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Event:
RISE 21 - Cooper vs Comeau
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Grundmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels tries to counter by clinching up but Grundmann breaks away and moves out of range.
Grundmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
Grundmann is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Grundmann gets caught napping as Daniels dives in and scores a takedown. Grundmann manages to retain guard.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Grundmann controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels trying to control but Grundmann is working from the bottom.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Daniels postures up.
Grundmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Daniels 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.
Grundmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grundmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fred Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Grundmann.#CL2#
Grundmann forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grundmann.
#TD2#
Grundmann manages to pull guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Grundmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Grundmann has a closed guard, preventing Daniels from standing up.
Daniels pushing down on Grundmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grundmann is trying to control but can't.
Grundmann gets full guard.
Grundmann has control of Daniels's left arm, preventing Daniels from doing any damage.
Daniels won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Grundmann looking to control.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in close to prevent any damage.
Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundmann 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.#T3#
Grundmann trying to control the position.
Grundmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daniels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Daniels looking to score a takedown here. Grundmann is defending well but Daniels drives through and ends up in Grundmann's guard.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Grundmann wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels tries to stand but Grundmann is controlling from the bottom.
Grundmann pulls Daniels in close to his closed guard and prevents Daniels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Grundmann.#T4#
Daniels 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.
Grundmann has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Daniels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grundmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniels trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Grundmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Daniels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Grundmann tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Grundmann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Daniels manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
Fred Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Daniels tries to sprawl but Grundmann drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Grundmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grundmann.
Daniels controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Grundmann tries to pass to full mount but Daniels defends it. #SUB2#
Grundmann 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.
#T1#
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Grundmann sits in half guard.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Grundmann is controlling him
#SUB#
Daniels actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grundmann is working for a kimura but Daniels is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels keeping hold of Grundmann's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
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.
Daniels tries to roll over but Grundmann keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Grundmann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Grundmann is working for a submission of some sort.
Grundmann trying to control from Daniels's half guard. Daniels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grundmann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet. #T3#
Grundmann wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Grundmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grundmann won't allow Daniels to get back to his feet.
Daniels 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Grundmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daniels's guard.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Grundmann controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Daniels has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grundmann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Grundmann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Daniels stands and steps away. Grundmann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daniels enables Grundmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daniels manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Daniels wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundmann dives in and grabs Daniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes down on Grundmann's head and hops out.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grundmann can do to turn this around?
Daniels swings for the body but Grundmann moves out of range.
#T4##TD#
Daniels throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grundmann was covering up waiting for the punch and Daniels finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundmann is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Grundmann is pulling down on Daniels's head to control his posture.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Daniels wants to stand but Grundmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grundmann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Daniels dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grundmann rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Grundmann pulls guard. #SUB2#
Grundmann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels is fighting to break Grundmann's control of his arms but Grundmann is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grundmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grundmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daniels controls the pace.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Grundmann.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Michael Grundmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Daniels gets a takedown into half guard.
Grundmann trying to hold on to Daniels's head to control him but Daniels postures up.
Daniels prevents Grundmann from improving his position.
Grundmann trying to control but Daniels postures up.
Daniels sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grundmann defending well though.
Grundmann trying to control here.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniels wants to free his trapped foot but Grundmann is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundmann tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels wants to control but Grundmann is keeping him busy.
Grundmann manages to get to full guard.
Grundmann is trying to keep Daniels in close.
#T3#
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grundmann's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Daniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundmann to the mat! Grundmann manages to get full guard.
Grundmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Daniels keeping full guard, as Grundmann tries to pass.
Michael Grundmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grundmann prevents Daniels from getting back to his feet.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Grundmann is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB#
Daniels working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grundmann has passed into half guard!
Grundmann controlling the action here.
Daniels tries to get to full guard but Grundmann has control of the leg.
Grundmann wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundmann lands strikes from half guard.
Fred Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Grundmann 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.
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 Fred Daniels.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Daniels!
An out of breath Fred Daniels 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:
RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Markell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daniels.#CL#
Markell forces Daniels back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Daniels has Markell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daniels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Markell tumbling to the mat - Daniels dives into Markell's guard.
Daniels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels trying to control but Markell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Markell is retaining full guard.
Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Markell wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markell wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Daniels seems content to control.#SUB2#
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Markell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Markell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Daniels is working for a kimura but Markell is defending it quite comfortably.
Daniels stalling.
Markell works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Daniels advances to half guard.
Markell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Markell is defending well.
#SUB2#
Daniels wants to work for an arm triangle but Markell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Markell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Daniels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markell counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Daniels gets tackled into the cage by Markell. Markell maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels fails to pull guard.
Jhin Markell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Daniels.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Markell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniels regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Daniels uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Markell clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but Markell has him pressed against the cage.
Markell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Markell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markell prevents a body shot from Daniels.
Markell stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markell to keep the fight standing.
Markell cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Daniels is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markell to keep the fight standing.
Jhin Markell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Daniels.#T1#
Markell slows down the pace here.
Markell blocks a body shot from Daniels.
Markell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Markell blocks an uppercut.
Daniels being controlled against the cage.
Markell lands a body punch.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Markell won't allow it.
Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Markell after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Markell has clasped his hands together around Daniels's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Markell is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels wants to control but Markell postures up.
Markell is chipping away with strikes.
Markell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels struggling a bit here.
Markell working the head with strikes. #T3#
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Markell is staying tight to Daniels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fred Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Daniels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markell advances nicely into full mount.
Markell controlling the position easily from mount.
Markell looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels avoids a series of strikes thrown by Markell.
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Markell's attempts to control the action.
Markell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Markell prevents Daniels from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhin Markell dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Markell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daniels doesn't seem phased though.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels thows a leg kick but Markell checks it #TD#
and Markell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Markell trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Markell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniels can do to turn this around?
Daniels won't allow Markell to pass to mount.
Markell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Markell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Markell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daniels has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Daniels is refusing to be controlled, as Markell sits in half guard.
Markell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daniels!
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Markell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
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.
Daniels wants to control but Markell is having none of it.
Markell with good strikes from the mount here!
Markell working the ground and pound effectively.
Markell controlling from mount.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Markell throws some wild stikes that Daniels manages to avoid easily.
Daniels tries to hold on but Markell pushes him away.
Markell trying to control but Daniels is having none of it. #SUB#
Markell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Daniels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape. #T4#
Markell controlling the pace for now.
Markell wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Markell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daniels tries to hold on but Markell postures up.
Markell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhin Markell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhin Markell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jhin Markell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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