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Event:
PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Killa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Cohen looks to move away, Killa throws a big counter combo but Cohen just gets out of the way.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Cohen clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cohen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Killa breaks the clinch.
Killa throws a hook to the side of Cohen's head but Cohen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch but Killa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cohen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killa scores with the left hand. Cohen knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Cohen. Those never looked like landing.
Killa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cohen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Daniel Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen tries to clinch but Killa moves out of range.
Killa throws a good cross that connects.
Killa thows a body kick. Cohen tries to catch it but that hurt 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!
Cohen tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it. #T1#
Cohen is looking to clinch.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Killa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killa.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cohen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Killa jumps guard.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cohen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cohen wanted to stand there but Killa had control of the position.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Killa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cohen is controlling him. #ES#
Killa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cohen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Killa backs off Cohen throws a huge counter combo but Killa manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Cohen tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it.
Killa misses with a head kick.
Cohen blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Cohen clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Cohen gets control of Killa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cohen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Killa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cohen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cohen darts in trying to clinch
and Killa counters with a good low kick that Cohen was not able to check.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch but Killa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cohen avoids the head kick by Killa.
Killa blocks a leg kick.
Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killa.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cohen or perhaps it was just good defense by Killa, which made it look bad.
Killa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Da Wrestler Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cohen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killa is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Cohen clinches with his opponent.
Cohen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killa looking for a takedown.
Cohen tries to stall but Killa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cohen misses with the head strike.
Cohen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Da Wrestler Killa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa blocks a body shot from Cohen.
Cohen has Killa pressed against the cage, preventing Killa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cohen is pushing Killa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Wrestler Killa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Da Wrestler Killa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No joy there for Killa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cohen moves in looking to clinch but Killa pushes him off.
Cohen darts in looking for a takedown but Killa gets double underhooks and turns Cohen into the cage.
Killa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cohen can do to turn this around?
Cohen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Killa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Killa throws a body kick that misses.
Cohen tries to clinch up but Killa circles away and keeps his distance.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick from Cohen.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Killa circles away easily
and Cohen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Wrestler Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cohen wants to clinch.#T1#
Good leg kick by Killa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cohen misses with a body kick.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killa drops Cohen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Killa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Wrestler Killa!
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Event:
Pulse 98 - Driver vs McGuire
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Cohen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cohen.
And Spice tries to counter it with a takedown but Cohen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cohen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spice.
As Spice looks to move away, Cohen throws a big counter combo but Spice just gets out of the way.
Cohen moves to clinch but Spice breaks away #TD2#
and Spice counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Spice has gone for a leg lock! Cohen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spice's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Spice working for a triangle but Cohen defends it easily.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Spice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cohen is posturing up here but Spice has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cohen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cohen has to tap! Slick submission there by Spice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimbo Spice!
After the big win, Kimbo Spice made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
PFN - 7 - Aftermath
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Dong gets tackled into the cage by Cohen. Cohen maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yi Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Cohen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cohen but Cohen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cohen rushes Dong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cohen moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cohen rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
Cohen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dong lands an elbow just above Cohen 's eye.
Cohen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Dong pulls Cohen into guard.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dong is trying to hold Cohen in close to prevent damage but Cohen has managed to pass into half guard.
Dong is trying to maintain the position but Cohen is very close to passing his half guard.
Cohen content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dong wants to slow Cohen down by chopping away at his legs.
Cohen shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cohen clinches.
Cohen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cohen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen throws a head kick that misses.
As Cohen backs off Dong throws a huge counter combo but Cohen manages to avoid it all.
Dong with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Cohen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cohen. #TD#
Cohen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Cohen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cohen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dong swings for the body but Cohen moves out of range.
Cohen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
No luck for Cohen with that takedown attempt.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cohen's waist but Cohen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Cohen tries to counter by clinching up but Dong breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Dong rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Dong misses with a combination
and Cohen counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dong darts in and clinches Cohen up against the cage.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cohen takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Cohen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dong to keep the fight standing.
Cohen tries to score a body lock takedown but Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries to stall but Cohen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Cohen lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Cohen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dong's guard.
Cohen lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Dong is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Cohen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Dong is being controlled here. #SU#
Cohen stands up.
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cohen circles away.
Cohen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong tries a body shot but Cohen blocks it.
Dong working hard to break the clinch.
Dong jumps guard but Cohen stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Cohen successfully pulls guard.
#ES#
Cohen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Dong is trying to force a seperation but Cohen has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dong misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong misses with a combination
#CL#
and Cohen counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cohen appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Dong pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Cohen.
#CUT#
It looks like Yi Dong has been cut.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Cohen shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Cohen moves into range and clinches up with Dong.#T4##TD#
Cohen has picked Dong up - he's going for a ride! Cohen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!
