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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Ripper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Mark Cormier has been cut.
Cormier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ripper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ripper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Ripper finds it's target.
Ripper lands a jab to the head.
Ripper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Ripper lands a big uppercut and Cormier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cormier looks OK. Ripper waves Cormier back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Mark Cormier's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripper drops Cormier with a huge uppercut! Cormier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ripper is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Ripper! |
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Event:
VFC 52 Madness
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Cormier sends Struvious crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cormier is motioning to the referee to let Struvious up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Stefanus Struvious has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Struvious has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Cormier lands a huge takedown. Struvious is out but the ref is slow to react and Cormier lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Struvious lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Cormier!
Stefanus Struvious was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn!'. |
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Event:
VFC 29 Where the Fighters At
Date: Feb 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Torvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Torvonen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cormier throws a combination. Torvonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Torro Torvonen has been cut.
Cormier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Torvonen.
Torvonen catches Cormier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Cormier has been cut.
Cormier walks into a stiff left hand from Torvonen.
Torvonen throws a low kick, looking for Cormier's leg but Cormier calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Cormier connects with a nice short shot to Torvonen's temple.
Cormier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cormier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Cormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torvonen defending well though.
Torvonen tries to get to full guard but Cormier has control of the leg.
Cormier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Cormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Torvonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cormier winds up and cracks Torvonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torvonen tries to get to full guard but Cormier has control of the leg.
Cormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormier not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Torvonen connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Torvonen trying to control but Cormier postures up.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Cormier decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Cormier has managed to clinch.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Torvonen.
Torvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Cormier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torvonen looks winded!#TD#
Cormier tightens his grip and picks Torvonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Torvonen manages to land in guard.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Torvonen keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Cormier forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Cormier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Cormier closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Cormier pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier pulls Torvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Torvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Torvonen wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving. #SUB#
Torvonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cormier to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Torvonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cormier pulls down on the head and he's put Torvonen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Cormier! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Cormier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cormier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Maia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cormier quickly recovers to half guard.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Cormier is working away. #SUB2#
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Cormier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.
Well, if Maia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maia maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cormier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Maia has cracked it and Cormier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Maia! |
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Event:
VFC 13 Payback
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Cormier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cormier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie is trying to control Cormier's posture but Cormier avoids it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cormier.
Cormier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Cormier keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Cormier lands an elbow.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Cormier keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Cormier is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cormier wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie trying to control but Cormier postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Cormier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Cormier eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie trying to control but Cormier postures up.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gracie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cormier is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy.
Gracie has hold of Cormier's hands but Cormier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Cormier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Cormier prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie missing with punches from the bottom.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cormier is working away from the top position though.
Cormier wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Gracie tries to roll over but Cormier keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Cormier is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Cormier is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cormier is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cormier to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy.
Cormier misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cormier defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cormier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cormier tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cormier to the ground. Cormier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Gracie shoots in.#TD#
Gracie gets caught napping as Cormier dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cormier escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Cormier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie wants to control but Cormier postures up.
Mark Cormier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cormier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Cormier is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Cormier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cormier off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cormier won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Gracie! |
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Event:
VFC 7 Big Boys
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cormier is trying to stand.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Cormier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Silva content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cormier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cormier misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Cormier on that attempt. #TD2#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cormier did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working. #SUB2#
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cormier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Silva! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cormier has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Cormier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Wilson tries a body shot but Cormier blocks it.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson thumps Cormier with a low kick.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
A leg kick checked by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Cormier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Cormier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilson's guard.
Cormier pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Wilson is trying to stand up here but Cormier is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control but Cormier postures up.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Cormier stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier drops an elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Cormier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cormier lands a big shot there that rocks Wilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cormier working Wilson over with strikes here. #ROC#Wilson is rocked!#T2#
Cormier postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wilson is out cold - huge knockout for Cormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Cormier! |
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