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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Rockefeller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Rockefeller gets a clinch.
Rockefeller pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockefeller scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Hermano looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rockefeller as the two fighters clinch.
Rockefeller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermano is breathing heavily.
Rockefeller lands with a short shot to the head.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rockefeller as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rockefeller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermano.
Rockefeller lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Rockefeller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller scores with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a shot to the body.
Rockefeller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockefeller lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller cracks Hermano with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockefeller.
A left hand lands to the body for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller cracks Hermano with a nice body shot.
Rockefeller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockefeller.
Still in the clinch, Rockefeller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller is working Hermano over against the cage.#KD2#
Rockefeller lands a big uppercut and Hermano is down! He's in big trouble - Rockefeller follows him to the mat! #ROC2#
Hermano is rocked!
Rockefeller controlling the action here.
Oh Hermano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockefeller lands a big elbow - Hermano is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rockefeller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
A victorious James Dean Rockefeller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Niego Hermano was interviewed post fight and said 'Gracias,thank you,obrigado!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boyle manages to get to full guard.
Boyle striking off his back but it's not causing Hermano any problems.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyle is retaining full guard.
Boyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boyle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Boyle pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boyle stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hermano has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Boyle manages to get his head free but now Hermano has transitioned to an armbar! Boyle grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hermano! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niego Hermano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Walker misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hermano counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Hermano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Walker has hold of Hermano's hands but Hermano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Hermano decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Walker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Niego Hermano has been cut.
Walker looks to land a combination but Hermano avoids it well.
Walker scores with a head kick.
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!#TD2#
Hermano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Walker to the ground. Hermano is now in Walker's guard.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hermano advances to half guard.
Hermano passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Hermano quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hermano but it's paid off an Walker is forced to tap! Nice work by Hermano.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niego Hermano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hermano as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Ragnarson gets tackled into the cage by Hermano. Hermano maintains the clinch.
Hermano is pressed up against the cage. Ragnarson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hermano down to the mat. Hermano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ragnarson misses with a head kick.
Ragnarson scores with a hook.
Ragnarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Hermano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimdall Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermano misses with a two punch combination.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Hermano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hermano shoots for a takedown but Ragnarson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hermano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnarson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnarson is breathing heavily.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnarson as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL2#
Hermano rushes Ragnarson and presses him up against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to pull guard but Hermano holds him up against the cage and eventually Ragnarson drops back down to his feet.
Hermano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hermano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ragnarson regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Hermano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ragnarson, up you get!
Hermano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hermano stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarson. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Hermano shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ragnarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hermano pinned against the cage. Hermano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Ragnarson forces Hermano back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarson gets underhooks to prevent Hermano's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Hermano.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermano.
Hermano tries to score a body lock takedown but Ragnarson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hermano wants to take the fight to the mat but Ragnarson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Hermano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hermano pulls guard effortlessly.
Ragnarson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ragnarson won't allow Hermano to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hermano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermano keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Hermano looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ragnarson is defending well. Hermano quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ragnarson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hermano celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niego Hermano!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hermano leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niego Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Hermano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Ragnarson has Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Ragnarson breaks the clinch.
Ragnarson shoots in and drives through. Hermano sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimdall Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hermano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermano has Ragnarson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragnarson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Ragnarson slowing the pace effectively.
Ragnarson has Hermano pushed against the cage.
Hermano has Ragnarson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragnarson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ragnarson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermano walks away with a smile on his face. Ragnarson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hermano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hermano somewhat.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnarson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnarson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnarson lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Hermano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ragnarson pushes Hermano off and gets back to his feet.#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!
Hermano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hermano wants it to stay on the feet.
Hermano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson defends it nicely.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hermano looks winded!
Hermano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragnarson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3##CL#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.
A short left from Hermano.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarson controls the action.
Ragnarson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Ragnarson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hermano letting Ragnarson take a breather here.
Ragnarson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hermano is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Ragnarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hermano but Hermano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hermano shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragnarson sprawls well. He's pushed Hermano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Hermano dives in and grabs Ragnarson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnarson pushes down on Hermano's head and hops out.
Ragnarson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hermano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnarson shoots in for a double leg but Hermano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hermano darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarson gets double underhooks and turns Hermano into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hermano, which made it look bad.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarson lands with an uppercut that bounces Hermano off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Ragnarson pushes Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Hermano pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimdall Ragnarson 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#
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarson as he avoids it easily.
Ragnarson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hermano avoided it.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragnarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ragnarson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarson prevents a body shot from Hermano. #TD2#
Hermano pulls Ragnarson into guard.
Ragnarson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ragnarson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano wants to stand but Ragnarson is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Hermano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ragnarson postures up in Hermano's guard and throws a big left but Hermano blocks it.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Ragnarson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hermano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niego Hermano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hermano being controlled here, momentarily.
Ragnarson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2##ES2#
Hermano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hermano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Hermano clinches with his opponent.
Hermano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarson just leaning against Hermano, taking a breather. #T3##BC#
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hermano throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hermano swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimdall Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Hermano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ragnarson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Ragnarson is keeping the position.
Ragnarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermano on the ground.
Ragnarson looking to control.
#SUB#
Ragnarson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Ragnarson wants to improve his position but instead Hermano has moved into half guard.
Hermano trying to control from half guard but Ragnarson is working away.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niego Hermano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Ragnarson. No joy for Hermano on that attempt. #CL#
Ragnarson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hermano successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Hermano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ragnarson has passed into half guard!