Dong wants to improve his position but Cohen is controlling well.
Cohen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cohen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dong won't allow Cohen to pass to mount.
Cohen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Daniel Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong has hold of Cohen's hands but Cohen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Cohen seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yi Dong's cut.
That's time! Cohen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dong has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
Cohen prevents the takedown attempt.
Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Dong is looking to control Cohen's arms but Cohen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the cage.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cohen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dong has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cohen scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Dong breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Cohen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cohen jumps guard and drags Dong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Cohen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Cohen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Dong has his foot on Cohen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cohen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cohen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cohen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dong for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Dong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cohen uses it to pass to side control.
Cohen just content to control the position. #T3##SU#
Cohen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.
Cohen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.#TD#
Cohen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cohen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Cohen kicks Dong off and gets to his feet.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Cohen! Dong is backing up but he can't get away as Cohen lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dong and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Cohen!
Our winner, Daniel Cohen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Pulse 81 - Adedji vs Stripe II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Lamphard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cohen on the side of the head.
Cohen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cohen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lamphard misses with an uppercut. Cohen saw that one coming.
Frank Lamphard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamphard throws out the jab.
Lamphard throws a hook but Cohen avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lamphard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Lamphard. Those never looked like landing.
Lamphard cracks a nice hook into Cohen's ribs.
Lamphard throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Lamphard closes the distance and clinches.
Lamphard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cohen backwards.
Lamphard tries to pull guard but Cohen holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamphard drops back down to his feet.
Cohen keeps control of Lamphard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lamphard tries a body shot but Cohen blocks it.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Lamphard won't allow it.
Lamphard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Lamphard breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Lamphard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamphard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cohen.
Cohen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamphard.#TD2#
Cohen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cohen showed some decent athleticism there.
Lamphard has his hands clasped together around Cohen's back. He's all about the action.
Lamphard looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Cohen is keen to just control but Lamphard is a slippery customer.
Lamphard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lamphard is not content to let Cohen control the position.
Lamphard trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cohen prevents Lamphard from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No luck for Cohen with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cohen.
Frank Lamphard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.
Cohen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Lamphard gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cohen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lamphard!
Frank Lamphard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Pulse 75 - Date vs Bop-Bop
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kriel. Those never looked like landing.
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Kriel tries to counter it with a takedown but Cohen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cohen checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Kriel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kriel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cohen trying to hold on to Kriel's head to control him but Kriel postures up.
Cohen has hold of Kriel's hands but Kriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kriel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kriel content just to control the position here.
Cohen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kriel looking to control but Cohen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kriel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cohen is surviving well by controlling Kriel's body position as best he can.
Kriel landing shots from mount.
Kriel lands a heavy elbow.
Kriel controlling from mount.
Kriel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cohen is looking to escape.
Kriel controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The referee warns Cohen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kriel avoids the attempt from Cohen to control.
Kriel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kriel wants to finish this one by submission but Cohen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kriel.
Kriel looking to ground and pound but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Cohen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kriel on the ground.#SUB2#
Kriel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Kriel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Cohen is rocked!
Kriel connects with a bit shot that sees Cohen covering up! More strikes from Kriel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kriel is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piet Kriel!
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Event:
Pulse 67: Aldo vs Tszyu II
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cohen moves into range and clinches up with Muise.
Muise prevents a body shot from Cohen.
Cohen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muise throws a body shot but no joy.
Cohen wants to clinch but Muise slips to the side
and Muise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cohen tries to clinch but Muise moves out of range.
Muise lands a nice hook to Cohen's body. Cohen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muise stuffs the takedown.
Muise scores with a jab to the body.
Muise misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Cohen's head coaches at Arvins Bootcamp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise jabs Cohen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Cohen moves into range and clinches up with Muise.
Muise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohen's elbow.
Cohen avoiding damage.
Cohen wants a takedown.
#T1#
Muise presses Cohen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cohen misses with a punch to the body.
Cohen lands an uppercut.
Cohen is leaning against Muise and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muise struggles to land a body shot inside as Cohen controls his hands.
Cohen is trying to push Muise away but Muise has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cohen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muise lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cohen or not.
Cohen blocks a body shot from Muise.
A left hand lands to the body for Muise.
#TD#
Cohen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muise uses from the top position.
Muise 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. #SU2#
Muise stands up from Cohen's guard - Muise perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cohen.#T2#
Muise misses with a wild body shot.
Muise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cohen manages to avoid it.
Cohen fails to land with a series of punches.
Muise swats away the attempt to clinch by Cohen.
Muise appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muise is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cohen rather than just go for the knockout.
