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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
McDaniels slips a straight right by Johnson.
McDaniels shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDaniels.
Johnson cracks McDaniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.
McDaniels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
McDaniels is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson throws a right and a left that McDaniels avoids nicely.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McDaniels shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDaniels stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T1#
McDaniels slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. McDaniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDaniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDaniels. #SUB2#
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McDaniels is looking for submissions but instead, Johnson has regained full guard.
McDaniels passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniels.
#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniels.
#SUB2#
McDaniels looking for a submission but Johnson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDaniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McDaniels is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but McDaniels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #T3#
McDaniels is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDaniels looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but McDaniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDaniels is looking for a sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position but McDaniels is working away.
McDaniels is looking for a sweep.
McDaniels is still trying to improve position.#T4#
McDaniels keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Johnson stands up and beckons McDaniels to his feet.
McDaniels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and McDaniels ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
McDaniels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDaniels fails with the takedown.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson 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#
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Horatius McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
McDaniels looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but McDaniels drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDaniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDaniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
CJ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
McDaniels working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
McDaniels has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels is trying to improve his position.#T1#
McDaniels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
McDaniels actively working from the bottom here.
McDaniels wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
McDaniels is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
McDaniels is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
McDaniels tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back! #SUB#
Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDaniels tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDaniels knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDaniels for a finish.
Johnson controls the action.
McDaniels tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is trying to stick to McDaniels's back but McDaniels is turning into Johnson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Johnson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDaniels.
McDaniels passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDaniels pulls his head out easily. #ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McDaniels is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
McDaniels lands a body shot.
McDaniels working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards. #T3#
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniels.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
McDaniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniels can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a right hand.
McDaniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniels controls his hands.
McDaniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from McDaniels fails to land.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDaniels struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
#T4#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
CJ Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniels.
A big right from Johnson misses.
McDaniels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.#TD2#
McDaniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Johnson has his feet on McDaniels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDaniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
McDaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by McDaniels.
McDaniels has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
McDaniels ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
McDaniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from McDaniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
CJ Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.
Johnson is looking to slow McDaniels down with leg kicks.
McDaniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables McDaniels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Johnson kicks McDaniels off and gets to his feet.
McDaniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws an overhand right that has McDaniels reeling! Johnson follows up with more punches and McDaniels is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GC 310 Honda vs Coco
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
McDaniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burduada No Cranio gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McDaniels is working for a submission of some sort.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Burduada No Cranio is defending against the submission attempts here by McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burduada No Cranio sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
McDaniels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McDaniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burduada No Cranio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDaniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio wants to control but McDaniels is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
McDaniels is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Burduada No Cranio pushes McDaniels off and gets back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio scores with the left hand. McDaniels knows he should have avoided that one.
Burduada No Cranio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDaniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burduada No Cranio is fending him off so far but McDaniels persists. Nope, Burduada No Cranio circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burduada No Cranio pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDaniels slips a jab from Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels closes the distance and clinches up with Burduada No Cranio, looking for a takedown. McDaniels pushes Burduada No Cranio against the cage but Burduada No Cranio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDaniels eats them both and turns towards Burduada No Cranio to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#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!
Burduada No Cranio throws a leg kick which misses McDaniels's front leg but catches the back leg as McDaniels tries to avoid it.
McDaniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burduada No Cranio - that will leave a mark!
Burduada No Cranio catches McDaniels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burduada No Cranio throws a shot from downtown. McDaniels moves away and avoids it.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burduada No Cranio with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
McDaniels shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to get back to full guard.
McDaniels stops Burduada No Cranio from getting back to his feet.
Burduada No Cranio is doing well to control the position and prevent McDaniels from advancing to side control.#SUB#
McDaniels seems to be working for a kimura but Burduada No Cranio defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burduada No Cranio regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to keep McDaniels in close.
Burduada No Cranio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDaniels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burduada No Cranio keeping full guard, as McDaniels tries to pass.
Burduada No Cranio wants to stand but McDaniels is controlling the position. #SUB#
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniels postures up.
Burduada No Cranio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDaniels is looking to pass into half guard but Burduada No Cranio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burduada No Cranio is in guard.#REVB##T4#
McDaniels tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McDaniels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burduada No Cranio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McDaniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Burduada No Cranio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McDaniels, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Burduada No Cranio as McDaniels shoots in.
