Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 70
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Udovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
ONeal misses with a double jab.
ONeal connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Udovich tumbling to the canvas! ONeal pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Udovich was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shaquille ONeal!
Shaquille ONeal 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.
In defeat, Simon Udovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Simon *gasp* so *gasp* tired. Simon no do running. Oooo!!! Look at the funny birdies! Simon go night, night now.'.

Event: RISE 100 Hantei v SuperHW
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
ONeal misses with a double jab.
Five lands a jab to the nose.
ONeal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ONeal lands the left hand.
Five tries to bum rush ONeal with a series of wild strikes but ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ONeal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ONeal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Five.
ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Five.
Sloppy strikes from ONeal. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Five misses.
ONeal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Five counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Five swings for the body but ONeal moves out of range.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Five throws a shot from downtown. ONeal moves away and avoids it.
ONeal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeal takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Five scores with a jab. ONeal acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Five dodges the punch combination from ONeal.
ONeal looks winded!#CL#
ONeal tries to keep at a distance but Five has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeal fails to land with a series of punches.
ONeal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Five slips a jab and a cross from ONeal.
ONeal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Five misses the target. #CL#
Five moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Five as the two fighters clinch.
Five is working ONeal over against the cage.
Five lands a hook that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Five tries a body shot but ONeal blocks it.
A short uppercut from Five.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Five. #T2#
A short left from Five.
Five struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeal controls his hands.
ONeal blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Five.
Five throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeal.
Five tries to throw a body punch but ONeal avoids it by throwing Five back against the cage.
Five doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Five misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Five digs a right hand underneath ONeal's ribcage. ONeal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Five softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Five goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Five.
Five lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
ONeal is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Five.
ONeal is still on wobbly legs! Can Five finish him?
A right hand to the body from Five.
Five lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops ONeal to his knees! Five keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Five!

Event: RH66
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Fukumatsu scores with a nice strike.
Fukumatsu misses with a wild body shot.
Fukumatsu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fukumatsu cracks a nice hook into ONeal's ribs.
Fukumatsu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ONeal's head backwards.
Fukumatsu punishes ONeal's body with a nice straight punch.
ONeal throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fukumatsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Fukumatsu. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Fukumatsu gets a clinch.
Fukumatsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukumatsu.
ONeal is breathing heavily.
Fukumatsu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Fukumatsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fukumatsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
Fukumatsu lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to ONeal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fukumatsu scores with a hook to the body.
Fukumatsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Fukumatsu lands a shot to the body.
Fukumatsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukumatsu scores with a shoulder strike.
Fukumatsu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Fukumatsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fukumatsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukumatsu lands a shot to the body.
Fukumatsu presses ONeal against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fukumatsu lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Fukumatsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fukumatsu on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Fukumatsu.
A nice left hand lands by Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fukumatsu scores with a shot to the side of ONeal's head. #ROC2#
ONeal is rocked!
Fukumatsu breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks ONeal with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! ONeal looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. ONeal 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 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
After winning the bout, Ozutsu Fukumatsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RH53
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Zinsou digs a good hook to ONeal's body.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Zinsou rushes ONeal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Zinsou darts in and clinches ONeal up against the ropes.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Zinsou just leaning against ONeal, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks. #BC#
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeal should have avoided that one.
Zinsou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#T1##CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou scores with a crisp jab that stopped ONeal in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zinsou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeal! But no joy.
ONeal misses with a two punch combination.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeal circles away.
Zinsou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONeal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zinsou tries to clinch up
and ONeal counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
ONeal misses with a body shot.
Zinsou moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou cracks ONeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou is looking to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou pushes ONeal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeal circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zinsou takes a swing at ONeal's ribcage but misses.
ONeal ducks under a wild hook from Zinsou.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but ONeal pushes him off.
Zinsou fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zinsou rushes ONeal and presses him up against the ropes.
ONeal gets through Zinsou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
ONeal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zinsou forces ONeal back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zinsou on the side of the head.#CL#
Zinsou instigates a clinch. #BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
ONeal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Zinsou moves into range and clinches up with ONeal.
ONeal can't break the clinch.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Zinsou has the dominant position.
