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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donegal with a poor takedown
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donegal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capac counters with a right hand to the body.
Capac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donegal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donegal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donegal is breathing heavily.
Donegal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donegal shoots and misses
letting Capac counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Donegal is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Donegal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Donegal's jaw. Donegal's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Capac does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manco Capac!
A victorious Manco Capac 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:
Checkmate Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donegal shoots and misses
and Rogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rogan moves into the clinch.
Donegal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Rogan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Donegal working for a triangle but Rogan defends it easily.
Donegal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogan controls the pace.
Rogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donegal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogan lands a couple of digs.
Rogan is in close to Donegal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rogan chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Rogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rogan'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.
Further stalling from Rogan.
Rogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB2#
Donegal is looking for a triangle here but Rogan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Donegal is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Donegal!
Rogan lands a big elbow.
Rogan controlling the position easily from mount.
Donegal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogan with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Rogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Donegal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Rogan lands a big elbow - Donegal is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Donegal is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Rogan! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 4
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lis. No joy for Donegal on that attempt.
Donegal with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donegal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gustaw Lis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Donegal.
Donegal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donegal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lis counter with a right hand.
Donegal misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lis counter with a right hand.
Lis connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Lis darts in and clinches Donegal up against the cage.
Donegal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donegal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donegal can't get the takedown.
Donegal looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donegal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lis smiles and moves away.
Donegal misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Lis counters by moving into the clinch.
Donegal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lis after a bit of a struggle.
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!#TD#
Lis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donegal wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donegal is keeping the position for now.
Lis advances position into side control!#SUB#
Lis in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Donegal is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustaw Lis! |
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Donegal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bravo has one foot on Donegal's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eddie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Donegal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donegal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo is trying to control Donegal's posture but Donegal avoids it. #SUB2#
Donegal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donegal misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Bravo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donegal off and has taken his back!
Donegal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Even with his hooks in, Bravo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is trying to stick to Donegal's back but Donegal is turning into Bravo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bravo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donegal.#SUB#
Bravo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Donegal has his hands clasped together but Bravo extends and breaks Donegal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bravo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bravo!
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Berzerker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berzerker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donegal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzerker throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Donegal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Berzerker quickly recovers to half guard.
Berzerker wants to control but Donegal is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donegal slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions off his back.
Donegal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Berzerker wants to improve his position but Donegal is controlling well.
#SUB#
Berzerker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Donegal pushes past his half guard into mount!
Berzerker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzerker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Berzerker wants to control from the top but Donegal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Donegal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berzerker defends well.
Donegal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Donegal wants to control the position but Berzerker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donegal trying to control here.
Donegal is in trouble now - Berzerker has advanced to mount!
Berzerker throws a strike there. Donegal manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Berzerker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donegal tries to get to full guard but Berzerker has control of the leg. #T3#
Donegal is pressing down on Berzerker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donegal is looking to sweep but instead, Berzerker has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Berzerker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donegal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzerker.
Berzerker uses his free foot to push down on Donegal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donegal.
Berzerker prevents Donegal from getting the reversal.#T4#
Donegal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for a guillotine from mount but Donegal is having none of it.
Donegal controls the position.
Donegal wants to hold on but Berzerker pushes him away.
Berzerker trying to control but Donegal is having none of it. #SUB#
Berzerker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzerker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Berzerker moves into the clinch.
Berzerker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Donegal lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berzerker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Berzerker wants to pass the guard but Donegal is keeping the position.
Berzerker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donegal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Donegal is trying to hold Berzerker in close to prevent damage but Berzerker has managed to pass into half guard.
Berzerker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donegal can do to turn this around?#T1#
Donegal is looking for a sweep. Berzerker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Berzerker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Donegal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Donegal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berzerker. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a kimura but Donegal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzerker to get the leverage. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a kimura but Donegal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berzerker to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berzerker trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom.
Donegal is pressing down on Berzerker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzerker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donegal working a defensive guard here.
