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Event:
145 Super Series
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett avoids it really well and circles away.
Tomsett cracks Cannonier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomsett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomsett wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tomsett or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannonier, which made it look bad.
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. 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.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomsett but Tomsett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tomsett slaps away a takedown attempt from Cannonier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomsett throws a head kick that misses.
Tomsett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cannonier takes a swing at Tomsett's ribcage but misses.
Tomsett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Cannonier moves into range and clinches up with Tomsett.#TD#
Cannonier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cannonier keeping moving, preventing Tomsett from controlling successfully.
Tomsett stopping the sweep attempt from Cannonier.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomsett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Cannonier keeps moving.
Tomsett postures up in Cannonier's guard and throws a big left but Cannonier blocks it. #SUB#
Cannonier working for submissions but it's allowed Tomsett to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Tomsett is trying to work for a kimura but Cannonier is defending well.
Tomsett controlling the action here.
Cannonier controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Tomsett tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cannonier.
Cannonier is controlling Tomsett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cannonier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Tomsett unleashes a big counter combination but Cannonier bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tomsett wants to clinch.
Cannonier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomsett circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tomsett. #CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannonier fails to pull guard.
Tomsett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cannonier prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomsett is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannonier has double underhooks.
Cannonier jumps guard but Tomsett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett 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#
Cannonier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomsett.
Tomsett tries to bum rush Cannonier with a series of wild strikes but Cannonier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Cannonier rushes Tomsett and presses him up against the cage.
Cannonier lands a damaging elbow.
Tomsett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier.
#BC#
Cannonier manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Tomsett in a clinch.
Cannonier is trying to drag Tomsett to the mat but Tomsett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cannonier is pushing Tomsett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier taking a breather.#T1#
Cannonier is looking for a takedown.
Tomsett manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Tomsett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomsett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Cannonier has Tomsett up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomsett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cannonier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tomsett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannonier just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Tomsett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cannonier drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Cannonier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannonier managing to block the knees to the body from Tomsett.
#BC#
Cannonier breaks the clinch.
Tomsett with a poor takedown
and Cannonier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Tomsett is rocked!
Cannonier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tomsett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tomsett is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannonier finish him?
Tomsett doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannonier circles away.
Tomsett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cannonier has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Cannonier pulls guard effortlessly.
Tomsett seems to have recovered his senses.
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#
Cannonier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomsett can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Cannonier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomsett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cannonier. #T3#
Cannonier tries to stand and escape but Tomsett is controlling the position.
Cannonier moves nicely into side control.
Tomsett is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tomsett struggling a bit here.
Cannonier working the ground and pound.
Tomsett gets back to half guard.
Cannonier controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cannonier 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#
Cannonier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cannonier wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomsett closes the distance but Cannonier moves to the side
letting Cannonier counter with a right hand.
Cannonier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tomsett enables Cannonier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tomsett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Tomsett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cannonier passes into half guard.
Tomsett is doing well to control the position and prevent Cannonier from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett trying to control but Cannonier postures up.
#T1#
Cannonier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannonier controlling the pace.
Tomsett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cannonier is working away from the top position though.
Tomsett wants to improve his position but Cannonier is controlling well.
Cannonier moves into full mount! Tomsett won't be happy about that! #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cannonier with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tomsett has given up his back here.
Cannonier avoiding Tomsett 's attempts to control his hands.
Cannonier has Tomsett flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tomsett is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Cannonier is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tomsett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Cannonier is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Tomsett is really stuck here.
Tomsett keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cannonier is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Tomsett taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cannonier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Cannonier! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Giroud pinned against the cage. Giroud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Giroud cracks Cannonier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cannonier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Giroud avoids it really well and circles away.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Giroud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastien Giroud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Cannonier.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giroud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giroud swivels and escapes.
Cannonier get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Cannonier stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Giroud runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastien Giroud!
Post fight, Bastien Giroud took to the microphone: 'Nobody in the division can take my shots ! Its a message to the rest of the fighters: im coming'. |
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Event:
CMMA 10 265lbs Title
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mass is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mass just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cannonier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mass is defending well.
Mass is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
I was talking to Cannonier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cannonier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mass wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Mass ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mass no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mass is pulling down on Cannonier's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Mass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mass being controlled here, momentarily.
Cannonier trying to control the position from guard on top but Mass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannonier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mass swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mass shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Mass tries to get set, Cannonier tries to push him back and clinch up but Mass manages to avoid the attempt.
Cannonier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cannonier but Cannonier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Mass.
Cannonier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mass.
A combination from Cannonier does no damage.
Mass tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mass shoots in but no luck this time.
Mass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannonier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Cannonier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mass shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier shows good takedown defense.