Zinsou blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeal can do to turn this around?
Zinsou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ONeal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zinsou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zinsou on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Zinsou. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
Zinsou taking a breather.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
ONeal tries to circle away but Zinsou has him pinned against the ropes.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.
ONeal is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yayi Zinsou is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ONeal as Zinsou tries to tie him up. #BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou tries to clinch but ONeal is having none of it.
Zinsou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zinsou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ONeal doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zinsou throws out a loose jab but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Zinsou drives through and clinches with ONeal against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal'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#
ONeal misses with a straight left.
ONeal misses with a wild body shot.
Zinsou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeal circles away. #CL#
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou lands a knee to the body.
Yayi Zinsou has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch.
Zinsou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
ONeal avoids the body shot from Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Zinsou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#CL#
ONeal tries to keep at a distance but Zinsou has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaquille ONeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch but Zinsou keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ONeal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeal swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
ONeal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Zinsou tries to clinch up.#CL#
Zinsou clinches.
Zinsou prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
Zinsou is looking to control ONeal's arms but ONeal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zinsou has his back to the ropes.
Zinsou lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ONeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zinsou here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zinsou's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zinsou looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Zinsou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yayi Zinsou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zinsou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou 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.

Event: RH43
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
ONeal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeal throws out the jab.
As ONeal backs off Stahl throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheers as Stahl lands an impressive looking overhand right. ONeal doesn't seem phased though.
Stahl throws a poor cross that misses
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stahl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stahl throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal throws a jab but it's blocked by Stahl.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
ONeal has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Stahl. #CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Stahl lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
ONeal manages to break the clinch.
Hussein Stahl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeal throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Stahl counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeal lands a shoulder strike.
Stahl looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
ONeal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ONeal throws an off balance right hand
and Stahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Stahl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stahl lands a really nice looking cross but ONeal seems unphased.
ONeal throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stahl 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 ONeal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from ONeal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stahl misses with a leg kick
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stahl misses with a head kick.
Stahl misses with a body kick.
ONeal throws a big counter combination but Stahl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
ONeal throws a hook to the side of Stahl's head but Stahl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeal throws out a loose jab but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stahl misses with a body kick.
ONeal missing with a left hand there. Stahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahl ducks under a wild hook from ONeal.#T2#
Stahl lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ONeal lands with a straight right. Stahl didn't see that one coming.
ONeal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stahl swings widly with a right hand
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Stahl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ONeal at a distance.
Stahl slips under a jab from ONeal.
A nice combination there by Stahl.
Stahl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeal throws out the jab.
Stahl tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses.
Stahl misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hussein Stahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
ONeal works Stahl's body with a nice hook.
Stahl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeal.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeal misses the target.
ONeal avoids the head kick by Stahl.
Stahl misses with a double jab
and ONeal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stahl.
ONeal misses the jab.
ONeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stahl lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ONeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
ONeal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
ONeal cracks a nice hook into Stahl's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Stahl. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A head kick misses from Stahl. #T1#
Stahl tests ONeal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Stahl.
Stahl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
ONeal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stahl steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from ONeal.
Stahl has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stahl slips a jab from ONeal.
Stahl swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stahl moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stahl throws out a leg kick but ONeal moves out of range and Stahl only half commits.
ONeal missing with a left hand there. Stahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeal moves out of range as Stahl throws a body kick.
ONeal throwing a counter right hand but Stahl manages to avoid it.
Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Stahl pivots, looking for a leg kick but ONeal is out of range and Stahl settles back down.
Stahl throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
It looked like ONeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Stahl throws a lazy uppercut
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stahl looks to throw the jab but ONeal is out of range.
Stahl misses with an attempted mid kick.
ONeal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hussein Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stahl throws a shot from downtown. ONeal moves away and avoids it.
ONeal is looking to counter punch.
Stahl looks to land a right hand but ONeal moved out of range.
As Stahl looks to move away, ONeal throws a big counter combo but Stahl just gets out of the way.
Stahl throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
Stahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Stahl.
Stahl throws a leg kick but ONeal checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeal misses the target.
Stahl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stahl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
ONeal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hussein Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
ONeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stahl.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hussein Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stahl staying out of range there.
