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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Robson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cannonier counters with a shoot takedown. Robson fights it but they end up in guard.
Cannonier looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Robson pulls Cannonier in close to prevent any damage.
Robson is trying to control the position but Cannonier postures up.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robson managing to control the position.
Robson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Cannonier trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Cannonier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robson pinned against the cage. Robson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Cannonier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cannonier wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Robson manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Robson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cannonier !
Cannonier has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Robson fails to move to back control.
Robson trying to control but Cannonier is having none of it.
Robson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cannonier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SU2#
Robson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Robson pushes Cannonier up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cannonier , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannonier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robson can't get the takedown.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Robson.#T4#
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Robson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robson is pressed up against the cage. Cannonier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robson down to the mat. Robson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cannonier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cannonier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robson wants to control from the top but Cannonier keeps moving.
Robson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cannonier is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Robson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Robson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robson is stalling in the full guard.
Cannonier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robson won't allow Cannonier to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Robson is looking for a kimura but Cannonier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robson to get the leverage.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Well, if Robson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cannonier is staying active underneath Robson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Robson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cannonier to get to his feet.
Cannonier wants to clinch#TD2#
and Robson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robson.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cannonier keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Bryan Robson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
Cannonier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cannonier is trying to keep Robson in close.
#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Robson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robson as he avoids it easily.
Robson throws a fast counter high kick but Cannonier manages to duck under it in time.
Cannonier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cannonier stuffs the takedown.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannonier .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier shoots in and drives through. Robson sprawls well.#CL2#
Robson moves into range and clinches up with Cannonier .
Robson wants a takedown but no success here.
Cannonier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Cannonier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannonier needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Robson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cannonier 's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Robson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannonier . Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Robson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cannonier tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Robson working for a choke but Cannonier is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Cannonier takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Robson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Robson has the hooks in. Cannonier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Robson working for the choke.
Robson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Robson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cannonier doesn't escape.
Robson wants to control the position but Cannonier frees himself and scrambles - Robson manages to regain control in side control.
Cannonier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cannonier wants to control but Robson postures up.#T3##SU2#
Robson decides to stand back up. Robson steps back and let's Cannonier get back to his feet.
Robson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier avoids it really well and circles away.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Cannonier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Cannonier shoots in and gets a takedown into Robson's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Cannonier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cannonier stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Cannonier controlling from the top position.
Robson pulls Cannonier in close to prevent any damage.
DJ Cannonier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Robson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cannonier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Robson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cannonier has Robson in his guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Robson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Cannonier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skowronek's waist but Skowronek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannonier off to one side.
Cannonier misses with a body shot.
Skowronek looks for the body kick but Cannonier saw that one coming.
Cannonier wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cannonier has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA London, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skowronek.
Skowronek misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Cannonier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skowronek misses with a wild combination.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skowronek sprawls well. Skowronek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Skowronek clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Skowronek wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Skowronek pulls guard successfully.
Cannonier wants to stand but Skowronek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cannonier looking to pass the guard. #ES2#
Skowronek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Skowronek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skowronek avoids it really well and circles away.
Skowronek wants to counter with a clinch but Cannonier pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.
Cannonier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Cannonier clinches.
Cannonier is trying to break the clinch but Skowronek is controlling him.
Skowronek tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannonier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Skowronek manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the cage.
Skowronek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier .
#TD#
Cannonier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skowronek uses from the top position. #T3#
Skowronek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Skowronek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cannonier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skowronek is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cannonier is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Skowronek is looking to sweep but instead, Cannonier has passed into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Skowronek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cannonier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cannonier lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piotr Skowronek will probably get the nod.
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#
Cannonier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cannonier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skowronek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Skowronek. #TD2#
Skowronek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cannonier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cannonier prevents Skowronek from improving position.
Skowronek wants to control but Cannonier is keeping him busy.
Skowronek is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep.
Cannonier can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Skowronek throws a strike aimed at the side of Cannonier 's head but Cannonier avoids it well.
Cannonier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cannonier striking from half guard on the bottom.
Cannonier is concentrating on defense, preventing Skowronek from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannonier punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches up with Skowronek, looking for a takedown. Cannonier pushes Skowronek against the cage but Skowronek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skowronek tries to clinch up but Cannonier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Skowronek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skowronek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cannonier .
Skowronek throws a head kick that Cannonier semi-blocks.
#CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannonier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier lands a body punch. #TD#
Cannonier is trying to trip Skowronek. He has hold of a leg but Skowronek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cannonier persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Skowronek wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Skowronek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cannonier throws a head kick but Skowronek moves out of range.
No joy there for Skowronek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Skowronek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Skowronek back into the cage.
Skowronek is trying to force a seperation but Cannonier has the dominant position.
Skowronek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skowronek is defending well for now.#BC2#
Skowronek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Skowronek fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier has a takedown stuffed.
Skowronek closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier , looking for a takedown. Skowronek pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Cannonier drives through and clinches with Skowronek 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!
Skowronek wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been informed that Skowronek has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cannonier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skowronek is defending well.