Mass fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mass misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Mass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cannonier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mass was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannonier.
Mass tries for a takedown but Cannonier circles away easily#CL#
and Cannonier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mass jumps guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cannonier lands an elbow that stopped Mass in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like The Mass has been cut.#T4##BC#
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mass leaves Cannonier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mass shoots for a double leg takedown but Cannonier sprawls well. He's pushed Mass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cannonier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cannonier with a poor takedown
and Mass counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mass is defended easily by Cannonier.
Cannonier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cannonier lands with an uppercut that bounces Mass off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cannonier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Mass's cut.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mass throws a counter combo.
Cannonier shoots in looking for a takedown but Mass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cannonier's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cannonier shoots in looking for a takedown. Mass tries to sprawl out of it but Cannonier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mass manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cannonier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mass somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Mass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mass just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mass is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannonier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Cannonier breaks the clinch.
Mass misses with a takedown attempt - Cannonier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cannonier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannonier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mass can do to turn this around?
Mass doesn't manage to clinch there - Cannonier circles away.
#CL#
Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Mass in a clinch.
Mass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Cannonier breaks from the clinch.
Mass closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier, looking for a takedown. Mass pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cannonier tries to counter with a takedown but Mass is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Cannonier moves into the clinch.
Mass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannonier is defending well.
Mass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannonier walks away with a smile on his face. Mass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cannonier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannonier stops a takedown attempt from Mass.
#T3#
Cannonier has Mass pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mass wants to clinch.
Mass tries to clinch up but Cannonier circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannonier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mass misses with a takedown
letting Cannonier counter with a right hand.
Mass with a poor takedown
and Cannonier counters with a right hand to the body.
Mass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.
Mass is breathing heavily.
Mass shoots in but Cannonier avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Mass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cannonier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cannonier rushes Mass and presses him up against the cage.
Mass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Mass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier misses with a head kick.
Cannonier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannonier wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cannonier wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cannonier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Mass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mass shoots for a takedown but Cannonier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cannonier doesn't manage to clinch there - Mass circles away.
Cannonier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Mass circles away easily
and Mass counters with a three punch combo that has Cannonier backing up. Cannonier nods at Mass to acknowledge the strikes.
Cannonier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannonier.#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and pushes Mass back into the cage.
Cannonier prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Cannonier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ Cannonier is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cannonier drives through and clinches with Mass against the cage.
#TD2#
Mass has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cannonier uses from the top position.
Mass is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cannonier is controlling him. #T1#
Mass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cannonier tries to kick Mass off but Mass keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cannonier wants to get back to full guard.
Mass takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Cannonier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mass pulls his head out easily.
Mass tries to pass to full mount but Cannonier defends it.
Cannonier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mass on the ground.#T2#
Cannonier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cannonier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mass 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.
Mass slips a nice elbow through Cannonier's hands, connecting with Cannonier's forehead.#T3#
Mass stalling.
Mass working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cannonier's thigh. Cannonier counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mass throwing strikes from guard but Cannonier blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cannonier is trying to hold Mass in close to prevent damage but Mass has managed to pass into half guard.
Mass 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.
Cannonier trying to control from the bottom.
Mass takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mass shoots in but no luck this time.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Mass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cannonier moves into range and clinches up with Mass.
Mass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Mass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Cannonier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cannonier throws a right and a left that Mass avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Cannonier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cannonier, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cannonier! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez , looking for a takedown. Cannonier pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannonier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Cannonier circles away easily
and Cannonier counters with a stiff right hand.
Cannonier misses with a double jab
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez throws a leg kick that misses.
Mendez tries to clinch but Cannonier is having none of it.
Cannonier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier avoids the head kick by Mendez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Cannonier feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannonier was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez .
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cannonier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendez pinned against the cage. Mendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez .
Some bone on bone action there as Cannonier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mendez has a takedown stuffed.
Cannonier dives in and grabs Mendez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Cannonier's head and hops out.
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Cannonier.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Cannonier moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Cannonier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez 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 throws Mendez to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannonier pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez lands a takedown into guard.
Mendez 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.
Mendez slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cannonier.
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cannonier is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Mendez winds up and cracks Cannonier with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez is keen to just control but Cannonier is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cannonier is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Cannonier has a hand on Mendez 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mendez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cannonier tries to improve his position but instead Mendez has taken his back!
Mendez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Mendez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendez sprawls well. Mendez 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.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannonier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cannonier looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Cannonier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looks for the body kick but Cannonier saw that one coming.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Cannonier, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Cannonier against the cage but Cannonier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Mendez .
Cannonier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendez .
Cannonier is looking for a counter combo.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Cannonier circles away easily
and Cannonier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Mendez scores with a takedown into Cannonier's guard.