Stahl avoids the body shot from ONeal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stahl! But no joy.
ONeal throws a shot to the body.
Stahl lands the left hand.
Stahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stahl has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ONeal finds it's way round the side to connect with Stahl's head.
Stahl throws a low kick, looking for ONeal's leg but ONeal calmly moves out of range.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses
and ONeal counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl feints and then cracks ONeal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow ONeal down.
ONeal avoids the head kick by Stahl.
ONeal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeal throwing a counter right hand but Stahl manages to avoid it.
Stahl throws a push kick but ONeal slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like ONeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Stahl throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Stahl throws a combination that misses
and ONeal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stahl throws a lazy head kick
and ONeal counters with a three punch combo that has Stahl backing up. Stahl nods at ONeal to acknowledge the strikes.
Shaquille ONeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ONeal misses with the combination.
ONeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stahl cracks ONeal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt ONeal.
A low kick from Stahl misses
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Stahl throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
ONeal throws a big counter combination but Stahl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stahl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stahl misses with a body kick.#T2#
Stahl misses with a looping left.
Stahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl defending well as ONeal loads up on a big left hand.
Stahl is trying to counter with his kicks.
ONeal avoids the head kick by Stahl.
Nice uppercut lands for Stahl. That snapped ONeal's head back.
Stahl lands with a nice body punch.
Stahl slips under a jab from ONeal.
A left lands for ONeal.
Stahl bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of ONeal's head.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stahl is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaquille ONeal.
Well Stahl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
ONeal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeal slaps away a takedown attempt from Inuzuka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like ONeal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from ONeal. No joy for Inuzuka on that attempt.
Inuzuka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inuzuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaito Inuzuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inuzuka misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeal counters with a stiff right hand.
Inuzuka misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeal counters with a straight right hand.
ONeal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inuzuka doesn't seem bothered though.
Inuzuka has his takedown stuffed
and ONeal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Inuzuka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Inuzuka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Inuzuka has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can ONeal defend it? Inuzuka steps over the head and cranks it - ONeal is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Inuzuka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaito Inuzuka!
An out of breath Kaito Inuzuka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFF 68: Toro Jr. vs. De Souza
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Hill throws an off balance right hand
and ONeal counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ONeal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
ONeal has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hill throwing shots but ONeal is blocking nicely.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but ONeal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but ONeal keeps working.
Hill throwing shots but ONeal is blocking nicely.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ONeal is trying to stand up here but Hill is controlling him well.
ONeal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ONeal is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
ONeal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Hill is nestled in close to ONeal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
ONeal is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but ONeal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Hill.
Hill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks ONeal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
ONeal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. ONeal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hill trying to control from half guard but ONeal is working away.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ONeal's head.
Hill misses with a head shot. ONeal uses the momentum to regain guard.
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!
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
ONeal being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill lands a couple of elbows.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill won't allow ONeal to get back to his feet.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
ONeal keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hill stops ONeal from standing up.
ONeal can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of ONeal's head.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ONeal's head.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ONeal's head.
Hill is just content to waste time from the top position. ONeal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hill landing with the ground and pound.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Hill landing with the ground and pound. #T5#
Hill passes ONeal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hill trying to pass the guard but ONeal defending well.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
ONeal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of ONeal's head.
Hill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hill wants to pass to mount but ONeal is defending the position. #T6#
Hill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hill lands a big shot there that rocks ONeal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Hill connects with a bit shot that sees ONeal covering up! More strikes from Hill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hill is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hill!
A very excited looking Mark Hill 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.

Event: BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on ONeal's shoulder, as ONeal tries to avoid the shot.
ONeal misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nti takes the fight into the clinch.
ONeal tries to circle away but Nti has him pinned against the ropes.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
ONeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Nti keeps control of ONeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ONeal is trying to break the clinch but Nti has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeal's efforts to push away.
Nti lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
ONeal looks winded!
Nti lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Nti works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
A short right from Nti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Nti. #T1#
Nti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nti.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
A short right from Nti.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nti.
Nti pushes ONeal against the ropes. Nti is working some dirty boxing. Nti pushes off with a quick right hook! ONeal goes down! ONeal tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!