Muise blocks a head kick by Cohen.
Cohen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Muise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muise misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cohen darts in trying to clinch
and Muise counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muise lands a body shot.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muise, right into the meat.
Daniel Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muise ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muise. Cohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muise tries to bum rush Cohen with a series of wild strikes but Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cohen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muise swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Muise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cohen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Cohen stalks Muise and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Muise's face. Muise staggers backwards, shaken.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Muise gets tackled into the cage by Cohen. Cohen maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Cohen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Muise uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen being controlled here, momentarily.
Cohen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Muise is controlling him.
Muise has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Strikers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cohen wants to sweep here but Muise controlling him for the moment.
Muise 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Muise dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cohen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gavin Muise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cohen avoids the body shot from Muise.
Cohen looks for a takedown but Muise sprawls well.
Muise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cohen tries to clinch but Muise is having none of it. #CL#
Cohen has Muise up against the cage in a clinch.
Muise digs a right hand into Cohen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cohen's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise is leaning against Cohen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muise scores with a shoulder strike.
Muise lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Muise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Muise.
#T1#
Muise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cohen avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Muise.
A right hook to the body lands for Muise.
Muise lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cohen blocks a body shot from Muise.
Muise lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cohen or not. #BC2#
Muise breaks the clinch.
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohen.
Cohen has a takedown stuffed.
Muise dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cohen. That did some damage!
Muise is looking to slow Cohen down with leg kicks.
Cohen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Muise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cohen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muise misses with a kick to the body
and Cohen counters with a two punch combo.
Muise lands a nice hook to Cohen's body. Cohen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen goes for a double leg but Muise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muise continues to drive forward.
Cohen shoots in but no luck this time.
Muise appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Muise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cohen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muise. Muise obviously looking to wear him down.
Muise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cohen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cohen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muise.
#CL2#
Muise moves into the clinch.
Muise digs a right hand into Cohen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cohen's gas tank. #T3#
Cohen fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Muise.
Muise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muise taking a breather.
Cohen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muise walks away with a smile on his face. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muise misses with a body shot.
Muise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cohen doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Muise darts in and clinches Cohen up against the cage.
Muise will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cohen up against the cage.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Muise won't allow it.
Muise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cohen stalling in the clinch but Muise improves position. #T4#
Muise lands a nice uppercut.
Muise using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Muise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cohen.
Cohen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muise avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muise.
Cohen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Muise circles away easily
and Muise counters with a left to the body.
Muise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Muise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Muise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cohen looks for a takedown but Muise sprawls well.
Muise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muise lands a high kick!
#ROC2#
Cohen is rocked!
Cohen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Muise. Cohen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Muise!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gavin Muise!
A relieved looking Gavin Muise thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pulse 62 - Li vs The Refugee
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cohen tries to clinch up
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cohen throws a lazy head kick
and One connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Cohen with that takedown attempt.
One scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cohen doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cohen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cohen drives through and clinches with One against the cage.
Cohen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables One to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Cohen prevents a body shot from One. #BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
One seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cohen shoots in but One avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Test One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.
Cohen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has One pinned against the cage. One gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
One wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and One counters with a crisp right that sends Cohen to the canvas! One follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test One!
Test One decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pulse 57 - Chonan vs Lee
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cohen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gozu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cohen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cohen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gozu keeps working.
Gozu wants to improve his position but Cohen is controlling well.
Gozu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu is looking to improve his position.
Gozu keeping hold of Cohen's head, controlling as best he can.
Gozu is trying to maintain the position but Cohen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Gozu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gozu trying to control here.
Gozu tries to roll over but Cohen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gozu actively working from the bottom here.
Gozu wants to improve his position but Cohen is controlling well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cohen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cohen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cohen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gozu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gozu looking for a guillotine here but Cohen defends easily.
Gozu keeping full guard, as Cohen tries to pass. #T3#
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Gozu has his foot on Cohen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cohen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gozu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gozu looking for a guillotine here but Cohen defends easily.
Cohen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gozu is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gozu has control of Cohen's left arm, preventing Cohen from doing any damage.
Gozu wants to control the position but Cohen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cohen wants to control but Gozu is keeping him busy.
Gozu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Cohen controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gozu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gozu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gozu misses with the combination.
Daniel Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen looks for the body kick but Gozu saw that one coming.
Cohen wants to clinch up but Gozu keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Cohen gets the takedown into side control.
Gozu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gozu can't do much from the bottom here.
Gozu gets back to half guard.
Gozu controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen is thwarting Gozu's attempts to control the position.
Cohen wants to control but Gozu is keeping him busy. #T1#
Gozu is trying to get back to full guard.
Gozu is trying to maintain the position but Cohen is very close to passing his half guard.
