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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus OShaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShaughnessy comes into the arena with Black Friday Rule by Flogging Molly blaring out of the sound system. Krunov has chosen Marcus Krunov as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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28
141 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seamus OShaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krunov is looking to clinch but OShaughnessy is avoiding it.
OShaughnessy thows a body shot but no joy.
Krunov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches OShaughnessy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krunov working the body and head with strikes.
OShaughnessy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krunov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OShaughnessy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
OShaughnessy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OShaughnessy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krunov wants to free his trapped foot but OShaughnessy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krunov prevents OShaughnessy from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krunov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OShaughnessy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krunov.
Krunov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing OShaughnessy to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShaughnessy keeping full guard, as Krunov tries to pass.
Krunov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krunov drops his hands momentarily and OShaughnessy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krunov shoots and misses
and OShaughnessy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OShaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Krunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OShaughnessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krunov misses with a takedown
and OShaughnessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seamus OShaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Krunov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OShaughnessy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krunov looks gassed!
Krunov looking for a takedown.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand into Krunov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krunov's gas tank.
Nice body punch from OShaughnessy - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, OShaughnessy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krunov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OShaughnessy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for OShaughnessy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OShaughnessy avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from OShaughnessy as the two fighters clinch.
OShaughnessy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krunov backwards.
OShaughnessy lands a shot to the body.
OShaughnessy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OShaughnessy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krunov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OShaughnessy moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from OShaughnessy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krunov tries for a takedown but OShaughnessy manages to get underhooks.
OShaughnessy cracks Krunov with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from OShaughnessy as the two fighters clinch.
OShaughnessy gets underhooks to prevent Krunov's takedown attempt.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand into Krunov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krunov's gas tank.
OShaughnessy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand into Krunov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krunov's gas tank.
OShaughnessy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - OShaughnessy coming out on top.
OShaughnessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krunov at a distance.
OShaughnessy cracks a nice hook into Krunov's ribs.
Krunov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OShaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
OShaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krunov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OShaughnessy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krunov momentarily.
OShaughnessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OShaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Krunov's belly button to the back.
Krunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OShaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OShaughnessy is looking to wear down Krunov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
OShaughnessy jabs at Krunov's body.
OShaughnessy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OShaughnessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krunov at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OShaughnessy scores with a nice right hand.
Krunov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Krunov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
OShaughnessy digs a good body shot into Krunov's ribs.
OShaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
OShaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OShaughnessy clinches with his opponent.
OShaughnessy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krunov or not.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand underneath Krunov's ribcage. Krunov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OShaughnessy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OShaughnessy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OShaughnessy is leaning against Krunov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy lands a body shot in the clinch.
OShaughnessy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy is pressed up against the cage. Krunov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OShaughnessy down to the mat. OShaughnessy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OShaughnessy lands a jab to Krunov's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by OShaughnessy as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OShaughnessy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OShaughnessy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krunov. Krunov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OShaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus OShaughnessy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OShaughnessy works over Krunov's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from OShaughnessy both land. Nice combination.
OShaughnessy tries to close the distance and clinch but Krunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krunov wants to clinch up but OShaughnessy keeps it at a distance.
Krunov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. OShaughnessy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
OShaughnessy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krunov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OShaughnessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krunov looking to pass the guard.
OShaughnessy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krunov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krunov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krunov distracts OShaughnessy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Krunov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krunov pushes down on OShaughnessy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krunov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krunov is working for a submission of some sort.
OShaughnessy has one foot on Krunov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Krunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OShaughnessy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OShaughnessy scores with a body shot.
OShaughnessy scores with a body shot.
Krunov misses with a takedown
and OShaughnessy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krunov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OShaughnessy scores with a body shot.
OShaughnessy lands a jab to Krunov's midsection.
OShaughnessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OShaughnessy sizes up Krunov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OShaughnessy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krunov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OShaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
OShaughnessy lands a jab to Krunov's midsection.
OShaughnessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OShaughnessy lands a nice looking body shot.
Seamus OShaughnessy is winning the standup battle so far.
Krunov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShaughnessy lands a slapping body shot.
OShaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
OShaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OShaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OShaughnessy lands a jab to Krunov's midsection.
OShaughnessy lands with a nice body punch.
OShaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy scores with a hook.
OShaughnessy lands a jab to the nose.
Marcus Krunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShaughnessy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OShaughnessy scores with a hook to the body. Krunov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OShaughnessy instigates a clinch.
OShaughnessy works on Krunov's body with a couple of short punches.
OShaughnessy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OShaughnessy lands an uppercut.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand into Krunov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krunov's gas tank.
