PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros comes to the cage accompanied by Dirty Diana. This should be fireworks!

Uros
vs
ONeil

182 cm
32
190 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

179 cm
31
195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfa Uros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uros shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. ONeil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uros postures up.
Uros trying to control but ONeil is working from the bottom.
ONeil is looking to stand up but Uros isn't so interested in that idea.
Uros looking to sit in guard and control but ONeil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
ONeil stays in close to Uros's body and controls the position.
ONeil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uros 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.
Uros keeping moving, preventing ONeil from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey ONeil was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Uros shoots in but no luck this time.

Uros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
ONeil pushes Uros off looking to stand but Uros dives back in and keeps control.

Uros decides to stand and escape the position.
Uros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ONeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Uros.
ONeil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uros.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfa Uros. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros shoots in for a double leg but ONeil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Uros clinches up with ONeil and pushes him back against the cage.
ONeil is pressed up against the cage. Uros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ONeil down to the mat. ONeil avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ONeil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uros'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!
Uros is looking to clinch but ONeil is avoiding it.
ONeil connects with a jab.
ONeil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uros.
Uros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ONeil defends it nicely.

Uros drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ONeil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Uros connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uros swings around for an armbar but ONeil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Uros's guard.
ONeil being controlled here momentarily.
Uros lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for ONeil!

Uros goes for an armbar but he's not got it… ONeil turns into him and now he's in Uros's guard.
ONeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Uros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uros is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uros working a defensive guard here.
ONeil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
ONeil won't allow Uros to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeil passes Uros's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeil trying to control from half guard but Uros is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfa Uros dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

ONeil misses with a few strikes there.
Alfa Uros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ONeil is fending him off so far but Uros persists. Nope, ONeil circles away and we're back to standing.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uros wants to clinch.
ONeil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ONeil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uros rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uros throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uros fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfa Uros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uros darts in looking for a takedown but ONeil gets double underhooks and turns Uros into the cage.
ONeil tries to throw a body punch but Uros avoids it by throwing ONeil back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros jumps guard but ONeil stands there with Uros around his waist. Uros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uros wants a takedown but no success here.
Uros looking to stall.
ONeil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
ONeil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uros is defending well for now.
ONeil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

ONeil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uros throws a series of punches but ONeil avoids them all with ease.
Uros dodges the punch combination from ONeil.
Mickey ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uros fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Uros with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros tries to clinch up but ONeil circles away and keeps his distance.
Uros tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
ONeil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uros tries to clinch there but ONeil circles away.
Uros slips a jab and a cross from ONeil.
Uros shoots in but ONeil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uros tries to clinch but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil throws a right hand that Uros ducks under and follows up with a left that Uros also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil misses with the combination.
Uros is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ONeil throws a sloppy head kick and Uros moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros fails with the takedown.
Uros fails with a takedown attempt.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by ONeil.
Uros takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
ONeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Uros.
Horrible takedown by Uros or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeil which made him look bad.
Uros fails to land the takedown.
ONeil throws a low kick but Uros moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ONeil misses with the combination.
ONeil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uros.
Uros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
ONeil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Uros closes the distance and clinches.
Uros can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeil lands with a light punch inside.
ONeil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
ONeil misses with a body punch.
Uros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables ONeil to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey ONeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

ONeil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ONeil, right into the meat.
Uros with a poor takedown
and ONeil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from ONeil.
ONeil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Uros clinches up with ONeil and pushes him back against the cage.
ONeil stalls.
ONeil can't find room to land a body shot as Uros controls the action.
ONeil tries a body shot but Uros blocks it.
Uros is trying to maintain a safe position but ONeil gets an underhook and turns Uros into the cage.

Uros manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ONeil wants to stand but Uros is controlling his posture from full guard.

ONeil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ONeil has managed to get both his arms back between Uros's legs - danger averted.
ONeil wants to control from the top but Uros keeps moving.

Uros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
ONeil is looking to stand up but Uros won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Uros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uros has a closed guard, preventing ONeil from standing up.

Uros throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! ONeil escapes and throws Uros's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Uros is looking to regain half guard here but ONeil keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

ONeil decides to stand back up. ONeil steps back and let's Uros get back to his feet.
Uros tries to clinch but ONeil moves away

and ONeil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros looking for a takedown.
ONeil trying to land knees to the body.
ONeil trying to land knees to the body.
ONeil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeil avoiding damage as Uros throws knees to the body.
ONeil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uros.
ONeil trying to land knees to the body.
ONeil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uros wants to get back to striking at distance but ONeil won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Uros is trying to drag ONeil to the mat but ONeil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfa Uros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uros prevents a body shot from ONeil.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Uros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ONeil can't find room to land a body shot as Uros controls the action.
ONeil tries to land knees in the clinch but Uros avoids the damage to the body.
Uros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ONeil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ONeil throws a right and a left that Uros avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uros is defended easily by ONeil.
Uros shoots in looking for a takedown. ONeil tries to sprawl out of it but Uros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ONeil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey ONeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ONeil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey ONeil!
Mickey ONeil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.