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Event:
AKF 27 | Zy vs. Rram
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from OConnell misses. #CL2#
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
OConnell is trying to force a seperation but Schultz has the dominant position.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by OConnell.
#BC#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OConnell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OConnell misses with a left hand
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Schultz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz misses with a body punch.
Schultz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Schultz is leaning against OConnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
OConnell is breathing heavily.#T1#
OConnell working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
Schultz scores with a shoulder strike.
OConnell takes a shot to the head.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of OConnell's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz digs a right hand underneath OConnell's ribcage. OConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schultz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Schultz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schultz scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
OConnell is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz. #ROC2#OConnell is rocked!
Schultz cracks OConnell with a big uppercut, right up the middle and OConnell goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! OConnell wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hans Schultz!
Hans Schultz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Paul OConnell spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank u to all my fans over the years and Thank u Hans for my Last fight. Hans u will be a Champion. '. |
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Event:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Miles Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OConnell misses with a straight left.
Miles Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Miles Iii misses
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up.
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
OConnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miles Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OConnell scrambles back to his feet.
OConnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head but Miles Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii moves to clinch but OConnell breaks away
and OConnell counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Miles Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
OConnell misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
Miles Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OConnell on the side of the head.
OConnell misses with a hook.
Miles Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miles Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miles Iii lands with a good body shot.
Miles Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces OConnell off the ropes and back into range.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Miles Iii punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Miles Iii avoids them all with ease.
Miles Iii jabs OConnell right on the nose. OConnell blinks but takes it well.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of OConnell's head but OConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miles Iii lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
Some wild striking there from OConnell.
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Miles Iii moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Miles Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. OConnell doesn't seem phased though.
Miles Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miles Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that has OConnell reeling! Miles Iii follows up with more punches and OConnell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boobie Miles Iii!
As Boobie Miles Iii got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks, this is my last contract. 1,2 more fights and that's it for me.'. |
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Event:
AKF 19 | Robbins vs. Koistinen
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
OConnell misses with a body shot.
OConnell clobbers Zuluzinho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Giant Zuluzinho has been cut.
OConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuluzinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnell lands with a hook. Zuluzinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OConnell blocks a head kick by Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho misses with a combination
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Zuluzinho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Zuluzinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zuluzinho unleashes a big counter combination but OConnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zuluzinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for OConnell.
#T1#
OConnell avoids the body shot from Zuluzinho.
OConnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OConnell throws a body kick that misses
and Zuluzinho counters with a left and a right that stings OConnell.
Zuluzinho fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuluzinho swinging wildly here.
OConnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Zuluzinho. Those never looked like landing.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho throws a right hand that OConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that OConnell also avoids with ease.
Zuluzinho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#That has opened up Giant Zuluzinho's cut even more.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell avoids the head kick by Zuluzinho.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuluzinho.
Zuluzinho looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
Zuluzinho avoids the body shot from OConnell.
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
Zuluzinho tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Zuluzinho. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from OConnell misses the target.
Zuluzinho throws a sloppy head kick
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zuluzinho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and OConnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OConnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick lands from OConnell.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Zuluzinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OConnell catches Zuluzinho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Giant Zuluzinho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Zuluzinho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuluzinho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zuluzinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zuluzinho misses with a body shot
and OConnell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
8L 91 - DurandIsaFuckingLegend
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shevchenko.
OConnell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shevchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
OConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Igor Shevchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shevchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OConnell lands a head shot.
OConnell misses the jab.
OConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shevchenko. That's going to slow OConnell down.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Shevchenko saw that one coming.
Shevchenko throws a big counter combination but OConnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Shevchenko does it's job there.
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!
A solid body kick from Shevchenko.
OConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shevchenko tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for OConnell. That snapped Shevchenko's head back.
OConnell misses with a straight right.
Shevchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shevchenko connects with a single shot there.
Shevchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OConnell at a distance.
Shevchenko scores with a jab. OConnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OConnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shevchenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OConnell throws an off balance right hand
and Shevchenko counters with an inside leg kick.
OConnell ducks under a wild hook from Shevchenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OConnell! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from OConnell misses
and Shevchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shevchenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OConnell.
Shevchenko connects with a right hand. OConnell shakes it off.#T2#
Shevchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OConnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Shevchenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shevchenko scores with a leg kick.
Shevchenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shevchenko ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
A head kick misses from Shevchenko.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Shevchenko avoids it with no problem.
OConnell lands a lovely overhand right.
OConnell 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.
Shevchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shevchenko takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
Shevchenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OConnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Shevchenko's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Shevchenko instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Shevchenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Shevchenko misses with the combination.
OConnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
OConnell misses with a looping left.
OConnell throws a jab when Shevchenko was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shevchenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OConnell! But no joy.
Shevchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko cracks OConnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OConnell throws a shot from downtown. Shevchenko moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from OConnell misses its intended target.
OConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OConnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
OConnell drops his hands momentarily and Shevchenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shevchenko.
Shevchenko misses with a double jab.
OConnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OConnell tries to score with a low kick but Shevchenko moves his leg out of the way.
OConnell catches Shevchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shevchenko throws a looping overhand right but OConnell ducks down to avoid it.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Shevchenko avoids it with no problem.
Igor Shevchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Shevchenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Shevchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shevchenko scores with a kick to the body.
Shevchenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OConnell momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!
OConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Shevchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shevchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
OConnell throws the left hand but Shevchenko avoids the punch easily.
A jab from OConnell misses.
Shevchenko misses with the combination.
Shevchenko cracks OConnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OConnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shevchenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Shevchenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shevchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Shevchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shevchenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shevchenko lands with a shot to the body.
OConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Shevchenko's shoulder, as Shevchenko tries to avoid the shot.
OConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shevchenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but OConnell avoids it.
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shevchenko avoids the body shot from OConnell.
Shevchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OConnell on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Shevchenko.
OConnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD#
Shevchenko closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends OConnell crashing to the mat! OConnell uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#OConnell is rocked!#T1#
Shevchenko circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends OConnell tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Shevchenko wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igor Shevchenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Shevchenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
8L 82 - Undercut Gems
Date: Jun 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Mboya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mboya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by OConnell as he connects with a hook.
OConnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mboya scores with a decent looking hook.
OConnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mboya is out of range and OConnell settles back down.
OConnell lands a nice hook to Mboya's body. Mboya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OConnell avoids the head kick by Mboya.
OConnell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OConnell throws a looping overhand right but Mboya ducks down to avoid it.
Mboya throws a low kick, looking for OConnell's leg but OConnell calmly moves out of range.
OConnell staying out of range there.
Mboya just misses with a punch to the body.
Mboya throws a hook but OConnell blocks it.
Mboya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mboya misses with a looping left.
OConnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raymond Mboya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mboya's corner calls for a 1-2. Mboya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Mboya misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mboya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mboya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OConnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mboya scrambles back to his feet.
OConnell connects with a right hand. Mboya shakes it off.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from OConnell misses.
OConnell avoids the head kick by Mboya.
Mboya lands a nice shot that snaps OConnell's head back.
A jab from Mboya misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mboya misses the target.
OConnell throws a counter combo.
Mboya throws a head kick but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell is looking for the big counter here.
OConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
OConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mboya throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Mboya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Mboya slips the punch.
OConnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
Mboya scores with a head kick. OConnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell tries to move into range but Mboya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Mboya lands a right hook to the body.
OConnell throws a front kick aimed at Mboya's knee but Mboya avoids it well.
OConnell staying out of range there.
Mboya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OConnell's head backwards.
OConnell walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Raymond Mboya!
Raymond Mboya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
8L 76 - Elegant Loins
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Coltraine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coltraine cracks a nice hook into OConnell's ribs.
OConnell throws a hook but Coltraine blocks it.
Coltraine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
Coltraine moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
No joy there for OConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coltraine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
OConnell closes the distance and pushes Coltraine back into the ropes.
Coltraine tries to break the clinch but OConnell is controlling the position.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coltraine working hard to break the clinch.
OConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OConnell lands with a right to the head.
Coltraine is trying to break the clinch but OConnell is controlling him.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
OConnell lands a nice elbow. #T1#
OConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Coltraine backwards.
Good body shot from OConnell.
OConnell works on Coltraine's body with a couple of short punches.
Coltraine is breathing heavily.
OConnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from OConnell.
OConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OConnell lands a nice uppercut.
Coltraine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OConnell has him pressed against the ropes.
OConnell lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Scooter Coltraine has been cut.
OConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OConnell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coltraine backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from OConnell.
A shot in the inside from OConnell.
OConnell cracks Coltraine with a nice body shot.
OConnell digs a right hand underneath Coltraine's ribcage. Coltraine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from OConnell.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnell.
#T2#
OConnell gets through Coltraine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coltraine or not.
A short right from OConnell.
OConnell lands a body shot.
OConnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coltraine is defending well for now.
OConnell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coltraine.
OConnell working Coltraine over with knees to the body.
A short left from OConnell.