McDaniels doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Burduada No Cranio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burduada No Cranio. #BC2#
Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burduada No Cranio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
Burduada No Cranio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDaniels on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McDaniels looking to score a takedown here. Burduada No Cranio is defending well but McDaniels drives through and ends up in Burduada No Cranio's guard.
Burduada No Cranio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burduada No Cranio is adopting a defensive guard.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDaniels slips nicely into half guard.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDaniels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
McDaniels is trying to work for a kimura but Burduada No Cranio is defending well.
Burduada No Cranio wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Burduada No Cranio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burduada No Cranio.#SUB#
McDaniels drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDaniels jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDaniels stopping the sweep attempt from Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels postures up.
McDaniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burduada No Cranio is keeping the position for now.
Burduada No Cranio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control the position here.
McDaniels won't allow Burduada No Cranio to get back to his feet.
Horatius McDaniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burduada No Cranio is pulling down on McDaniels's head. It's preventing any offense from McDaniels, at least for the moment.
Burduada No Cranio looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McDaniels drops back looking for a leg! Burduada No Cranio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burduada No Cranio manages to kick McDaniels off! McDaniels jumps back into Burduada No Cranio's guard. #SUB#
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDaniels is pushing down on Burduada No Cranio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burduada No Cranio is fighting to maintain full guard but McDaniels has managed to sneak the leg through.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to escape.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control but McDaniels postures up.
#SUB#
McDaniels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
McDaniels seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McDaniels is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burduada No Cranio sees it coming and defends easily.
McDaniels is thwarting Burduada No Cranio's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
McDaniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burduada No Cranio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDaniels. #T3##SUB#
McDaniels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burduada No Cranio tries to roll over but McDaniels keeps him under control.
McDaniels prevents Burduada No Cranio from standing back up.
Burduada No Cranio trying to control here.
#ES2#
Burduada No Cranio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McDaniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Burduada No Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##BC2#
Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burduada No Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for McDaniels with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but McDaniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDaniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burduada No Cranio is fending him off so far but McDaniels persists. Nope, Burduada No Cranio circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Burduada No Cranio lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDaniels doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burduada No Cranio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDaniels darts in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio gets double underhooks and turns McDaniels into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
Burduada No Cranio cracks the inside of McDaniels's front leg.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McDaniels dives in and grabs Burduada No Cranio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio pushes down on McDaniels's head and hops out.
Burduada No Cranio looks to land a combination but McDaniels avoids it well.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt - Burduada No Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burduada No Cranio works over McDaniels's head and body with a nice combination.
Burduada No Cranio throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniels moves out of range easily.
McDaniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burduada No Cranio swivels and escapes.
McDaniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burduada No Cranio fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burduada No Cranio, right into the meat.
Burduada No Cranio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDaniels dives in and grabs Burduada No Cranio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio pushes down on McDaniels's head and hops out.
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burduada No Cranio pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
No joy there for Burduada No Cranio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
McDaniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Burduada No Cranio tries to sprawl out of it but McDaniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burduada No Cranio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burduada No Cranio throws a nice looking combination but McDaniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDaniels.
Burduada No Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it.
McDaniels shoots in and drives through. Burduada No Cranio sprawls well.
Burduada No Cranio lands a two punch combo.
McDaniels fails with the takedown.
McDaniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Burduada No Cranio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDaniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burduada No Cranio throws a front kick that sends McDaniels stumbling back into the cage.
Burduada No Cranio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burduada No Cranio.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDaniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Burduada No Cranio has McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Burduada No Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burduada No Cranio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
Burduada No Cranio lands a jab to the head.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice head shot.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDaniels avoids the head kick by Burduada No Cranio.
#CL2#
Burduada No Cranio has McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
McDaniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
McDaniels shoots in but no luck this time.
McDaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horatius McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burduada No Cranio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burduada No Cranio wants it to stay on the feet.
Burduada No Cranio throws out a counter right but McDaniels avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch successfully.
Horatius McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDaniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a left to the head.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a knee strike.
Burduada No Cranio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
McDaniels is rocked!
Burduada No Cranio throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniels.
Oh McDaniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Burduada No Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burduada No Cranio feints a jab and as McDaniels dips his head, Burduada No Cranio unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McDaniels right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McDaniels falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Burduada No Cranio smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
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Event:
GC306
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1#
McDaniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Small defends it nicely.
McDaniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDaniels shoots in and drives through. Small sprawls well.
McDaniels fails to land the takedown.
Small flicks out a counter leg kick but McDaniels steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horatius McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small lands a leg kick that knocks McDaniels off balance momentarily.
Small throws a leg kick but McDaniels checks it. #CL2#
Small gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDaniels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
McDaniels prevents a body shot from Small.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small prevents a body shot from McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small tries a body shot but McDaniels blocks it.
Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels takes a shot to the head.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from McDaniels.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
McDaniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McDaniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDaniels blocking some punches.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Small.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDaniels has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
McDaniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Small.
McDaniels tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing McDaniels back against the cage.
Small blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
McDaniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small scores with a hook to the body.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDanielss head.
McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head.
Small lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDaniels.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniels.
Small scores with a hook to the body.
McDaniels can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small blocking some punches.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
McDaniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniels.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniels is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Small lands a left hand.
McDaniels takes a shot to the head.
Small lands with a left to the head.
McDaniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDaniels tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDaniels.
McDaniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDaniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Small lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
McDaniels is rocked!
Small creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McDaniels's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McDaniels drops to his knees and Small pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
Our winner, Uriah Small, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 300
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
McDaniels feints and as Nurmy raises his hands in defense, McDaniels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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.#SUB2#
McDaniels has gone for a leg lock! Nurmy slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDaniels's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McDaniels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Nurmy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Nurmy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurmy works over McDaniels with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDaniels's head.
Nurmy working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels wants to sweep here but Nurmy controlling him for the moment.
Nurmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmy throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB2#
McDaniels is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nurmy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDaniels's body to avoid the submission. McDaniels has instead reached around Nurmy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDaniels arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Horatius McDaniels!
Horatius McDaniels was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
McDaniels gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McDaniels is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agapov is looking for a sweep. McDaniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agapov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
McDaniels is working for a kimura but Agapov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
McDaniels is trying to work for a kimura but Agapov is defending well.
Agapov gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDaniels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDaniels preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McDaniels thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDaniels wants to pass the guard but Agapov is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
McDaniels has gone for a leg lock! Agapov slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDaniels's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
McDaniels is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Agapov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Agapov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDaniels looking for a guillotine here but Agapov defends easily.
#SUB2#
McDaniels looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Agapov is defending well. McDaniels quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Agapov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McDaniels celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Horatius McDaniels!
Horatius McDaniels tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
McDaniels blocks a jab.
McDaniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with a takedown attempt
and McDaniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that McDaniels 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.#CL#
Small has closed the distance and engaged McDaniels in a clinch.
Small lands a shoulder strike.
McDaniels blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McDaniels.
Good body shot from Small.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDaniels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDaniels misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from McDaniels.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDaniels lands a right hand.
A short left from McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with the head strike.
Small lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from McDaniels.
McDaniels working aggressively here.
#T2#
McDaniels lands an uppercut.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels blocks a body shot from Small.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels pushes Small back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small gets through McDaniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small works on McDaniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Small works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small lands a left hand.
McDaniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
McDaniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
McDaniels misses with a punch to the body.
McDaniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Small.
#T3#
Small blocks a body shot from McDaniels.
McDaniels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDaniels has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
Small misses with some punches.
McDaniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by McDaniels.
A right hand to the body from Small.
McDaniels misses with a body punch.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
McDaniels tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Small on the inside.
McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
McDaniels working aggressively here.
McDaniels misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDaniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDaniels blocks a body shot from Small. #T4#
McDaniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
McDaniels misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDaniels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocking some punches.
McDaniels throws a head punch that misses.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDaniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
McDaniels misses with a body punch.
Small prevents a body shot from McDaniels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
A right hand to the body from Small.
McDaniels blocking some punches.
McDaniels prevents a body shot from Small.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round.
That's time! Small's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McDaniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Small connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
McDaniels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Small's half guard.#ES#
Small makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McDaniels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Small avoids it really well and circles away.
McDaniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uriah Small has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horatius McDaniels.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Small but Small pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDaniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
McDaniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Small pinned against the cage. Small gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDaniels is breathing heavily.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
McDaniels fails to land the takedown.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Small looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Small does it's job there.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Small sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
Small throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDaniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
McDaniels tries for a takedown but Small circles away easily
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small throws a leg kick which misses McDaniels's front leg but catches the back leg as McDaniels tries to avoid it. #CL#
Small moves into the clinch.
Small blocking some punches.
McDaniels misses with a body punch.
Small scores with a shot to the side of McDaniels's head.
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!
McDaniels takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!
Small lands with a right to the head.
McDaniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Small finish him?
Small dips a shoulder and cracks McDaniels with a mighty uppercut! McDaniels falls back against the cage and Small unloads with a barrage of strikes! McDaniels is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Small screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Small!
Our winner, Uriah Small, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for McDaniels with that takedown attempt.
Forget throws a looping overhand right but McDaniels ducks down to avoid it.
Forget throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDaniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDaniels tries to clinch there but Forget circles away.
McDaniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by McDaniels.
Forget misses with the combination.
Forget throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
McDaniels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
McDaniels has an Americana. Forget didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McDaniels is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McDaniels hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Horatius McDaniels!
Horatius McDaniels spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDaniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Crosby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDaniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
McDaniels clinches up with Crosby and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
McDaniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McDaniels.
McDaniels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Crosby fails to land.
Crosby lands a left hand.
McDaniels can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDaniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDaniels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Crosby.
McDaniels blocks a body shot from Crosby.
Nice body punch from Crosby.
We've been informed that McDaniels 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.
A shot in the inside from Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
McDaniels tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Crosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
McDaniels looks winded!
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDaniels or not.
Crosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Crosby.
Crosby lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
I was talking to Crosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!
Crosby lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McDaniels to his knees! Crosby keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
A less than humble Dany Crosby misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Ispa
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
McDaniels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Askren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Askren throws a looping overhand right but McDaniels ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
McDaniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Askren!#SUB2#
McDaniels goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Askren rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDaniels's guard! Nice work there by Askren! #SUB2#
McDaniels looking for a triangle here. Askren is fighting it but it looks tight! McDaniels pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Askren is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Horatius McDaniels!
Horatius McDaniels tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Yen Askren was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.
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Event:
EMP Zaidi vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Abel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDaniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abel ducks under a wild hook from McDaniels.
McDaniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abel was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniels.#CL2#
Abel has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Abel 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.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Abel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch but Abel keeps him there for the moment.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abel scores with a shot to the side of McDaniels's head.
Abel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abel pushes McDaniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Abel lands with a right to the head.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abel has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to break free but Abel has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abel.
Abel throws a punch but it's blocked by McDaniels.
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abel prevents McDaniels from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Abel pushes McDaniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that McDaniels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDaniels tries to break the clinch but Abel is controlling the position.
Abel lands with a right to the head.
Abel keeps control of McDaniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDaniels tries to break free but Abel pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Abel.
Still in the clinch, Abel scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDaniels blocks an uppercut.
Abel has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Abel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abel.
Abel scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Abel manages to break the clinch.
McDaniels misses with a combination
and Abel counters with a nice leg kick.
McDaniels is breathing heavily.
McDaniels throws a sloppy body shot
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
McDaniels is rocked!
McDaniels get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. McDaniels stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Abel runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aristides Abel!
In his post fight interview, Aristides Abel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniels.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Good shot there by Beast.
McDaniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beast stops McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
Beast working over McDaniels with some ground and pound. McDaniels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McDaniels is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.
McDaniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McDaniels felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#ES2#
McDaniels kicks Beast off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Beast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDaniels did well to prevent Beast getting side control.
Beast working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beast lands with a punch from half guard.
Beast stops McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Beast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDaniels taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beast lands a nice short elbow.
Beast wants to pass the guard but McDaniels is defending well.
Beast looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDaniels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beast connects with a nice short shot to McDaniels's temple.
McDaniels is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beast working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
McDaniels is still in real trouble! Can Beast finish him?
Beast scores with a big shot! McDaniels's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McDaniels! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
Dave Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffin throws a push kick but McDaniels slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDaniels did well to prevent Griffin getting 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.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura but McDaniels is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
McDaniels kicks off Griffin and gets to his feet.
McDaniels moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
A right-left combo lands from McDaniels. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin tries for a takedown but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDaniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDaniels throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
McDaniels scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
McDaniels gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
McDaniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Horatius McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.#T1##BC#
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
Griffin checks a low kick from McDaniels.
