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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Cormier fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Sumrall has managed to clinch.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sumrall lands a right hand.
Cormier fails to pull guard.
Sumrall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cormier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cormier has Sumrall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sumrall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Sumrall manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sumrall slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Sumrall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sumrall dips to his left and cracks Cormier with an uppercut!
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sumrall as he avoids it easily.
Cormier misses with a takedown
and Sumrall counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumrall wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Sumrall moves in looking to clinch but Cormier pushes him off.
Cormier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Sumrall.
Sumrall scores with a hook to the body. Cormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Sumrall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sumrall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cormier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sumrall misses with a head shot. Cormier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cormier pulls Sumrall in close to his closed guard and prevents Sumrall from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Sumrall is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Sumrall from controlling successfully.
Sumrall stands up over Cormier, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sumrall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sumrall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sumrall trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Sumrall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Sumrall postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cormier walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Sumrall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cormier is trying to force a seperation but Sumrall has the dominant position.
Sumrall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Cormier breaks from the clinch.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown but Sumrall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cormier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sumrall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4##TD#
Cormier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Sumrall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sumrall is trying to control but can't.
Sumrall tries to roll over but Cormier keeps him under control.
Cormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Cormier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sumrall to get to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cormier successfully pulls guard.
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!
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Sumrall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Sumrall clinches. #BC#
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sumrall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cormier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cormier stops a takedown attempt from Sumrall.
#TD2#
Sumrall lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cormier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Sumrall tries to score a body lock takedown but Cormier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sumrall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cormier gets underhooks to prevent Sumrall's takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Sumrall.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumrall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Sumrall gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sumrall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sumrall is breathing heavily.
Sumrall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cormier's head. #T1#
Cormier is positioning himself well to prevent Sumrall advancing to mount.
Cormier wants to get back to his feet.
Sumrall is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sumrall is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Sumrall trying to control the action but Cormier is working from the bottom.
Sumrall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier is not content to let Sumrall control the position.
Cormier trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sumrall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cormier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cormier is positioning himself well to prevent Sumrall advancing to mount.
Sumrall is trying to control the action in half guard but Cormier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Sumrall tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sumrall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Sumrall closes the distance and clinches up with Cormier, looking for a takedown. Sumrall pushes Cormier against the cage but Cormier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Cormier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sumrall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cormier is chipping away with strikes.
Cormier landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sumrall keeps working.
Sumrall tries to buck Cormier off but Cormier is having none of it.
Sumrall is being controlled here.
Sumrall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cormier's best efforts.#T4##SUB2#
Sumrall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormier trying to control the action but Sumrall is working from the bottom.
Cormier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sumrall wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cormier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cormier wants to pass to mount but Sumrall is defending the position.
Cormier lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sumrall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sumrall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sumrall is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Cormier throws a chopping leg kick but Sumrall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sumrall wants to counter the offense by Cormier and move into the clinch position.
Sumrall fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sumrall takes the fight into the clinch.
Sumrall tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Cormier has Sumrall pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cormier pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sumrall tumbling to the mat - Cormier dives into Sumrall's guard.#T1#
Sumrall keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sumrall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormier passes Sumrall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Sumrall is pressing down on Cormier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sumrall is trying to hold Cormier in close to prevent damage but Cormier has managed to pass into half guard.
Cormier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Cormier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sumrall gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Cormier seems to be looking for submissions.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Sumrall's head. #SUB2#
Sumrall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sumrall landing a few short strikes.
Cormier prevents Sumrall from improving his position.
Sumrall trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Cormier is working for a submission of some sort.
Cormier trying to control from half guard but Sumrall is working away.
Cormier is thwarting Sumrall's attempts to control the position.
Daniel Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sumrall is staying active underneath Cormier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cormier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Sumrall looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cormier prevents Sumrall from improving his position.
Cormier is pressing down on Sumrall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sumrall is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sumrall defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Sumrall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sumrall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cormier has one foot on Sumrall's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cormier fails with the takedown
letting Sumrall counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cormier 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burns is defended easily by Cormier.#CL2#
Cormier gets a clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cormier misses with a takedown
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cormier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burns is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Burns is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him. #T2#
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormier is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Burns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cormier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burns is controlling him.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Cormier looking to control.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cormier's guard.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Cormier, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Cormier against the cage but Cormier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Burns drives through with a takedown into Cormier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Burns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns really is a fat lump.
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been informed that Cormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burns works over Cormier with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns. #T4#
Burns throws an elbow that misses. Cormier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burns's guard. Nice move by Cormier!#REVB#
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns wants to stand but Cormier is controlling the position.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
Cormier trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns wants to improve his position but instead Cormier has moved into half guard.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Burns 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#
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cormier.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.#TD#
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns throwing shots but Cormier is blocking nicely.