Cohen trying to control from half guard but Gozu is working away.
Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gozu can do to turn this around?
Gozu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cohen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gozu's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gozu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cohen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gozu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cohen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel Cohen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cohen postures up.
Cohen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cohen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Gozu working for a triangle but Cohen defends it easily.
#T3#
Cohen wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Gozu 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#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cohen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cohen is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gozu prevents Cohen from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gozu is working for a kimura but Cohen is defending it quite comfortably.
Cohen tries to kick Gozu off but Gozu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gozu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gozu not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gozu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cohen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gozu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Daniel Cohen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cohen wants to clinch.
Cohen checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Cohen tries to keep at a distance but Gozu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gozu tries to score a body lock takedown but Cohen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Cohen on the inside.
Cohen avoiding damage as Gozu throws knees to the body.
Cohen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cohen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gozu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gozu pulls Cohen into guard.
Cohen trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom.
Cohen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cohen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gozu controlling the position.#T1#
Gozu wants to sweep here but Cohen controlling him for the moment.
Gozu is controlling Cohen's posture.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Cohen tries to stand but Gozu is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SU#
Cohen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cohen tries to clinch there but Gozu circles away.
Cohen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gozu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller Gozu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A swing and a miss from Gozu.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Gozu has closed the distance and engaged Cohen in a clinch.
Gozu wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Gozu drags the fight down to the ground.
Gozu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cohen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gozu's guard. #REVR#
Gozu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gozu wants to improve his position but instead Cohen has moved into half guard.
Gozu is not content to let Cohen control the position.
Gozu moves into full guard.
#T3#
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gozu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gozu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cohen trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gozu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen wants to stand but Gozu has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gozu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen postures up.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gozu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cohen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Daniel Cohen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miller Gozu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cohen 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Cohen!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Cohen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Miller Gozu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.
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Event:
Bravado 19: Kincaid v Lovelair
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cohen tries to clinch but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cohen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jameson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jameson wants it to stay on the feet.
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameson tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cohen misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Jameson moves into the clinch.
Jameson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cohen or not.
Jameson keeps control of Cohen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cohen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kor Jameson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.
A head punch on the inside from Jameson fails to land.
Jameson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cohen is looking to control Jameson's arms but Jameson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cohen has his back to the cage.
Jameson scores with a shot to the side of Cohen's head.
Jameson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Jameson.
#T1#
Cohen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohen's elbow.
Jameson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jameson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cohen backwards. #BC#
Jameson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cohen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jameson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohen.
Daniel Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cohen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cohen jumps guard but Jameson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cohen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jameson after a bit of a struggle.
Cohen throws an elbow but it misses.
Jameson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Jameson.
#T2#
Jameson lands with a left to the head.
Jameson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Cohen is rocked!
Jameson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cohen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cohen drops to his knees and Jameson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kor Jameson!
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Event:
Bravado 14: Gracie v Masvidal
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Cohen lands a head kick. Saaim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Saaim
and Cohen counters with a three punch combo that has Saaim backing up. Saaim nods at Cohen to acknowledge the strikes.
Saaim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohen was well out of range. Poor timing from Saaim.
As Saaim looks to move away, Cohen throws a big counter combo but Saaim just gets out of the way.
Cohen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saaim.#ROC#
Saaim is rocked!
Saaim stuffs the takedown attempt from Cohen. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Saaim is still on wobbly legs! Can Cohen finish him?
Saaim slaps away a takedown attempt from Cohen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saaim seems to have recovered his senses.
Saaim jabs at Cohen's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cohen successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Saaim gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cohen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saaim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Saaim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cohen is trying to defend but Saaim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Cohen kicks Saaim off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Saaim throws a hook to the side of Cohen's head but Cohen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Saaim tries to get set, Cohen tries to push him back and clinch up but Saaim manages to avoid the attempt.
Cohen goes for a double leg but Saaim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saaim continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saaim is fending him off so far but Cohen persists. Nope, Saaim circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Saaim closes the distance and clinches.
Cohen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cohen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Saaim takes the fight into the clinch.
Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saaim effectively controlling the action here.
Cohen digs a right hand underneath Saaim's ribcage. Saaim let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Saaim tries to pull guard but Cohen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Saaim shows good takedown defense.
Cohen darts in trying to clinch
and Saaim counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Saaim shows good takedown defense.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.
Saaim misses with a few strikes there.
Cohen is looking for a counter combo.
Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saaim's waist but Saaim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side.
CJ Saaim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Saaim clinches with his opponent.
Saaim has Cohen pushed against the cage.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Saaim won't allow it.
#T3#
Cohen tries a body shot but Saaim blocks it.