McDaniels scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from McDaniels misses.
McDaniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDaniels to the mat! McDaniels manages to get full guard. #ES#
McDaniels has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
McDaniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
McDaniels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDaniels scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from McDaniels.
McDaniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniels connects with a jab.
McDaniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
#T2#
McDaniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin looks winded!
McDaniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDaniels, as that shot connected.
McDaniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDaniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDaniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
McDaniels lands a body shot.
McDaniels sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
McDaniels connects with a solid leg kick.
McDaniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can McDaniels finish him?
A head kick misses from McDaniels.
McDaniels rushes Griffin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Griffin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. McDaniels piles on the pressure and Griffin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horatius McDaniels!
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Event:
TGC 74
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDaniels tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Manley manages to move to mount!
McDaniels wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manley punching from mount but McDaniels doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manley with a couple of short strikes.
You get the feeling that McDaniels really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McDaniels told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Manley trying to control but McDaniels is having none of it.
Manley controlling the position easily from mount.
McDaniels is in a horrible position here. Manley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Manley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDaniels is trying to stand up.#T1#
Manley landing punches.
Manley controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Manley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
McDaniels somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Manley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDaniels throws a head kick that Manley semi-blocks.
Manley is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDaniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Manley.
McDaniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDaniels looks to land a body kick but Manley moved away.
McDaniels throws out a loose jab but Manley uses good head movement to avoid it. #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!
Manley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDaniels cracks a nice hook into Manley's ribs.
McDaniels throws a combination. Manley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDaniels.
Manley tries to counter with a takedown but McDaniels is quick to defend against it.
McDaniels's corner calls for a 1-2. McDaniels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as McDaniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manley doesn't seem phased though.
McDaniels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from McDaniels misses.
McDaniels throws a body shot but no joy.
Manley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDaniels throws out the jab.
Manley avoids the head kick by McDaniels.
McDaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Manley attempts a counter takedown but McDaniels avoids it well and moves away.
Manley shoots in and drives through. McDaniels sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Manley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Manley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McDaniels tries to kick Manley off in order to stand up. Manley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Manley prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.#T3#
McDaniels taking a bit of punishment here - Manley scoring with strikes.
Manley working the body and head with strikes.
McDaniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manley asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Manley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDaniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Manley wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDaniels keeps working.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Manley is looking to take a break and control but McDaniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDaniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Manley is controlling him well.#T4#
Manley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Manley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
An elbow from Manley crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Manley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manley prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
Manley trying to control the position but McDaniels is working away.
Manley tries to score with some ground and pound. McDaniels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Manley throws a strike aimed at the side of McDaniels's head but McDaniels avoids it well.
Manley prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iggy Manley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McDaniels misses with a double jab.
McDaniels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDaniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniels throws a hook but Manley avoids it easily.
Manley shoots in but no luck this time.
McDaniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manley moves out of range of the body kick.
McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manley manages to avoid it.
Manley walks into a straight right hand from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a right hand that Manley ducks under and follows up with a left that Manley also avoids with ease.
McDaniels misses with a straight left.
Manley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels misses the shot to the body.
McDaniels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manley misses with a few strikes there.
McDaniels just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Manley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDaniels's half guard.
McDaniels scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Manley manages to mount him!
#T1#
Manley won't let McDaniels get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Manley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McDaniels looks a forlorn figure.
McDaniels is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDaniels is squirming around, avoiding Manley's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Manley with shots to the head and body - McDaniels looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
McDaniels is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Manley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDaniels wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Iggy Manley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manley lands a couple of good shots and McDaniels has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manley lands with a hammerfist to the side of McDaniels's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Manley gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up.
McDaniels is trying to remain composed but Manley is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Manley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. #T3#
McDaniels is trapped and Manley is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McDaniels takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#
McDaniels is rocked!
Manley is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. McDaniels is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
In his post fight interview, Iggy Manley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Torcida 44 - Mfer Vs Snowdon
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels slips a jab from Graumuller.
McDaniels misses with a straight left.
McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graumuller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDaniels throws a sloppy head kick and Graumuller moves out of range easily.
Graumuller throws a series of punches but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels misses with a body kick.
Graumuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Graumuller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDaniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McDaniels misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Graumuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graumuller is pressing down on McDaniels's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDaniels is holding on for now.
McDaniels is not content to let Graumuller control the position.
McDaniels is looking to escape.
Graumuller is trying to control the action in half guard but McDaniels is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graumuller is controlling the pace.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up but Graumuller is controlling him
#T1#
Graumuller controlling the pace.
Graumuller prevents McDaniels from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graumuller wants to take a breather but McDaniels is having none of it. #SUB#
Graumuller is working for a submission of some sort.
McDaniels looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Graumuller seems to be looking for submissions.
McDaniels pushes Graumuller off looking to stand but Graumuller dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDaniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graumuller manages to avoid it.
Graumuller attempts a counter takedown but McDaniels avoids it well and moves away.
McDaniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDaniels throws a leg kick but Graumuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Graumuller misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but Graumuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDaniels throws a right hand that Graumuller ducks under and follows up with a left that Graumuller also avoids with ease.
Graumuller is looking to clinch but McDaniels is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDaniels throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels staying out of range there.
McDaniels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graumuller. Graumuller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graumuller avoids the body shot from McDaniels.
Horatius McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from McDaniels.
Graumuller blocks a head kick by McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Graumuller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDaniels pushes Graumuller off looking to stand but Graumuller dives back in and keeps control.
Graumuller trying to control from half guard but McDaniels is working away.
Graumuller tries to pass to full mount but McDaniels defends it.
McDaniels is trying to stand.
Graumuller passes to full mount! #T3#
Graumuller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDaniels is looking to escape.
McDaniels is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDaniels is controlling an arm, preventing Graumuller from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDaniels has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Graumuller wants to finish this one by submission but McDaniels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Graumuller.
McDaniels squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Graumuller tries to control but McDaniels wriggling away.
Graumuller controlling the pace for now.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Graumuller wants to take McDaniels's back here but McDaniels is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Graumuller trying to control but McDaniels is having none of it. #ES2#
McDaniels bucks up and throws Graumuller to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Graumuller throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDaniels.
Graumuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels is looking to land body kicks.
McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graumuller.
McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Graumuller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
McDaniels throws Graumuller to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Graumuller counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
McDaniels pushes Graumuller off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDaniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDaniels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Graumuller.
McDaniels misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatius McDaniels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Graumuller shoots in for a double leg but McDaniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graumuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDaniels misses with a wild combination.
McDaniels swats away the attempt to clinch by Graumuller.
Graumuller looks to throw the jab but McDaniels is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniels. Graumuller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graumuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDaniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Graumuller counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDaniels won't be happy with that.
Graumuller tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDaniels is not content to let Graumuller control the position.
Graumuller prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graumuller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDaniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graumuller is controlling him well.#T1#
Graumuller controlling the position.
Graumuller is looking to take a break and control but McDaniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDaniels is pushing Graumuller's head away, looking to escape. Graumuller manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
McDaniels bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McDaniels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graumuller attempts a counter takedown but McDaniels avoids it well and moves away.
McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but Graumuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDaniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graumuller shoots in and drives through. McDaniels sprawls well.
McDaniels wants to counter with a clinch but Graumuller pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by McDaniels.
McDaniels slips a straight right by Graumuller.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Graumuller.
McDaniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
McDaniels misses with a head kick.
A big left from Graumuller misses.
McDaniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graumuller.
McDaniels throws a low kick, looking for Graumuller's leg but Graumuller calmly moves out of range.
McDaniels throws a leg kick that misses.
Egon Graumuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graumuller.
A little jabbing left from McDaniels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDaniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Graumuller misses.
Graumuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDaniels wants to counter the offense by Graumuller and move into the clinch position.
McDaniels slips under a jab.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Graumuller.
Graumuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDaniels manages to avoid it.
Graumuller tries to clinch but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Graumuller takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McDaniels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graumuller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graumuller manages to avoid it.
Horatius McDaniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
McDaniels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Graumuller back to the cage. McDaniels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Graumuller blocks a head kick by McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Graumuller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDaniels!
McDaniels is not content to let Graumuller control the position.
