 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier misses with a two punch combination.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but Jasper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jasper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jasper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jasper defends it well.
Cormier shoots in looking for a takedown. Jasper tries to sprawl out of it but Cormier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jasper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jasper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Theodore Jasper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Cormier.
Cormier throws a lazy head kick
and Jasper counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jasper as he avoids it easily.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jasper avoids it really well and circles away.
Jasper seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Cormier throws a series of punches but Jasper moves out of range.
Cormier walks into a jab.
Cormier looks for the body kick but Jasper saw that one coming.
Cormier misses with a takedown attempt
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier misses with a shot to the body
and Jasper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Cormier is rocked!
Jasper feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Cormier crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Theodore Jasper!
Our winner, Theodore Jasper, 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Yates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yates sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Yates gets to his feet - Cormier follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Yates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yates is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
#T1#
Yates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cormier is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Yates seems to be looking for submissions.
Yates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cormier is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yates is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cormier holds on and takes a little breather.
Yates advances to half guard. #T3#
Yates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Cormier controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates trying to control from half guard but Cormier is working away.
Yates trying to mount his opponent but Cormier defends it.
Cormier trying to control but Yates postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yates in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cormier tries to reverse the position but Yates maintains control.
Yates throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cormier because Yates loaded up on that one.
Cormier tries to hold on but Yates pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Yates dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yates shoots in and drives through. Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier attempts a counter takedown but Yates avoids it well and moves away.
Jon Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yates tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cormier swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Yates drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cormier looks to move to half guard but instead Yates has passed into mount! Damn!
Yates throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier manages to control the position for a moment.
Yates looking to control but Cormier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Cormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Yates wants to finish this one by submission but Cormier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yates.
Cormier tries to hold on but Yates postures up.
Yates punching from mount but Cormier doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yates trying to control but Cormier is having none of it.
Yates controlling the pace for now.
Yates misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T3#
Yates wants to control the pace but Cormier is squirming around nicely.
Yates throwing strikes here but Cormier is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yates tries to control but Cormier wriggling away. #SU2#
Yates is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Yates fails with the takedown.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Yates.
Yates shoots in but no luck this time.
Cormier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Yates shoots in looking for a takedown. Cormier tries to sprawl out of it but Yates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cormier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Yates has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cormier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cormier.
Cormier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cormier tries to avoid it but Yates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cormier to the ground. Cormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yates doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cormier counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yates is looking for a takedown.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigel Yates.
Cormier tries to pull guard but Yates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cormier tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yates is trying to pull guard but Cormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Yates is trying to pull guard but Cormier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cormier can't get the takedown.
Yates fails to pull guard.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cormier jumps into guard, dragging Yates to the mat.
Cormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormier, not yet.
Cormier is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yates is looking to advance position but Cormier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jon Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yates working to try and regain half guard.
Cormier controlling his opponent.
Yates tries to hold on but Cormier postures up.
Cormier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yates is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Cormier content just to control the position here.
Yates wants to hold on but Cormier pushes him away.
Nigel Yates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yates is trying desperately to improve position.
Cormier is stalling here but it's allowed Yates to get half guard.
Cormier performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Yates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cormier pulls his head out easily.
Cormier wants to take a breather but Yates is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nigel Yates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Yates shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yates 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Yates!
Nigel Yates thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Rapid Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Cormier in his tracks momentarily.
Cormier misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones prevents Cormier from getting back to his feet.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cormier wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Cormier wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Cormier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SU2#
Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Cormier tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Cormier backing up. Cormier nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cormier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pushing down on Cormier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cormier pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cormier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cormier struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Jones stands up. #T3#
Cormier tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cormier moves into the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
Cormier misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Cormier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cormier leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cormier moves into the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Cormier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seeday Jones.
Jones is trying to drag Cormier to the mat but Cormier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones looks winded!
Cormier slows down the pace here.
#T4##TD#
Cormier drags the fight down to the ground.
Cormier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is pushing down on Cormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cormier is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cormier avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seeday Jones 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#
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cormier looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jon Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Cormier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is pushing down on Cormier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cormier is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Jones wants to take a breather but Cormier is having none of it.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cormier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones prevents Cormier from improving his position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cormier is defending well.
Cormier is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cormier avoid being mounted?
Cormier tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cormier.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cormier wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cormier sprawls well. Cormier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cormier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Cormier getting side control.
Cormier wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Cormier stalling.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Cormier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cormier'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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cormier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cormier is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cormier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones blocks a head kick by Cormier.
Cormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seeday Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cormier looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cormier avoids it really well and circles away.
Cormier wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Jones shoots in.
Jones shoots in but Cormier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seeday Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cormier wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Cormier shoots in.#T1##CL#
Cormier clinches with his opponent.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cormier prevents it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cormier quickly recovers to half guard.
Cormier wants to get back to full guard.
Cormier is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cormier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cormier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Jones is thwarting Cormier's attempts to control the position.
Jones is pressing down on Cormier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cormier is holding on for now.
Jones wants to control but Cormier is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cormier is looking to land body kicks.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Cormier instigates a clinch. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cormier.
Cormier lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Cormier jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier looking for a sweep. Not yet Cormier, not yet.
Jones prevents Cormier from getting back to his feet.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Cormier.
Cormier wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him. #T4#
Jones advances position into side control!
Cormier struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Cormier denies him.
Cormier manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier is looking to improve his position.
Jon Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seeday Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cormier wants to get back to full guard but Jones has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cormier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seeday Jones!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Rapid Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cormier's calf.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cormier manages to avoid it.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen cracks the inside of Cormier's front leg.
Sonnen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonnen tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Sonnen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sonnen scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonnen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
As Sonnen backs away, Cormier returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sonnen throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sonnen misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cormier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonnen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cormier. That did some damage!
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but Sonnen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Cormier wants to clinch.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Cormier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonnen.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cormier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Sonnen tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sonnen is looking to clinch but Cormier is avoiding it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Cormier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonnen tries a low kick but Cormier avoids it.
Sonnen slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Cormier misses.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cormier tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sonnen as he jumps to the side.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. Cormier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonnen scores with a head kick.
#ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Cormier has been cut.
Cormier drops his hands momentarily and Sonnen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cormier just on the top of the head. Cormier drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cormier - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Sonnen!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cormier tries to keep at a distance but Morton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Morton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morton slips a jab and a cross from Cormier.
Morton tries to close the distance and clinch but Cormier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Cormier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cormier showed some decent athleticism there.
Cormier wants to stand up but Morton manages to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Morton stopping the sweep attempt from Cormier.#T1#
Morton postures up.
Morton wanted to stand there but Cormier had control of the position.
Morton wants to stand and escape but instead Cormier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Cormier preventing the sweep.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Morton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier wants to stand and escape but instead Morton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Morton is in close to Cormier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier is trying to keep Morton in close.
Morton wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cormier trying to keep a closed guard but Morton is proving a slippery customer.
Morton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Morton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cormier, up you get! #TD2#
Cormier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morton quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Morton is trying to maintain the position but Cormier is very close to passing his half guard.
Morton is not content to let Cormier control the position.
Cormier wants to pass to mount but Morton is defending the position.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morton keeps working.
Morton is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morton is working hard here to advance position.
We've been informed that Cormier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Morton is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cormier looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Morton counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morton tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually Morton drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Cormier gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Morton regains guard.
Cormier looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Cormier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cormier wants to clinch.
Cormier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Cormier looking to score a takedown here. Morton is defending well but Cormier drives through and ends up in Morton's guard.
Morton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cormier manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Cormier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morton gets back to full guard.
Morton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cormier's guard. #REVR##T1#
Cormier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Morton wants to stand but Cormier has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cormier looking to control.
#SU#
Morton gets to his feet - Cormier follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Cormier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morton quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Morton kicks Cormier off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Cormier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
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!
Morton tries to bench press Cormier off him but Cormier keeps the position.
Cormier wants to stand but Morton has his arm trapped.
Cormier working the strikes but Morton uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cormier trying to pass the guard but Morton defending well.
Morton is trying to get back to full guard.
Cormier is looking to advance position but Morton won't allow it. #T3#
Cormier wants to control but Morton is keeping him busy.
Cormier content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Morton is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
Morton moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cormier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jon Cormier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier trying to control but Morton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Cormier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morton is not content to let Cormier control the position.
Cormier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Cormier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Morton's shoulder, as Morton tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Cormier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Morton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morton keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Morton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cormier's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Morton is now in half guard.
Cormier is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Morton tries to stand and escape but Cormier is controlling the position. #SUB#
Morton is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
#SU#
Morton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cormier to get to his feet. #CL#
Morton darts in and clinches Cormier up against the cage.#TD2#
Cormier pulls guard effortlessly.
Cormier trying to keep a closed guard but Morton is proving a slippery customer.
Morton is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him. #T2#
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cormier's guard.
