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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Uncle Fester (ranked 5738 p4p, 561 weight class) and Danny Cormier (ranked 24029 p4p, 732 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Uncle Fester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fester has managed to clinch.
Fester jumps into guard, dragging Cormier to the mat.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cormier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fester wants to sweep but no luck.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Fester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fester is trying to control the position but Cormier postures up.
Cormier 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.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier won't allow Fester to sweep him here.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Fester is trying to keep Cormier in close.
Fester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fester keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Fester is working hard here to advance position.
Cormier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fester is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fester has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (2) vs (0) Cormier
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fester tries to free his leg and advance position but Cormier is retaining full guard.
Fester postures up.
Fester sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Fester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fester is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fester wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Fester postures up.
Cormier is staying active underneath Fester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fester is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cormier sees it coming and defends easily.
Fester looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Fester seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fester is working away from the top position though.
Fester trying to pass the guard but Cormier defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fester (5) vs (0) Cormier
Fester looking for a guillotine from mount but Cormier is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Fester prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Fester can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Fester is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cormier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cormier shrugs it off.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Fester's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to hold on but Fester pushes him away.
Fester goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cormier is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fester (5) vs (2) Cormier
Fester working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily.
Fester looking for a sweep. Not yet Fester, not yet.
Cormier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fester keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Fester has Cormier pulled in close to control his posture.
Cormier trying to control but Fester is working from the bottom.
Cormier looking to improve position, pressing down on Fester's thigh with his hand. Fester seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cormier paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cormier's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Fester picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uncle Fester!
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 117
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Cormier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shirai finds it's way round the side to connect with Cormier's head.
Shirai lands a body shot.
Cormier looks winded!
Cormier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Shirai's head coaches at Wookies Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Shirai lands a big right hand that sends Cormier crashing to the mat! Shirai stays standing though and waves Cormier back to his feet!#ROC#
Cormier is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cormier tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takahiro Shirai!
Takahiro Shirai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Danny Cormier had this to say: 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 108
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Cormier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mazepin is looking for a sweep.
Mazepin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mazepin is refusing to be controlled, as Cormier sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Mazepin gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Mazepin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cormier defends well.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving. #SUB#
Mazepin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#T1#
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Mazepin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Mazepin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cormier keeping full guard, as Mazepin tries to pass.
Cormier wants to control but Mazepin passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Mazepin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Mazepin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cormier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fedor Mazepin!
An out of breath Fedor Mazepin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Danny Cormier spoke after the fight, saying 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 100
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ironheid tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ironheid to the ground. Ironheid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD2#
Ironheid lands a big uppercut and Cormier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cormier looks OK. Ironheid waves Cormier back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Cormier has been cut.
Ironheid's coach down at Syndicate Athletics was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ironheid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ironheid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Ironheid fakes the body blow, causing Cormier to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cormier goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Ironheid!
A very excited looking Odin Ironheid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Danny Cormier spoke after the fight, saying 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Beddo Ii digs a good hook to Cormier's body.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beddo Ii circles away.
Cormier misses with a takedown
and Beddo Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo Ii connects with a body shot.
Cormier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beddo Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beddo Ii has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beddo Ii. That's going to slow Cormier down.
Cormier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beddo Ii scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo Ii scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Beddo Ii finds it's target.#CL2#
Beddo Ii clinches.
Come on Beddo Ii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beddo Ii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses.
Beddo Ii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cormier's defenses. #T1#
Beddo Ii is working Cormier over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Cormier is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Philo Beddo Ii!
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 80
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Battafucho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Battafucho lands the left hand.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Battafucho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cormier was covering up waiting for the punch and Battafucho finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Cormier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Battafucho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cormier has his takedown stuffed
and Battafucho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battafucho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battafucho connects with a looping right hand.
Cormier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battafucho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Battafucho cracks Cormier with an open hand slap.
Cormier fails with the takedown
and Cormier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!
Battafucho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Battafucho fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cormier square on the jaw! Damn, Cormier is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Battafucho!
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 76
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Daugherty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Daugherty! Cormier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Daugherty!
