cannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGregor avoid being mounted?
McGregor tries to get to full guard but Cannon has control of the leg.
Cannon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cannon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cannon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cannon trying to control but McGregor is having none of it.
Cannon misses with a head shot.#T3#
Cannon tries to control but McGregor wriggling away.
McGregor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cannon working the ground and pound effectively.
McGregor working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Cannon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGregor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGregor!
McGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Cannon is keeping the position.
Cannon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cannon is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Russian Bears Training Center inform me that McGregor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but McGregor is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cannon has his foot on McGregor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGregor works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Cannon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor misses with a straight left.
McGregor digs a good hook to Cannon's body.
Cannon with a poor takedown
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
Cannon misses with a hook.
McGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cannon eats them both and turns towards McGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor lands a glancing blow to the side of Cannon's head.
Cannon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and McGregor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cannon! McGregor lets Cannon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Cannon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cannon square on the jaw! Damn, Cannon is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Surprise surprise motherf**kers, the king is back!'.
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Event:
HFC 94:Kriel vs Pritchard
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Putin lands a left and a right that send Cannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Putin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Todd Cannon has been cut.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cannon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Putin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Putin rushes Cannon and presses him up against the cage.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannon wants to break free but Putin has control.
#BC#
Cannon manages to break the clinch.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Putin lands a big head kick that sends Cannon tumbling to the mat! Putin takes a step backwards and waves Cannon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cannon is rocked!#CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch.
Oh Cannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannon tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putin.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Cannon shrugs off.
Putin has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Cannon - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Putin, and another! Cannon is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vlad Putin!
Post fight, Vlad Putin stared into the camera and said 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.
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Event:
RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Baba moves out of range as Cannon throws a body kick.
Baba throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Cannon misses.
Cannon's coach down at Fight Club FC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cannon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cannon throws a leg kick but Baba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cannon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baba counters with a solid body kick.
Cannon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baba.
A jab from Baba does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Baba catches Cannon right on the button with a cross.
Cannon throws a low kick, looking for Baba's leg but Baba calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Baba cracks Cannon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cannon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baba finish him?
#ROC#
Cannon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba lands a slapping body shot.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Baba finish him?#T1#
Baba scores with a shot to the body.
Baba steps in with a hook that catches Cannon right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Baba follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cannon looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
Afeef Isa Baba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cannon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rynkowski stays in close to Cannon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cannon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rynkowski has his hands clasped together but Cannon extends and breaks Rynkowski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cannon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Cannon avoids the body shot from Snodgrass.
Cannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snodgrass wants to counter the offense by Cannon and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Snodgrass, which made it look bad.
A low kick from Cannon misses
and Cannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snodgrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Cannon misses with a leg kick
letting Snodgrass counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Cannon.#T1#
Snodgrass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannon.
Todd Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Snodgrass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Cannon. That snapped Snodgrass's head back.
Cannon shoots in but Snodgrass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snodgrass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannon misses with a jab to the body
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cannon walks straight into a right hand from Snodgrass - that's dropped him! Snodgrass jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cannon from any more punishment! Cannon 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 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFC 72:Tsuruta vs Milne
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jensen tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jensen to the ground. Jensen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Jensen drives through with a takedown into Cannon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Cannon.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
My spies in Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform me that Jensen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jensen has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Jensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Jensen is stalling here. Cannon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jensen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cannon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jensen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cannon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cannon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jensen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Jensen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cannon's best efforts.
Jensen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a triangle but Cannon pushes his legs off easily.
Jensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cannon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jensen has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Jensen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cannon's guard. #SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cannon defends it well.
Cannon is looking to improve his position.
Jensen passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Jensen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cannon turns into him and now he's in Jensen's guard.
#SUB2#
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cannon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Jensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cannon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cannon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cannon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Jensen is trying to control the position but Cannon postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jensen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jensen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jensen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Jensen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cannon's guard.
Jensen trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Cannon working a defensive guard but Jensen manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Jensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cannon has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Jensen wants to control but Cannon is keeping him busy.
Cannon wants to control but Jensen postures up.
Jensen trying to control the position but Cannon is working away. #SUB2#
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cannon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cannon can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cannon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cannon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cannon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jensen's best efforts.#SUB2#
Jensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jensen wants to control but Cannon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Jensen is trying to work for a kimura but Cannon is defending well.
Cannon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jensen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Jensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cannon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Cannon is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Cannon wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Cannon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jensen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jensen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cannon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jensen yanks on the arm and Cannon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jensen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jensen!
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Event:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Viljanen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cannon counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Viljanen lands a big head kick that sends Cannon tumbling to the mat! Viljanen takes a step backwards and waves Cannon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cannon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Todd Cannon has been cut.
Viljanen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cannon tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouko Viljanen!
A very excited looking Jouko Viljanen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Snodgrass. That snapped Cannon's head back.