Cannonier is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mendez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cannonier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannonier is trying to pull guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cannonier jumps guard but Mendez stands there with Cannonier around his waist. Cannonier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cannonier landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Cannonier being controlled against the cage.
Cannonier is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Cannonier pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mendez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cannonier as he avoids it easily.
Cannonier lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cannonier slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cannonier tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cannonier to the ground. Cannonier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Cannonier slips under a jab.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Cannonier pushes him off.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez throws a body kick that misses
and Cannonier counters with a series of strikes. Mendez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendez is working Cannonier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cannonier is looking for a triangle here but Mendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier is not content to let Mendez control the position.
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 DJ Cannonier 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. This is the final round!
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cannonier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cannonier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cannonier keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Cannonier is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cannonier.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannonier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cannonier goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cannonier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cannonier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier is trying to improve his position.
Cannonier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mendez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cannonier!
Mendez tries to control but Cannonier wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Mendez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cannonier's face.
Cannonier is squirming around, avoiding Mendez 's attempts to control the action.
Cannonier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cannonier is surviving well by controlling Mendez 's body position as best he can.
Mendez controlling the pace for now.
Cannonier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannonier tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands a big shot there that rocks Cannonier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cannonier is rocked!
Mendez breaks from Cannonier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Cannonier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cannonier in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cannonier to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Mendez ! |
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Event:
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Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Cannonier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Cannonier counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Cannonier trying to land knees to the body.
Cannonier misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Cannonier gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
Cannonier is trying to break free.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannonier walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Cannonier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Cannonier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Nice takedown defense from Cannonier. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.#CL#
Cannonier pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Cannonier drops back down to his feet.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cannonier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cannonier shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Cannonier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Cannonier.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Cannonier throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannonier just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather. #TD2#
Thomas gets control of Cannonier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Cannonier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
Thomas is pressing down on Cannonier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cannonier is holding on for now.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Cannonier is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannonier is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannonier keeps working.
Cannonier wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Cannonier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ieuan Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonier wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Cannonier is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannonier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannonier blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Cannonier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannonier wants to clinch.
Thomas 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.#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannonier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Cannonier is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cannonier tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Cannonier is working for takedown but Thomas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannonier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Cannonier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
A head kick misses from Cannonier.
Cannonier misses with a head kick.
As Cannonier backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Cannonier manages to avoid it all.
Cannonier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannonier off to one side.
Cannonier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas throws a big counter head kick but Cannonier avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Thomas dives in and grabs Cannonier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cannonier pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Cannonier throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannonier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannonier scores with a jab.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cannonier looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Cannonier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cannonier moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Cannonier shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Cannonier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DJ Cannonier is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannonier.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Cannonier's body. Cannonier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannonier shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas swings for the body but Cannonier moves out of range.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cannonier looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
No luck for Cannonier with that takedown attempt.
Cannonier tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannonier slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ieuan Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cannonier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Cannonier counters with a one-two to the body.
Cannonier misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannonier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cannonier stalling.
#TD2#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cannonier is aware though and is defending well.
Cannonier content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Thomas has his foot on Cannonier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cannonier works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Thomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cannonier throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cannonier's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVB##SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Cannonier darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
Thomas lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Thomas looking for a takedown.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Cannonier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cannonier controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Cannonier to the mat.
Cannonier wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.#T3#
Cannonier wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cannonier wants to control but Thomas passes into side.
Cannonier is looking for a sweep.
Thomas throws a strike aimed at the side of Cannonier's head but Cannonier avoids it well.#T4#
Cannonier is looking to get back to his feet here but Thomas is keeping cool and he's managed to take Cannonier's back.
Thomas wants to control but Cannonier is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cannonier wants to get back to his feet.
DJ Cannonier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ieuan Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Thomas has his opponent's back but Cannonier is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Thomas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ieuan Thomas.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ieuan Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cannonier.
Cannonier shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.#CL#
Cannonier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cannonier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
#BC#
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Cannonier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Cannonier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cannonier as he jumps to the side.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.#T1##CL#
Cannonier instigates a clinch.
Cannonier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cannonier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cannonier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cannonier shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Cannonier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Cannonier shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Cannonier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Cannonier sprawls well.
Cannonier is looking for a counter combo.
Cannonier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannonier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Cannonier shows good takedown defense.
Cannonier throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Cannonier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cannonier throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Cannonier looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Cannonier has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cannonier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Cannonier in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Thomas struggling a bit here.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cannonier.
Cannonier looking to control but instead Thomas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier prevents Thomas from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Cannonier dominated that round.
That's time! Cannonier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannonier just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Thomas drags the fight down to the ground.