Event: NYPF 3
Date: Dec 11, 2018

#R1#
Thompson misses with a straight right.
ONeal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and ONeal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeal misses the target.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thompson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Thompson tenderised ONeal's leg. ONeal is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps ONeal's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal walks into a straight right hand from Thompson.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeal misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Thompson misses.
It looked like ONeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Thompson misses with a straight left.
ONeal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and ONeal counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at ONeal to acknowledge the strikes.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson throws a series of punches but ONeal moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
ONeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson lunges at ONeal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by ONeal's hand.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson moves out of range as ONeal strikes.
ONeal lands an overhand right.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses ONeal's sensitive parts. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeal misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on ONeal if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through ONeal's defenses.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body
and ONeal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have ONeal backpedaling.
Wade Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but ONeal ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
ONeal thuds his right hand into Thompson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ONeal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
ONeal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - ONeal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson cracks ONeal with an open hand slap.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
ONeal is rocked!
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh ONeal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Thompson delivers a spinning backfist that drops ONeal like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Wade Thompson!
A victorious Wade Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UCF 18
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Cobb clinches.
A head punch on the inside from ONeal fails to land.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
ONeal blocks a body shot from Cobb.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
ONeal tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
ONeal wants to break free but Cobb has control.
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Cobb.
ONeal is trying to break free.
ONeal blocking some punches.
ONeal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from ONeal.
ONeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC2#
ONeal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Cobb clinches up with ONeal and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeal.
ONeal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Cobb has the dominant position.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Cobb.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
ONeal misses with some punches.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
ONeal looks winded!
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
ONeal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
ONeal wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body.
ONeal takes a shot to the head.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A short right from Cobb.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath ONeal's ribcage. ONeal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
ONeal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
ONeal takes a shot to the head.
ONeal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if ONeal can turn it around.
ONeal swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb gets through ONeal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Cobb lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
ONeal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobb is leaning against ONeal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of ONeal's head. #ROC#
ONeal is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
ONeal is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cobb lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not. #T4#
Cobb lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops ONeal to his knees! Cobb keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suchart Cobb!
Suchart Cobb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UCF 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Kovalchick throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
Kovalchick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kovalchick throws a body punch but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalchick misses with a hook
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalchick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kovalchick finds it's way through ONeal's defenses.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeal is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Kovalchick throws a leg kick that misses.
ONeal misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kovalchick is predictable there
and ONeal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kovalchick misses with a hook
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and ONeal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from ONeal finds it's way through Kovalchick's defenses.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ONeal misses with a looping left.#T2#
Kovalchick throws a combination that misses
and ONeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovalchick misses with the combination.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by ONeal.
Kovalchick misses with a combination
and ONeal counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalchick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kovalchick misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalchick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
ONeal with a nice cross.
Kovalchick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalchick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kovalchick momentarily.
Kovalchick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Donk. ONeal catches Kovalchick right on the button with a cross.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalchick thuds his shin into the meat of ONeal's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalchick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalchick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kovalchick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Kovalchick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like ONeal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kovalchick works over ONeal's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
ONeal slips under a jab.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
A combination from Kovalchick does no damage. #CL2#
ONeal pushes Kovalchick up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Kovalchick is controlling the position.
ONeal tries to circle away but Kovalchick has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kovalchick manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
ONeal takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
ONeal is trying to push Kovalchick away but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
ONeal breaks from the clinch.
Kovalchick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeal throws a series of strikes that have Kovalchick backpedaling.
A punch combination from Kovalchick misses.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kovalchick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick cracks ONeal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ONeal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovalchick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and ONeal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kovalchick swings widly with a right hand
enabling ONeal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalchick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovalchick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal closes the distance but Kovalchick moves to the side
and Kovalchick counters with a series of strikes. ONeal will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeal lands a head shot.#CL2#
ONeal has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kovalchick prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalchick throws a nice looking combination but ONeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeal 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.
Kovalchick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeal.
ONeal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Kovalchick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting ONeal counter with a right hand.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Kovalchick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeal.
Kovalchick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalchick throws a left and a right that both miss
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeal misses with an uppercut
and Kovalchick counters with a left and a right that stings ONeal.