Cannon wants to slow Snodgrass down by chopping away at his legs.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snodgrass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snodgrass takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Cannon throws a combination that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Snodgrass takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon tries to break free but Snodgrass pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
A short right from Snodgrass on the inside.
Cannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snodgrass is leaning against Cannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Cannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass scores with a hook to the body.
Snodgrass avoiding damage.
Snodgrass throws a big uppercut that drops Cannon! More strikes from Snodgrass and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cannon lies dazed against the cage as Snodgrass celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass retains his welterweight title!
Dobber Snodgrass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 52:Randhawa vs Tauer
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Cannon throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Zamana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cannon's guard.
Zamana trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannon trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Cannon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zamana rolls with it to try and escape but Cannon cranks on the arm and Zamana is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curtis as he jumps to the side.
Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Curtis.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Curtis. No joy for Cannon on that attempt.
Isaac Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Cannon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannon throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cannon misses with a left hand
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Cannon misses with a few strikes there.
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon. #T1#
Curtis takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Curtis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cannon!
Curtis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Cannon is rocked!
Cannon throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Curtis finish him?
Curtis cracks Cannon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cannon falls to his knees and Curtis doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Curtis!
As Isaac Curtis got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tonight was my night. I'm going to weigh up my options and see where to go from here. Every fight is getting harder for an old dog like me, this may've been my last one.'.
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Event:
HFC 48:Klimov vs Martin
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Nyysonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Cannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nyysonen is trying to defend but Cannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cannon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cannon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyysonen is just riding it out for now. Cannon eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyysonen is just riding it out for now. Cannon eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nyysonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cannon is working away from the top position though.
Cannon throwing shots but Nyysonen is blocking nicely.
Well, if Cannon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cannon prevents Nyysonen from improving his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nyysonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cannon is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Nyysonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Cannon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cannon controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cannon is trying to work for a kimura but Nyysonen is defending well.
#T3#
Nyysonen is controlling Cannon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cannon is trying to control the action in half guard but Nyysonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nyysonen is looking to control Cannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyysonen avoid being mounted?
Nyysonen tries to roll over but Cannon keeps him under control.
Cannon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nyysonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cannon with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyysonen feints the counter takedown.
Cannon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nyysonen throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.
Cannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyysonen.
Cannon misses with a left hand
and Nyysonen counters with a left to the body.
Cannon wants to land a leg kick but Nyysonen is out of range.
Cannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyysonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyysonen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Cannon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cannon throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Nyysonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cannon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cannon controls Nyysonen momentarily but Nyysonen frees himself.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Nyysonen from controlling successfully.
Nyysonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nyysonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Nyysonen is proving a slippery customer.
Nyysonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Todd Cannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nyysonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a triangle but Nyysonen pushes his legs off easily.
Nyysonen preventing the sweep.
Nyysonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannon is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Nyysonen defends easily.
Nyysonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nyysonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nyysonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nyysonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Nyysonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nyysonen advances position into side control!
Cannon is trying to improve his position.
Cannon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nyysonen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Cannon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nyysonen rolls, trying to escape but Cannon keeps control of the position.
#T3##SUB#
Cannon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Nyysonen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cannon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Nyysonen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cannon's arms.
Nyysonen trying to control the action but Cannon just sinks the hooks in.
Cannon keeps control of the position as Nyysonen tries to break free.
Cannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nyysonen can do to turn this around?#T4#
Cannon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB#
Cannon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cannon controlling well, preventing Nyysonen from escaping the position.
Cannon tries to get the hooks in deep but Nyysonen pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Cannon has got one arm under Nyysonen's chin. This could be trouble... Nyysonen trying to control the other hand but Cannon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nyysonen has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Cannon is looking to improve his position.
Cannon trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Cannon taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannon wants to control but Jackson passes into side.
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.
Cannon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Cannon is looking for a sweep.
Cannon being controlled for a moment.
Cannon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cannon wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T2#
Cannon is stalling in the full guard.
Cannon trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Cannon misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Cannon fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cannon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4##SUB#
Cannon has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Cannon wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Cannon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Cannon.
#TD#
Cannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jackson is trying to defend but Cannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cannon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Jackson wants to control but Cannon is having none of it.
Cannon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cannon looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cannon.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Cannon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannon throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2##SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Jackson kicks off Cannon and gets to his feet.
Cannon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DeAndre Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannon is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Cannon is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cannon is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson is trying to control. Cannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Jackson is thwarting Cannon's attempts to control the position.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson stalling. #SUB#
Cannon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson not doing much here.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Cannon punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Cannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DeAndre Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cannon misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Cannon manages to get back to half guard.
Cannon moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Cannon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
Cannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Cannon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T1#
Cannon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jackson stays in close to Cannon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cannon stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Cannon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cannon stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Cannon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cannon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cannon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jackson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cannon! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Todd Cannon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Todd Cannon made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
McBarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannon.