#TD2#
Saaim has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohen uses from the top position.
Cohen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cohen tries to stand but Saaim is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen stays in close to Saaim's body and controls the position.
Saaim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cohen slips nicely into half guard.
Saaim won't allow Cohen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Saaim actively working from the bottom here.
Cohen is keen to just control but Saaim is a slippery customer.
Cohen is really struggling to control Saaim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Cohen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Saaim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saaim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saaim counters with a series of strikes. Cohen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saaim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cohen but Cohen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and pushes Saaim back into the cage.
Saaim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cohen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saaim smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. 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.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saaim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saaim shoots and misses
and Cohen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saaim thinking.
Cohen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saaim goes for a double leg but Cohen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cohen continues to drive forward.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Cohen looks for a takedown but Saaim sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Saaim clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Saaim wants the takedown. Cohen is fighting it off but Saaim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cohen's guard against the cage.
Cohen wants to stand but Saaim is controlling the position.
Saaim stopping the sweep attempt from Cohen.
Saaim throws a big right hand that misses.
Cohen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saaim prevents Cohen from getting back to his feet. #T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cohen has control of Saaim's left arm, preventing Saaim from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cohen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saaim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cohen somewhat.
Cohen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saaim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen goes for a double leg but Saaim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saaim continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Saaim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cohen tries to clinch up.
Saaim looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Saaim gets tackled into the cage by Cohen. Cohen maintains the clinch.
Cohen is trying to pull guard but Saaim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Cohen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saaim is defending well for now.
Saaim blocks a body shot from Cohen.
A bit of stalling here from Saaim.
#TD#
Cohen pulls Saaim into guard.
Saaim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim postures up.
Saaim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cohen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cohen is controlling Saaim's posture.#T4#
Saaim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cohen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cohen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cohen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saaim tries to avoid it but Cohen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saaim to the ground. Saaim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Saaim tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saaim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Saaim does no damage.
Saaim misses the shot to the body.
Cohen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saaim throws a right and a left that Cohen avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Saaim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Saaim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saaim throws a right hand that Cohen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cohen also avoids with ease.
Saaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saaim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saaim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saaim circles away.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cohen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cohen shoots in but no luck this time.
Cohen avoids the body shot from Saaim.
Saaim throws a series of punches but Cohen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
Saaim clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cohen manages to pull guard.
Saaim with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Cohen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cohen is looking to sweep but instead, Saaim has passed into half guard.
Cohen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saaim.
Cohen is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cohen trying to hold on to Saaim's head to control him but Saaim postures up.
Cohen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saaim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Saaim 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.
Cohen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cohen or perhaps it was just good defense by Saaim, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cohen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saaim takes a swing at Cohen's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Cohen.
Saaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Saaim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cohen connects with a body shot.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Cohen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Saaim drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.
Saaim prevents a body shot from Cohen.
Saaim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Cohen drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Saaim advances position into side control!
Cohen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cohen has his hands clasped together around Saaim's back. He's all about the action.
Saaim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohen is trying is best to control the position here.
Saaim content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Saaim.
I think Saaim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Saaim!
An out of breath CJ Saaim 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:
Bravado 3: Brown vs Dimotroglu
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Glee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cohen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Glee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Glee tries for a takedown but Cohen circles away easily
and Cohen counters with a one-two to the body.
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Glee misses with a low kick.
Cohen ducks under a wild hook from Glee.
Cohen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cohen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Glee misses with the combination.
Cohen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cohen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glee throws out the jab.
Glee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Cohen as Glee shoots in.
Cohen throws a series of strikes that have Glee backpedaling.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glee is defended easily by Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Glee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Glee tries to keep at a distance but Cohen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Glee misses
and Cohen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Willie Glee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glee throws a leg kick
and Cohen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Glee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cohen counters with a right hand to the body.
Glee is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cohen clinches up against the cage.
Cohen leaning against his opponent.
Glee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cohen.
#T2#
Glee is looking to break free of the clinch but Cohen has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Cohen.
Glee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Cohen gets control of Glee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cohen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glee content to stall in guard here.
Glee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#ES2#
Cohen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Glee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Glee throws a leg kick
and Cohen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cohen thows a body kick. Glee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cohen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cohen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Glee tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Glee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.
Glee is trying to force a seperation but Cohen has the dominant position.#TD2#
Cohen pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Glee stands up and waves to Cohen to follow him.
Glee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cohen.
Cohen is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Glee swings for the body but Cohen moves out of range.
Cohen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cohen dives in and grabs Glee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glee pushes down on Cohen's head and hops out.
It looked like Glee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen delivers a nice body kick.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cohen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glee, pushing him back against the cage.
Glee tries to break free but Cohen pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cohen drags the fight down to the ground.