OConnell creates a bit of distance and cracks Coltraine with a big uppercut! Coltraine goes down! The referee pushes OConnell away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Coltraine make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! OConnell takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
After winning the bout, Paul OConnell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
8L 72 - Closer blub
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Eureka misses with a wild combination.
OConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eureka scores with a nice head shot.
Eureka avoids the head kick by OConnell.
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
OConnell has managed to clinch.
We've been informed that Eureka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Eureka has had enough of the clinch but OConnell keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, OConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell tries to work over Eureka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, OConnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eureka's brow.
OConnell tries a body shot but Eureka blocks it.
OConnell tries a knee to the head but Eureka blocks it.
#T1#
Eureka is looking to control OConnell's arms but OConnell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eureka has his back to the ropes.
OConnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eureka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eureka tries to stall but OConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnell.
A frustrated look appears on Eureka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eureka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Eureka takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Skipper Eureka has been cut.
Eureka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Eureka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eureka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnell lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
OConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eureka is trying to push OConnell away but OConnell has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
OConnell tries a body shot but Eureka blocks it.
OConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eureka backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
OConnell scores with a hook to the body.
OConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eureka backwards.
Eureka is trying to stall.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
OConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eureka or not.
Eureka is looking to break free of the clinch but OConnell has double underhooks.
A short right from OConnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skipper Eureka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Eureka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OConnell lands a body shot.
OConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eureka can do to turn this around?
OConnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#That has opened up Skipper Eureka's cut even more.
OConnell lands a jab to Eureka's midsection.
Eureka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
OConnell staggers Eureka with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Eureka looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Eureka is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Skipper Eureka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
OConnell moves into the clinch.
Eureka has had enough of the clinch but OConnell keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for OConnell.
OConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OConnell creates a bit of distance and cracks Eureka with a big uppercut! Eureka goes down! The referee pushes OConnell away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Eureka make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! OConnell takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
A relieved looking Paul OConnell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
8L 69 - L Jackson
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
OConnell moves into the clinch.
OConnell scores with a hook to the body.
De Sucre looks winded!
OConnell lands an uppercut.
OConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Sucre's elbow.
OConnell lands a left hand.
Good body shot from OConnell.
OConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnell unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Sucre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from OConnell.
De Sucre blocks a body shot from OConnell.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OConnell obliges.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Sucre's elbow.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, OConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from OConnell on the inside.
OConnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by OConnell.
OConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
OConnell lands an uppercut.#T1#
OConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from OConnell.
Still in the clinch, OConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#De Sucre is rocked!
OConnell landing knees to the body.
De Sucre is still on wobbly legs! Can OConnell finish him?
OConnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Sucres head.
OConnell lands a body punch in the clinch.
OConnell unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Sucre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OConnell cracks De Sucre with a nice body shot.
OConnell breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks De Sucre with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! De Sucre looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. De Sucre get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
8L 67 - Ulysses
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
OConnell rushes Waldron and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Waldron.
OConnell misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from OConnell.
Waldron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from OConnell.
OConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldron managing to block the knees to the body from OConnell.
Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waldron effectively controlling the action here.
OConnell scores with a shot to the side of Waldron's head.
OConnell takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waldron misses with a punch to the body.
Waldron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waldron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waldron crunches a lovely knee into OConnell's ribcage.
OConnell looks winded!#T1#
A body shot lands from OConnell.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Waldron.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnell tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waldron.
A left hand lands to the body for Waldron.
OConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Waldron.
Waldron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldron leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Waldron lands a damaging elbow.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldron taking a breather. #T2#
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waldron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that OConnell shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Paul OConnell's cut even more.
Waldron lands an elbow that stopped OConnell in his tracks for a moment.
Waldron looking to throw knees to the head but OConnell is blocking nicely.
Waldron taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Waldron.
OConnell dodges an elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Waldron lands a body shot in the clinch.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that OConnell shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Waldron dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waldron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waldron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
It looked like Waldron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Waldron swings for the body but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waldron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OConnell misses with a hook. Waldron ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Waldron rushes OConnell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OConnell lands a right hand.
OConnell tries a body shot but Waldron blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Paul OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Waldron lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
Waldron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnell can do to turn this around?
OConnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Waldron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OConnell.
Waldron lands an uppercut.#CUT#Paul OConnell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T1#
Waldron lands an elbow that stopped OConnell in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#OConnell is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul OConnell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Waldron! |
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Event:
8L 63 - Wrath of Kahn
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
OConnell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by OConnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OConnell.#CUT#It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
Tearrius George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a right hand
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell avoids the head kick by George.
OConnell connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of George's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked George - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Our winner, Paul OConnell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
8L 61 - Paperclips
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
OConnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OConnell.
OConnell slips under a jab from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar cracks OConnell with a good jab.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Talboteasar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
OConnell lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Talboteasar goes down! The ref sends OConnell to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Talboteasar is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OConnell lands a slapping body shot.
Talboteasar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talboteasar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
Talboteasar lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
Talboteasar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Talboteasar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OConnell throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Talboteasar's head but Talboteasar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talboteasar connects with a crisp jab.
OConnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OConnell swings for the body but Talboteasar moves out of range.
Talboteasar lands a jab.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talboteasar! But no joy.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talboteasar.
OConnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talboteasar throws a nice inside leg kick.
OConnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OConnell throws a right hand that Talboteasar ducks under and follows up with a left that Talboteasar also avoids with ease.
Talboteasar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Talboteasar does no damage. #T2#
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!
Talboteasar lands a jab to the nose.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Talboteasar.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell misses with a hook
and Talboteasar counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Talboteasar lands.
OConnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talboteasar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OConnell scrambles back to his feet.
OConnell takes one on the button.
OConnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talboteasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talboteasar clobbers OConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talboteasar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Talboteasar!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camulius Talboteasar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Talboteasar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Talboteasar works over OConnell's head and body with a nice combination.
OConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Talboteasar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Talboteasar jabs OConnell right on the nose. OConnell blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#OConnell is rocked!
Talboteasar misses with a two punch combination.
OConnell moves out of range as Talboteasar strikes.
OConnell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Talboteasar punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell walks into a left hand.
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!
Talboteasar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talboteasar connects with a quick right hand that sends OConnell tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Camulius Talboteasar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2021 |
#R1#
OConnell scores with a body shot.
OConnell works Ivy's body with a nice hook.
Ivy looks winded!
Ivy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OConnell lands a body shot.
OConnell connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ivy - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
OConnell lands a big head kick that sends Ivy tumbling to the mat! OConnell takes a step backwards and waves Ivy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Poison Ivy's cut even more.
Ivy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell digs a good hook to Ivy's body.
Ivy looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Ivy with that takedown attempt.
OConnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ivy takes a step back to recover.
OConnell lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ivy off his feet! Ivy tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Kikku 1
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Baba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from OConnell does no damage.
A jab from Baba misses.
Baba scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Baba looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range.
OConnell takes one to the chin there.
OConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from OConnell. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by OConnell. Beautiful body shot.
OConnell connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnell throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OConnell on the side of the head.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
OConnell is looking for the big counter here.
Baba is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baba jabs OConnell right on the nose. OConnell blinks but takes it well.
Ari Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
It looked like Baba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
OConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Baba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OConnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
OConnell misses with a body punch
and OConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OConnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OConnell misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Baba drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops OConnell onto his butt! OConnell pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#OConnell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Baba engages and cracks OConnell with a massive lead left hook - OConnell tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Baba is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ari Baba! |
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Sole
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a leg kick but OConnell checks it.
OConnell swinging wildly here.
OConnell lands a jab to Shinnie's midsection.
Shinnie misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shinnie throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie throws a hook but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell tries to bum rush Shinnie with a series of wild strikes but Shinnie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OConnell slips under a jab.
OConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OConnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shinnie swinging wildly here.
#T1#
OConnell slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
Shinnie cracks OConnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinnie.
Shinnie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shinnie throws a leg kick
and OConnell counters with a left and a right that stings Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a hook.
Shinnie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Shinnie's shoulder, as Shinnie tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Shinnie misses.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell checks a low kick from Shinnie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Shinnie throws a head kick that misses.
Shinnie throws a nice outside leg kick.
OConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell throws a head kick but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Good standup being displayed there by Shinnie as he connects with a hook.
OConnell lands with a straight right. Shinnie didn't see that one coming.
Shinnie misses the body punch
and OConnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OConnell blocks a jab.
Shinnie throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell tries to move into range but Shinnie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
OConnell is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
OConnell throws a series of punches but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OConnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shinnie looks to land a combination but OConnell avoids it well.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Shinnie throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
Shinnie misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Shinnie.
Shinnie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Shinnie. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
OConnell misses with a left hand
and Shinnie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OConnell scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Shinnie misses with a double jab.
OConnell lands with a good body shot.
OConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Shinnie misses with a right hand
and OConnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Good work by OConnell as he checks the leg kick.
OConnell avoids a kick to the body.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell scores with a one two! Shinnie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by OConnell as he checks the leg kick.
