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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
McDaniel throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Chambers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniel defends it nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Chambers breaks the clinch.
Chambers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and McDaniel counters with a single leg into guard. Chambers didn't expect that.
Chambers keeping full guard, as McDaniel tries to pass. #T1#
Chambers trying to control the position here.
McDaniel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chambers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDaniel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniel is thwarting Chambers's attempts to control the position.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
McDaniel is trying to control the action in half guard but Chambers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDaniel controlling the action here.
McDaniel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chambers is concentrating on defense, preventing McDaniel from advancing position.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDaniel.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
McDaniel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDaniel passes to side control.
Chambers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
McDaniel prevents Chambers from improving his position.
Chambers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDaniel trying to pass the guard but Chambers defending well.
McDaniel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chambers is looking to control McDaniel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chambers avoid being mounted?#SU2#
McDaniel stands up out of the half guard.
A solid body kick from McDaniel.
McDaniel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chambers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDaniel scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
McDaniel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chambers, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Chambers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDaniel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McDaniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDaniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Chambers trying to keep a closed guard but McDaniel is proving a slippery customer.
Chambers is trying to hold McDaniel in close to prevent damage but McDaniel has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDaniel trying to pass the guard but Chambers defending well.
Chambers is refusing to be controlled, as McDaniel sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel 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#
Chambers gets tackled into the cage by McDaniel. McDaniel maintains the clinch.
McDaniel is trying to pull guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDaniel is defending well for now.
Chambers tries to break the clinch but McDaniel is controlling the position.
McDaniel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chambers struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniel controls his hands.
McDaniel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chambers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rory Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy McDaniel.
McDaniel digs a right hand underneath Chambers's ribcage. Chambers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chambers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDaniel jumps guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
McDaniel manages to pull guard.
Chambers stops McDaniel from standing up. #T1#
McDaniel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chambers distracts McDaniel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDaniel wants to get back to his feet but Chambers passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Chambers is looking for a kimura but McDaniel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
McDaniel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jeremy McDaniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDaniel wants to improve his position but Chambers is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chambers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McDaniel. #SUB#
Chambers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chambers prevents McDaniel from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
McDaniel is trying to control but Chambers passes into side control!
Chambers is chipping away with strikes.
McDaniel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McDaniel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chambers is controlling him well.#SUB#
Chambers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chambers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chambers wants to stand but McDaniel has his arm trapped. #T4#
McDaniel can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel scores with a head kick. Chambers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Chambers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDaniel did well to prevent Chambers getting side control.
McDaniel pushes Chambers off but Chambers dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chambers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Chambers swings around for an armbar but McDaniel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chambers's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rory Chambers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chambers throws a series of punches but McDaniel avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
McDaniel has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
McDaniel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chambers uses from the top position.
Chambers won't allow McDaniel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McDaniel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDaniel wants to sweep here but Chambers controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers postures up in McDaniel's guard and throws a big left but McDaniel blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chambers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chambers works over McDaniel with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Chambers throws a big elbow that misses.
McDaniel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chambers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chambers stops McDaniel from standing up. #SUB2#
McDaniel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chambers has passed into half guard!
McDaniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chambers slips a nice elbow through McDaniel's hands, connecting with McDaniel's forehead.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Chambers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chambers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDaniel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDaniel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chambers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDaniel wants to get back to full guard but Chambers has passed into side control.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
McDaniel wants to control but Chambers postures up.#SUB#
Chambers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDaniel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chambers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDaniel, who protects the arm well.
McDaniel tries to bench press Chambers off him but Chambers keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
McDaniel darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
McDaniel lands a body shot.
Chambers is trying to drag McDaniel to the mat but McDaniel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniel tries to throw a body punch but Chambers avoids it by throwing McDaniel back against the cage.
Chambers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
#BC#
Chambers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chambers 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Chambers!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 890 Round 2
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tournament changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDaniel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDaniel is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Tournament stalls from top position.
McDaniel is looking to regain half guard here but Tournament keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Tournament thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Tournament is trying to get an arm triangle but McDaniel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tournament tries for a kimura but McDaniel is defending well.
Tournament taking a breather here. #T1##SUB2#
Tournament working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tournament prevents McDaniel from escaping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on McDaniel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Tournament has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McDaniel is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tournament yanks on the arm and McDaniel is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tournament.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Tournament!
After winning the bout, Greg Tournament thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 890 Round 1
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDaniel tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDaniel to the ground. McDaniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDaniel moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown but Cormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDaniel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
McDaniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier pushes McDaniel off but McDaniel dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDaniel staying calm.
McDaniel blocks the strikes from Cormier.
#T1##SU2#
McDaniel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as McDaniel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDaniel wants to clinch.
McDaniel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but McDaniel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
Cormier moves in looking to clinch but McDaniel pushes him off.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
McDaniel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but McDaniel persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Cormier misses #CL2#
and McDaniel moves into the clinch.#T3#
McDaniel jumps guard but Cormier stands there with McDaniel around his waist. McDaniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Cormier pulls guard successfully.
Cormier wants to stand but McDaniel is controlling the position.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniel won't allow Cormier to get back to his feet.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDaniel is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
McDaniel is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot by McDaniel.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel 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#
McDaniel leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like McDaniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
McDaniel throws a fast counter high kick but Cormier manages to duck under it in time.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but McDaniel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Cormier avoids the head kick by McDaniel.
McDaniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon 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.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniel feints the counter takedown.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDaniel as he avoids it easily.
Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniel sprawls well. He's pushed Cormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cormier misses with a takedown #CL2#
and McDaniel counters by clinching up.
McDaniel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDaniel tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
McDaniel tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually McDaniel drops back down to his feet.
McDaniel is working for takedown but Cormier is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDaniel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Cormier pulls guard.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
McDaniel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDaniel has managed to get both his arms back between Cormier's legs - danger averted.
McDaniel slips nicely into half guard.
McDaniel is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to stand back up but McDaniel is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniel.
Cormier tries to roll over but McDaniel keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDaniel slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
McDaniel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier has control of McDaniel's left arm, preventing McDaniel from doing any damage.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
McDaniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniel wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDaniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed McDaniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
McDaniel rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cormier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cormier to keep the fight standing.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy McDaniel.
Cormier tries to circle away but McDaniel has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier can't break the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
McDaniel drags the fight down to the ground.
Cormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremy McDaniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDaniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDaniel pulls Cormier in close to his closed guard and prevents Cormier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Cormier.
Cormier wants to clinch up but McDaniel keeps it at a distance.
McDaniel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Cormier instigates a clinch.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDaniel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDaniel.
Cormier throws a big counter combination but McDaniel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier goes for a double leg but McDaniel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDaniel continues to drive forward.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.#T4#
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDaniel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cormier tries to score with a low kick but McDaniel moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
McDaniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDaniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDaniel is one step ahead there.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy McDaniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDaniel 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Jeremy McDaniel wins by unanimous decision!
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