Cohen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Cohen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Glee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glee misses with a right hand
and Cohen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glee misses with a hook to the body
and Cohen counters with a three punch combo that has Glee backing up. Glee nods at Cohen to acknowledge the strikes.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glee misses with a combination
and Cohen counters with a solid body kick.
Cohen throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Willie Glee has been cut.#CL2#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cohen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glee fails with a takedown attempt.
Cohen throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Cohen.
Cohen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glee defends it nicely.#CL2#
Cohen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Glee, pushing him back against the cage.
Glee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cohen cracks Glee with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Cohen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Glee throwing strikes from guard but Cohen blocks nicely. #T2#
Glee is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cohen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glee is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Cohen has his feet on Glee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cohen throws a leg kick which misses Glee's front leg but catches the back leg as Glee tries to avoid it.
Cohen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cohen. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Cohen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glee after a bit of a struggle.
Willie Glee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.#BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glee throws out a leg kick but Cohen moves out of range and Glee only half commits.
Cohen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glee defends well and Cohen ends up having to push Glee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Glee misses with a right hand
and Cohen counters with a left and a right that stings Glee.
Glee throws a combination that misses
and Cohen counters with a left and a right that stings Glee.
Glee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniel Cohen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Cohen pushes Glee up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
Cohen tries to clinch but Glee is having none of it.
Cohen tries to clinch but Glee moves out of range. #T4#
Cohen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cohen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cohen rushes Glee and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen stalling.
Cohen taking a breather.
Glee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Cohen manages to pull guard.
Glee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glee wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willie Glee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cohen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glee to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Cohen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Glee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cohen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cohen just leaning against Glee, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Cohen.
Cohen has a couple of punches blocked by Glee.
#T1##BC2#
Cohen breaks from the clinch.
Cohen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch lands to the side of Cohen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Glee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cohen doesn't manage to clinch there - Glee circles away.
Glee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cohen counters with a left and a right that stings Glee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cohen dives in for a single leg takedown but Glee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick misses from Glee.
Glee misses with a straight left.
Cohen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Glee throws a right hand that misses
and Cohen counters with a series of strikes. Glee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Willie Glee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cohen is looking to clinch.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Cohen! Glee is out on his feet! Cohen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Glee is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Glee is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Cohen!
A relieved looking Daniel Cohen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Willie Glee had this to say: 'Ill be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bag clinches up with Cohen and pushes him back against the cage.
Bag jumps guard but Cohen stands there with Bag around his waist. Bag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bag manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Cohen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cohen.
Cohen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bag avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag prevents Cohen from breaking the clinch.
Bag has Cohen pressed against the cage, preventing Cohen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Cohen pulls guard.
Cohen is trying to control the position but Bag postures up. #T1#
Cohen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Bag stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bag tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cohen defends well and Bag ends up having to push Cohen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Bag with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Cohen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Bag.
Bag looks winded!
Cohen throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Bag holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cohen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bag avoids the damage to the body.
Bag throws an elbow that misses.
Cohen jumps guard but Bag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cohen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Bag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cohen crunches a lovely knee into Bag's ribcage.
Cohen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bag keeps control of Cohen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bag pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bag is trying to break free.#BC#
Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen looks to land a combination but Bag avoids it well. #CL#
Cohen moves into range and clinches up with Bag.
Cohen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Cohen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cohen is struggling to control the position.
Cohen tries to break free but Bag pushes him back against the cage.
Bag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cohen avoids a wild elbow strike from Bag.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Bag holds him up against the cage and eventually Cohen drops back down to his feet.
Cohen working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cohen missing with knees to the body.
Cohen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bag backwards.
Bag fails to pull guard.
Cohen tries to land knees in the clinch but Bag avoids the damage to the body.
Bag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cohen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cohen is struggling to control the position.
Bag blocks a body shot from Cohen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cohen is trying to break the clinch but Bag has him pressed against the cage.
Bag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cohen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen 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##CL#
Cohen instigates a clinch.
Bag takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cohen's efforts to push away.
Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cohen working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cohen throws a head punch that misses.
Cohen trying to land knees to the body.
Cohen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Bag darts in looking for a takedown but Cohen gets double underhooks and turns Bag into the cage.
Bag is breathing heavily.#CL#
Cohen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cohen is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Cohen.
Cohen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Cohen as the two fighters clinch.
Bag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cohen's efforts to push away.
Bag blocks an uppercut.
Cohen stalling in the clinch but Bag improves position. #T2#
Cohen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bag tries to break the clinch but Cohen is controlling the position.
Cohen is trying to force a seperation but Bag has the dominant position.
Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cohen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bag throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD2#
Bag has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohen uses from the top position. #T3#
Bag controls Cohen momentarily but Cohen frees himself. #SU#
Cohen stands up and waves to Bag to follow him.
Cohen throws the kick towards the body but Bag avoids it.
Daniel Cohen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Bag clinches up with Cohen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cohen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bag's elbow.
Bag keeps control of Cohen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cohen tries to land a knee to the head but Bag blocks with his arms.
Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bag can do to turn this around?#BC#
Cohen breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Bag has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cohen is trying to force a seperation but Bag has the dominant position.#T4#
Cohen is trying to force a seperation but Bag has the dominant position.
Cohen has had enough of the clinch but Bag keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Cohen misses with a body kick.
Bag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cohen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cohen shoots in but Bag avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Cohen pushes Bag up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cohen to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bag will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cohen is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Bag closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cohen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bag has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cohen instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bag is trying to pull guard but Cohen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cohen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bag sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1##CL#
Cohen pushes Bag up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen misses with a head kick.
Bag tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Cohen has closed the distance and engaged Bag in a clinch.
Cohen avoids a wild elbow strike from Bag.
Cohen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bag up against the cage.
Cohen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bag keeps control of Cohen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Cohen avoids the elbow strike from Bag, against the cage.
Cohen trying to land knees to the body.
Cohen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bag has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniel Cohen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cohen has Bag pushed against the cage.
Cohen tries a knee to the head but Bag blocks it.
#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cohen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cohen tries to break the clinch but Bag is controlling the position. #T3#
Cohen is trying to break the clinch but Bag is controlling him.#TD2#
Bag gets control of Cohen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Bag keeps moving.
Bag has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cohen has passed into side control.
#SU#
Cohen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cohen throws a right hand that Bag ducks under and follows up with a left that Bag also avoids with ease.#CL#
Cohen moves into the clinch.
Cohen tries to break free but Bag pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Cohen lands a nice looking body kick.
Cohen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Cohen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cohen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bag has Cohen pressed against the cage, preventing Cohen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cohen trying to control the position but instead, Bag has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cohen into the cage.
Cohen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bag is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cohen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cohen, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cohen!
A victorious Daniel Cohen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Cohen scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cohen.
Cohen misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Cohen clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cohen clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cohen moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen swinging wildly here.
Dawson tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Cohen drops Dawson with a beautiful combination! Dawson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cohen is looking for the KO!#CL#
Cohen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
Cohen breaks from the clinch.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.#CL#
Cohen forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cohen somewhat.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.#T2##CL#
Cohen has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Daniel Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cohen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cohen jumps guard and drags Dawson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Dawson stands and steps away. Cohen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cohen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cohen darts in and clinches Dawson up against the cage.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Cohen lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Cohen pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Cohen takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cohen.
Cohen stalling.
Cohen taking a breather.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Cohen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Cohen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Cohen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cohen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Cohen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.
Cohen pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cohen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cohen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Cohen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cohen tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson tries to counter with a clinch but Cohen shakes him off and moves away.
Cohen looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cohen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Cohen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
No joy there for Cohen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cohen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cohen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. #BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage.
Cohen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Cohen tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daniel Cohen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Cohen.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cohen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a series of strikes. Cohen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cohen wants to clinch
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cohen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cohen stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cohen has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Cohen manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cohen has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Cohen lands a high kick!
Cohen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cohen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Cohen. Those never looked like landing.
Cohen darts in looking for a takedown but Dawson gets double underhooks and turns Cohen into the cage. #T4#
Dawson scores with a jab to the head.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cohen thuds his shin into the meat of Dawson's side.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Cohen backing up. Cohen nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cohen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Cohen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cohen breaks from the clinch.
Cohen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cohen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cohen tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cohen fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Cohen backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Cohen manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Cohen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Cohen moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.#TD#
Cohen decides to pull guard.
Cohen pulls Dawson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dawson from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES#
Cohen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dawson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Cohen closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dawson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cohen gets tackled into the cage by Dawson. Dawson maintains the clinch.
Cohen gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch.
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Cohen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Daniel Cohen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Dawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cohen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Cohen scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cohen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cohen rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch.
Cohen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson blocks a head kick by Cohen.
#CL#
Cohen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cohen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Cohen!
Daniel Cohen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Myles Dawson stepped up to the mic, saying 'My bad. You deserve better than this.'.
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Event:
It's Time
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Cohen.
Hilgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cohen sprawls well. Cohen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hilgers gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hilgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cohen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cohen tries to clinch but Hilgers is having none of it.
Hilgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Cohen has closed the distance and engaged Hilgers in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilgers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cohen's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hilgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilgers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hilgers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cohen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilgers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cohen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hilgers somewhat.#T1#
A head kick misses from Cohen.