McDaniels pushes Graumuller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Graumuller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Graumuller trying to control the position but McDaniels is working away.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graumuller has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Graumuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graumuller is looking to take a break and control but McDaniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graumuller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McDaniels trying to remain calm as Graumuller controls from the top position.
Graumuller trying to control the action but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Graumuller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McDaniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Graumuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Graumuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graumuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horatius McDaniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Graumuller avoids the head kick by McDaniels.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graumuller is defended easily by McDaniels.
A jab from McDaniels finds it's way through Graumuller's defenses.
McDaniels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDaniels lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDaniels with a hook.
McDaniels throws a wild body kick that Graumuller sees coming a mile off.
McDaniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graumuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Graumuller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDaniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Graumuller's head.
Graumuller throws out a loose jab but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graumuller throws a jab but it's blocked by McDaniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on McDaniels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Graumuller slips a jab and a cross from McDaniels.
Graumuller avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Graumuller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Graumuller takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McDaniels breaks the clinch.
McDaniels missing with a left hand there. Graumuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from McDaniels misses.
Graumuller misses with a straight left.
Graumuller misses with a wild body shot.
Graumuller throws a series of punches but McDaniels moves out of range.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Graumuller.
No joy there for McDaniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDaniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Graumuller is just out of range.
Graumuller drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDaniels sprawls and moves away.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graumuller manages to avoid it.
Graumuller throws out a loose jab but McDaniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like McDaniels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDaniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Graumuller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDaniels!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Graumuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graumuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDaniels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Graumuller is controlling him well.#T2#
McDaniels is not content to let Graumuller control the position.
McDaniels is trying to buck Graumuller off.
Egon Graumuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDaniels is not content to let Graumuller control the position.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Graumuller trying to control the action but McDaniels is working from the bottom. #T3#
McDaniels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Graumuller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDaniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Graumuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDaniels tries to escape but Graumuller is in control.
Graumuller advances to full mount. #SUB#
Graumuller wants to finish this one by submission but McDaniels is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Graumuller.
Graumuller trying to control but McDaniels is having none of it. #T4#
Graumuller controlling from mount. #ES2#
McDaniels bucks up and throws Graumuller to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Graumuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDaniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graumuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Graumuller avoids nicely.
McDaniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Graumuller.
McDaniels lands with a nice body punch.
McDaniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDaniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graumuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDaniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graumuller was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniels.
Graumuller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDaniels. That one must have hurt.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horatius McDaniels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDaniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDaniels.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horatius McDaniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDaniels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horatius McDaniels!
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Event:
Torcida 40 - Greene Vs Dormier
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels wants to slow Monero down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from McDaniels is predictable there
and Monero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDaniels thinking.
Monero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#
It looks like Asch Monero has been cut.
McDaniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McDaniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDaniels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monero under the eye.#ROC#
Monero is rocked!
McDaniels walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Monero drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McDaniels swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Monero's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horatius McDaniels!
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Event:
Torcida 34 - Mfer Vs Anderson
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Manzoni Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
McDaniels is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Manzoni Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manzoni Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Manzoni Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McDaniels tries to kick Manzoni Jr off but Manzoni Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Manzoni Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDaniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manzoni Jr. #SUB#
Manzoni Jr is working for a kimura but McDaniels is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDaniels is trying to stand back up but Manzoni Jr is controlling him
#ES2#
McDaniels pushes Manzoni Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by McDaniels.#T1#
A head kick misses from McDaniels.
McDaniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manzoni Jr manages to avoid it.
Manzoni Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Manzoni Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDaniels sprawls well initially but Manzoni Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
McDaniels kicks Manzoni Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Manzoni Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDaniels scores with the left hand. Manzoni Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
McDaniels works Manzoni Jr's body with a nice hook.
Horatius McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDaniels dances in with a quick combination. Manzoni Jr is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from McDaniels snaps Manzoni Jr's head back. Manzoni Jr stumbles backwards against the cage. McDaniels steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Manzoni Jr's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Manzoni Jr just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horatius McDaniels!
The defeated Claudio Manzoni Jr had this to say: 'I can do better, shit can happened. Torcida gimme a Rematch plz'.
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Event:
Torcida 28 - Kaiser Vs Mfer
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from McDaniels.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Beelzebub.
Beelzebub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Beelzebub.
Beelzebub lands with an overhand left.
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beelzebub misses with an uppercut.
McDaniels lands a head kick. Beelzebub smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Lucius Beelzebub has been cut.