Kovalchick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeal.
A combination from Kovalchick does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick misses with the combination.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kovalchick misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeal! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalchick. Those never looked like landing.
ONeal connects with a body shot.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses
and ONeal counters with a nice body shot.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick
and ONeal counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeal lands with a straight right. Kovalchick didn't see that one coming.
Kovalchick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeal moves away.#T2#
Kovalchick misses with an uppercut
and ONeal counters with a series of strikes. Kovalchick will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeal lands a jab to the nose.
ONeal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovalchick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and ONeal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeal jabs at Kovalchick's body.
ONeal tries to clinch but Kovalchick is having none of it.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kovalchick misses with a lunging right hand
and ONeal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalchick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
ONeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchick moves away.
Kovalchick slips under a jab from ONeal.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalchick sizes up ONeal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovalchick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kovalchick falls off balance throwing a combination
and ONeal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
ONeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeal misses.
ONeal looks to score with a jab to the body but Kovalchick is just out of range.
Kovalchick is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Kovalchick does it's job there.
ONeal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalchick moves away.
Kovalchick appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well ONeal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
After the fight, Shaquille ONeal 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.

Event: UCF 9
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
ONeal fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalchick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeal throws out a loose jab but Kovalchick uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovalchick was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeal.
A little jabbing left from Kovalchick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovalchick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Kovalchick - just one landing.
ONeal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalchick.
ONeal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovalchick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kovalchick lands a high kick!
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kovalchick.
ONeal throws a jab when Kovalchick was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kovalchick! But no joy.
Kovalchick throws a series of punches but ONeal avoids them all with ease.
Kovalchick missing with a left hand there. ONeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalchick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as ONeal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
ONeal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovalchick's hands.
We've been told by ONeal's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kovalchick misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kovalchick. That's going to slow ONeal down.
Kovalchick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeal throws out the jab.
Kovalchick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Kovalchick tries to get set, ONeal tries to push him back and clinch up but Kovalchick manages to avoid the attempt.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal is looking to counter the offense by Kovalchick and move into the clinch.
ONeal missing with a left hand there. Kovalchick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovalchick misses with a hook. ONeal ducked under it nicely.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
ONeal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalchick looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeal is just out of range.
ONeal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalchick manages to circle out of the way.
Kovalchick is looking to slow ONeal down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a nice looking combination but ONeal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
ONeal moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Kovalchick breaks the clinch.
Kovalchick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
ONeal tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalchick breaks away and moves out of range.
ONeal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalchick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Kovalchick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovalchick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kovalchick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kovalchick shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasyl Kovalchick dominated that round.
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#
A swing and a miss from ONeal.
Kovalchick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovalchick ducks under a wild hook from ONeal.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Vasyl Kovalchick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ONeal misses with a straight left.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.
Kovalchick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalchick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovalchick off the cage and back into range.
Kovalchick throws a hook to the side of ONeal's head but ONeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovalchick tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A big right from ONeal misses.
Kovalchick throws a big counter head kick but ONeal avoids it with no problem.
Kovalchick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kovalchick circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Kovalchick misses.
ONeal misses with a few strikes there.
Kovalchick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
ONeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and ONeal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ONeal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kovalchick has him pressed against the cage.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kovalchick has double underhooks. #T2#
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalchick blocks a body shot from ONeal.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovalchick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeal wants to break free but Kovalchick has control.
Kovalchick blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kovalchick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeal misses with a hook
and Kovalchick counters with a left to the body.
Kovalchick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovalchick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ONeal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
ONeal jabs Kovalchick right on the nose. Kovalchick blinks but takes it well.
Kovalchick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ONeal slips under a jab.
ONeal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ONeal throws a right hand that Kovalchick ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovalchick also avoids with ease.
ONeal blocks a head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovalchick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeal.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.#T4#
ONeal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kovalchick misses with a body kick.
ONeal tries to counter by clinching up but Kovalchick breaks away and moves out of range.
Kovalchick misses with a straight right.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
ONeal loads up on a big right hand but Kovalchick slips the punch.
ONeal tries to clinch up but Kovalchick circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalchick slips under a jab from ONeal.