John Daugherty took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Danny Cormier had this to say: 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 65
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Weinstein is trying to escape back to his feet but Cormier uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Weinstein is defending well. #SUB#
Cormier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weinstein has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cormier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cormier is trying to get an arm triangle but Weinstein is defending well. #T1#
Weinstein is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cormier asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Cormier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cormier is working to tighten his grip on Weinstein's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Weinstein has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cormier is really squeezing tight and eventually Weinstein passes out! Cormier breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Cormier!
Danny Cormier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 5692 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Cormier (ranked 23776 p4p, 505 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chuck Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chuck Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cormier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cormier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cormier
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Gracie seems keen to control Cormier's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cormier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie has his hands on Cormier's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Cormier
Cormier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Cormier is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Cormier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Cormier trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Cormier 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cormier gets back to full guard.
Cormier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Cormier's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Cormier
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cormier is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face as Gracie controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cormier tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cormier wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is staying tight to Cormier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cormier is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a little break here. Cormier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cormier for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cormier struggling a bit here.
Cormier is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cormier is being controlled here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cormier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Danny Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'It is sucks.'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 36
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Jones tightens his grip and picks Cormier up, before dumping him to the ground. Cormier manages to land in guard.
Cormier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier looking to control.
#T1#
Cormier being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Cormier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cormier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Special Ops N7 Training , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Cormier is not content to let Jones control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cormier avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Danny Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cormier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cormier is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is controlling Cormier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Cormier has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard.#REVB#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Cormier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. #SUB#
Cormier swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cormier's guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Cormier had control of the position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jack Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danny Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Cormier's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jones!
Jack Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Danny Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is sucks.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mc Elroy. No joy for Cormier on that attempt.
Mc Elroy scores with a hook to the body. Cormier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Mc Elroy counters with a shoot takedown. Cormier fights it but they end up in guard.
Danny Mc Elroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Cormier.#SUB#
Mc Elroy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mc Elroy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Elroy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mc Elroy wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mc Elroy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mc Elroy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1##SUB#
Mc Elroy tries for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Mc Elroy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Mc Elroy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cormier is defending well.
Mc Elroy taking a breather here. #T2##SUB#
Mc Elroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mc Elroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mc Elroy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mc Elroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cormier 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mc Elroy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cormier is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Mc Elroy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mc Elroy is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cormier looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mc Elroy gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cormier is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mc Elroy lets go of the hold and Cormier can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Mc Elroy!
A very excited looking Danny Mc Elroy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khavox defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Khavox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cormier.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Khavox wants to get back to his feet but Cormier drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier wants to control but Khavox is keeping him busy.
Khavox being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Cormier wants to control but Khavox is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Khavox tries to escape back to his feet but Cormier has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Khavox's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Khavox is tapping! Cormier saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Cormier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Pantelidis shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cormier showed some decent athleticism there.
Pantelidis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cormier manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cormier content just to control the position here.
Cormier has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pantelidis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantelidis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cormier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Pantelidis tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Cormier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pantelidis is surviving well by controlling Cormier's body position as best he can.
Pantelidis is squirming around, avoiding Cormier's attempts to control the action.
Pantelidis really wants to buck Cormier off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cormier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cormier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cormier working for a guillotine from mount but Pantelidis is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Cormier tries to control but Pantelidis wriggling away.
Pantelidis tries to reverse the position but Cormier maintains control.
Cormier tries to control but Pantelidis wriggling away. #SUB2#
Cormier looking to secure an arm triangle but Pantelidis defends it well.
Pantelidis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cormier pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Cormier is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Cormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Cormier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Cormier fails with the takedown#CL#
and Black moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
Come on Black - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cormier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Cormier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Cormier trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Cormier's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cormier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Cormier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cormier is standing up over Black. Black looks to escape but Cormier dives into side control.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cormier on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black bucks up and tries to throw Cormier off but instead Cormier has got his back!#SUB2#
Cormier is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Black has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cormier has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Black taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cormier doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Cormier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Othrguy goes for a double leg but Cormier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cormier continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Othrguy is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Othrguy's guard.#SUB#
Cormier is sitting in close to Othrguy's body. Othrguy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cormier is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cormier is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Othrguy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Urwifs Othrguy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Foley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier fails with the takedown#CL#
and Foley moves into the clinch.
