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Event:
Gladius #8
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Thornton instigates a clinch. #BC#
Daka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thornton or perhaps it was just good defense by Daka, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thornton.
Thornton working the ground and pound.
Thornton working the body and head with strikes.
Daka pushes Thornton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thornton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daka is breathing heavily.
Thornton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Daka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Daka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thornton is controlling him well.
Thornton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Thornton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Thornton happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Thornton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thornton controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Thornton tries for a kimura but Daka is defending well.
Daka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thornton has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A lull in the action here.
Thornton prevents Daka from escaping the position.
Thornton controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton throws an elbow but Daka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thornton controls the position.
Daka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daka stuffs the takedown attempt from Thornton. Thornton gets slowly back to his feet.
Daka darts in trying to clinch
and Thornton counters with a series of strikes. Daka will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Daka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thornton counters with a right hand to the body.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt.
Ra Daka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Thornton.
Thornton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daka wants to clinch
and Thornton counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ra Daka has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Daka as Thornton shoots in.
Daka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thornton.
Ra Daka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daka doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
#CL2#
Daka tries to keep at a distance but Thornton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thornton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daka up against the cage.#T4#
Daka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thornton can't get the takedown.
Thornton keeps control of Daka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daka prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.
Daka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Thornton jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Daka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thornton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daka is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ra Daka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Daka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thornton counters with a three punch combo that has Daka backing up. Daka nods at Thornton to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Thornton pushes Daka up against the cage in a clinch.
Thornton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daka manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daka throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ra Daka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Thornton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Thornton tries to break free but Daka pushes him back against the cage.
Daka struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
Thornton has Daka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Thornton pulls guard successfully.
Thornton wants to sweep here but Daka controlling him for the moment.
Thornton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daka won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Daka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thornton is proving hard to escape from.
Daka preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Thornton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daka won't allow Thornton to sweep him here. #T2#
Daka wants to get up but he can't break Thornton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daka is looking to clinch.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Daka.
Daka sets himself, and Thornton steps forward looking for the clinch! Daka avoids it this time.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Thornton moves into the clinch.
Daka is trying to break free.
Thornton tries for a takedown but Daka manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ra Daka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thornton fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Daka's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Daka wants to clinch.#CL2#
Thornton clinches. #TD2#
Thornton has picked Daka up - he's going for a ride! Thornton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Thornton is trying to work for a kimura but Daka is defending well.
#SUB2#
Thornton is working for a kimura but Daka is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Daka manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##CL2#
Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daka tries to stall but Thornton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daka is trying to break the clinch but Thornton is controlling him.
Thornton is pushing Daka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Daka is controlling him.
Thornton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thornton stalling the fight.
Daka stalling in the clinch but Thornton improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daka is looking to break free of the clinch but Thornton has double underhooks.
Daka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thornton tries to pull guard but Daka holds him up against the cage and eventually Thornton drops back down to his feet.
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daka has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ra Daka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thornton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daka wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.
Daka tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Daka is looking to clinch.
Thornton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Billy Bob Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daka tries to clinch but Thornton moves out of range.
Daka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daka tries to clinch up but Thornton circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Thornton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thornton is in Daka's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Daka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Thornton jumps guard and drags Daka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!#SU#
Daka stands and steps away. Thornton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Thornton has managed to clinch.
Daka is looking to break free of the clinch but Thornton has double underhooks. #T1#
Thornton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daka to keep the fight standing.
Thornton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Daka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Thornton breaks from the clinch.
Thornton goes for a double leg but Daka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daka continues to drive forward.
Ra Daka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob Thornton.
Thornton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daka pinned against the cage. Daka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daka tries to clinch up.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Daka sprawls well.
Daka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton throws a big counter head kick but Daka avoids it with no problem.
Daka tries to clinch up.
Daka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thornton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thornton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thornton keeps the fight on the outside.
Thornton looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Daka stuffs the takedown.
Daka wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Daka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thornton, pushing him back against the cage.