Thomas 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.
Cannonier throws a strike but Thomas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannonier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Cannonier.#T1#
Thomas passes Cannonier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Cannonier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cannonier is controlling Thomas's trapped leg to prevent Thomas from advancing to side control.
Ieuan Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cannonier is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Thomas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
DJ Cannonier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cannonier to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Cannonier has picked Thomas up - he's going for a ride! Cannonier dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cannonier is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Cannonier sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cannonier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Cannonier won't allow it.
Thomas is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Cannonier gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage. #T3##CL#
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Cannonier drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Thomas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannonier wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Cannonier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannonier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cannonier is working Thomas over against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannonier.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cannonier walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cannonier shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Cannonier moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Cannonier goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Cannonier throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Cannonier has managed to clinch.
Cannonier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannonier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannonier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cannonier's elbow.
Cannonier prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body.
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 DJ Cannonier will probably get the nod.
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#
Thomas tries to clinch but Cannonier moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Cannonier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Cannonier won't allow it.
#BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannonier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas feints a counter leg kick.
Cannonier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cannonier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Cannonier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cannonier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannonier smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Cannonier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannonier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cannonier throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas lands a head kick!
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannonier's waist but Cannonier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cannonier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Cannonier blocks the body kick.
Cannonier thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cannonier leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Cannonier forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas keeps control of Cannonier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannonier is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Thomas trying to stall but Cannonier improves his position.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Cannonier blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Cannonier pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Cannonier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannonier is defending well.
Cannonier is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Cannonier has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Cannonier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Cannonier.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Cannonier stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Cannonier scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ieuan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Cannonier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Cannonier has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Cannonier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cannonier, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cannonier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Kelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cannonier sprawls well initially but Kelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cannonier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelly is just content to waste time from the top position. Cannonier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Cannonier keeps moving.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cannonier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cannonier tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier trying to control the position here.
Cannonier keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cannonier swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cannonier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cannonier shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard.#SUB2#
Kelly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cannonier defends it easily.#SU#
Cannonier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kelly, up you get! #T2#
Kelly stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kelly rushes Cannonier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly stalling.
Cannonier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Cannonier rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Cannonier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cannonier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cannonier fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
A head kick misses from Cannonier.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cannonier is defended easily by Kelly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Cannonier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cannonier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Cannonier ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
A head kick by Cannonier misses
and Kelly counters with a body kick.
Cannonier is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kelly gets a double leg takedown into Cannonier's guard.#SU2#
Kelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cannonier shoots and misses #CL2#
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelly.
Kelly wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body.
Cannonier tries to pull guard but Kelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Cannonier drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Kelly gets control of Cannonier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly wants to sweep here but Cannonier controlling him for the moment.
Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Kelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cannonier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cannonier.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily#CL2#
and Kelly counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Kelly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cannonier is trying to keep an underhook but Kelly manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cannonier has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kelly is on him like a limpet, forcing Cannonier back against the cage.
Kelly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cannonier.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Cannonier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Cannonier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Cannonier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Kelly's takedown attempt.
Cannonier wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Cannonier has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.
Cannonier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Cannonier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kelly after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Kelly is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly pulls guard successfully.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cannonier preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannonier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cannonier passes into side control.
#SU#
Cannonier stands up and beckons Kelly to his feet. #T3#
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cannonier sprawls well. Cannonier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cannonier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kelly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cannonier was covering up waiting for the punch and Kelly finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Cannonier manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
Cannonier looks to clinch #TD2#
and Kelly counters with a shoot takedown. Cannonier fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cannonier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kelly uses it to pass to side control.
Cannonier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.
Kelly lands with a punch from half guard.
Cannonier is staying active underneath Kelly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cannonier trying to control here.
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 DJ Cannonier 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##CL2#
Kelly gets a clinch.
Cannonier letting Kelly take a breather here.#TD2#
Kelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kelly wants to take a breather but Cannonier is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier is not content to let Kelly control the position.#T1#
Cannonier moves into full guard.
Cannonier keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
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#
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Cannonier has control of the leg.
Cannonier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Cannonier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kelly is not content to let Cannonier control the position.
Kelly keeping control of the position.
Kelly moves into full guard.
#T3#
Cannonier sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kelly working for a triangle but Cannonier defends it easily.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryan Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cannonier has managed to clinch.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Cannonier.
Kelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cannonier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Cannonier backs off Kelly throws a huge counter combo but Cannonier manages to avoid it all.
Cannonier leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cannonier is looking to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch.
Cannonier tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly shoots and misses #CL#
and Cannonier counters by clinching up.
DJ Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Kelly.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannonier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cannonier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Cannonier.
I think Cannonier 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Cannonier!
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