Hermano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hermano works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ragnarson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarson has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hermano working a defensive guard but Ragnarson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Hermano manages to get back to half guard.#SU#
Ragnarson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Ragnarson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ragnarson stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Hermano has a takedown stuffed.
Hermano is looking to clinch but Ragnarson is avoiding it.
Heimdall Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Ragnarson.
#T2##TD2#
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ragnarson pushes Hermano off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ragnarson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hermano is trying to get back to his feet.
Hermano tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ragnarson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ragnarson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Hermano regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ragnarson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hermano trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hermano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermano is refusing to be controlled, as Ragnarson sits in half guard.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.#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.#SUB2#
Hermano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hermano is looking for a triangle but Ragnarson pushes his legs off easily.
Hermano trying to control the position.
#SU#
Ragnarson gets to his feet - Hermano follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Ragnarson has closed the distance and engaged Hermano in a clinch.
#BC#
Ragnarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarson as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimdall Ragnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimdall Ragnarson!
The defeated Niego Hermano had this to say: 'Gracias,thank you,obrigado!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hermano.
Hermano tries to move to mount but Mcconnell blocks the move with his legs.
Hermano working away.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet but Hermano drags him back down.
Hermano scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcconnell is not content to let Hermano control the position. #SUB2#
Hermano is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcconnell is defending well.
Mcconnell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mcconnell really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mcconnell some visible discomfort.
Mcconnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hermano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcconnell is trying to stand up here but Hermano is controlling him well. #T1#
Hermano wants to pass the guard but Mcconnell is defending well.
Hermano throwing shots but Mcconnell is blocking nicely.
Hermano works his way into side control.
Mcconnell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mcconnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hermano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mcconnell's legs.
Hermano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hermano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hermano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hermano in the domination position with Mcconnell hanging on.
Mcconnell struggling a bit here.#T2#
Hermano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcconnell keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcconnell wants to get back to his feet but Hermano drags him back down.
Hermano landing strikes.
Mcconnell is pushing Hermano's head away, looking to escape. Hermano manages to hold on to the position though.
Mcconnell can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Hermano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcconnell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3##SUB#
Mcconnell actively working from the bottom here.
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Mcconnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcconnell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mcconnell trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mcconnell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcconnell is breathing heavily.
Mcconnell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hermano is thwarting Mcconnell's attempts to control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hermano is pressing down on Mcconnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcconnell is holding on for now.
Hermano keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hermano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcconnell sees it coming and defends easily.
Hermano passes to full mount!
Mcconnell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcconnell tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Hermano.
Hermano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcconnell looks a forlorn figure.
Mcconnell tries to lock up and control but Hermano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niego Hermano 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##TD2#
Hermano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcconnell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hermano is in Mcconnell's guard.
Hermano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcconnell can't keep his opponent in guard - Hermano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcconnell wants to sweep but Hermano has passed to side control!
Hermano is looking to take a break and control but Mcconnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hermano tries for a kimura but Mcconnell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcconnell is trying to buck Hermano off.#T1#
Mcconnell is trying to improve his position.
Hermano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcconnell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcconnell is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mcconnell's legs.
Mcconnell wants to control but Hermano postures up.
Mcconnell is being controlled here.
Mcconnell is trying to buck Hermano off.
Hermano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hermano is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcconnell is defending well.
Hermano advances to full mount.
Mcconnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcconnell is squirming around, avoiding Hermano's attempts to control the action.
Hermano cracks Mcconnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mcconnell tries to reverse the position but Hermano maintains control.
Hermano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Hermano.#ROC2#
Mcconnell is rocked!#T3#
Hermano cracks Mcconnell with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niego Hermano!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 708 Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Cormier misses the jab.#TD2#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cormier trying to control but Hermano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hermano working for a triangle but Cormier defends it easily.
Hermano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cormier.
Cormier throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier throws an elbow that misses. Hermano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cormier's guard. Nice move by Hermano!#REVR#
Cormier keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Cormier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermano is aware though and is defending well.
Cormier trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Cormier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cormier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cormier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hermano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cormier.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hermano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cormier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cormier has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Cormier tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hermano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cormier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cormier tries to hold on but Hermano pushes him away.
Hermano looking to control but Cormier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hermano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hermano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cormier hang on?#T4#
Cormier wants to control but Hermano is having none of it.
Cormier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hermano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cormier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cormier has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermano throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niego Hermano dominated that round.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cormier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hermano on the side of the head.
Cormier jabs Hermano right on the nose. Hermano blinks but takes it well.
Cormier leaves Hermano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niego Hermano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cormier stuffs the takedown.
Cormier cracks Hermano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Cormier lands a big uppercut and Hermano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hermano looks OK. Cormier waves Hermano back to his feet!#ROC2#
Hermano is rocked!
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!
Hermano walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cormier swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Cormier!
Niego Hermano was interviewed post fight and said 'Gracias,thank you,obrigado!'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 708 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hermano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bryant moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Hermano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hermano preventing the sweep.
Hermano looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bryant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bryant is looking for a triangle but Hermano pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Bryant keeping full guard, as Hermano tries to pass. #SUB#
Bryant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bryant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bryant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bryant prevents Hermano from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Hermano pushes Bryant off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Bryant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hermano tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Bryant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bryant 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. #SUB2#
Hermano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bryant frees his head nicely. Oh but Hermano has switched to an armbar! Bryant is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Niego Hermano!
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