Thornton has Daka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daka tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
Thornton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thornton avoiding damage as Daka throws knees to the body.
Daka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thornton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daka up against the cage.#TD2#
Thornton gets control of Daka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thornton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Daka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thornton is proving hard to escape from.
Thornton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thornton's guard.
Thornton controlling Daka's posture. #SUB2#
Thornton looking for a guillotine here but Daka defends easily.
#SU#
Daka stands and steps away. Thornton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Thornton gets a double leg takedown into Daka's guard.
Thornton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thornton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ra Daka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy Bob Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Thornton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob Thornton!
In defeat, Ra Daka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Will be back very soon!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Dunn there.#CUT2#
It looks like Ra Daka has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daka or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunn, which made it look bad.
Dunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Dunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dunn swings for the body but Daka moves out of range.
Dunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunn sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daka shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ra Daka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn throws a right hand that Daka ducks under and follows up with a left that Daka also avoids with ease.
Dunn throws a jab when Daka was well out of range.#T1#
Dunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunn scores with a nice strike.
Dunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dunn misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn lands a jab.
Daka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunn sprawls and moves away.
Dunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
Ra Daka's cut is getting worse.
Daka checks a leg kick.
Dunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Daka is just out of range.
It looked like Daka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Daka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunn throws a jab when Daka was well out of range.
Daka attempts a counter takedown but Dunn avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Dunn tries to get set, Daka tries to push him back and clinch up but Dunn manages to avoid the attempt.
Dunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Daka dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daka avoids the body shot from Dunn.
Daka is looking for a counter combo.
Daka moves out of range of the strikes.
Clint Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Daka. #ES2#
Dunn sneaks out the side door and pushes Daka away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daka feinted with a counter takedown.
Dunn throws a hook but Daka blocks it.
Daka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daka ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Daka attempts a counter takedown but Dunn avoids it well and moves away.
Dunn throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Daka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunn wants to stand and escape but Daka is having none of it. #SU#
Daka stands up from Dunn's guard - Daka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dunn throws an overhand right that lands on Daka's shoulder, as Daka tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dunn throws a series of punches but Daka moves out of range.
Daka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunn sprawls and moves away.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daka feinted with a counter takedown.
Daka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunn.
Dunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn loads up on a big right hand but Daka slips the punch.
Daka attempts a counter takedown but Dunn avoids it well and moves away.
Dunn throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dunn gets caught napping as Daka dives in and scores a takedown. Dunn manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Dunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ra Daka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Daka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunn.
Dunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clint Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daka was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Daka dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Dunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daka.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Daka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daka ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Daka attempts a counter takedown but Dunn avoids it well and moves away.
Dunn throws a solid leg kick but Daka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunn.
Daka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunn sprawls and moves away.
Dunn misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dunn throws a lazy right hand but Daka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dunn scores with a hook to the body. Daka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ra Daka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dunn thows a leg kick but Daka checks it #TD#
and Daka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daka.
Dunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Daka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dunn throws a leg kick but Daka checks it.
Daka feinted with a counter takedown.
Daka slips a jab from Dunn.#T3#
Dunn throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Daka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daka. #SU#
Daka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunn, up you get!
A combination from Dunn does no damage.
Dunn throws an overhand right that lands on Daka's shoulder, as Daka tries to avoid the shot.
Daka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clint Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunn, as that shot connected.
Dunn throws a right and a left that Daka avoids nicely.
Daka feinted with a counter takedown.
Dunn misses with a left hand #TD#
and Daka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dunn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here as Daka stalls from top position.
Dunn wants to get back to his feet but Daka drags him back down.#T4##SU#
Daka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Daka moves out of range.
Daka tries to counter with a takedown but Dunn is quick to defend against it.
Daka takes one on the button.#CUT2#
Ra Daka's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice straight punches there by Dunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunn.
Dunn cracks Daka with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Daka tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dunn pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Daka is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Dunn!
In defeat, Ra Daka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Will be back very soon!'.
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