Kovalchick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick misses with a two punch combination.
ONeal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shaquille ONeal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaquille ONeal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kovalchick throws an overhand right that lands on ONeal's shoulder, as ONeal tries to avoid the shot.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Kovalchick just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalchick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kovalchick manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from ONeal misses its intended target.
Kovalchick throws a fast counter high kick but ONeal manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalchick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalchick thumps ONeal with a low kick.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick. #T1#
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Kovalchick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
ONeal looks to land a left hand but Kovalchick moved out of range nicely.
Kovalchick keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasyl Kovalchick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalchick throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ONeal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kovalchick.
ONeal digs a good body shot into Kovalchick's ribs.#T2#
ONeal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeal staying out of range there.
ONeal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kovalchick lands a jab to the head.
ONeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalchick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
ONeal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As ONeal backs off Kovalchick throws a huge counter combo but ONeal manages to avoid it all.#T3#
ONeal lands a jab to Kovalchick's midsection.
Kovalchick looks to land a right hand but ONeal moved out of range.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeal misses the shot to the body.
ONeal with a nice cross.
Kovalchick misses with a head kick.
Kovalchick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ONeal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kovalchick throws a right hand that ONeal ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeal also avoids with ease.
ONeal avoids the head kick by Kovalchick.
ONeal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kovalchick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ONeal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovalchick.
Kovalchick throws a hook but ONeal blocks it.
ONeal looks to throw the jab but Kovalchick is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovalchick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalchick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Kovalchick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kovalchick 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Kovalchick!
Vasyl Kovalchick made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

Event: FARTMMA 2
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
ONeal jabs Heritageaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Heritageaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Heritageaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ONeal walks away with a smile on his face. Heritageaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ONeal throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Heritageaka has closed the distance and engaged ONeal in a clinch.
Heritageaka is trying to pull guard but ONeal has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
ONeal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heritageaka needs to keep his hands up - ONeal had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Heritageaka moves into the clinch.#TD#
Heritageaka manages to pull guard.
Heritageaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
ONeal is looking to work some ground and pound but Heritageaka has wrist control.
ONeal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Heritageaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ONeal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Heritageaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ONeal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
ONeal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
ONeal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heritageaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Heritageaka working for a triangle but ONeal defends it easily. #SUB#
Heritageaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. ONeal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Heritageaka is tightening it up a little... ONeal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! ONeal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! ONeal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Heritageaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). THumongous Heritageaka!
THumongous Heritageaka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 1
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from ONeal.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ONeal defends it nicely.
Silva tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up but ONeal circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeal but ONeal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ONeal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
ONeal's corner calls for a 1-2. ONeal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
ONeal cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva throws a hook but ONeal blocks it.
ONeal wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
A jab from ONeal finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and ONeal counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
ONeal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
ONeal uses the cage to get back to his feet. #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!
Silva tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
A head kick from Silva lands but ONeal takes it in his stride.
Silva tries to clinch up.
ONeal with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a head kick but ONeal moves out of range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
ONeal clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
ONeal working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
ONeal manages to break the clinch.
ONeal swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
ONeal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva fails with the takedown#CL2#
and ONeal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to pull guard but ONeal holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
ONeal is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Silva fails to pull guard. #BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ONeal keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ONeal wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
ONeal lands an overhand right.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silva.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva misses with a combination #CL2#
and ONeal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
ONeal lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC2#
ONeal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeal tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
ONeal connects with a jab.
Shaquille ONeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
ONeal clinches with his opponent.
Silva fails to pull guard. #BC2#
ONeal manages to break the clinch.
ONeal lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
ONeal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ONeal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
ONeal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva taking a breather.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but ONeal avoids the damage to the body.
ONeal wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
ONeal is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ONeal walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and ONeal counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
ONeal stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva sets himself, and ONeal steps forward looking for the clinch! Silva avoids it this time.
ONeal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
ONeal's corner calls for a 1-2. ONeal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ONeal.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
ONeal closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
ONeal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and ONeal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by ONeal.
Silva keeps control of ONeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.#T1#
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeal.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
ONeal tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
ONeal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
ONeal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
ONeal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
ONeal has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
ONeal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
ONeal connects with a looping right hand.