A short right from OShaughnessy on the inside.
OShaughnessy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand into Krunov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krunov's gas tank.
Krunov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OShaughnessy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OShaughnessy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krunov can do to turn this around?
OShaughnessy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy presses Krunov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OShaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
OShaughnessy lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krunov tries for a takedown but OShaughnessy manages to get underhooks.
Seamus OShaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Krunov.
OShaughnessy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krunov.
OShaughnessy cracks Krunov with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krunov jumps guard but OShaughnessy stands there with Krunov around his waist. Krunov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OShaughnessy digs a right hand underneath Krunov's ribcage. Krunov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy lands an uppercut.
OShaughnessy breaks the clinch.
Seamus OShaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OShaughnessy thuds a left hand into Krunov's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krunov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from OShaughnessy finds it's target.
OShaughnessy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krunov at a distance.
OShaughnessy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OShaughnessy jabs at Krunov's body.
OShaughnessy with a hook.
OShaughnessy looks to land a combination. Krunov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krunov with a lazy takedown attempt
and OShaughnessy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OShaughnessy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OShaughnessy scores with a nice strike.
Krunov misses with a takedown attempt
and OShaughnessy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OShaughnessy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by OShaughnessy. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus OShaughnessy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
OShaughnessy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OShaughnessy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krunov will feel that in the morning.
Krunov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OShaughnessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OShaughnessy scores with the left hand. Krunov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by OShaughnessy.
Krunov has his takedown stuffed
and OShaughnessy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OShaughnessy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
OShaughnessy jabs at Krunov's body.
Krunov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OShaughnessy scores with a hook to the body. Krunov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OShaughnessy works Krunov's body with a nice hook.
OShaughnessy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and OShaughnessy duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OShaughnessy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krunov doesn't manage to clinch there - OShaughnessy circles away.
OShaughnessy thows a body kick. Krunov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OShaughnessy throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShaughnessy clobbers Krunov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OShaughnessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from OShaughnessy both land. Nice combination.
OShaughnessy lands a body shot.
OShaughnessy lands a jab to the nose.
OShaughnessy scores with a hook to the body. Krunov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krunov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OShaughnessy to score with a decent uppercut.
OShaughnessy thuds a left hand into Krunov's body.
OShaughnessy with a hook.
OShaughnessy lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by OShaughnessy - just one landing.
OShaughnessy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OShaughnessy lands with a good body shot.
Krunov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OShaughnessy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krunov eats them both and turns towards OShaughnessy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OShaughnessy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krunov on the side of the head.
Krunov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. OShaughnessy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krunov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OShaughnessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy punishes Krunov's body with a nice straight punch.
OShaughnessy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OShaughnessy has closed the distance and engaged Krunov in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
OShaughnessy lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from OShaughnessy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OShaughnessy is working Krunov over against the cage.
OShaughnessy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OShaughnessy works on Krunov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from OShaughnessy - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from OShaughnessy.
A short body shot lands from OShaughnessy as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by OShaughnessy.
A hook to the body from OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy gets underhooks to prevent Krunov's takedown attempt.
Seamus OShaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Krunov.
OShaughnessy looking to stall.
Krunov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from OShaughnessy.
Nice body punch from OShaughnessy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from OShaughnessy as the two fighters clinch.
OShaughnessy scores with a shot to the side of Krunov's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OShaughnessy.
A short right from OShaughnessy on the inside.
Krunov drops down looking for an ankle pick but OShaughnessy pulls his leg out and moves away.
OShaughnessy lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from OShaughnessy does it's job there.
OShaughnessy digs a good body shot into Krunov's ribs.
OShaughnessy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krunov's hands.
Krunov misses with a takedown
and OShaughnessy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krunov thinking.
OShaughnessy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OShaughnessy connects with a body shot that sends Krunov's belly button to the back.
OShaughnessy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krunov. Krunov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OShaughnessy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krunov darts in trying to clinch
and OShaughnessy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShaughnessy jabs Krunov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OShaughnessy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krunov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OShaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
Krunov shoots and misses
letting OShaughnessy counter with a right hand.
OShaughnessy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krunov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krunov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krunov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krunov tries for a takedown but OShaughnessy circles away easily
and Krunov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OShaughnessy connects with a body shot.
Krunov fails with the takedown
and OShaughnessy counters with a left to the body.
OShaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for OShaughnessy.
OShaughnessy lands a right hook to the body.
OShaughnessy jabs Krunov right on the nose. Krunov blinks but takes it well.
Marcus Krunov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OShaughnessy with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus OShaughnessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OShaughnessy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus OShaughnessy!
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