Shinnie misses with a hook
and OConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Shinnie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
Shinnie throws the left hand but OConnell avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Shinnie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shinnie checks a leg kick.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Shinnie avoids them all with ease.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shinnie misses.
OConnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shinnie.
Shinnie cracks OConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
OConnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Shinnie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinnie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shinnie connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OConnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OConnell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shinnie scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
OConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shinnie misses with a jab, cross combination.
OConnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Shinnie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shinnie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shinnie lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shinnie scores with a punch to the head.
OConnell looks to land a combination. Shinnie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie misses the jab.
As Shinnie looks to move away, OConnell throws a big counter combo but Shinnie just gets out of the way.
Shinnie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OConnell momentarily.
Shinnie misses with a straight right.
It looked like OConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinnie looks to land a left hand but OConnell moved out of range nicely.
OConnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
OConnell throws a head kick that misses
and Shinnie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Shinnie misses its intended target.
OConnell misses with a few strikes there.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shinnie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell misses with a body shot
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand. #ROC2#OConnell is rocked!
Shinnie walks forward and throws a big overhand right! OConnell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shinnie swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from OConnell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie! |
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Event:
SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele slips a jab and a cross from OConnell.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele shoots in and drives through. OConnell sprawls well.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OConnell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OConnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OConnell throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Nekele pushes OConnell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Nekele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
OConnell is trying to break the clinch but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
OConnell tries to circle away but Nekele has him pinned against the cage.
Nekele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OConnells head. #T1#
OConnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nekele lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from OConnell lands.
OConnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Nekele's ribs.
OConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OConnell throws a hook but Nekele avoids it easily.
Nekele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but OConnell just manages to avoid it.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nekele.
Nekele tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nekele gets a clinch.
Nekele is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OConnell to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naiki Nekele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OConnell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OConnell wants to break free but Nekele has control.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Nekele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nekele has him pressed against the cage.
OConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
OConnell misses with a wild combination.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OConnell tries to bum rush Nekele with a series of wild strikes but Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OConnell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OConnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nekele avoids the head kick by OConnell.
Nekele tried to counter with a leg kick but OConnell avoided it.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Nekele.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
OConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
OConnell works Nekele's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OConnell.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Nekele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell misses with a wild combination.
Nekele connects with a high kick.
Nekele scores with the left hand. OConnell knows he should have avoided that one.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
OConnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nekele.
OConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Nekele bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OConnell is looking to reverse the position.
OConnell trying to control but Nekele flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nekele controlling well, preventing OConnell from escaping the position.
#ES2#
OConnell is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Nekele off. It looks like it's working - Nekele slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! OConnell displaying calm under pressure there. #CL#
Nekele moves into range and clinches up with OConnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell avoids the elbow strike from Nekele, against the cage.
OConnell tries to break free but Nekele pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Nekele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on OConnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OConnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekele avoids the damage to the body.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele lands with a right to the head.
Nekele has OConnell pressed against the cage, preventing OConnell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OConnell can't break the clinch.
Nekele blocking some punches.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele lands a right hand.
Nekele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OConnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Nekele has double underhooks.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Nekele moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Nekele clinches. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OConnell misses with a straight left.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nekele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Nekele avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Nekele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OConnell is trying to push Nekele away but Nekele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nekele working aggressively here.
OConnell pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OConnell blocking some punches.
#T3#
OConnell tries to circle away but Nekele has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from OConnell.
Nekele works on OConnell's body with a couple of short punches.
OConnell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Paul OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekele with a hook.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OConnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Nekele won't allow it.
OConnell tries to break the clinch but Nekele is controlling the position. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nekele tries to clinch up.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Nekele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nekele is looking to chop away at OConnell's legs.
As Nekele backs off OConnell throws a huge counter combo but Nekele manages to avoid it all.
Nekele tries to clinch there but OConnell circles away.
OConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nekele moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
Nekele is looking to clinch.
Nekele lands a body shot.
OConnell punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell moves forwards but Nekele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naiki Nekele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
OConnell looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
OConnell throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele tests OConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OConnell's head backwards.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
Nekele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nekele wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
Nekele connects with a body shot that sends OConnell's belly button to the back.
OConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from OConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
OConnell tries to keep at a distance but Nekele has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nekele.
Nekele lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
OConnell presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nekele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OConnell connects with a nice looking jab.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nekele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnell digs a good hook to Nekele's body.
A left and a right from OConnell both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Nekele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OConnell, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nekele wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell connects with a body shot.
Nekele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OConnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
OConnell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
OConnell misses with the combination.
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nekele tries to clinch up.
OConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.#T3#
Nekele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OConnell throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
OConnell throws a lazy head kick
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OConnell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nekele moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
OConnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nekele with a body shot.#CL#
Nekele clinches with his opponent.
OConnell takes a knee right on the jaw!
OConnell tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing OConnell back against the cage.
Nekele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Nekele.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Nekele lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Nekele.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Nekele.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Nekele does it's job there.
OConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nekele counters with a big right hand! Oh OConnell is in trouble here! Nekele follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMASH: Orochi vs Granger
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bundy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bundy with a nice cross.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
OConnell throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as OConnell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bundy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OConnell's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.#TD2#
OConnell gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
OConnell trying to control the position here.
OConnell trying to keep a closed guard but Bundy is proving a slippery customer.
Bundy looking to pass the guard.
OConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
OConnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OConnell wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnell wants to stand up but Bundy is controlling him.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to OConnell's brow.
OConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OConnell is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OConnell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
OConnell is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Bundy has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Bundy! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
EFC Bangsit vs Lee
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kueller wants to slow OConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kueller blocks a jab.
Kueller shapes to counter with a head kick.
OConnell connects with a jab.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Kueller moves out of range.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kueller.
It looked like OConnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OConnell is looking to clinch but Kueller is avoiding it.
Kueller feints the counter takedown.
OConnell throws a right and a left that Kueller avoids nicely.
OConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kueller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kueller throws the kick towards the body but OConnell avoids it.
Kueller lands a nice leg kick that just misses OConnell's sensitive parts.
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kueller lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell tries to clinch but Kueller is having none of it.
Kueller misses with a low kick.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kueller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OConnell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from OConnell misses.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Kueller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kueller feints a counter leg kick.
OConnell tries to clinch up but Kueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Kueller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kueller tests OConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kueller scores with a one two! OConnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kueller shoots for a takedown but OConnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
Kueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Kueller swings for the body but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell throws a looping overhand right but Kueller ducks down to avoid it.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kueller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell tries to clinch but Kueller is having none of it. #T2#
Kueller is looking to land body kicks.
Kueller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Kueller finds it's target.
A head kick by Kueller misses
and OConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kueller is trying hard to land a takedown here. OConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kueller wants to slow OConnell down by chopping away at his legs.
OConnell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kueller will feel that in the morning.
Kueller dodges the punch combination from OConnell.
Kueller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OConnell.
OConnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kueller counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kueller.
Kueller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OConnell throws the left hand but Kueller avoids the punch easily.
Kueller pushes OConnell away with a front kick.
OConnell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kueller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Kueller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OConnell.
OConnell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No joy there for OConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kueller goes for a double leg but OConnell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OConnell continues to drive forward.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Kueller.
Kueller misses with a straight right.
Kueller throws a series of punches but OConnell moves out of range.
Kueller scores with a nice right hand.
OConnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OConnell lands a body shot.
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Kueller pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Kueller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kueller throws a right hand that OConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that OConnell also avoids with ease.
Kueller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches OConnell on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell misses with a low kick.
Kueller swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.#T4#
OConnell misses with a right hand
and OConnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kueller lands a nice shot to the body.
Kueller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kueller lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kueller misses with an attempted mid kick.
OConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kueller circles away.
Kueller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kueller throws a head kick that misses
and OConnell counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
OConnell drops Kueller with a beautiful combination! Kueller stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - OConnell is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Kueller is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Kueller has been cut.
Kueller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kueller is still on wobbly legs! Can OConnell finish him?
Kueller misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Kueller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kueller seems to have recovered his senses.
Kueller with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Kueller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kueller blocks a jab.
OConnell sets himself, and Kueller steps forward looking for the clinch! OConnell avoids it this time.
Kueller misses with an attempted mid kick.
OConnell swinging wildly here.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kueller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kueller is looking to slow OConnell down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from OConnell.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kueller.#T1#
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller.
Kueller keeps the fight on the outside.
Kueller tries to score with a low kick but OConnell moves his leg out of the way.
Kueller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Kueller.
OConnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kueller.
A bone on bone clash there as OConnell blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from OConnell misses the target.
Jab from Kueller.
Kueller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD#
OConnell lands a left and a right that send Kueller crashing to the mat, dazed. OConnell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Kueller throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OConnell counters with a huge left! Kueller is in big trouble! He's backing up but OConnell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kueller from any more damage. A dominating finish by OConnell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EFC Bangsit vs De Silva 2
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
OConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OConnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
OConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of OConnell's head.
OConnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Muller.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Muller lands a nice hook to OConnell's body. OConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller throws a combination that misses
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - OConnell scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL2#
OConnell drives through and clinches with Muller against the cage.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell pushes Muller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OConnell's defenses.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
Muller lands a shoulder strike.
Muller with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Paul OConnell's cut even more.
Muller lands an elbow inside that OConnell shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards. #T2#
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OConnell is defending well for now.
OConnell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muller avoiding damage as OConnell throws knees to the body.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Muller throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muller.
OConnell tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OConnell's elbow.
OConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
OConnell takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell misses with the head strike.
OConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Muller. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
OConnell tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
OConnell trying to land knees to the body.
OConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnell misses with some punches.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
OConnell closes the distance and pushes Muller back into the cage.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Muller blocks a body shot from OConnell.
OConnell digs a right hand underneath Muller's ribcage. Muller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OConnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
OConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
The cut above Paul OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OConnell.
Muller lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by OConnell.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muller connects with a nasty looking knee right to OConnell's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
OConnell moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.
And Muller counters with a quick kick to the body but OConnell blocks it.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
Muller throws a sloppy body shot
and OConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller throws a low kick but OConnell avoids it.
OConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller blocks a jab.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OConnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muller circles away quickly and effectively.
Muller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OConnell lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller blocks a leg kick.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.#T1##CL2#
OConnell clinches up against the cage.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OConnell managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Muller back against the cage.
Muller trying to land knees to the body.
OConnell tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing OConnell back against the cage.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
OConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muller avoiding damage as OConnell throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnell's brow.
OConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
OConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
OConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Muller.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
OConnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnell's brow.
Muller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnell can do to turn this around?
Muller lands a right hand.
Muller tries a knee to the head but OConnell blocks it.
#T3#
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Muller.
Muller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards OConnell's brow.
Muller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OConnell tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
OConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Muller scores with a nice short uppercut.
OConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
OConnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.#T4#
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muller.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller working OConnell over with knees to the body.
Muller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muller lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye. #CUT#
Paul OConnell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnell tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing OConnell back against the cage.
Muller lands with a left to the head.
OConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Muller dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Muller throws an absolute beast of a head kick! OConnell is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicolas Muller!
A victorious Nicolas Muller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Zexi vs McCullen
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Giant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OConnell, right into the meat.
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Giant moved out of range nicely.
Giant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Giant as he connects with a hook.
Giant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OConnell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Giant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Giant moves out of range easily.
Giant tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Giant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Giant.
Giant throws a leg kick but OConnell checks it.
Giant pivots, looking for a leg kick but OConnell is out of range and Giant settles back down.
OConnell throws a nice looking combination but Giant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OConnell moves out of range as Giant strikes.
Giant walks forward and throws a big overhand right! OConnell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Giant swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from OConnell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yhorm Giant!
In his post fight interview, Yhorm Giant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFC Zexi vs Vale
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from OConnell. Those never looked like landing.
OConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Arones scores with a hook.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
And OConnell counters with a quick kick to the body but Arones blocks it.
Arones scores with a nice head shot.
OConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.#CL#
OConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Arones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
Arones blocking some punches.
OConnell throws a head punch that misses.
Arones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##TD2#
Arones has hold of one of OConnell's legs. OConnell is fighting the takedown attempt but Arones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Arones wants to pass the guard but OConnell is keeping the position.
Arones trying to control but OConnell is working from the bottom.
OConnell working a defensive guard here.
Arones wants to control from the top but OConnell keeps moving.
Arones won't allow OConnell to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OConnell is working hard here to advance position.
Arones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arones controls the position from side control.#T2#
Arones wants to lay and pray for a moment but OConnell keeps working.
OConnell struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Arones goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, OConnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Arones but great work by OConnell.
OConnell working away.
Arones tries to buck OConnell off but OConnell is having none of it.
Arones can't do much from the bottom here.
Arones is trying to improve his position.
OConnell just content to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OConnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Arones actively working from the bottom here.
Arones is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
OConnell is looking for a kimura here.
OConnell controlling the pace.
Arones tries to roll over but OConnell keeps him under control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arones is trying to maintain the position but OConnell is very close to passing his half guard.
OConnell has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Arones works to full guard.
Arones is trying to keep OConnell in close.
#SUB2#
Arones has his foot on OConnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
OConnell preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Arones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! OConnell escapes and throws Arones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones is looking for a sweep.
OConnell tries to stand but Arones is controlling his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul OConnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
That's time! OConnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by OConnell misses
and Arones counters with a stiff right hand.
OConnell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arones was well out of range. Poor timing from OConnell.
OConnell misses with a two punch combination.
Arones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arones there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
A jab from Arones finds it's way through OConnell's defenses.
Arones lands an overhand right.
We've been told by OConnell's head coaches at New York Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL#
OConnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arones can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
OConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arones tries for a takedown. No joy.
OConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones trying to control the position but instead, OConnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arones into the cage.
Arones lands a left hand.
Arones working aggressively here.
OConnell is working Arones over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arones.
OConnell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OConnell misses with some punches.
Arones blocks a body shot from OConnell. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arones.
OConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arones tries for a takedown but OConnell manages to get underhooks.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
OConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OConnell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arones can turn it around.#BC2#
Arones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arones misses with an uppercut
and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OConnell to score with a decent uppercut.
OConnell tries to clinch but Arones moves out of range.
Arones throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Arones misses the target.
Arones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from OConnell misses the target.
Arones misses with a body shot
and OConnell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
OConnell misses with a low kick as Arones jumps back.#T3#
OConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arones throws out a counter right but OConnell avoids it with no problem.
Arones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OConnell is looking to clinch.
OConnell scores with a push kick.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell.
OConnell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arones throws a jab when OConnell was well out of range.
A head kick misses from OConnell. #T4#
Arones moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Arones.
OConnell misses with a looping right.
Arones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OConnell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arones counters with a stiff right hand.
Arones misses with a wild body shot.
Arones lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arones avoids the head kick by OConnell.
Arones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Arones. Those never looked like landing.
Arones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arones takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul OConnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arones tries for a takedown but OConnell circles away easily
and Arones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul OConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
Arones misses with a looping left.
OConnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arones circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Arones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arones misses with a hook
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Arones circles away.
Arones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arones has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from OConnell
and Arones counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
OConnell rushes Arones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
OConnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arones is defending well for now.
Arones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Arones controls the action.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
Arones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones scores with a shoulder strike.
Arones prevents a body shot from OConnell.
OConnell tries to work over Arones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Arones.
Arones scores with a shoulder strike.
Arones lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Arones pushes OConnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul OConnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Arones working aggressively here.
OConnell gets underhooks to prevent Arones's takedown attempt.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arones lands a body punch in the clinch.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OConnell's elbow.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
Arones blocks an uppercut.
Arones misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arones. #T3#
OConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arones stalling the fight.
Arones tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Arones back against the cage.
OConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
Arones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
Arones avoiding damage as OConnell throws knees to the body.
Arones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arones pushes OConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Arones is stalling here.
Arones misses with a punch to the body.
Arones lands with a right to the head.
OConnell blocking some punches.
Arones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OConnell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Arones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
OConnell wants to get back to full guard.
Arones content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arones wants to free his trapped foot but OConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OConnell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul OConnell!
An out of breath Paul OConnell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
OConnell tries to clinch but Castillo is having none of it.
OConnell needs to keep his hands up - Castillo had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castillo.
Castillo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Castillo scores with a hook to the body. OConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on OConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castillo lands with an uppercut that bounces OConnell off the cage and back into range.
Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OConnell thinks about the counter body kick.
Castillo misses with a body kick.#CL2#
OConnell closes the distance and clinches.
Castillo is trying to force a seperation but OConnell has the dominant position.
OConnell cracks Castillo with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
OConnell prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castillo tries to circle away but OConnell has him pinned against the cage.
Castillo is trying to break free.#T1##BC#
Castillo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
OConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from OConnell. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Castillo has been cut.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OConnell working aggressively here.
Castillo effectively controlling the action here.
Castillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell. #BC#
Castillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
OConnell closes the distance and clinches.
Castillo presses OConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo stalling the fight.
Castillo blocks a body shot from OConnell.
I was talking to Castillo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Castillo breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A lazy left from Castillo finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping OConnell under the eye.
OConnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Castillo cracks OConnell with a good jab.
Good exchange - Castillo coming out on top.
Castillo throws a looping overhand right but OConnell ducks down to avoid it.
Castillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castillo is looking to slow OConnell down with leg kicks.
OConnell ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
No joy there for OConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#KD#
Castillo lands a left and a right that send OConnell crashing to the mat, dazed. Castillo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
Castillo drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of OConnell's head, knocking him out cold! Castillo is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riggs, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Riggs drives through with a takedown into OConnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Riggs postures up in OConnell's guard and throws a big left but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet OConnell, not yet.