McDaniels with a hook.
McDaniels scores with a body shot.
McDaniels definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDaniels misses with a wild combination.
McDaniels lands an overhand right.
McDaniels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDaniels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beelzebub scores with a nice strike.
Beelzebub throws a body shot but no joy.
Beelzebub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Beelzebub.
McDaniels takes a swing at Beelzebub's ribcage but misses.
A big right from McDaniels misses.
Beelzebub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDaniels.
Beelzebub throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
Beelzebub loads up on a big right hand but McDaniels slips the punch.
McDaniels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but Beelzebub bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDaniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beelzebub was well out of range. Poor timing from McDaniels.
Beelzebub takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Beelzebub misses.
McDaniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beelzebub.
McDaniels throws a head kick that misses.
McDaniels slips under a jab.
Beelzebub has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McDaniels looks to land a left hand but Beelzebub moved out of range nicely.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beelzebub.
Beelzebub scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beelzebub tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Beelzebub.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing.
McDaniels delivers a nice body kick.
McDaniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDaniels throws a head kick that half lands.
McDaniels takes a swing at Beelzebub's ribcage but misses.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Beelzebub avoids nicely.
Beelzebub misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Beelzebub misses the target.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDaniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDaniels lands with a right hand. #T2#
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beelzebub.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Beelzebub moves out of range.
McDaniels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beelzebub at a distance.
Beelzebub's corner calls for a 1-2. Beelzebub obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDaniels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Beelzebub throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beelzebub misses with a few strikes there.
McDaniels scores with the left hand. Beelzebub knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from McDaniels misses.
McDaniels lands with a nice combination. Beelzebub backs away looking to recover.
Beelzebub throws the left hand but McDaniels avoids the punch easily.
McDaniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDaniels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDaniels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beelzebub lands a jab to McDaniels's midsection.
McDaniels moves away from the strike by Beelzebub.
McDaniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Beelzebub throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beelzebub. McDaniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from McDaniels.
McDaniels scores with a body shot.
McDaniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Beelzebub moves out of range.
McDaniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDaniels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beelzebub scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels throws a leg kick which misses Beelzebub's front leg but catches the back leg as Beelzebub tries to avoid it.
Beelzebub looks to throw the jab but McDaniels is out of range.
Beelzebub misses with a hook. McDaniels ducked under it nicely.
McDaniels is looking to wear down Beelzebub with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beelzebub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
McDaniels misses with a double jab.
Beelzebub takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDaniels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDaniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beelzebub blocks the body kick.
McDaniels cracks Beelzebub with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDaniels. Beelzebub does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beelzebub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniels moves away.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDaniels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDaniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beelzebub.
Beelzebub pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beelzebub takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Beelzebub misses.
Beelzebub throws an overhand right that lands on McDaniels's shoulder, as McDaniels tries to avoid the shot.
Beelzebub throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beelzebub walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beelzebub has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDaniels.
Beelzebub missing with a left hand there. McDaniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - McDaniels scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
That has opened up Lucius Beelzebub's cut even more.
McDaniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beelzebub sizes up McDaniels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDaniels throws a push kick but Beelzebub slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Beelzebub catches McDaniels right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
McDaniels is rocked!
McDaniels is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Beelzebub doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! McDaniels crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in McDaniels's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucius Beelzebub!
Lucius Beelzebub gave a mention to Real Men Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Torcida 22 - Lord Vs Zetsika
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
McDaniels scores with a three punch combo!
McDaniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the body.
Morris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDaniels looks to land a combination. Morris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDaniels jabs at Morris's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDaniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morris momentarily.
Morris blocks the body kick.
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDaniels scores with a nice head shot.
McDaniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDaniels, right into the meat.
McDaniels lands an overhand right.
Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Morris blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from McDaniels misses.
McDaniels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDaniels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morris eats them both and turns towards McDaniels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDaniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDaniels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morris is breathing heavily.
McDaniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDaniels is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morris rather than just go for the knockout.
Morris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDaniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Morris's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDaniels scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Morris is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from McDaniels.
Oh Morris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDaniels lands a big right hook! Morris looks hurt but is still standing! McDaniels lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Morris falls down and McDaniels dives in with a huge hammer fist! Morris's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and McDaniels runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Horatius McDaniels!
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