Skowronek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cannonier is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cannonier 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skowronek swinging wildly here.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skowronek defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Skowronek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skowronek looks to land a combination. Cannonier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cannonier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skowronek misses with a right hand #CL#
and Cannonier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cannonier .
Skowronek wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skowronek has had enough of the clinch but Cannonier keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Cannonier jumps guard.
#T1#
Cannonier 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#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skowronek is trying to maintain the position but Cannonier is very close to passing his half guard.
Skowronek is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cannonier seems to be working for a kimura but Skowronek defends the submission attempt.
Skowronek moves into full guard.
#T2#
Cannonier won't allow Skowronek to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Skowronek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cannonier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cannonier passes Skowronek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skowronek is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cannonier working Skowronek over with strikes.
Cannonier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skowronek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Skowronek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skowronek has hold of Cannonier 's hands but Cannonier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skowronek is staying active underneath Cannonier , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Skowronek looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Piotr Skowronek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cannonier feints a jab promting Skowronek to slip. Cannonier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skowronek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cannonier clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Cannonier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skowronek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
In his post fight interview, Piotr Skowronek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Skowronek explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cannonier dives in for a single leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Skowronek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skowronek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skowronek not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skowronek is looking to advance position but Cannonier won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cannonier manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Skowronek controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Cannonier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skowronek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skowronek is looking to clinch but Cannonier is avoiding it.
Skowronek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skowronek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skowronek as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Cannonier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skowronek sprawls well initially but Cannonier persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Cannonier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skowronek keeps working.
Cannonier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skowronek tries to get to full guard but Cannonier has control of the leg.
Skowronek trying to control from the bottom.
Skowronek wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cannonier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skowronek sees it coming and defends easily.
Cannonier working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cannonier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skowronek has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Cannonier wants to control but Skowronek is keeping him busy.
Cannonier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skowronek trying to control from the bottom.
Cannonier trying to mount his opponent but Skowronek defends it.
Skowronek is looking to control Cannonier 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skowronek avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cannonier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skowronek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skowronek stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannonier . Cannonier gets slowly back to his feet.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .
Cannonier shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skowronek swivels and escapes.
Skowronek throws a head kick that misses.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannonier fails with the takedown
and Skowronek counters with a series of strikes. Cannonier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cannonier looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Skowronek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Skowronek moves into the clinch.
Skowronek is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier tries to score a body lock takedown but Skowronek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skowronek tries to circle away but Cannonier has him pinned against the cage.
Cannonier wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Cannonier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skowronek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cannonier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Skowronek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cannonier is wriggling around but Skowronek manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Skowronek prevents Cannonier from improving his position.
Well, if Skowronek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep. Skowronek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skowronek is taking a breather. Cannonier 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.
Skowronek wants to pass the guard but Cannonier is defending well. #T2#
Cannonier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skowronek.
Cannonier is trying to control but can't.
Skowronek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Skowronek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skowronek is thwarting Cannonier 's attempts to control the position.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep. Skowronek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Skowronek thows a huge punch but Cannonier dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Skowronek as Cannonier shoots in.
Skowronek shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Skowronek has closed the distance and engaged Cannonier in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cannonier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skowronek can't fight it off and eventually Cannonier manages to take the fight to the floor. Skowronek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Skowronek pushes Cannonier off and gets back to his feet.
Skowronek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannonier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .#T4#
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Skowronek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cannonier did well to prevent Skowronek getting side control.
Cannonier wants to get back to full guard.
Cannonier is looking to control Skowronek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cannonier avoid being mounted?
Cannonier wants to improve his position but Skowronek is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skowronek is taking a breather. Cannonier 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Skowronek dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Skowronek drives through with a takedown into Cannonier 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Cannonier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skowronek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
Skowronek throws a head kick that half lands.
Skowronek shoots in but no luck this time.
Cannonier dives in for a single leg takedown but Skowronek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piotr Skowronek is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skowronek but Skowronek pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piotr Skowronek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier .
Skowronek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cannonier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cannonier as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Cannonier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skowronek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skowronek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannonier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cannonier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skowronek is fending him off so far but Cannonier persists. Nope, Skowronek circles away and we're back to standing.
Cannonier has a takedown stuffed.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Cannonier is looking to clinch but Skowronek is avoiding it.
Cannonier tries a head kick but it misses.
Skowronek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannonier tries to avoid it but Skowronek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannonier to the ground. Cannonier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skowronek defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannonier .
Skowronek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cannonier 's head.
Skowronek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Piotr Skowronek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skowronek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cannonier swats away the attempt to clinch by Skowronek.
Cannonier shoots for a takedown but Skowronek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skowronek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skowronek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skowronek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cannonier .#T3#
Skowronek scores with a kick to the body.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Skowronek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skowronek throws a push kick but Cannonier slaps the foot to one side.
Cannonier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skowronek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannonier .
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skowronek misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannonier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
A head kick misses from Cannonier .
Nice takedown defense from Skowronek. No joy for Cannonier on that attempt.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skowronek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Skowronek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skowronek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Skowronek!
Piotr Skowronek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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