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Event:
HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Chimaev.
A little feinted left hand from Cannonier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cannonier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimaev moves away.
Chimaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Cannonier misses.
And Chimaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Cannonier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cannonier throws a jab when Chimaev was well out of range.
Cannonier connects with a single shot there.
Cannonier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cannonier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chimaev. That did some damage!
Cannonier tries to score with a low kick but Chimaev moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Cannonier misses its intended target.
Cannonier lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chimaev.#CL#
Cannonier has closed the distance and engaged Chimaev in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cannonier manages to break the clinch.
Cannonier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannonier. Chimaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chimaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cannonier is fending him off so far but Chimaev persists. Nope, Cannonier circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimaev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cannonier circles away.#T1#
Chimaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cannonier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannonier throwing a counter right hand but Chimaev manages to avoid it.
Talon Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Chimaev.
Chimaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannonier finds it's way round the side to connect with Chimaev's head.
Chimaev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cannonier finds it's way round the side to connect with Chimaev's head.
Cannonier throws the left hand but Chimaev avoids the punch easily.
Chimaev needs to keep his hands up - Cannonier had a free shot at his head there.
Cannonier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cannonier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talon Cannonier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannonier scores with a jab. Chimaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cannonier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cannonier sprawls well. Cannonier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Cannonier lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Cannonier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cannonier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier misses with a series of wild punches.
Chimaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Cannonier instigates a clinch.
Cannonier tries to break the clinch but Chimaev is controlling the position. #BC#
Cannonier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier loads up on a big right hand but Chimaev slips the punch.
Chimaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Cannonier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chimaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Cannonier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chimaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chimaev scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Cannonier misses with a shot to the body
and Cannonier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chimaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannonier.
Chimaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cannonier.#TD2#
Chimaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chimaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chimaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannonier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chimaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cannonier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chimaev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chimaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cannonier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cannonier wants to improve his position but Chimaev is controlling well.
Cannonier is trying to stand back up but Chimaev is controlling him
Chimaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chimaev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB2#
Chimaev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cannonier defend it? Chimaev steps over the head and cranks it - Cannonier is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chimaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Chimaev!
After winning the bout, Khamzat Chimaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 53: Harris vs Colson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Masamba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Masamba loads up on a big right hand but Cannonier slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Masamba misses the target. #CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masamba as Cannonier tries to tie him up. #BC#
Masamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannonier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cannonier darts in and clinches Masamba up against the cage.#BC#
Masamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masamba jabs at Cannonier's body.
Masamba looks to land a right hand but Cannonier moved out of range.#CL2#
Cannonier clinches. #BC#
Masamba breaks from the clinch.
Masamba moves out of range of the body kick from Cannonier.
A shot to the liver by Masamba. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masamba lands a glancing blow to the side of Cannonier's head.
Masamba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masamba looks to land a left hand but Cannonier moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Cannonier pushes Masamba up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannonier trying to control the position but instead, Masamba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannonier into the cage.#T1#
Masamba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cannonier up against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannonier trying to control the position but instead, Masamba has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannonier into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Masamba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masamba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Masamba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cannonier wants to clinch.
Cannonier's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cannonier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cannonier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masamba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Masamba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cannonier manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Cannonier clinches up against the cage.
Masamba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masamba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cannonier stalling in the clinch but Masamba improves position.
Masamba pushes Cannonier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier tries to stall but Masamba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masamba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Masamba misses.
Cannonier is looking to clinch but Masamba is avoiding it.
Masamba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cannonier at a distance.
Masamba checks a low kick from Cannonier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannonier slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba sizes up Cannonier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Masamba throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cannonier to counter with a crisp jab.
Masamba is looking to slow Cannonier down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Masamba gets tackled into the cage by Cannonier. Cannonier maintains the clinch. #BC#
Masamba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Masamba manages to break the clinch.
Cannonier tries to clinch but Masamba moves out of range.
Masamba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannonier was well out of range. Poor timing from Masamba.
Masamba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cannonier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Masamba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cannonier momentarily.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masamba scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier is looking to clinch.
Masamba scores with the left hand. Cannonier knows he should have avoided that one.
Masamba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Cannonier pushes Masamba up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Cannonier is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannonier.
Cannonier trying to stall but Masamba improves his position.
Cannonier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masamba's efforts to push away.#BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Masamba. That snapped Cannonier's head back.
A good leg kick by Cannonier.
Cannonier slips a jab from Masamba.
Cannonier wants to counter the offense by Masamba and move into the clinch position.
Masamba misses the shot to the body.
Masamba misses the jab.
Cannonier tries to clinch
letting Masamba counter with a right hand.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Masamba finds it's way through Cannonier's defenses.
Masamba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Cannonier is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannonier tries to clinch but Masamba moves out of range.
Cannonier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cannonier looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lutalo Masamba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cannonier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Cannonier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masamba throws a looping overhand right but Cannonier ducks down to avoid it.
