PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rameau Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey ONeill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

ONeill
vs
Sokoudjou

183 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 London, Mickey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rameau Sokoudjou!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokoudjou on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Sokoudjou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokoudjou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ONeill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sokoudjou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ONeill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokoudjou.
ONeill moves into full guard.
Sokoudjou passes into half guard.

Sokoudjou is trying to work for a kimura but ONeill is defending well.
ONeill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
ONeill wants to get back to full guard.
Sokoudjou is pressing down on ONeill's thigh, looking to free his foot. ONeill is holding on for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou tries to stand but his hand is stuck under ONeill.
ONeill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

ONeill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sokoudjou can't get the takedown.
Sokoudjou looks gassed!
Sokoudjou wants a takedown but no success here.
Sokoudjou gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ONeill.
Sokoudjou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ONeill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rameau Sokoudjou.
No joy there for ONeill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ONeill jabs Sokoudjou right on the nose. Sokoudjou blinks but takes it well.
ONeill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokoudjou on the side of the head.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense.
Sokoudjou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - ONeill coming out on top.
ONeill lands with an uppercut that bounces Sokoudjou off the cage and back into rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from ONeill lands.
Mickey ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokoudjou walks into a stiff left hand from ONeill.
ONeill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeill as he connects with a hook.

Sokoudjou is rocked!
ONeill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sokoudjou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeill.
Sokoudjou is still on wobbly legs! Can ONeill finish him?
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokoudjou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokoudjou.
Nice sprawl there from ONeill as Sokoudjou shoots in.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for ONeill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ONeill misses with a double jab.
ONeill throws a right hand that Sokoudjou ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoudjou also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Sokoudjou or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeill which made him look bad.
ONeill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Sokoudjou seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokoudjou shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense.
ONeill scores with a nice head shot.
Sokoudjou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokoudjou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sokoudjou!
Sokoudjou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from ONeill misses.

Sokoudjou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sokoudjou showed some decent athleticism there.

ONeill is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokoudjou.
ONeill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokoudjou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokoudjou's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill struggling to land strikes to the head as Sokoudjou covers up.
Sokoudjou trying to get back to his feet but ONeill is in full control for now.
Sokoudjou trying to control the hands but ONeill breaks the grip.
Sokoudjou tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoudjou looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

ONeill working for a choke but Sokoudjou is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Sokoudjou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoudjou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sokoudjou is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey ONeill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sokoudjou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from ONeill.
Sokoudjou shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeill sprawls well. He's pushed Sokoudjou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sokoudjou walks into a stiff left hand from ONeill.
Sokoudjou walks into a stiff left hand from ONeill.
ONeill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sokoudjou fails to land the takedown.
ONeill lands a body shot.
ONeill digs a good body shot into Sokoudjou's ribs.
Sokoudjou tries for a takedown but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mickey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rameau Sokoudjou.
ONeill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sokoudjou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeill but ONeill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
ONeill misses the jab.
ONeill throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokoudjou.
Rameau Sokoudjou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sokoudjou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ONeill makes his way to full guard, as Sokoudjou worked for a kimura.
ONeill 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.
ONeill trying to keep a closed guard but Sokoudjou is proving a slippery customer.
Sokoudjou looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill trying to control the position.
ONeill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sokoudjou is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokoudjou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ONeill swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sokoudjou tries for a takedown but ONeill sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokoudjou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from ONeill.
Sokoudjou shoots for a takedown but ONeill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sokoudjou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ONeill is fending him off so far but Sokoudjou persists. Nope, ONeill circles away and we're back to standing.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Donk. ONeill catches Sokoudjou right on the button with a cross.

Sokoudjou gets a takedown into half guard.
ONeill is pressing down on Sokoudjou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
ONeill is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sokoudjou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
ONeill throws a shot to the body.
Sokoudjou misses with a takedown attempt - ONeill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ONeill throws a nice looking combination but Sokoudjou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokoudjou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
ONeill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokoudjou shoots in for a double leg but ONeill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ONeill throws a nice looking combination but Sokoudjou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey ONeill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokoudjou shoots in and drives through. ONeill sprawls well.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch but ONeill moves out of range.
Sokoudjou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ONeill is fending him off so far but Sokoudjou persists. Nope, ONeill circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokoudjou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokoudjou walks into a stiff left hand from ONeill.
ONeill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokoudjou on the side of the head.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokoudjou has time to react.
Sokoudjou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mickey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.

Sokoudjou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ONeill!

Sokoudjou is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But ONeill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from ONeill!

Sokoudjou has his feet on ONeill's thighs here. He's pushed ONeill off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! ONeill screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rameau Sokoudjou!