PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Oneill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BRAVE HEART (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oneill comes into the arena with Follow Me Up To Carlow blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Oneill
vs
HEART

180 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
Hellbent, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Oneill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, BRAVE HEART!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HEART throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oneill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HEART throws a looping overhand right but Oneill ducks down to avoid it.
Oneill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HEART.
Oneill tries for a takedown but HEART sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from HEART.
Oneill tries to score a power double leg takedown but HEART sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oneill somewhat.
Oneill dives in and grabs HEART's left leg, looking for a takedown. HEART pushes down on Oneill's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneill fails with a takedown attempt.
Oneill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HEART throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has HEART pinned against the cage. HEART gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
HEART swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oneill slips under a jab from HEART.
BRAVE HEART is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HEART misses with an uppercut. Oneill saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from HEART. No joy for Oneill on that attempt.
HEART throws a hook to the side of Oneill's head but Oneill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
HEART throws a looping overhand right but Oneill ducks down to avoid it.
HEART misses the jab.
Oneill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from HEART.
HEART misses with a hook. Oneill ducked under it nicely.
HEART defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneill.
HEART throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
HEART misses with a hook.
HEART misses with a hook. Oneill ducked under it nicely.
HEART misses the jab.
Oneill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HEART swivels and escapes.
HEART keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
HEART throws an overhand right that lands on Oneill's shoulder, as Oneill tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oneill staying out of range there.
A big left from HEART misses.
HEART loads up on a big right hand but Oneill slips the punch.
HEART pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oneill slips under a jab.
Oneill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oneill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oneill throws a series of punches but HEART avoids them all with ease.
HEART throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
HEART missing with a left hand there. Oneill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
HEART looks to land a right hand but Oneill moved out of range.
The fighters circling - HEART throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
HEART throws a looping overhand right but Oneill ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HEART pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from HEART.
HEART uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
HEART misses with an uppercut. Oneill saw that one coming.
HEART is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneill.
Oneill moves out of range of the strikes.
Oneill moves away from the strike by HEART.
Oneill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oneill shoots in looking for a takedown. HEART tries to sprawl out of it but Oneill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HEART manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown but HEART shows good takedown defense.
Oneill fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oneill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HEART scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oneill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HEART.
HEART misses with a looping right.
HEART misses the jab.
Oneill moves out of range as HEART strikes.
BRAVE HEART seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HEART keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oneill fails to land the takedown.
Jab, jab by HEART - just one landing.
HEART might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HEART.
Oneill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BRAVE HEART dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

HEART misses with a looping right.
Oneill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HEART swivels and escapes.
Oneill slips under a jab.
Oneill staying out of range there.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HEART as he jumps to the side.
HEART waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oneill.
HEART throws a looping overhand right but Oneill ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from HEART misses.
HEART waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oneill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from HEART.
Oneill defending well as HEART loads up on a big left hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Oneill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Oneill closes the distance and clinches up with HEART, looking for a takedown. Oneill pushes HEART against the cage but HEART circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HEART jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - HEART coming out on top.
HEART misses with an uppercut. Oneill saw that one coming.
HEART lands with an overhand left.
Oneill moves away from the strike by HEART.
HEART keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
HEART throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oneill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Oneill.
Oneill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
HEART loads up on a big right hand but Oneill slips the punch.
Oneill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oneill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HEART.
Oneill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oneill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HEART.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneill slips a jab from HEART.
HEART throws a hook but Oneill blocks it.
HEART misses the jab.
HEART looks to land a left hand but Oneill moved out of range nicely.
Oneill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
HEART throws a hook but Oneill avoids it easily.
HEART misses with an uppercut.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts HEART as he jumps to the side.
HEART throws a big shot that misses.
HEART looks to throw the jab but Oneill is out of range.
HEART throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneill.
Oneill ducks under a wild hook from HEART.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill fails with a takedown attempt.
HEART slaps away a takedown attempt from Oneill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
HEART throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneill.

Oneill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
HEART looks like he's trying to stand up.

Oneill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Oneill is looking for a kimura but HEART is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneill to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HEART is trying to stand back up but Oneill is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oneill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and HEART defends it well.
HEART pushes Oneill off looking to stand but Oneill dives back in and keeps control.

HEART is defending against the submission attempts here by Oneill.

Oneill is working for a submission of some sort.
HEART is looking to escape.

Oneill is looking for a kimura here.
Oneill wants to stand up but HEART has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but BRAVE HEART will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

HEART missing with a left hand there. Oneill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as HEART sprawls well. HEART wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneill gets slowly back to his feet.
HEART waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oneill.
Oneill tries for a takedown but HEART sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oneill defending well as HEART loads up on a big left hand.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown but HEART shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Oneill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HEART.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from HEART as Oneill shoots in.
HEART misses the jab.
Oneill ducks under a wild hook from HEART.
Oneill slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneill ducks under a wild hook from HEART.
HEART leaves Oneill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
HEART misses with a straight right.
HEART jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneill throws a right hand that HEART ducks under and follows up with a left that HEART also avoids with ease.
HEART pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HEART slaps away a takedown attempt from Oneill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
HEART displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oneill.
A swing and a miss from HEART.
Oneill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as HEART sprawls well. HEART wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneill gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
HEART throws an overhand right that lands on Oneill's shoulder, as Oneill tries to avoid the shot.
HEART fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
HEART throws out a loose jab but Oneill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oneill defending well as HEART loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from HEART misses.
The fighters circling - HEART throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - HEART throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from HEART misses.
Oneill defending well as HEART loads up on a big left hand.
HEART waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oneill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has HEART pinned against the cage. HEART gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from HEART misses.
Oneill blocks a jab.
Oneill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oneill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oneill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oneill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but HEART avoids it really well and circles away.
HEART throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HEART throws a hook but Oneill blocks it.
Oneill is trying hard to land a takedown here. HEART sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from HEART misses the target.
BRAVE HEART seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oneill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HEART swivels and escapes.
Oneill ducks under a wild hook from HEART.
Oneill shoots in looking for a takedown. HEART tries to sprawl out of it but Oneill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HEART manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oneill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
BRAVE HEART is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
HEART pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HEART throws out a loose jab but Oneill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hugh Oneill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - HEART throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
BRAVE HEART comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got HEART 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BRAVE HEART!