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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
McKinney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daniels defends well and McKinney ends up having to push Daniels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniels throws a big counter combination but McKinney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKinney wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick from McKinney.
McKinney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McKinney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKinney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKinney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McKinney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKinney shoots for a takedown but Daniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eddie Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McKinney.#CL#
Daniels moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels keeps control of McKinney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels struggles to land a body shot inside as McKinney controls his hands.
McKinney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKinney is defending well for now.#T1#
Daniels can't find room to land a body shot as McKinney controls the action.
Daniels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Daniels misses with a knee strike.
Daniels keeps control of McKinney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKinney misses with a knee strike.
Daniels tries to work over McKinney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKinney is looking for a takedown.
McKinney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McKinney wants a takedown.
#T2#
McKinney jumps guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by McKinney. #BC#
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from McKinney.
McKinney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
McKinney looks winded!#CL#
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McKinney blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Daniels.
McKinney tries to break the clinch but Daniels is controlling the position.
McKinney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daniels pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
McKinney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels is looking to clinch but McKinney is avoiding it.
McKinney fails with the takedown.
McKinney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
McKinney misses with a combination
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Patrick McKinney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
McKinney misses with a double jab.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Daniels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKinney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
McKinney with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Daniels forces McKinney back against the cage and clinches.
McKinney tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daniels is looking to control McKinney's arms but McKinney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daniels has his back to the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daniels has him pressed against the cage.
McKinney tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Daniels 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#
McKinney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKinney misses with a takedown
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McKinney throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by McKinney, which made it look bad.
Patrick McKinney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
McKinney throws a counter combo.
McKinney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for McKinney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniels throws a big counter combination but McKinney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daniels fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinney swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.#CL#
Daniels closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
McKinney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Daniels.
Daniels is looking to break free of the clinch but McKinney has double underhooks.
McKinney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKinney drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKinney is breathing heavily.
Daniels is looking to control McKinney's arms but McKinney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daniels has his back to the cage.
McKinney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
Eddie Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick McKinney.
McKinney lands an uppercut.
McKinney tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
McKinney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKinney can't break the clinch.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniels is looking to clinch.
McKinney throws a series of punches but Daniels avoids them all with ease.
Daniels tries to clinch but McKinney is having none of it.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKinney.
McKinney tries to bum rush Daniels with a series of wild strikes but Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels doesn't manage to clinch there - McKinney circles away.
McKinney slaps away a takedown attempt from Daniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eddie Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKinney counters with a one-two to the body.
McKinney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a three punch combo that has McKinney backing up. McKinney nods at Daniels to acknowledge the strikes.
McKinney throws a lazy head kick
and Daniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKinney.
Daniels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McKinney throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKinney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKinney scores with a jab. Daniels acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
McKinney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. McKinney sprawls well.
Daniels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels displaying some good clinch control by pressing McKinney up against the cage.
McKinney blocks the elbow strike.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McKinney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKinney stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
McKinney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McKinney misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinney's corner calls for a 1-2. McKinney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKinney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKinney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to clinch but McKinney is having none of it.
Daniels wants to clinch up but McKinney keeps it at a distance.
McKinney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKinney.
#T1#
Daniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKinney tries to avoid it but Daniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKinney to the ground. McKinney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKinney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKinney throws a sloppy head kick
and Daniels counters with a left and a right that stings McKinney.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but McKinney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on McKinney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKinney avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from McKinney.
Daniels blocks a head kick by McKinney.
Daniels drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKinney sprawls and moves away.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from McKinney, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
No luck for Daniels with that takedown attempt.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but McKinney shows good takedown defense.
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but McKinney pushes him off.
Daniels blocks a low kick nicely.
As McKinney looks to move away, Daniels throws a big counter combo but McKinney just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daniels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKinney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McKinney misses with a few strikes there.
McKinney throws a sloppy head kick and Daniels moves out of range easily.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
McKinney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels tries to clinch there but McKinney circles away.
McKinney throws a counter combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McKinney. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
McKinney stuffs the takedown.
McKinney circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
McKinney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to McKinney's brow.
McKinney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but McKinney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKinney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McKinney is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels won't allow McKinney to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from McKinney. No joy for Daniels on that attempt.
McKinney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daniels circles away quickly and effectively.
McKinney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKinney stuffs the takedown.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but McKinney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McKinney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from McKinney.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels tries to clinch there but McKinney circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick McKinney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKinney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick McKinney!
An intense looking Patrick McKinney took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Fook the Corporate World!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Daniels tries for a takedown but Rollo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rollo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rollo has knocked Daniels down with a huge combo! Rollo steps away and waves a wobbly Daniels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Daniels has been cut.
Rollo weaves into range and cracks Daniels right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Daniels goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Rollo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viking Rollo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Marshall. #TD#
Daniels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
Daniels lands with a punch from half guard.
Marshall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a head shot. Marshall uses the momentum to regain guard.
Daniels 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.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels. #T1#
Daniels is stalling in the full guard.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels throws a strike but Marshall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Daniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Daniels looking for subs off his back but Marshall has passed one foot through into half guard.