Thiago Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by ONeal.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Donk. ONeal catches Silva right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeal is just out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab #CL2#
and ONeal counters by clinching up.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
ONeal unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Silva! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but ONeal is unloading with more strikes now! Silva drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaquille ONeal!
Shaquille ONeal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Thiago Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, i'm young and only going to get better...'.

Event: The Island Season 8, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
ONeal closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovich's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Filipovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
ONeal can't break the clinch.
Filipovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipovich throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeal.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovich has double underhooks.
Filipovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
Filipovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ONeals head.
Filipovich can't find room to land a body shot as ONeal controls the action.
ONeal wants to break free but Filipovich has control.
Filipovich lands a shot to the body.
Filipovich lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Filipovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Filipovich.
Filipovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filipovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeal's efforts to push away.
A short right from Filipovich.
A left hand lands to the body for Filipovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovich works on ONeal's body with a couple of short punches.
ONeal is breathing heavily.
Filipovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovich is leaning against ONeal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filipovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Filipovich - that landed with a thud. #T1#
A short right from Filipovich.
A short left from Filipovich.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
ONeal is rocked!
Filipovich creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends ONeal's eyes rolling into the back of his head! ONeal drops to his knees and Filipovich pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Filipovich!
Fedor Filipovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF 47
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1##CL#
Heritageaka moves into the clinch.
Heritageaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeal's efforts to push away.
Heritageaka has ONeal pressed against the cage, preventing ONeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Heritageaka pulls guard.
Heritageaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
ONeal is posturing up here but Heritageaka has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! ONeal tries to roll out but it's too tight and ONeal has to tap! Slick submission there by Heritageaka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). THumongous Heritageaka!
An out of breath THumongous Heritageaka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IXF 42
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
ONeal tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from ONeal.
Donk. ONeal catches Man right on the button with a cross.
ONeal misses with a combination
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from ONeal does no damage.
Man ducks under a wild hook from ONeal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
ONeal swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Man has ONeal pressed against the cage, preventing ONeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man has ONeal pressed against the cage, preventing ONeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
ONeal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Man moves into the clinch.
ONeal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
ONeal blocks an uppercut.
ONeal misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
ONeal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Man clinches.
Man working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeal can't break the clinch.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man misses with some punches.
ONeal tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Man tries to throw a body punch but ONeal avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
ONeal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ONeal lands a right hand.
ONeal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeal blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
ONeal manages to break the clinch.
ONeal misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeal.#CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ONeal wants to break free but Man has control.
ONeal tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
ONeal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ONeal tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
ONeal tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from ONeal does no damage.
ONeal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ONeal.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeal misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Man's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles ONeal. ONeal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Man moves into range and clinches up with ONeal.
ONeal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man tries to throw a body punch but ONeal avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it. #BC2#
ONeal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Man clinches up against the cage.
ONeal throws a head punch that misses.
Man slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
ONeal is trying to break free.#BC#
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeal.
ONeal tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man tries to clinch there but ONeal circles away.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeal swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
ONeal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
ONeal misses with an uppercut.
Man scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeal should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Man is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
ONeal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - ONeal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
A shot to the body from ONeal misses #CL#
and Man moves into the clinch.#T3#
ONeal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man has ONeal pushed against the cage.
Man keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ONeal's efforts to push away.#BC2#
ONeal breaks from the clinch.
ONeal swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Shaquille ONeal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man tries to clinch up but ONeal circles away and keeps his distance.
ONeal stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ONeal throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
ONeal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
ONeal throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
ONeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ONeal can't break the clinch.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man lands a body shot.
ONeal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
ONeal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
ONeal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Man will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Man slips under a jab from ONeal.
Man tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Man tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
ONeal looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeal throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from ONeal misses. #CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ONeal.
ONeal tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from ONeal.
ONeal tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
ONeal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ONeal counters with a straight right hand.
ONeal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
ONeal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man tries to clinch there but ONeal circles away.
A little jabbing left from ONeal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
ONeal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ONeal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
ONeal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
ONeal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ONeal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Man.#T3#
Man tries to clinch up but ONeal circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from ONeal fails to land.