Donegal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berzerker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Berzerker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a triangle but Donegal pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Donegal trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzerker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastian Berzerker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Berzerker is looking for a triangle but Donegal pushes his legs off easily.
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Berzerker is keeping the position.#SUB#
Berzerker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donegal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donegal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Berzerker looking for a guillotine here but Donegal defends easily.
#SUB#
Berzerker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donegal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
Donegal controlling from the top position.
Donegal trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzerker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Berzerker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donegal defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Berzerker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Donegal tries to keep at a distance but Berzerker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Donegal gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Berzerker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berzerker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Berzerker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donegal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzerker is pressing down on Donegal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Berzerker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzerker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
Donegal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donegal wants to control from the top but Berzerker keeps moving.
Berzerker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berzerker keeping moving, preventing Donegal from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donegal tries to free his leg and advance position but Berzerker is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Berzerker moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Donegal jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Berzerker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donegal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzerker has managed to get both his arms back between Donegal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Donegal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzerker is aware though and is defending well.
Donegal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berzerker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Berzerker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Donegal down.
Donegal is trying to escape the position but Berzerker is controlling the position.
Berzerker wants to control but Donegal is keeping him busy.
Donegal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berzerker's best efforts.
Donegal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Donegal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Berzerker prevents Donegal from improving his position.#SUB#
Berzerker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donegal is just riding it out for now. Berzerker eventually gives up the hold.
Berzerker trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berzerker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Donegal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donegal punching from the bottom.
Berzerker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donegal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bastian Berzerker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berzerker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donegal tries to roll over but Berzerker keeps him under control.
Berzerker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donegal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bastian Berzerker.
Well Berzerker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Berzerker!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 3
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Mahmood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donegal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Donegal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mahmood landing strikes from the mount.
Donegal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Donegal is desperately trying to improve his position but Mahmood has a good base and remains in mount.
Mahmood lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Donegal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmood unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Donegal wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mahmood celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greatness Mahmood!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Coles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Donegal did well to prevent Coles getting side control.
Donegal trying to control from the bottom.
Coles is keen to just control but Donegal is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donegal is concentrating on defense, preventing Coles from advancing position.
Coles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donegal on the ground.
Donegal tries to kick Coles off but Coles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coles wants to pass the guard but Donegal is defending well. #SUB#
Coles is working for a submission of some sort.
Donegal is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles controlling the action here.
Donegal is looking for a sweep. Coles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Donegal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coles trying to control the position from guard on top but Donegal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coles postures up.
Donegal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coles is one step ahead there.
Donegal keeping moving, preventing Coles from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Donegal with a poor takedown
and Coles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coles scores with a shot to the body.
Donegal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Coles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Donegal!#ES2#
Donegal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Coles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coles stuffs the takedown attempt from Donegal. Donegal gets slowly back to his feet.
Donegal tries to clinch but Coles moves away
and Coles counters with a series of strikes. Donegal will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Coles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donegal to the mat! Donegal manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Donegal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
Coles working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Coles pulls guard successfully.
Donegal wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Donegal stands and throws Coles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Donegal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working.
Coles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Donegal's best efforts.
Donegal trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Donegal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Donegal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Coles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coles is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles is breathing heavily.
Donegal is trying to control the action in half guard but Coles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coles is trying to maintain the position but Donegal is very close to passing his half guard.
Donegal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Donegal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coles's half guard.
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 Billy Coles 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#
Donegal looks to clinch
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Coles as he checks the leg kick.
Donegal fails with the takedown.#TD#
Coles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Donegal explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Donegal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coles defends well and Donegal ends up having to push Coles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Coles feints and as Donegal raises his hands in defense, Coles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coles looking to pass the guard.
Donegal 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##T1#
Coles won't allow Donegal to pass to mount.
Coles tries to get to full guard but Donegal has control of the leg.
Donegal is taking a breather. Coles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Donegal tries to pass to full mount but Coles defends it.
Donegal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coles keeps working. #SUB2#
Donegal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donegal wants to stand up but Coles has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donegal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coles defending well though.