Cannonier moves in looking to clinch but Masamba pushes him off.#CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannonier avoiding damage.
#BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cannonier darts in and clinches Masamba up against the cage.
Masamba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannonier can do to turn this around?
Cannonier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masamba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannonier is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier avoiding damage.
#BC#
Masamba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Masamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Masamba scores with a hook to the body. Cannonier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masamba lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Masamba.
Cannonier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masamba blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries to stall but Masamba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannonier wants to stall.
Cannonier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cannonier.
Cannonier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masamba.
Masamba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#KD#
Masamba sends Cannonier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masamba is motioning to the referee to let Cannonier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cannonier is still on wobbly legs! Can Masamba finish him?
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!
Nice defenses there by Cannonier.
Cannonier seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masamba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannonier.
Masamba scores with a nice head shot.
Masamba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cannonier.#T2#
Cannonier tries to get into range but Masamba steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cannonier! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Masamba scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba! |
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Event:
HFC 46: Colson vs Harris
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Shark looks to throw the jab but Cannonier is out of range.
Shark throws a jab when Cannonier was well out of range.#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shark is working for takedown but Cannonier is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannonier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shark goes for a takedown attempt but Cannonier pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Talon Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.
Shark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannonier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shark throws a hook but Cannonier blocks it.
Cannonier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shark manages to circle out of the way.
Cannonier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannonier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Cannonier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannonier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shark manages to circle out of the way.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannonier is just out of range.
Shark swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannonier.#T1#
Cannonier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannonier with a jab.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Shark misses.
Cannonier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Shark misses with a hook.
Cannonier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannonier.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shark wants to break free but Cannonier has control.
Cannonier has Shark pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cannonier forces Shark back against the cage and clinches.
Shark can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
Cannonier pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cannonier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shark tries to pull guard but Cannonier won't allow it.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannonier uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Shark's takedown attempt.
Cannonier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shark up against the cage.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Cannonier digs a right hand into Shark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shark's gas tank.
Cannonier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Cannonier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shark is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannonier has double underhooks.
Cannonier tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Cannonier back against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shark is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cannonier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannonier lands a body shot.
Shark looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Cannonier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
Shark has Cannonier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cannonier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cannonier lands with a right to the head.
Cannonier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cannonier prevents it.
Cannonier stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shark is trying to drag Cannonier to the mat but Cannonier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannonier stalling the fight.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cannonier.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannonier prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Shark tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cannonier prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cannonier tries to close the distance and clinch but Shark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cannonier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
Shark takes a shot to the head.
Cannonier lands with a right to the head.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cannonier tries to clinch there but Shark circles away.
Cannonier moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Cannonier counters by clinching up.
Talon Cannonier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shark tries for a takedown but Cannonier manages to get underhooks.
Cannonier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Talon Cannonier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Shark.
Cannonier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannonier. #T1#
Cannonier has Shark pressed against the cage.
Cannonier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cannonier seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cannonier slowing the pace effectively.
Shark looking for a takedown.
Shark is looking for a takedown.
Shark is breathing heavily.
Shark is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
A short left from Cannonier.
Shark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cannonier after a bit of a struggle.
Cannonier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cannonier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Shark's takedown attempt.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Shark 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Cannonier.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannonier presses Shark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cannonier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shark looking for a takedown.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
#T3#
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannonier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cannonier effectively controlling the action here.
Cannonier gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cannonier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Shark prevents a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier stalling against the cage.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shark tries to pull guard but Cannonier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shark 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.#T4#
Cannonier presses Shark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a right hand.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
Cannonier is working Shark over against the cage.
Cannonier misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannonier pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Cannonier instigates a clinch.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Cannonier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cannonier prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cannonier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Shark's takedown attempt.
Cannonier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cannonier pushes Shark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannonier pushes Shark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shark wants to break free but Cannonier has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier pushes Shark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannonier tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier lands a right hand. #ROC#Shark is rocked!
Cannonier is leaning against Shark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shark is still on wobbly legs! Can Cannonier finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Cannonier.
Cannonier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shark to his knees! Cannonier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Talon Cannonier!
An intense looking Talon Cannonier took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Let's go!!! I would like to thank my fans for coming to watch the fights! And also a thanks to my coaches and training partners at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu!'. |
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Event:
Big Wave XVIII
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Cannonier throws a big shot that misses.
Cannonier throws a series of punches but Holy moves out of range.
Holy ducks under a wild hook from Cannonier.
Cannonier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannonier missing with a left hand there. Holy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Holy forces Cannonier back against the cage and clinches.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cannonier stalling in the clinch but Holy improves position.
Holy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cannonier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holy tries to pull guard but Cannonier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Holy successfully pulls guard.
Cannonier wants to stand but Holy is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cannonier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cannonier trying to control the position from guard on top but Holy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Holy has his feet on Cannonier's thighs here. He's pushed Cannonier off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cannonier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olly Holy!