Daniels missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Daniels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniels is trying to get back to full guard.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Daniels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marshall pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Daniels looking for subs from the bottom but Marshall mounts him!
Marshall wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marshall wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Marshall prevents Daniels from getting the reversal.#T4#
Daniels is working hard here to advance position.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels throwing hammer fists to the chest of Marshall. What's that going to do exactly?
Daniels throwing hammer fists to the chest of Marshall. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels tries to reverse the position but Marshall maintains control.
Marshall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Marshall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Marshall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Marshall tries to sprawl but Daniels drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels stalling.
Daniels throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels.
Marshall is breathing heavily.#T1#
Marshall is trying to stand up here but Daniels is controlling him well.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marshall has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Daniels is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daniels in particular looking to stall.
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marshall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daniels. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Marshall scores with a one two! Daniels had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marshall throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
Marshall misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marshall's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marshall's head.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head.#T3#
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marshall's guard.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.#T4#
Daniels is working Marshall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Marshall blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Marshall tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Daniels dominated that second round.
That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Daniels feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Marshall kicks Daniels off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marshall did well to prevent Daniels getting side control.
Daniels lands strikes from half guard.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daniels throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Daniels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Marshall has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels thows a huge punch but Marshall dodges it nicely.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daniels throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Daniels takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the cage.
Daniels trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall is trying to push Daniels away but Daniels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Marshall's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Marshall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels stalling in the clinch.
Daniels prevents Marshall from breaking the clinch.
Daniels stalling the fight.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daniels keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daniels slowing the pace effectively.
Marshall tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall tries to break free but Daniels pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels is pushing Marshall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Daniels!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Stuff takes the fight into the clinch.
Stuff jumps guard but Daniels stands there with Stuff around his waist. Stuff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stuff wants a takedown.
Stuff is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eddie Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More Stuff.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Stuff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daniels uses from the top position.
Daniels connects with a couple of short punches.
Stuff is controlling Daniels's posture.#SUB#
Daniels drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stuff dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Daniels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuff throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Daniels throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stuff escapes and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daniels is looking to regain half guard here but Stuff keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Daniels sneaks back into half guard.
Stuff uses his free foot to push down on Daniels's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daniels.
Daniels is trying to escape the mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stuff has eaten all the pies!
Stuff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Stuff unloads with some shots from mount but Daniels bucks and avoids them well.
Stuff misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuff blocks Daniels's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stuff lands a big shot there that rocks Daniels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stuff controlling his opponent.
Daniels is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Daniels throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stuff controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Stuff there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Daniels throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stuff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stuff controlling from mount.
Stuff is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniels can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T4##SUB2#
Stuff moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daniels has worked his arm free - good work by Daniels!
Daniels looking for a sweep but Stuff has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stuff controlling his opponent.
Stuff throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
More Stuff 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#
Stuff shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stuff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Stuff on that attempt.
Stuff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eddie Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More Stuff.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stuff paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Stuff gets caught flat footed, as Daniels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stuff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stuff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Daniels trying to control but Stuff is working from the bottom.
Stuff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stuff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there. #T1#
Stuff controlling Daniels's posture.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stuff. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stuff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stuff controlling Daniels's posture. #SUB#
Daniels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stuff is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stuff has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Stuff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels is striking off his back. Stuff thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Daniels lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #SUB#
Daniels looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stuff pushes past his half guard into mount!
Daniels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Daniels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stuff wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Stuff is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daniels is surviving well by controlling Stuff's body position as best he can.
Stuff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape. #T3#
Daniels tries to improve his position but instead Stuff has taken his back!
Daniels can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Stuff working for the choke.
Stuff biding his time, looking for the opening.
Daniels can't escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stuff's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Stuff looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Daniels fending off the submission attempt from Stuff.
Stuff is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
More Stuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stuff drives through and clinches with Daniels against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike.
Stuff jumps guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Daniels.
Stuff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stuff gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stuff fails to pull guard.
Eddie Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of More Stuff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stuff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.#BC#
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL#
Daniels clinches with his opponent.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stuff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Stuff gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
Stuff is trying to break free.
Stuff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Stuff tries to pull guard but Daniels won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Stuff.
Stuff wants to get back to striking at distance but Daniels won't allow it.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Stuff avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage. #T2#
Stuff misses with an elbow strike.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
Stuff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Daniels's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daniels avoiding damage.
Daniels seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stuff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daniels walks away with a smile on his face. Stuff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stuff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stuff wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Daniels closes the distance and pushes Stuff back into the cage.#T3#
Daniels stalling against the cage.
Stuff wants to stall.
Stuff tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Daniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stuff goes for a double leg but Daniels avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daniels continues to drive forward.
Daniels half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Stuff tries to counter with a clinch but Daniels shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Stuff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniels seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Daniels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daniels misses with a punch to the body.
Stuff tries to pull guard but Daniels won't allow it.
Stuff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daniels is defending well.
Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daniels holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Stuff's head.
Eddie Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
More Stuff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stuff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... More Stuff!
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