OConnell has control of Riggs's left arm, preventing Riggs from doing any damage.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riggs wants to control from the top but OConnell keeps moving.
OConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. OConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by OConnell!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
OConnell wants to get up but he can't break Riggs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OConnell passes into side control.
#T1#
Riggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OConnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OConnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Riggs manages to work his way to half guard, despite OConnell's best efforts.
Riggs gets back to full guard.
Riggs 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.
OConnell passes Riggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggs.
OConnell looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Riggs is trying to keep OConnell in close.
OConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.#SU#
OConnell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Riggs, up you get!
OConnell throws a jab when Riggs was well out of range.
Riggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Riggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
OConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from OConnell misses. #TD2#
Riggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
OConnell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Riggs tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Riggs back against the cage.
OConnell lands with a left to the head.
OConnell digs a right hand into Riggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riggs's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs.
OConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
OConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by OConnell as he connects with a hook.
Riggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OConnell misses with a hook
and Riggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
OConnell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riggs sprawling to the canvas! Riggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can OConnell finish him?!
#ROC#
Riggs is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Riggs's cut even more.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Riggs square on the jaw! Damn, Riggs is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
After winning the bout, Paul OConnell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PSE 34
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! OConnell has knocked Palmer down with a huge combo! OConnell steps away and waves a wobbly Palmer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Roy Palmer has been cut.
Palmer misses with a low kick.
OConnell throws a big counter combination but Palmer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palmer slips under a jab from OConnell.
A jab from Palmer misses.
OConnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palmer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OConnell connects with a combination that backs up Palmer into the cage. OConnell lands a flurry of punches that gets past Palmer's guard. Palmer is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! OConnell bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
A very excited looking Paul OConnell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and OConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! OConnell lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
OConnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses OConnell's front leg but catches the back leg as OConnell tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped OConnell in his tracks.
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!
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and OConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! OConnell lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
OConnell is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pulkkinen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pulkkinen is out cold! OConnell holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul OConnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Montreal RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
OConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mencken on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
OConnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mencken.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
OConnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
OConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mencken lands with an uppercut that bounces OConnell off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Mencken looks to land a body kick but OConnell moved away.
It looked like OConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mencken does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mencken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mencken lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.#T1#
OConnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
It looked like OConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mencken.
Mencken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell throws a hook but Mencken avoids it easily.
Mencken lands a jab to OConnell's midsection.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! OConnell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mencken - the referee stops the clock and OConnell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mencken. OConnell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
OConnell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mencken.
Mencken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OConnell at a distance.
#KD2#
Mencken lands a big shot that drops OConnell! Can he finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OConnell wants to stand and escape but Mencken is having none of it. #T2##SU2#
Mencken decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
OConnell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mencken throws a front kick that sends OConnell stumbling back into the cage.
Mencken connects with a right hand. OConnell shakes it off.
Mencken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mencken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Mencken walks forward and throws a big overhand right! OConnell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mencken swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from OConnell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken! HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
PSE 26
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie feints and then cracks OConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConnell down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie cracks OConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OConnell misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
OConnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and OConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
OConnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OConnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and OConnell settles back down.
OConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OConnell with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from OConnell misses.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
OConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OConnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie misses with a low kick.
OConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OConnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
OConnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind OConnell 's knee.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from OConnell misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
OConnell misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
OConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OConnell.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OConnell's calf.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
#T3#
OConnell misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OConnell.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OConnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but OConnell is retaining full guard.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control but OConnell is working from the bottom.
OConnell is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OConnell.
OConnell pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but OConnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OConnell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as OConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and OConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OConnell throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
OConnell lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
OConnell lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gracie up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs OConnell from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gracie's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana wants to clinch
and OConnell counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Montana has been cut.
OConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
OConnell throws a hook but Montana blocks it.
Montana is looking to counter the offense by OConnell and move into the clinch.
OConnell misses with a hook.
Montana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from OConnell misses.
Montana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OConnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana tries to clinch but OConnell is having none of it.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Montana lands with a straight right. OConnell didn't see that one coming.#CL#
OConnell tries to keep at a distance but Montana has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
OConnell manages to break the clinch.
OConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Montana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OConnell's calf.
Montana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OConnell pinned against the cage. OConnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OConnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
OConnell looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Montana wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from OConnell! Montana is out on his feet! OConnell rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Montana is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Montana is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PSE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
OConnell slips under a jab.
Mencken throws a right and a left that OConnell avoids nicely.
Mencken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mencken misses with a head kick.
Mencken scores with a jab. OConnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mencken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OConnell avoids a kick to the body.
Mencken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell slips a straight right by Mencken.
OConnell moves out of range as Mencken throws a body kick.
OConnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mencken.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
OConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OConnell, as that shot connected.
OConnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mencken's head.#CUT2#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.#T1#
Good shot there by OConnell.
Mencken throws a push kick but OConnell slaps the foot to one side.
OConnell cracks Mencken with a good jab.
Mencken blocks a head kick by OConnell.
OConnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OConnell slips under a jab.
Mencken throws a push kick but OConnell slaps the foot to one side.
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick from Mencken.
Both fighters circling a little - Mencken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
OConnell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mencken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mencken delivers a nice body kick.
OConnell looks winded!
The fighters circling - Mencken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mencken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
We've been informed that OConnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Mencken.
#T2#
Mencken misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from OConnell.
Mencken misses with a jab to the body
and OConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mencken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken slips under a jab from OConnell.
OConnell misses the jab.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from OConnell misses.
Mencken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Mencken misses.
OConnell 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.
Mencken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mencken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mencken misses its target.
OConnell ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
Mencken throws a lazy head kick
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
OConnell moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Mencken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mencken slips under a jab from OConnell.
A slow jab from Mencken misses its intended target.
OConnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
OConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mencken needs to keep his hands up - OConnell had a free shot at his head there.
Mencken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from OConnell misses.
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
Mencken thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mencken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
Mencken looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
Mencken sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mencken cracks OConnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mencken ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
A counter left hand to the body from Mencken misses its target.
Mencken slips under a jab from OConnell.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mencken throws an overhand right that lands on OConnell's shoulder, as OConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Mencken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell.
OConnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mencken digs a good hook to OConnell's body.
OConnell slips a straight right by Mencken.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
Mencken defending well as OConnell loads up on a big left hand.
OConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Mencken should have avoided that one.
Mencken throws a combination. OConnell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
A head kick misses from Mencken.
OConnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mencken takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mencken avoids the body shot from OConnell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mencken was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OConnell scores with a nice head shot.
Mencken misses the jab.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that HL Mencken will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
OConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
OConnell misses with a looping right.
OConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
OConnell misses with a hook. Mencken ducked under it nicely.
OConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Mencken throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
Mencken lands with a hook. OConnell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OConnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mencken. Mencken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mencken.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but OConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OConnell! But no joy.
OConnell lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell throws the left hand but Mencken avoids the punch easily.
Mencken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OConnell misses with a looping left.
Mencken misses the jab.
Mencken looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
OConnell scores with a decent looking hook.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Mencken moves out of range easily.
Mencken jabs OConnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Mencken slips a jab and a cross from OConnell.
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mencken.
OConnell avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
OConnell defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
Mencken looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
Mencken throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Mencken avoids it with no problem.
Mencken misses the jab.
Mencken ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
Mencken connects with a crisp jab.
OConnell misses with a few strikes there.
OConnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paul OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
Mencken takes one to the side of the head.
Mencken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
OConnell misses the jab.
A big right from Mencken misses.
Mencken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell.
Mencken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Mencken.
Mencken connects with a crisp jab.
Mencken misses with a hook.
Mencken swings for the body but OConnell moves out of range.
Mencken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OConnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mencken is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Mencken misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mencken.
#T3#
Mencken misses with a looping left.
Mencken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mencken throws a shot from downtown. OConnell moves away and avoids it.
OConnell lands a head shot.
A big right from OConnell misses.
Mencken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mencken connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mencken misses the target.
A jab from OConnell misses.
OConnell lands a jab.
Mencken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Mencken.
Mencken swings widly with a right hand
and OConnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mencken thinking.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Mencken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Mencken throws a hook to the side of OConnell's head but OConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mencken looks to land a combination but OConnell avoids it well.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Mencken slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken lands with a nice combination. OConnell backs away looking to recover.
OConnell defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
OConnell shapes to counter with a head kick.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken is looking to counter punch.
Mencken throws a shot from downtown. OConnell moves away and avoids it.
OConnell swings widly with a right hand
and Mencken counters with a left and a right that stings OConnell.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
Mencken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mencken manages to avoid it.
Mencken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Mencken lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HL Mencken dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
OConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mencken.
OConnell catches Mencken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mencken avoids the head kick by OConnell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mencken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OConnell ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
OConnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mencken. Mencken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mencken.