Cormier is wriggling around but Morton manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Morton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cormier is just riding it out for now. Morton eventually gives up the hold.
Cormier keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Cormier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morton working over Cormier with some ground and pound. Cormier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cormier is doing well to control the position and prevent Morton from advancing to side control.
Cormier wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Morton stands up and beckons Cormier to join him on the feet. #CL#
Morton moves into the clinch.#T4#
Morton is trying to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Morton.
#TD2#
Cormier jumps guard.
#SU#
Morton gets to his feet. Cormier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Morton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cormier has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cormier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morton is trying to keep an underhook but Cormier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cormier controlling the action here.
Cormier tries to stand and escape but Morton is controlling the position.
Hans Morton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cormier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Morton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cormier 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jon Cormier!
|
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 890 Round 1
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDaniel tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDaniel to the ground. McDaniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDaniel moves out of range as Cormier strikes.
McDaniel shoots in looking for a takedown but Cormier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDaniel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cormier is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
McDaniel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier pushes McDaniel off but McDaniel dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDaniel staying calm.
McDaniel blocks the strikes from Cormier.
#T1##SU2#
McDaniel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as McDaniel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDaniel wants to clinch.
McDaniel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but McDaniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier shoots in and drives through. McDaniel sprawls well.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cormier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier shoots for a takedown but McDaniel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDaniel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormier swings for the body but McDaniel moves out of range.
Cormier moves in looking to clinch but McDaniel pushes him off.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
McDaniel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cormier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but McDaniel persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Cormier misses #CL2#
and McDaniel moves into the clinch.#T3#
McDaniel jumps guard but Cormier stands there with McDaniel around his waist. McDaniel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cormier prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Cormier pulls guard successfully.
Cormier wants to stand but McDaniel is controlling the position.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniel won't allow Cormier to get back to his feet.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDaniel is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
McDaniel is fighting to break Cormier's control of his arms but Cormier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cormier somewhat.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot by McDaniel.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier shoots in but no luck this time.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel 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#
McDaniel leaves Cormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like McDaniel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
McDaniel throws a fast counter high kick but Cormier manages to duck under it in time.
Cormier shoots in for a double leg but McDaniel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cormier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Cormier avoids the head kick by McDaniel.
McDaniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Cormier. 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.
McDaniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cormier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cormier tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDaniel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDaniel feints the counter takedown.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDaniel as he avoids it easily.
Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniel sprawls well. He's pushed Cormier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cormier misses with a takedown #CL2#
and McDaniel counters by clinching up.
McDaniel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDaniel tries for a takedown but Cormier manages to get underhooks.
McDaniel tries to pull guard but Cormier holds him up against the cage and eventually McDaniel drops back down to his feet.
McDaniel is working for takedown but Cormier is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDaniel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Cormier pulls guard.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
McDaniel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cormier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDaniel has managed to get both his arms back between Cormier's legs - danger averted.
McDaniel slips nicely into half guard.
McDaniel is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to stand back up but McDaniel is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Cormier is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniel.
Cormier tries to roll over but McDaniel keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDaniel slaps away a takedown attempt from Cormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Cormier misses.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but McDaniel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cormier falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McDaniel counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
McDaniel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier has control of McDaniel's left arm, preventing McDaniel from doing any damage.
McDaniel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier working a defensive guard here.
McDaniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormier looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDaniel wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Cormier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy McDaniel 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#
McDaniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed McDaniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
McDaniel rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDaniel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cormier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cormier is trying to break the clinch but McDaniel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cormier to keep the fight standing.
Jon Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy McDaniel.
Cormier tries to circle away but McDaniel has him pinned against the cage.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
Cormier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDaniel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier can't break the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
McDaniel drags the fight down to the ground.
Cormier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jeremy McDaniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDaniel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDaniel pulls Cormier in close to his closed guard and prevents Cormier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cormier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDaniel avoids the head kick by Cormier.
Cormier wants to clinch up but McDaniel keeps it at a distance.
McDaniel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cormier shoots in but McDaniel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDaniel shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
McDaniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Cormier instigates a clinch.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDaniel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDaniel.
Cormier throws a big counter combination but McDaniel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jon Cormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
Cormier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormier goes for a double leg but McDaniel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDaniel continues to drive forward.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniel wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.#T4#
McDaniel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDaniel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cormier tries to score with a low kick but McDaniel moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
McDaniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDaniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Cormier looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDaniel is one step ahead there.
McDaniel trying to control but Cormier is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy McDaniel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDaniel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jeremy McDaniel!
Jeremy McDaniel wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