Olly Holy retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Olly Holy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIV
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicholson, as that shot connected.
Cannonier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peter Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannonier misses with a hook
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicholson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Cannonier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nicholson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannonier gets through Nicholson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cannonier's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cannonier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Cannonier tries to work over Nicholson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicholson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson looking to stall.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Nicholson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicholson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cannonier's brow. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nicholson tries to land a knee to the head but Cannonier blocks with his arms.
Cannonier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
Nicholson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cannonier blocks it with crossed arms.
Cannonier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cannonier digs a right hand underneath Nicholson's ribcage. Nicholson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cannonier dodges an elbow strike from Nicholson.
Cannonier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Nicholson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cannonier is keeping busy.
Nicholson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Maybe Nicholson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but Cannonier blocks it.
Cannonier taking a breather.
Cannonier is working Nicholson over against the cage.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a body punch. #T4#
Cannonier taking a breather.
Cannonier lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cannonier tries to work over Nicholson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Nicholson blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Nicholson misses with a knee strike.
Cannonier is working Nicholson over against the cage.
Nicholson throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson stalling in the clinch but Cannonier improves position.
Nicholson looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannonier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicholson is trying to push Cannonier away but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
Talon Cannonier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cannonier lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Nicholson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicholson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cannonier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Nicholson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cannonier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicholson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Cannonier lands an uppercut.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cannonier blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannonier has double underhooks.
Nicholson takes a shot to the head.
Nicholson is trying to push Cannonier away but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson looking to throw knees to the head but Cannonier is blocking nicely.
Cannonier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicholson.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier keeps control of Nicholson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
Cannonier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicholson up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicholson blocks a body shot from Cannonier. #T3#
Nicholson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Nicholson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
Nicholson blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Cannonier avoiding damage.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicholson misses with a knee to the head.
Cannonier presses Nicholson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
#T4#
Cannonier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Nicholson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannonier has Nicholson pressed against the cage.
Cannonier pushes Nicholson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cannonier tries to work over Nicholson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nicholson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nicholson misses with a knee to the head.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but Cannonier blocks it.
Cannonier lands a shot to the body.
Cannonier blocks an elbow strike from Nicholson.
Nicholson is trying to push Cannonier away but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicholson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cannonier slows down the pace here.
Cannonier is pushing Nicholson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Cannonier avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannonier.
Cannonier is pushing Nicholson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Cannonier is pushing Nicholson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannonier stalling against the cage.
Cannonier continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cannonier.
Nice defenses there by Cannonier.
Nicholson drops his hands momentarily and Cannonier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicholson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cannonier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cannonier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicholson throws out the jab.
Nicholson scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicholson misses the target.
Cannonier darts in trying to clinch
enabling Nicholson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicholson is trying to break the clinch but Cannonier is controlling him.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Cannonier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cannonier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nicholson tries to break the clinch but Cannonier is controlling the position.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannonier pushes Nicholson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Cannonier lands with a right to the head.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Peter Nicholson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
A short left from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson misses with a knee to the head.
Cannonier is leaning against Nicholson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talon Cannonier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Cannonier on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cannonier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cannonier 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cannonier!
An out of breath Talon Cannonier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Big Wave 10: The Xfactor
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Donald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Donald tries to throw a body punch but Cannonier avoids it by throwing Donald back against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donald fails to pull guard.
Cannonier dodges an elbow strike from Donald.
Cannonier slows down the pace here.
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. 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 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Donald jumps guard but Cannonier stands there with Donald around his waist. Donald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice shot to the body.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Donald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannonier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier gets through Donald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
#T3#
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier. #T4#
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Donald misses with a body punch.
Donald wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donald letting Cannonier take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donald looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannonier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donald's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Donald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannonier smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Donald gets tackled into the cage by Cannonier. Cannonier maintains the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier just leaning against Donald, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Cannonier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Donald is trying to break the clinch but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Donald's takedown attempt.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier blocks a body shot from Donald.
Cannonier lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier stops a takedown attempt from Donald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Donald blocks it.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Talon Cannonier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier is leaning against Donald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannonier controlling the action here for a moment.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier is pushing Donald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Donald tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
Donald blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards. #ROC2#Donald is rocked!#T1#
Cannonier lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Donald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannonier stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donald working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannonier.
Nice body punch from Cannonier.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
Cannonier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donald.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier digs a right hand into Donald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donald's gas tank.
Donald seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Donald being controlled against the cage.
Cannonier is stalling here.
Donald wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Cannonier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
Donald is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Donald into the cage.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
#T3#
Cannonier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannonier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Donald wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donald.
Donald tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannonier.
Steven Donald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talon Cannonier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Donald tries a body shot but Cannonier blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cannonier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cannonier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cannonier!
A victorious Talon Cannonier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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