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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Forever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chadwick Forever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Forever has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forever throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Forever to the canvas! Forever doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Robinson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Robinson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Forever.
King throws a front kick aimed at Forever's knee but Forever avoids it well. #TD2#
Forever changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Forever remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
King is trying to control Forever's posture but Forever avoids it. #SUB2#
Forever looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forever on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to bench press Forever off him but Forever keeps the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Forever wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #SUB2#
Forever tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King stops Forever from passing to mount.
King gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Forever avoids the attempt from King to control.#SUB2#
Forever looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
Forever controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
King wants to control but Forever is having none of it.
Forever controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Forever avoids the attempt from King to control.#SUB2#
Forever goes for an armbar but he's not got it… King turns into him and now he's in Forever's guard.
#SUB2#
Forever is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Forever has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
King is posturing up here but Forever has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Forever!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chadwick Forever!
Chadwick Forever very nearly forgot to thank The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Jason King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Major respect to my opponent, we both came ti battle and he was the better man tonight'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 29 -DRACULA VS CAMERA TV
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Forever moves away and avoids it.
Forever feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Forever throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Forever uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Forever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Forever.
Forever lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forever throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
Forever throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forever tries a head kick but it misses.
Forever has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Volkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Forever lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Forever will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Forever looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Forever throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Forever moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
Forever trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov misses with a hook. Forever ducked under it nicely.
Forever throws a fast counter high kick but Volkov manages to duck under it in time.
Forever slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Forever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forever lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Forever ducks down to avoid it.
Forever uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Forever with a nice calf kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forever misses with a head kick.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Forever moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Forever wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov sets himself, and Forever steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Forever.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forever counters with a leg kick.
Forever shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkov as he jumps to the side.
Forever takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maxim Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forever scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Forever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Forever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov throws a body punch but Forever moves out of range.
Forever looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Forever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forever connects with a high kick.
A right-left combo lands from Forever. #T3#
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Forever forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
Forever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Forever.
Forever with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Forever using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Forever tries to land a knee to the head but Volkov blocks with his arms.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Forever.
Knees to the body from Forever.
Forever tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Forever jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maxim Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chadwick Forever.
Forever is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Volkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Forever's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T4#
Forever is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
Forever with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Volkov has been cut.
Good body shot from Forever.
Forever tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Forever back against the cage.
Forever jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. Forever gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forever circles away quickly and effectively.
Forever raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Forever tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Forever.
Forever blocks a jab.
Forever wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Forever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Forever gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Forever successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Forever is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Volkov wants to stand but Forever has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Forever tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forever on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Forever throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkov escapes and throws Forever's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Forever tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Forever gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Volkov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Forever manages to get to full guard.
Forever wants to control but Volkov passes easily into half guard.
Forever tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Forever slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Forever wants to improve his position but instead Volkov has moved into half guard.
Volkov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Forever is looking to improve his position.
Forever is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SU#
Volkov decides to return to a standing position.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Forever's head but Forever sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forever wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Forever counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forever throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Forever throws a head kick that misses.
Forever moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Maxim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forever counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forever moves away.
Volkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Forever was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Forever waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Forever throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws a hook but Forever blocks it.
Forever ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Forever connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Forever lands with a slapping head kick.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Forever.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forever moves out of range of the strikes.
Forever scores with a head kick.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forever sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chadwick Forever will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forever lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Forever pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forever is looking to clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook. Forever ducked under it nicely.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forever slips a straight right by Volkov.
Forever tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Forever lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Forever moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Forever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Chadwick Forever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Forever counters with a nice uppercut.
Forever ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Forever defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Forever tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Volkov does it's job there.#T1#
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forever moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forever throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Forever counters with a solid body kick.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.#ROC#Forever is rocked!
Volkov cracks Forever with a left hook right on the temple and Forever goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Volkov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Forever is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Volkov! |
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Event:
BLAZE 24 NICOLETTA V DRACULA 2
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Forever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Andersson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Forever is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson is taking a breather. Forever 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.
Forever trying to control from the bottom.
Forever preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Andersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forever. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Forever blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forever taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Forever is trying to maintain the position but Andersson is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Andersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Forever trying to control here.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Forever's head.
Andersson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Forever is hurt! He's hurt bad - Andersson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Forever from any more punishment! Congratulations to Andersson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Andersson!
Stefan Andersson gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BLAZE 19 - BERNARD VS DOYLE
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Forever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raver avoids the head kick by Forever.
Raver jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Forever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raver throws a body shot but no joy.
Raver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Forever moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forever scores with a leg kick.
Raver misses with a body kick.
Forever fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raver.