Rolland Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Cormier.
A frustrated look appears on Foley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Foley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cormier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Foley to the mat. Foley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Cormier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cormier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foley dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB#
Foley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cormier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cormier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Foley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cormier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cormier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cormier has control of Foley's left arm, preventing Foley from doing any damage.
Foley content to stall in guard here.
Foley wants to get up but he can't break Cormier's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cormier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier pulls Foley in close to his closed guard and prevents Foley from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cormier wants to stand up but Foley is controlling him.
Foley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Foley from controlling successfully.
Cormier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foley throws a strike but Cormier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cormier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Cormier looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foley lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolland Foley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cormier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Cormier has hold of Foley's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Foley tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cormier cranks the arm and Foley screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Foley, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danny Cormier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Sweet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sweet really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Cormier feints and as Sweet raises his hands in defense, Cormier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweet is pulling down on Cormier's head to control his posture.
Sweet looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweet, not yet.
Sweet controls Cormier momentarily but Cormier frees himself.
Cormier preventing the sweep.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet wants to sweep but no luck.
Cormier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sweet's guard.
Cormier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sweet wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sweet trying to hold on to Cormier's head to control him but Cormier postures up.
Sweet tries to roll over but Cormier keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cormier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sweet is just riding it out for now. Cormier eventually gives up the hold.
Sweet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Cormier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sweet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cormier.
Sweet is staying active underneath Cormier, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sweet is looking to improve his position.
Cormier trying to control from half guard but Sweet is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sweet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Cormier drops back looking for a leg! Sweet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sweet manages to kick Cormier off! Cormier jumps back into Sweet's guard.
Sweet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cormier trying to control but Sweet is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sweet circles away.#TD2#
Sweet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cormier looks winded!
Sweet trying to control the position.
Sweet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cormier's guard. #REVR##SU#
Sweet stands up from Cormier's guard - Sweet perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Sweet 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.#T4#
Sweet wants to stand but Cormier is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Sweet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cormier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cormier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cormier! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cormier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sweet, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Cormier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sweet rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cormier's guard! Nice work there by Sweet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Cormier will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cormier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sweet swivels and escapes.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Sweet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cormier won't be happy with that.
Cormier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cormier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sweet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Sweet decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sweet throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Sweet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sweet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cormier avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cormier is defended easily by Sweet.
Kim Sweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Cormier.
Cormier is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cormier with a poor takedown
and Sweet counters with a three punch combo that has Cormier backing up. Cormier nods at Sweet to acknowledge the strikes.
Cormier shoots and misses #CL#
and Sweet counters by moving into the clinch.
Sweet prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sweet drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Cormier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Sweet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cormier defends it easily.
Sweet has Cormier pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Sweet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sweet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cormier is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sweet wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sweet trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Sweet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Sweet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cormier manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sweet has Cormier in his guard.#REVB#
Sweet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cormier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cormier stopping the sweep attempt from Sweet.
Sweet wants to improve his position but instead Cormier has moved into half guard.
Sweet wants to improve his position but Cormier is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cormier seems to be working for a kimura but Sweet defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Cormier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sweet is just riding it out for now. Cormier eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Sweet 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#
Sweet misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Cormier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sweet to the ground. Cormier is now in Sweet's guard.
Cormier is pushing down on Sweet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sweet is fighting to maintain full guard but Cormier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danny Cormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier controlling the action here.
Sweet is pressing down on Cormier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sweet working a defensive guard here.
Cormier is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Sweet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier won't allow Sweet to sweep him here.
Sweet is trying to keep Cormier in close.
Sweet 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#
Sweet wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sweet seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sweet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweet throws a strike but Cormier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sweet 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.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Sweet keeps moving.
Sweet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sweet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cormier's guard. #REVR##SU#
Sweet decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Sweet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cormier kicks Sweet off and gets back to his feet.
Kim Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Sweet leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cormier dives in and scores a takedown into Sweet's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Cormier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sweet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cormier, into his guard. #REVR#
Sweet scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Cormier.
I think Cormier 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Cormier!
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