PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Conghaile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

O Conghaile
vs
Rock

186 cm
40
201 lbs
35 - 29 - 0

182 cm
34
195 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from O Conghaile as Rock shoots in.
O Conghaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Conghaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rock under the eye.

Rock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.

O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
O Conghaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile won't allow Rock to pass to mount.
O Conghaile tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.

O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Conghaile moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.

O Conghaile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock works over O Conghaile with some ground and pound from guard.
Rock trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.

O Conghaile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

O Conghaile working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

O Conghaile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.

O Conghaile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rock looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.
Rock trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.

O Conghaile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

O Conghaile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

O Conghaile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Rock works over O Conghaile with some ground and pound from guard.

O Conghaile working for submissions but it's allowed Rock to get to half guard.

O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rock is trying to control the action in half guard but O Conghaile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Rock seems to be working for a kimura but O Conghaile defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abu Rock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Conghaile scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
O Conghaile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Conghaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

O Conghaile clinches with his opponent.
Rock blocks a body shot from O Conghaile.

Rock is trying to trip O Conghaile. He has hold of a leg but O Conghaile is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

O Conghaile has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.

Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conghaile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between O Conghaile's legs - danger averted.
Rock stands and throws O Conghaile's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile is not content to let Rock control the position.
O Conghaile tries to bench press Rock off him but Rock keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock is putting a hurting on O Conghaile here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Conghaile wants to control but Rock postures up.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face as Rock controls the position.
O Conghaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock cracks O Conghaile with a big elbow.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock cracks O Conghaile with a big right hand but O Conghaile just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down O Conghaile's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rock is putting a hurting on O Conghaile here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rock wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Conghaile has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Conghaile wants to control but Rock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy.

Rock is looking for a kimura here.
O Conghaile has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Conghaile is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock trying to control the pace.

O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
O Conghaile has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Conghaile looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Conghaile tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Conghaile to see if he's OK.
O Conghaile is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is not content to let Rock control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Rock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rock prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rock winds up and cracks O Conghaile with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Oisin O Conghaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Conghaile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock wants to free his trapped foot but O Conghaile is holding on for dear life with his legs.

O Conghaile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.
Rock tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Conghaile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
Rock content to control rather than advance.

O Conghaile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to pass to full mount but O Conghaile defends it.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Conghaile keeps working.
O Conghaile wants to get back to full guard.
Rock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard.

O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Conghaile is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile wants to get back to his feet.
Rock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

O Conghaile kicks off Rock and gets to his feet.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - O Conghaile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Conghaile counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at O Conghaile to acknowledge the strikes.
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!

O Conghaile clinches.
Abu Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Conghaile missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oisin O Conghaile.
I think Rock 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 29:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Rock!
Abu Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oisin O Conghaile spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.