OConnell throws a fast counter high kick but Mencken manages to duck under it in time.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mencken is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OConnell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell misses with a low kick.
Mencken throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
Mencken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mencken staying out of range there.
OConnell throws a front kick that sends Mencken stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
OConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Mencken's head but Mencken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by OConnell.
Mencken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mencken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mencken throws a body shot but no joy.
Mencken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mencken lunges at OConnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OConnell's hand.
Mencken throws a hook but OConnell blocks it.
Mencken thuds a left hand into OConnell's body.
Mencken lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
OConnell walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles OConnell limp body while Mencken jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). HL Mencken!
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Event:
CEC 624
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell looks to land a combination but Nile avoids it well.
Nile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OConnell misses with a straight right.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nile walks into a straight right hand from OConnell.
Nile throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
Nile ducks right into an uppercut from OConnell.
Nile throws a low kick, looking for OConnell's leg but OConnell calmly moves out of range.
Nile misses with a looping left.
OConnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
OConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nile is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nile keeps the fight on the outside.
OConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nile throws out the jab.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
OConnell misses with the combination.
#T1#
OConnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nile throws a low kick but OConnell avoids it.
Nile has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like King Nile has been cut.
OConnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nile moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nile. #ES2#
OConnell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nile throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Nile throws a right hand that OConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that OConnell also avoids with ease.
OConnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
OConnell misses with a left hand
and Nile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell catches Nile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jab by Nile.
Nile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nile counters with a body kick that stops OConnell in his tracks momentarily.
Nile throws an off balance right hand
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
OConnell connects with a body shot that sends Nile's belly button to the back.
Nile lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nile.
Nile tries a head kick but it misses.
Nile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
OConnell looks to land a right hand but Nile moved out of range.
Nile throws the left hand but OConnell avoids the punch easily.
OConnell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
OConnell missing with a left hand there. Nile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nile has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nile there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nile misses the shot to the body.
OConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nile.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nile. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
OConnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nile throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Nile shoots and misses
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Nile misses.
Nice shot lands for OConnell.
OConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Nile appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A lazy left from OConnell finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by OConnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OConnell.
OConnell lands with a right hand.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
OConnell moves into the clinch.
Nile throws a head punch that misses.
Nile lands a shot to the body.
Nile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nile has been working on his balance at Pablo's Boxing Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by OConnell.
A short right from OConnell.
OConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OConnell managing to block the knees to the body from Nile.
Nile throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from OConnell.
OConnell throws a head punch that misses.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnell lands with a light punch inside.
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Nile uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Nile's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
OConnell throws a head kick that Nile semi-blocks.
Nile takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
OConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
OConnell throws a head punch that misses.
OConnell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell blocks an uppercut.
Nile misses with the head strike.
Nile lands a nice shot to the body.
Nile takes a shot to the head.
Nile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OConnell tries a body shot but Nile blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OConnell. #T1#
Nile misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OConnell.
A knee to the head by Nile.
OConnell misses with the head strike.
Nile looking to throw knees to the head but OConnell is blocking nicely.
Nile is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OConnell is defending well for now.
A short right from OConnell on the inside.
Nile throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Nile blocks a body shot from OConnell.
OConnell misses with a body punch.
Paul OConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nile using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nile backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nile misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
OConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OConnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OConnell pushes Nile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Nile is rocked!
OConnell pushes Nile against the cage. OConnell is working some dirty boxing. OConnell pushes off with a quick right hook! Nile goes down! Nile tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! OConnell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
A victorious Paul OConnell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEC 617
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut there from OConnell.
OConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
OConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
OConnell misses the shot to the body.
Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OConnell. That did some damage!
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OConnell.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OConnell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Man slips under a jab from OConnell.#T1#
Man thows a leg kick but OConnell checks it
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell misses with a looping left.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OConnell slips under a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OConnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
OConnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OConnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man avoids the head kick by OConnell.
#T3#
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
OConnell counters with a body kick.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnell cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
OConnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OConnell misses the shot to the body.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. OConnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - OConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
OConnell misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell throws out a powerful jab.
OConnell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
OConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
OConnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Super Man has been cut.
Man checks a leg kick nicely.
OConnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
OConnell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on OConnell's shoulder, as OConnell tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OConnell blocks a head kick by Man.
Despite the aggression on OConnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OConnell walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but OConnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
OConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man is looking to wear down OConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick there by Man.
OConnell throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
Man is looking to advance position but OConnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!
Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SU2#
OConnell decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
OConnell tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
OConnell misses with a body shot.
Man takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
OConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OConnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OConnell missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OConnell throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OConnell checks it well.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OConnell misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Man works the jab nicely.
Man moves away from the strike by OConnell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Man instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, OConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by OConnell.
#BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
OConnell misses with a double jab.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
OConnell takes one on the button.#CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnell can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Man.
OConnell is breathing heavily.#BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell throws a big counter head kick but Man avoids it with no problem.
OConnell throws a big shot that misses.
OConnell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as OConnell blocks the leg kick.
OConnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OConnell!
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
OConnell throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
OConnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Paul OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OConnell is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
OConnell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Man is on him like a limpet, forcing OConnell back against the cage.
Man tries a body shot but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell working aggressively here.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OConnell.
Man tries to work over OConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell. #BC2#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul OConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Super Man's cut.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but OConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
OConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from OConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man lands a head shot.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks OConnell off balance momentarily.
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OConnell.
Man shoots for a takedown but OConnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Man slips under a jab.
OConnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
OConnell blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Man shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OConnell is trying to defend but Man finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
OConnell is trying to stand up here but Man is controlling him well.
Man content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man trying to control from half guard but OConnell is working away.
Man stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
Super Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
OConnell is not content to let Man control the position.
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man avoids the head kick by OConnell.
OConnell blocks a low kick nicely.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Man throws a front kick that sends OConnell stumbling back into the cage.
Man throws the kick towards the body but OConnell avoids it.
Man scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.#T3#
OConnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Man tenderised OConnell's leg. OConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell misses with the combination.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by OConnell.
A punch lands to the side of OConnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws out a loose jab but OConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
OConnell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
OConnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Paul OConnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man works OConnell's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OConnell checks a leg kick. #T4#
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!
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OConnell.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man throws a jab when OConnell was well out of range.
OConnell leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Man misses with a left hand
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OConnell.
Man takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as OConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OConnell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuznetcov misses with a takedown attempt
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
Kuznetcov throws a shot from downtown. OConnell moves away and avoids it.
OConnell connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetcov walks into a straight right hand from OConnell.
We've been informed that OConnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuznetcov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OConnell slips a straight right by Kuznetcov.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetcov tries to counter with a takedown but OConnell is quick to defend against it.
OConnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
OConnell throws a combination that misses
and Kuznetcov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetcov slips a straight right by OConnell.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Nice body punch from OConnell.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
OConnell lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetcov tumbling to the mat! OConnell takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetcov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
OConnell cracks Kuznetcov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Kuznetcov is rocked!
OConnell scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Jab by OConnell.
Oh Kuznetcov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetcov seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Kuznetcov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
OConnell swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
OConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetcov.
OConnell throws out a loose jab but Kuznetcov uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OConnell walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetcov.
Kuznetcov throws a hook to the side of OConnell's head but OConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OConnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuznetcov throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetcov moves away.
Kuznetcov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetcov ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetcov's hands.
OConnell scores with a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetcov throws a lazy right hand but OConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetcov takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses.
OConnell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetcov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
OConnell slips under a jab from Kuznetcov.
OConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetcov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetcov fails with an attempt to clinch.
OConnell with a nice cross.
OConnell misses with a wild combination.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuznetcov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetcov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuznetcov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OConnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from OConnell misses.
Kuznetcov takes a swing at OConnell's ribcage but misses. #T3#
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Kuznetcov avoids a punch combination nicely.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetcov moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetcov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Kuznetcov moves out of range as OConnell strikes.
Kuznetcov staying out of range there.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Kuznetcov and OConnell goes tumbling to the canvas! Kuznetcov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetcov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked OConnell! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kuznetcov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
In his post fight interview, Andrey Kuznetcov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Giantsbane should have avoided that one.
Giantsbane misses with an uppercut.
Giantsbane throws a looping overhand right but OConnell ducks down to avoid it.
OConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Giantsbane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giantsbane misses with the combination.
Giantsbane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OConnell misses the shot to the body.
Giantsbane is looking to counter punch.
Giantsbane wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
OConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giantsbane.
Giantsbane cracks OConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giantsbane looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantsbane avoids the head kick by OConnell.
Giantsbane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OConnell.
Giantsbane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OConnell eats them both and turns towards Giantsbane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Giantsbane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Giantsbane taking a break here but OConnell is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
OConnell is not content to let Giantsbane control the position.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OConnell is not content to let Giantsbane control the position.
OConnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OConnell trying to control from the bottom.
OConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giantsbane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giantsbane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giantsbane throwing shots but OConnell is blocking nicely.