Cannon feinted with a counter takedown.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBarz lands a two punch combo.
McBarz throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cannon attempts a counter takedown but McBarz avoids it well and moves away.
Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBarz falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. McBarz won't be happy with that.
Cannon taking a breather here.
Cannon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McBarz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
McBarz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cannon is controlling him well.
Cannon advances nicely into full mount.
Cannon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McBarz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBarz is desperately trying to improve his position but Cannon has a good base and remains in mount.
Cannon controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T2#
McBarz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cannon controlling his opponent.
McBarz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Cannon working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McBarz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cannon off and cradles McBarz's limp body as Cannon celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Todd Cannon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Todd Cannon made sure he mentioned Mohito Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Cannon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cannon blocks the body kick.
Cannon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kvirkvelia scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannon.#TD2#
Kvirkvelia feints and as Cannon raises his hands in defense, Kvirkvelia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Kvirkvelia tries to pass.
Kvirkvelia content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Cannon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kvirkvelia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cannon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kvirkvelia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Kvirkvelia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kvirkvelia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kvirkvelia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cannon!
Kvirkvelia with good strikes from the mount here!
Cannon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kvirkvelia controlling from mount.
Cannon is looking to improve his position but Kvirkvelia isn't that keen on the idea.
Kvirkvelia controlling his opponent. #T2#
Cannon tries to hold on but Kvirkvelia pushes him away.
Kvirkvelia controlling the pace for now.
Cannon reaches up to try and control the position but Kvirkvelia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cannon rolls and tries to escape and now Kvirkvelia has his back!
Kvirkvelia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cannon doesn't escape.
Well, with Kvirkvelia on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cannon is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cannon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvirkvelia biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Cannon right now.
#T3#
Kvirkvelia lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Can Cannon hold on?! Kvirkvelia is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB2#
Kvirkvelia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Cannon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Kvirkvelia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cannon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
I really don't envy Cannon right now.
Kvirkvelia avoiding Cannon 's attempts to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Kvirkvelia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannon wants to control his opponent's hands but Kvirkvelia gets his hands free.
Kvirkvelia has good solid back control here.
Kvirkvelia lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia 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#
Kvirkvelia throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cannon counters with a single leg into guard. Kvirkvelia didn't expect that.
Cannon looking to pass the guard.
Kvirkvelia keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kvirkvelia is looking for a triangle but Cannon pushes his legs off easily.
Kvirkvelia keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon is fighting to break Kvirkvelia's control of his arms but Kvirkvelia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cannon preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cannon slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kvirkvelia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Kvirkvelia keeps moving.
Kvirkvelia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cannon's guard. #REVB#
Kvirkvelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kvirkvelia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kvirkvelia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannon is keeping the position for now.
Kvirkvelia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kvirkvelia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kvirkvelia passes Cannon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kvirkvelia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kvirkvelia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kvirkvelia working the head and body with strikes.
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. Kvirkvelia connects with a nice short shot to Cannon's temple. #T3#
Cannon gets full guard.
Cannon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvirkvelia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kvirkvelia pushes down on Cannon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back.
Kvirkvelia controlling the action here.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but Cannon defending well.
Cannon tries to get to full guard but Kvirkvelia has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cannon is trying to maintain the position but Kvirkvelia is very close to passing his half guard.
Kvirkvelia controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Kvirkvelia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cannon defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cannon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cannon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kvirkvelia swings for the body but Cannon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cannon misses the target.
Cannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kvirkvelia scores with a punch to the head.
Cannon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kvirkvelia thuds a left hand into Cannon's body.
Crunch! Kvirkvelia slams his shin into Cannon's torso.
Kvirkvelia scores with the left hand. Cannon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia scores with a push kick.
Kvirkvelia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kvirkvelia scores with a head kick.
#T1#
Kvirkvelia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kvirkvelia misses with an uppercut
and Cannon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cannon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Kvirkvelia takes the fight into the clinch.
Kvirkvelia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kvirkvelia digs a right hand underneath Cannon's ribcage. Cannon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Kvirkvelia manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kvirkvelia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cannon quickly recovers to half guard.
Kvirkvelia controlling the pace.
Kvirkvelia prevents Cannon from improving his position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kvirkvelia in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kvirkvelia working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cannon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cannon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvirkvelia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kvirkvelia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cannon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kvirkvelia defends it easily.#T3#
Kvirkvelia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kvirkvelia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cannon defends it well.
Kvirkvelia slows the pace down in half guard.
Cannon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but Cannon defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kvirkvelia winds up and cracks Cannon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Levan Kvirkvelia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kvirkvelia lands with a punch from half guard.
Kvirkvelia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cannon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cannon is working hard here to advance position.
Kvirkvelia controlling the pace for now.
Kvirkvelia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kvirkvelia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kvirkvelia 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kvirkvelia!
Levan Kvirkvelia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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