Hilgers is looking for a counter combo.
Cohen looks to land a combination. Hilgers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Hilgers pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hilgers is trying to pull guard but Cohen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Hilgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Hilgers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cohen sprawls well. Cohen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hilgers gets slowly back to his feet.
Hilgers fails to land the takedown.
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Hilgers counters with a right hand to the body.
Cohen's coach down at Sydney Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cohen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Hilgers thows a leg kick but Cohen checks it #TD2#
and Cohen counters with a single leg into guard. Hilgers didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cohen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cohen looking to sit in guard and control but Hilgers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cohen trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hilgers is controlling him.
Hilgers throwing strikes but missing.
Cohen wants to get back to his feet but Hilgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hilgers is controlling him.
Hilgers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Hilgers stands up and waves to Cohen to follow him. #CL2#
Cohen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hilgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hilgers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Hilgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Hilgers moves into range and clinches up with Cohen.#BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hilgers prevents Cohen from breaking the clinch.
Cohen is trying to pull guard but Hilgers has him pressed against the cage.
Hilgers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Hilgers breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hilgers rushes Cohen and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hilgers breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cohen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hilgers. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brett Hilgers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hilgers stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Cohen rushes Hilgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hilgers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Hilgers breaks the clinch.
Cohen has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Hilgers misses the target.
Hilgers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Daniel Cohen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Hilgers pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hilgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cohen clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hilgers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Hilgers tries to land a leg kick but Cohen saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Cohen rushes Hilgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hilgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen blocks a head kick by Hilgers.
#CL2#
Cohen pushes Hilgers up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniel Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brett Hilgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Cohen clinches.
Hilgers jumps guard but Cohen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Cohen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilgers throws a wild body kick that Cohen sees coming a mile off.
Cohen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Cohen throws a front kick aimed at Hilgers's knee but Hilgers avoids it well.
Cohen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cohen is looking to clinch but Hilgers is avoiding it.
Cohen is looking to clinch.
Hilgers stuffs the takedown attempt from Cohen. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Brett Hilgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cohen.#CL#
Hilgers has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Hilgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cohen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hilgers missing with knees to the body.
Cohen misses with a knee to the head. #T3##BC#
Hilgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cohen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hilgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cohen moves away.
Cohen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hilgers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cohen lands with a shot to the body.
Hilgers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cohen misses the shot to the body.
Cohen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cohen feints a jab promting Hilgers to slip. Cohen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hilgers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hilgers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cohen's calf.#TD2#
Cohen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hilgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Hilgers's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hilgers manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cohen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Hilgers manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hilgers gets tackled into the cage by Cohen. Cohen maintains the clinch.
Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hilgers manages to break the clinch.
Hilgers tries to bum rush Cohen with a series of wild strikes but Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilgers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cohen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hilgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cohen throws a counter combo.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilgers 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 Daniel Cohen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Cohen. No joy for Hilgers on that attempt.
Hilgers scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Hilgers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hilgers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cohen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cohen breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Cohen both land. Nice combination.
Hilgers blocks a head kick by Cohen.
#CL2#
Cohen has managed to clinch.
Cohen wants to break free but Hilgers has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilgers keeps control of Cohen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hilgers tries to pull guard but Cohen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hilgers drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Hilgers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hilgers manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Cohen feints a jab promting Hilgers to slip. Cohen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hilgers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hilgers misses with a hook.
Hilgers throws a head kick but Cohen moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hilgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hilgers as he avoids it easily.
Hilgers feinted with a counter takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hilgers.
Cohen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hilgers circles away.
Cohen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cohen takes the fight into the clinch.
Hilgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Cohen is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilgers misses with a few strikes there.
Cohen throws a series of punches but Hilgers moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Hilgers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Cohen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Hilgers moves into the clinch.
Cohen can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Hilgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Hilgers looks to land a combination but Cohen avoids it well. #CL2#
Cohen takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniel Cohen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hilgers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cohen smiles and moves away.
Hilgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hilgers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cohen throws a nice looking combination but Hilgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cohen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hilgers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cohen lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cohen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hilgers breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Cohen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hilgers has Cohen pressed against the cage, preventing Cohen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hilgers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen is looking to clinch.
Hilgers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hilgers misses with a low kick.
Hilgers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cohen avoids it really well and circles away.
Cohen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hilgers defends it well.
Cohen wants to clinch
and Hilgers counters with a one-two 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!#CL2#
Cohen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hilgers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cohen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hilgers throws a head kick but Cohen moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cohen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cohen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cohen!
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Event:
Acceleration 4
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cohen sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cohen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Jones!
After winning the bout, Shawn Jones 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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