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. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Cormier's temple.
Cormier tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cormier defending well though. #SUB#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cormier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Burns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Cormier's temple.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cormier can do to turn this around?
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns working the head and body with strikes.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cormier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cormier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burns. #T2#
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Cormier pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.#T3#
Cormier has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Cormier tries to sprawl but Burns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns working Cormier over with strikes.
Vincent Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by Burns.
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. Burns connects with a nice short shot to Cormier's temple. #T4#
Burns slips a nice elbow through Cormier's hands, connecting with Cormier's forehead.
Cormier pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
Burns misses with a head shot. Cormier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Burns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Burns dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns fails with the takedown
letting Cormier counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Burns has been cut.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cormier off to one side.
Cormier stuffs the takedown.
Cormier tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Burns throws a series of punches but Cormier avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Burns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cormier's half guard.#ES2#
Cormier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burns is on him like a limpet, forcing Cormier back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cormier taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Burns gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns working over Cormier with some ground and pound. Cormier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Burns is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Burns looking for a submission but Cormier manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Burns is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cormier wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Cormier's brow.
Burns throwing strikes but missing.
Cormier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burns's guard. #REVB#
Burns is looking to sweep but instead, Cormier has passed into half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Cormier has control of the leg.
Burns gets full guard.
Burns striking from the bottom here.
Cormier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##ES#
Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cormier presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cormier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vincent Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier wants to break free but Burns has control.
#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cormier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniel Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Vincent Burns.
Well Burns 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Burns!
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight. And I'm blessed to have had a chance. Congrats mate.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches up with Test, looking for a takedown. Cormier pushes Test against the cage but Test circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Test cracks Cormier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Test slips under a jab.
Cormier fails with the takedown
and Test connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Test counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Test drops Cormier with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cormier looks back up at him and smiles so Test waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!#T1#
Test scores with a hook to the body. Cormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Test ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Cormier's jaw. Cormier's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Test does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Test!
A victorious Ed Test thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight. And I'm blessed to have had a chance. Congrats mate.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Owens is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cormier rushes Owens and presses him up against the cage.
Owens wants to take the fight to the mat but Cormier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Owens stops a takedown attempt from Cormier.
Owens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Owens has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cormier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cormier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cormier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Owens controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Owens thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
Cormier tries to roll but Owens sticks to his back.
Owens gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Will Owens go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cormier has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Owens.
Cormier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Owens is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cormier is defending well though. Owens let's go of the attempt for now.
Owens is hanging on to Cormier's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Owens not allowing Cormier to control his hands.
Cormier is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owens punches Cormier on the ear. #T3#
Cormier is trying to break free.
Owens punches the canvas rather than the man.
Cormier staying busy and making it hard for Owens to control.
Cormier is in bad spot here.
Owens throwing sloppy strikes.
Cormier rolls, trying to escape but Owens keeps control of the position.
Cormier trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Cormier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Owens punching from mount but Cormier doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cormier can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier is bucking up trying to escape but Owens cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irwin Owens 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##CL2#
Cormier has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Owens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Owens tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually Owens drops back down to his feet.
Owens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Cormier decides to pull guard.
Owens prevents Cormier from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cormier is looking for a triangle here but Owens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cormier tries to bench press Owens off him but Owens keeps the position. #T1##ES2#
Cormier explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cormier wants to slow Owens down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Cormier clinches up with Owens and pushes him back against the cage.
Owens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cormier is defending well for now.
Owens goes for a takedown attempt but Cormier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irwin Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Cormier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cormier lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Owens is looking for a triangle but Cormier pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Cormier working some strikes from top position.
Cormier prevents Owens from getting back to his feet.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cormier connects with a couple of short punches.
Owens throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cormier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Owens wants to stand but Cormier is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cormier swivels and escapes.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cormier.
#TD2#
Cormier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Owens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cormier is in Owens's guard.
Cormier looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Owens looking to control but Cormier passes into half guard.
Cormier controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Owens wants to stand back up but Cormier manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Cormier drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Owens keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass. #SUB#
Owens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cormier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cormier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.
Cormier stands and throws Owens's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Cormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Owens is defending well.
Cormier wants to control but Owens is keeping him busy.
Cormier scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Cormier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cormier avoids the strikes from the bottom by Owens.
Owens bucks up and tries to throw Cormier off but instead Cormier has got his back!#ES#
Owens manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cormier rushes Owens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Owens on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Irwin Owens has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cormier swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Whack! Cormier lands a heavy head kick that drops Owens. The ref tackles Cormier to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Owens was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Daniel Cormier!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Cormier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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