We've been told by Raver's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Forever pushes Raver up against the cage in a clinch.
Forever lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Paul Raver has been cut.
Forever throws a knee to the head but misses.
Forever connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raver's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forever landing knees to the body.
Raver is breathing heavily.
Forever is leaning against Raver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Forever connects with a nasty looking knee right to Raver's face.
#T1#
Forever lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raver or not.
Forever using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Forever.
Forever lands a knee to the head.
Forever scores with a knee to the head.
Forever with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Forever.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Forever.
Forever scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Forever prevents it.
Forever connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Raver is rocked!
Forever has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Raver - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Forever, and another! Raver is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chadwick Forever!
Chadwick Forever really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Forever tries a low kick but Danaher avoids it.
Forever lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Forever. No joy for Danaher on that attempt.
Danaher goes for a double leg but Forever avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Forever continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Forever turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Danaher actively working from the bottom here.
Danaher trying to hold on to Forever's head to control him but Forever postures up.
#SUB#
Danaher looking for submissions off his back.
Forever wants to control but Danaher is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Forever is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forever pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Danaher looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Forever pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Danaher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Danaher wants to hold on but Forever pushes him away.
Danaher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Danaher is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Forever is looking to work his way around to Danaher's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forever controlling the position easily from mount.
Forever pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Forever is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Forever trying to control but Danaher is having none of it. #SUB2#
Forever looking for a guillotine from mount but Danaher is having none of it.
Danaher is desperately trying to improve his position but Forever has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Danaher prevents Forever from taking his back.
Forever tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Danaher working to try and regain half guard.
Forever avoids the attempt from Danaher to control.#SUB2#
Danaher defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Forever.
Danaher is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Danaher wants to hold on but Forever pushes him away.#SUB2#
Forever is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Danaher can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Danaher is desperately trying to improve his position but Forever has a good base and remains in mount.
Danaher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Forever works his way into full mount!
Danaher is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forever trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Forever dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Forever lands a high kick!
Forever tries to clinch but Danaher moves out of range.
Forever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danaher throws a big counter combination but Forever scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Forever clinches.
Danaher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Forever gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever tries to work over Danaher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danaher wants a takedown but no success here.
Danaher has Forever pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forever manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forever has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forever prevents the takedown attempt.
Danaher is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever.
Forever is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Forever digs a right hand into Danaher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Danaher's gas tank.
Forever scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Danaher is working for takedown but Forever is calmly controlling the position for now.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Danaher wants to take the fight to the mat but Forever manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forever with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Danaher has been cut.
Forever with a knee to the head.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forever connects with a knee to the head.
Forever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danaher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Forever fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Forever.
Forever connects with a solid leg kick.
Forever tries to clinch but Danaher moves out of range.
Forever doesn't manage to clinch there - Danaher circles away.
Forever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2##CL2#
Forever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forever crunches a lovely knee into Danaher's ribcage.
Forever putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danaher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Forever with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Forever crunches a lovely knee into Danaher's ribcage.
Forever struggles to land a body shot inside as Danaher controls his hands.
Danaher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Forever is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chadwick Forever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forever prevents a takedown attempt there.
Forever landing knees to the head.
Forever landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Forever landing knees to the head.
Danaher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Danaher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Forever pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Forever connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danaher's face.
Danaher blocks a body shot from Forever. #TD2#
Forever turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danaher is looking for a sweep.
Forever trying to control the action but Danaher is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Forever thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chadwick Forever has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danaher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Forever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Forever moves nicely into side control.
Forever trying to control the position but Danaher is working away. #T4#
Danaher regains half guard.#SUB#
Danaher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forever pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Forever is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danaher has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Danaher actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Forever is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Danaher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Forever.
Forever is looking to stall here but Danaher recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chadwick Forever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Danaher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Danaher fails with the takedown.
Forever throws a nice looking combination but Danaher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danaher shoots in looking for a takedown but Forever manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danaher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forever moves in looking to clinch but Danaher pushes him off.
Forever lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forever sprawls well. Forever wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Danaher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Danaher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever scores with a head kick. Danaher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danaher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forever as he avoids it easily.
Forever scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forever throws a head kick that misses.
Chadwick Forever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danaher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Forever closes the distance and pushes Danaher back into the cage.#T1#
Forever gets underhooks to prevent Danaher's takedown attempt.
Forever misses with a knee to the head.
Forever is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forever using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Danaher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Forever avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Danaher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Forever is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Danaher to the mat. Danaher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Forever trying to control but Danaher is working from the bottom.
Danaher can't keep his opponent in guard - Forever advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Forever is looking to stall in half guard but Danaher is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Forever taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ethan Danaher!
During a confident post fight interview, Ethan Danaher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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