Donegal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Coles is defending well.
Coles is looking for a sweep. Donegal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Coles is defending against the submission attempts here by Donegal.
Donegal is looking to take a break and control but Coles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Donegal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Donegal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Donegal tries to pass to full mount but Coles defends it.
Donegal trying to control the action but Coles is working from the bottom.
Donegal works his way into side control.
Donegal scoring with punches from side control.
Donegal wants to control but Coles is keeping him busy. #T4#
Coles is trying to improve his position.
Coles dodges the ground and pound from Donegal.
Coles throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Donegal is working Coles over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU2#
Donegal decides to stand back up.
Billy Coles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Coles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Donegal kicks Coles off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Donegal dives in and grabs Coles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coles pushes down on Donegal's head and hops out.
Billy Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Donegal.
Donegal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coles tries to avoid it but Donegal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coles to the ground. Coles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Donegal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Coles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donegal wants a takedown.
Donegal wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Coles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Donegal can't fight it off and eventually Coles manages to take the fight to the floor. Donegal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Donegal controls Coles momentarily but Coles frees himself.
Danny Donegal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donegal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Coles stands up from Donegal's guard - Coles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Coles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donegal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Billy Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Donegal.
Donegal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donegal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donegal.
Donegal avoids the head kick by Coles.
Coles misses with a low kick. #TD#
Coles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Donegal's half guard.
Coles looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Coles throwing shots but Donegal is blocking nicely.
Donegal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coles.
Coles stops Donegal from getting back to his feet.
Coles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donegal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donegal is looking to improve his position.
Coles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donegal defending well though.
Donegal is doing well to control the position and prevent Coles from advancing to side control.
Coles content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Donegal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coles but Coles pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Coles closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Donegal quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles trying to control the action but Donegal is working from the bottom.
Coles looks to land a strike but Donegal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Donegal has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coles doesn't defend quickly enough and Donegal has managed to lock this one up! Can Coles escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Donegal on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Donegal!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 952 Round 1
Date: Feb 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Donegal goes for a double leg but Gary avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gary continues to drive forward.
Gary is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gary moves into the clinch successfully.
Gary scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Donegal has been cut.#BC2#
Gary breaks the clinch.
Gary keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2#
Gary has closed the distance and engaged Donegal in a clinch.
Donegal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gary walks away with a smile on his face. Donegal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Gary closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donegal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Donegal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donegal shoots in for a double leg but Gary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Gary's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donegal looks to score with a jab to the body but Gary is just out of range.
Gary tries to counter with a clinch but Donegal shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Gary clinches up with Donegal and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Gary landing knees to the head.
Donegal jumps guard but Gary stands there with Donegal around his waist. Donegal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Gary breaks the clinch.
Donegal shoots in but Gary avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gary is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Gary darts in and clinches Donegal up against the cage.
Gary should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donegal takes an elbow to the temple.
Gary creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Donegal's defenses.
Gary lands a damaging elbow.
Gary holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Donegal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gary prevents it.
#T2#
Donegal is looking for a takedown.
Gary lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Gary.
Donegal is breathing heavily.
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!
Gary lands an elbow inside that Donegal shrugs off.
Gary lands a good knee to the midsection. Donegal won't want to take too many of those.
Donegal takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD2#
Gary gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gary wants to stand but Donegal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Gary is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gary wants to pass to mount but Donegal is defending the position.
Donegal wants to improve his position but Gary is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donegal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gary tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Donegal shoots in and bounces Gary off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Donegal wants to pass the guard but Gary is keeping the position.
Donegal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Donegal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donegal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donegal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Donegal's cut.
That's time! Donegal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Donegal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Donegal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donegal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gary looks like he's trying to stand up.
Danny Donegal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donegal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gary tries to kick Donegal off but Donegal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Donegal controlling the action here.
Gary looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Donegal has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gary defend it? Donegal steps over the head and cranks it - Gary is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donegal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Donegal!
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