ONeal can't break the clinch.
Man keeps control of ONeal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
ONeal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeal 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.
ONeal looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
The fighters circling - ONeal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeal tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeal misses the target.
Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
ONeal is looking to clinch.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ONeal.
ONeal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
ONeal circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
ONeal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man is looking to clinch but ONeal is avoiding it.
ONeal misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ONeal 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
A less than humble Shaquille ONeal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IXF 38
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
ONeal swinging wildly here.
ONeal throws an off balance right hand
and Muthia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Muthia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muthia throws a shot to the body.
Muthia jabs ONeal right on the nose. ONeal blinks but takes it well.
Muthia throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Muthia throws out a counter right but ONeal avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Muthia moves into the clinch.
ONeal tries to circle away but Muthia has him pinned against the cage.
Muthia lands with a short shot to the head.
Muthia lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Muthia lands a nice uppercut.
Muthia lands with a left to the head.
Muthia lands a nice uppercut.
Muthia dips a shoulder and cracks ONeal with a mighty uppercut! ONeal falls back against the cage and Muthia unloads with a barrage of strikes! ONeal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Muthia screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mowgli Muthia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mowgli Muthia thanked ZZ POPS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IXF 32
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
ONeal misses with a wild combination.
Kendali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Kendali throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and ONeal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kendali! ONeal lets Kendali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Musa Kendali has been cut.
Kendali throws a shot from downtown. ONeal moves away and avoids it.
Kendali misses with a hook
and ONeal counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kendali badly! He tries to strike back but ONeal puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kendali out cold! Oh man, Kendali will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaquille ONeal!
After the fight, Shaquille ONeal 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.

Event: IXF 26
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Filipovich.#CL#
Filipovich closes the distance and pushes ONeal back into the cage.
Filipovich swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ONeal wants to get back to striking at distance but Filipovich won't allow it.
Filipovich scores with a shot to the side of ONeal's head.
Filipovich swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipovich pushes ONeal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ONeal throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipovich.
ONeal is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filipovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filipovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt ONeal or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Filipovich.
ONeal looks winded!
Filipovich has ONeal pressed against the cage.
Filipovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Filipovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovich lands a hook that snaps the head of ONeal backwards.
ONeal is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipovich has double underhooks. #T1#
ONeal takes a shot to the head.
Filipovich prevents ONeal from breaking the clinch.
Filipovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filipovich lands with a left to the head.
Filipovich is leaning against ONeal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ONeal is trying to break free.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovich lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Filipovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Filipovich.
Filipovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filipovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
ONeal's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on ONeal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filipovich lands a left hand. #ROC#
ONeal is rocked!#BC#
Filipovich manages to break the clinch.
ONeal is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovich finish him?
Filipovich finds ONeal's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! ONeal flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Filipovich lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure ONeal will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Filipovich!

Event: IXF 23
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
ONeal missing with a left hand there. Crul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeal misses with an uppercut
and Crul counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Crul closes the distance and clinches.
Crul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on ONeal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crul tries to pull guard but ONeal holds him up against the cage and eventually Crul drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Crul pulls guard successfully.
ONeal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crul's head.
ONeal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ONeal with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeal with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
ONeal stands and steps away. Crul gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crul tries to score a power double leg takedown but ONeal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crul somewhat.
Shaquille ONeal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arik Crul.#T1#
Crul on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Arik Crul has been cut.
Crul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ONeal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crul fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeal. Crul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ONeal counters with a huge right that knocks Crul out cold! ONeal is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaquille ONeal!
In his post fight interview, Shaquille ONeal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
De Guzman ducks right into an uppercut from ONeal. #CUT#
It looks like Jacob De Guzman has been cut.
De Guzman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
ONeal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Guzman sprawling to the canvas! De Guzman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can ONeal finish him?! #ROC#
De Guzman is rocked!
ONeal catches De Guzman with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and De Guzman forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shaquille ONeal!
Jacob De Guzman spoke after the fight, saying 'Now, I am going to fuck Rika. Now u can watch me fuck bitch. As a gift, I will give u ishani's pussy attached to her dick.'.

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