Giantsbane lands strikes from half guard.
OConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantsbane. #T2#
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantsbane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giantsbane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giantsbane trying to control the pace.
Giantsbane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Giantsbane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OConnell?
OConnell is bucking up trying to escape but Giantsbane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Giantsbane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Giantsbane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
OConnell is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OConnell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Giantsbane.
Giantsbane scoring with strikes but OConnell is staying in there.
OConnell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3#
Giantsbane raining down hammerfists from mount.
OConnell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Giantsbane's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
Tormund Giantsbane took some time post fight to say the following; 'I AM A GOLDEN GOD.'.
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Event:
CEC 597
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from OConnell misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by OConnell there.
OConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
OConnell clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man swings for the body but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. OConnell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
OConnell throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from OConnell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man moves away from the strike by OConnell.
Man lands a head kick. OConnell smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell misses with a hook.#T1##CL2#
OConnell instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Man is keeping busy.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnell lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Man lands a big head kick that sends OConnell tumbling to the mat! Man takes a step backwards and waves OConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man looks to land a body kick but OConnell moved away.
OConnell unleashes a big counter combination but Man bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OConnell scores with a punch to the head.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnell moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OConnell! But no joy.
OConnell 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.#KD#
Man feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OConnell sprawling to the canvas! OConnell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Man finish him?!
#ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
OConnell looks winded!
OConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man punishes OConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
OConnell seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Man rushes OConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man is working OConnell over against the cage.#T2#
Man throws a big uppercut that drops OConnell! More strikes from Man and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! OConnell lies dazed against the cage as Man celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snow Man!
A very excited looking Snow Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gray throws out a loose jab but OConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that OConnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
OConnell misses with a double jab
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OConnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gray's hands.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
OConnell throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
OConnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OConnell.
OConnell throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
OConnell misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
OConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from OConnell.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.#T1#
Gray lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
OConnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
OConnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gray misses with a low kick as OConnell jumps back.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
OConnell moves out of range as Gray throws a body kick.
Gray cracks OConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like OConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Gray avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
OConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnell throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
OConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gray scores with a push kick.
Gray lands an overhand right.
OConnell takes one on the button.
OConnell slips under a jab from Gray.
OConnell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
OConnell connects with a looping right hand.
Gray throws a head kick but OConnell moves out of range.
Gray misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from OConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Gray there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OConnell slips a jab from Gray.
OConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
OConnell's corner calls for a 1-2. OConnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OConnell staying out of range there.
OConnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Gray rushes OConnell and presses him up against the cage.
OConnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gray lands a knee to the body.
OConnell looks winded!
Gray misses with a body punch.
#T4#
OConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Gray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Gray. #CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.#BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Gray sends OConnell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gray is motioning to the referee to let OConnell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
Gray throws a pinpoint strike between OConnell's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends OConnell crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gray scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Gray!
Gabriel Gray retains his heavyweight title!
Gabriel Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 77 Britton Vs Gray
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Bin throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin was well out of range. Poor timing from OConnell.
Bin loads up on a big right hand but OConnell slips the punch.
Bin throws the kick towards the body but OConnell avoids it.
Bin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
Bin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bin scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bin can pounce on him.
Bin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
Bin tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OConnell counters with a body kick that stops Bin in his tracks momentarily.
Bin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and OConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Bin moves into range and clinches up with OConnell.#BC#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bin misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vunny Bin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin throws a solid leg kick but OConnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bin.#T1#
Bin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
Jab, jab by OConnell - just one landing.
Bin wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
OConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OConnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Vunny Bin has been cut.
Bin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
Bin looks to land a left hand but OConnell moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from OConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bin moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnell throws a head kick but Bin moves out of range.
OConnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnell scores with the left hand. Bin knows he should have avoided that one.
OConnell looks to throw the jab but Bin is out of range. #T2#
OConnell checks the leg kick nicely there.
OConnell lands a nice shot that snaps Bin's head back.
#ROC#
Bin is rocked!
Bin walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bin limp body while OConnell jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gray throws a half hearted mid kick.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OConnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OConnell's head.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Gray as he connects with a hook.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OConnell doesn't seem bothered though.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Gray sends OConnell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gray is motioning to the referee to let OConnell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
OConnell misses with a shot to the body
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OConnell looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range. #T1#
Gray throws a front kick that sends OConnell stumbling back into the cage.
OConnell looks winded!
Gray throws a monster overhand right that drops OConnell! Gray follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gray!
An out of breath Gabriel Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 3 HH rd 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnell throws a right hand that Miric ducks under and follows up with a left that Miric also avoids with ease.
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Miric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnell manages to avoid it.
Miric ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OConnell.#CUT#
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
Miric swings widly with a right hand
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
OConnell scores with a hook to the body. Miric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OConnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miric slips under a jab.
Mitar Miric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell avoids the body shot from Miric.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OConnell.
Miric loads up on a big right hand but OConnell slips the punch.
Miric throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell misses with an uppercut
and Miric counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OConnell, as that shot connected.
#T1#
OConnell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Miric hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
A very excited looking Paul OConnell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bunting takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunting has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
Bunting takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OConnell connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.
Bunting looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - OConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunting throws out a leg kick but OConnell moves out of range and Bunting only half commits.
Bunting moves out of range as OConnell strikes.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting slips a jab from OConnell.
OConnell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell misses with a hook.
Bunting jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
OConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunting's head.
OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##CL#
Bunting moves into the clinch successfully.
OConnell is trying to break free.
Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
OConnell breaks from the clinch.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunting looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range.
Bunting looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range.
OConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnell throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Bunting counters with a quick kick to the body but OConnell blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
OConnell throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OConnell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bunting takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunting misses with a looping left.
Bunting misses with a leg kick
and OConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OConnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting.#T2#
Bunting tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bunting looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
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!
Bunting tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OConnell checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OConnell! But no joy.
OConnell lands a jab to the nose.
OConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunting has time to react.
OConnell 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.
OConnell throws a nice looking combination but Bunting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunting feints and then cracks OConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConnell down.
A head kick by OConnell - that's a beauty! Bunting is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even OConnell can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul OConnell!
A relieved looking Paul OConnell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mohammed clinches up with OConnell and pushes him back against the cage.
Mohammed lands a knee to the body.
Mohammed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
OConnell working hard to break the clinch.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
OConnell blocks the elbow strike.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike from Mohammed.
#BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohammed avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Mohammed moves into range and clinches up with OConnell.
Mohammed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mohammed throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
OConnell is trying to break free.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed. #BC2#
OConnell breaks from the clinch.
Mohammed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Mohammed.#CL#
Mohammed has closed the distance and engaged OConnell in a clinch.
#T1#
OConnell can't break the clinch.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mohammed throws an elbow that misses.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
Mohammed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnell looks winded!
OConnell is trying to force a seperation but Mohammed has the dominant position.
OConnell is trying to break free.
OConnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mohammed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but OConnell is avoiding it.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mohammed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OConnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mohammed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but OConnell blocks with his arms.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch.
#T2#
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed.
OConnell looks to throw the jab but Mohammed is out of range.
Mohammed is looking to clinch but OConnell is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mohammed tries to close the distance and clinch but OConnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OConnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohammed. #CL#
Mohammed rushes OConnell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OConnell managing to block the knees to the body from Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but OConnell blocks it.
Mohammed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
OConnell blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
OConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mohammed has OConnell up against the cage in a clinch.
OConnell wants to break free but Mohammed has control.
Mohammed using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OConnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mohammed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OConnell can turn it around.
Mohammed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Mohammed. #T3#
Mohammed lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Paul OConnell's cut even more.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
OConnell dodges an elbow strike from Mohammed.
OConnell avoiding damage as Mohammed throws knees to the body.
Mohammed lands a damaging elbow.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mohammed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Paul OConnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mohammed lands an elbow just above OConnell 's eye.
Mohammed misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OConnell.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mohammed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mohammed.
Mohammed lands a big knee to the head and OConnell goes down! Mohammed pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnell throws a right hand that Halko ducks under and follows up with a left that Halko also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halko misses with a jab, cross combination.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Halko misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Halko moves forwards but OConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko with a poor takedown
and OConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko shoots for a double leg takedown but OConnell sprawls well. He's pushed Halko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halko falls off balance throwing a combination
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Halko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OConnell's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell is trying to stand back up but Halko is controlling him
Halko wants to pass to mount but OConnell is defending the position. #T1#
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OConnell is looking to escape.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
OConnell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
OConnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OConnell scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by OConnell.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Halko misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnell counters with a leg kick.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Halko's ribs.
OConnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OConnell lands with a hook. Halko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halko is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. OConnell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Halko crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Halko's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Caine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
Caine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OConnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OConnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Caine misses with a body shot
and Caine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OConnell lands a nice looking body shot.
Caine looks winded!
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Caine needs to keep his hands up - OConnell had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more.
A lazy body kick from Caine
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Caiaphas Caine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Caine tries to score with a low kick but OConnell moves his leg out of the way.
Caine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OConnell counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
After the fight, Paul OConnell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Morocco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morocco throws a leg kick which misses OConnell's front leg but catches the back leg as OConnell tries to avoid it.
Morocco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morocco throws a sloppy head kick
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morocco scoring well with a low kick there.
OConnell moves out of range of the body kick from Morocco.
A little jabbing left from OConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morocco lands a leg kick that knocks OConnell off balance momentarily.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morocco. Morocco obviously looking to wear him down.
OConnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Morocco throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as OConnell blocks the leg kick.
Morocco throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
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!
Morocco looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming.
Morocco tries to land a body kick#KD2#
and OConnell counters with a nice right hand that sends Morocco toppling to the canvas! Morocco scrambles and gets back to his feet - can OConnell finish him?!#ROC2#
Morocco is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ricci Morocco has been cut.
OConnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morocco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Morocco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morocco is breathing heavily.
Morocco walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! OConnell swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul OConnell!
After the fight, Paul OConnell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EVO 274: Hess vs Veide
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Halo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Restricted area in the buildup to the fight.
OConnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Halo tries to clinch
and OConnell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halo closes the distance looking to clinch
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Halo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land. #BC2#
OConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OConnell thuds his shin into the meat of Halo's side.#CL#
Halo rushes OConnell and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
OConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo misses the jab.
Halo swings widly with a right hand
and OConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Halo tries to clinch
and OConnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo closes the distance but OConnell moves to the side
and OConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OConnell.#CL#
Halo closes the distance and pushes OConnell back into the cage.#BC2#
OConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Halo closes the distance and clinches.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land. #BC2#
OConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo darts in trying to clinch
and OConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halo tries to clinch
and OConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch.
Halo fails in his attempt to clinch.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnell circles away.
OConnell throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Halo tries to clinch but OConnell is having none of it. #T2#
Halo closes the distance but OConnell moves to the side
and OConnell counters with a big right hand! Oh Halo is in trouble here! OConnell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Fakiiri tries to clinch but OConnell is having none of it.
A nice side step and OConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
OConnell throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Fakiiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping OConnell under the eye.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
OConnell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OConnell takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
OConnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell lands a nice hook to Fakiiri's body. Fakiiri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OConnell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fakiiri rather than just go for the knockout.
Fakiiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fakiiri wants to clinch.#T1#
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnell circles away.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OConnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by OConnell.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fakiiri misses with a hook
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
OConnell misses with a straight left.
OConnell throws a wild body kick that Fakiiri sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fakiiri.
OConnell is looking to slow Fakiiri down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like OConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but OConnell pushes him off.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. OConnell shakes it off.
Fakiiri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
OConnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OConnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
OConnell moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of OConnell's front leg.
OConnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fakiiri momentarily.
Fakiiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OConnell is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but OConnell is having none of it.
OConnell with a hook.
Fakiiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
Fakiiri lands a big head kick that sends OConnell tumbling to the mat! Fakiiri takes a step backwards and waves OConnell back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
OConnell is rocked!
Fakiiri lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in OConnell - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fakiiri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Infinity: Freedom Fighters
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by OConnell.
Morocco connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Morocco.
Morocco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OConnell.
OConnell scores with a jab to the body.
OConnell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morocco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morocco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OConnell ducks under a wild hook from Morocco.
Morocco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OConnell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morocco is looking to slow OConnell down with leg kicks.
Morocco misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morocco throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Morocco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morocco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OConnell.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnell. Morocco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morocco thinks about the counter body kick.
OConnell circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Morocco to the canvas! Morocco doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - OConnell keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
A less than humble Paul OConnell misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Zigaman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
OConnell scores with the left hand. Zigaman knows he should have avoided that one.
OConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. OConnell fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
OConnell kicks Zigaman off and gets to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OConnell, as that shot connected.
Zigaman throws a lazy right hand but OConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OConnell misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into side control. OConnell won't be happy with that. #ES#
OConnell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Zigaman throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
Good leg kick by OConnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OConnell thows a leg kick but Zigaman checks it #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zigaman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zigaman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Zigaman stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman is controlling the pace.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
OConnell is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OConnell tries to kick Zigaman off but Zigaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OConnell taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zigaman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
OConnell tries to kick Zigaman off but Zigaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zigaman slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zigaman prevents OConnell from standing back up.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but OConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
OConnell really wants to buck Zigaman off and get back to his feet.
Zigaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OConnell is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OConnell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zigaman cracks OConnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OConnell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zigaman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OConnell is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Zigaman.
Zigaman landing shots from mount. #T4#
OConnell really wants to buck Zigaman off and get back to his feet.
Zigaman lands a nice shot to the head.
Zigaman landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OConnell tries to buck Zigaman off but he can't manage it. #ES#
OConnell somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
OConnell tries a low kick but Zigaman avoids it.
OConnell misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a single leg into guard. OConnell didn't expect that.
Zigaman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zigaman passes OConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zigaman trying to control the action but OConnell is working from the bottom.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from OConnell misses #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zigaman is working OConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zigaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OConnell is looking to stand back up but Zigaman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Zigaman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OConnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zigaman working the head and body with strikes.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnell pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but OConnell keeps working.
Zigaman working over OConnell with some ground and pound. OConnell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman winds up and cracks OConnell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but OConnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Zigaman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman is nestled in close to OConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zigaman is stalling here. OConnell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OConnell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zigaman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
OConnell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zigaman controls his leg. #SUB2#
Zigaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but OConnell has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Zigaman moves into full guard.
#SU#
OConnell stands up from Zigaman's guard - OConnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zigaman catches OConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Zigaman blocks the low kick.
OConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zigaman's head backwards.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Zigaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OConnell throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
OConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zigaman.
OConnell jabs Zigaman right on the nose. Zigaman blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Zigaman moved out of range nicely.
Zigaman shoots in and drives through. OConnell sprawls well.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OConnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
OConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zigaman at a distance.
We've been told by OConnell's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
OConnell gets caught flat footed, as Zigaman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zigaman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Zigaman stays in close to OConnell's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OConnell misses with a leg kick.
OConnell throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zigaman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
Zigaman missing with a left hand there. OConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Zigaman.
OConnell moves out of range as Zigaman strikes.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Zigaman.
Paul OConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
OConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Zigaman moves into the clinch.
Zigaman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OConnell to keep the fight standing.
OConnell lands an elbow that stopped Zigaman in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.#BC#
OConnell manages to break the clinch.
OConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigaman manages to avoid it.
Zigaman stuns OConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zigaman finds it's way round the side to connect with OConnell's head.
Zigaman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OConnell tried to counter with a leg kick but Zigaman avoided it.
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!
Zigaman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
OConnell cracks Zigaman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zigaman falls backwards against the cage. OConnell follows up with more strikes that drop Zigaman to his knees. OConnell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zigaman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Nova Zigaman was interviewed post fight and said 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit Gab Batista. You try doing that again and I'll show you how the bombastic one plays.'.
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Event:
HFL #34
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A left lands for Andreasson.
Andreasson cracks OConnell with a good jab.
OConnell is looking to clinch.
OConnell cracks a nice hook into Andreasson's ribs.
Andreasson lands a jab to the head.
OConnell is looking to clinch.
Andreasson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
OConnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andreasson.
Andreasson swats away the attempt to clinch by OConnell.#CL#
OConnell closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andreasson.
Andreasson lands with a short shot to the head.
Andreasson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreasson throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnell.
Andreasson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from OConnell. #CUT#
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andreasson lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
Andreasson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OConnell tries to work over Andreasson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
OConnell breaks the clinch.
A jab from Andreasson does it's job there.
Andreasson takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
Andreasson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OConnell is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
OConnell instigates a clinch.
OConnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andreasson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnell.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andreasson lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Andreasson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andreasson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andreasson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andreasson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andreasson can't find room to land a body shot as OConnell controls the action.
Andreasson swings wildly with an uppercut but OConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Andreasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Andreasson.
Andreasson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson lands a body shot.
OConnell takes a shot to the head.
Andreasson presses OConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Andreasson lands a right hand that snaps the head of OConnell backwards.
Andreasson lands a right hand.
OConnell blocks a body shot from Andreasson.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
OConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Andreasson working aggressively here.
Andreasson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andreasson lands with a left to the head.
Andreasson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andreasson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. OConnell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andreasson can turn it around.
Andreasson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andreasson lands a body shot.
Andreasson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andreasson.
Andreasson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreasson tries to work over OConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andreasson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OConnell backwards. #ROC2#
OConnell is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OConnell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Andreasson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreasson lands a nice shot to the body.
OConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andreasson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreasson avoids the elbow strike from OConnell, against the cage.
Andreasson controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
OConnell manages to break the clinch.
Andreasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andreasson connects with a crisp jab.
Andreasson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! OConnell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Andreasson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bestar Andreasson!
After winning the bout, Bestar Andreasson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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