Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oneil.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Adams misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up but Oneil counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adams. #REVR#
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oneil throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Adams to regain full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Adams pulls Oneil in to control the position.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Oneil wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Oneil passes into half guard.
Oneil working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oneil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
Adams trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oneil is looking to advance position but Adams won't allow it.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams won't allow Oneil to pass to mount.
Adams wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is controlling Oneil's trapped leg to prevent Oneil from advancing to side control.
Oneil throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oneil.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oneil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oneil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Oneil stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil lands a couple of digs.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.
Oneil wants to get back to full guard.
David Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams not doing much here.
Oneil manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oneil is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to stand but Oneil has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Oneil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil looking to control. #SU#
Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Oneil defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Oneil appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oneil takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Oneil moves out of range easily.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Oneil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up. #T4#
Oneil prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
Oneil is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil is controlling the pace.
Oneil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oneil is working away from the top position though.
Adams tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Oneil is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Oneil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams is looking to land body kicks.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Callum Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oneil.
Oneil has a takedown stuffed.
Oneil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oneil trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Ground and pound from Oneil. #T1##SUB2#
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oneil. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Oneil moves nicely into side control.
Oneil in side control lands a decent elbow.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adams is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oneil.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oneil off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Oneil right now.
Adams controlling from the back.
Oneil is in bad spot here.
Adams has good solid back control here.
Adams lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Oneil. #T3#
Oneil is really stuck here.
Adams is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oneil. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oneil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oneil trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Adams is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Oneil up.
Adams keeps control of the position easily here as Oneil tries to buck him off.
Oneil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Oneil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
Oneil biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Adams is in a bad position with Oneil working for a choke. Adams manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Adams trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom.
Adams postures up.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Oneil.
I've got Oneil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
A very excited looking David Oneil 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: NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Oneil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneil swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Oneil's shoulder, as Oneil tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oneil, as that shot connected.
Oneil has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Oneil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.#T1#
Ferguson looks to land a combination but Oneil avoids it well.
Oneil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oneil changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oneil.
Decent striking displayed by Oneil there.
Oneil 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.
Oneil connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Oneil misses its intended target.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Oneil misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Oneil - just one landing.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Oneil as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Oneil.
Nice uppercut lands for Oneil. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Oneil throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Oneil avoids it with no problem.#T3##TD#
Oneil manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferguson controlling Oneil's posture.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oneil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.
Oneil passes into half guard. #SUB#
Oneil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferguson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneil to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
David Oneil is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Oneil.
Oneil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oneil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oneil misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil takes one on the button.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneil tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Oneil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Oneil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Oneil persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Ferguson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneil connects with a body shot.
Oneil shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Oneil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson parries the strikes from Oneil easily there. Oneil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ferguson to escape.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Oneil is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.
Ferguson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ferguson trying to control here.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Oneil 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.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Oneil prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Oneil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oneil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Oneil is controlling well.
Oneil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Oneil is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Oneil is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Oneil'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#
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.#TD#
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oneil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Ferguson is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson is controlling Oneil's posture.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Oneil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ferguson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil stops Ferguson from standing up.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up.
Oneil landing with the ground and pound.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Oneil forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Oneil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oneil from advancing position.
Ferguson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oneil.
Ferguson controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself.
Ferguson wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oneil postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson looking to control.
Oneil is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Oneil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Ferguson looking to control.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.
Oneil is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oneil's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ferguson pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Oneil trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Oneil stops Ferguson from standing up.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oneil is one step ahead there.
Oneil is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Oneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oneil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Oneil!
An out of breath David Oneil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 34: Donal vs Tonioli
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Saint-Clair misses with a straight left.
Saint-Clair bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Saint-Clair throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
Saint-Clair throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saint-Clair won't be happy with that.
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Saint-Clair takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oneil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oneil trying to control the position but Saint-Clair is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oneil goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saint-Clair rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oneil's guard! Nice work there by Saint-Clair!
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Oneil looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saint-Clair passes into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T1#
Oneil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saint-Clair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Oneil has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Saint-Clair. Oh but Oneil has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Saint-Clair goes limp - he's gone! Oneil jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Oneil!
A very excited looking David Oneil 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: NYF 31,5: Crispian vs Silalahi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Oneil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oneil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oneil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Oneil is out of range.
Oneil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beukeboom throws a body punch but Oneil moves out of range.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beukeboom looks to land a combination. Oneil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Oneil counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oneil.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Beukeboom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oneil connects with a nice short shot to Beukeboom's temple.
Beukeboom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oneil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beukeboom wants to get back to full guard.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil is keen to just control but Beukeboom is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Oneil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oneil slips a nice elbow through Beukeboom's hands, connecting with Beukeboom's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Oneil seems to be working for a kimura but Beukeboom defends the submission attempt.
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oneil wants to free his trapped foot but Beukeboom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oneil 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.#SUB#
Oneil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beukeboom is just riding it out for now. Oneil eventually gives up the hold.
Oneil is pressing down on Beukeboom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beukeboom is holding on for now.
Oneil is taking a breather. Beukeboom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Beukeboom is trying to get back to full guard.
Beukeboom trying to hold on to Oneil's head to control him but Oneil postures up.
Nice strikes from Oneil there.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Oneil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oneil connects with a nice short shot to Beukeboom's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneil lands a nice short elbow.
Oneil 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.
Oneil is controlling the pace.
Oneil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Beukeboom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oneil wants to control but Beukeboom is keeping him busy.
Oneil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oneil prevents Beukeboom from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Oneil there.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
That's time! Oneil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beukeboom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oneil moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Oneil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beukeboom misses with a left hand #TD#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beukeboom won't be happy with that.
Beukeboom tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beukeboom can do to turn this around?
Oneil lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneil with shots to the head and body - Beukeboom looks very uncomfortable down there.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oneil fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T1#
Oneil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oneil looking to finish Beukeboom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beukeboom!
Oneil controlling from the full mount.
Beukeboom is bucking up trying to escape but Oneil cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oneil postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beukeboom looks a forlorn figure.
Oneil with shots to the head and body - Beukeboom looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oneil lands a nice shot to the head.
Oneil looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Oneil looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Oneil looking to secure an arm triangle but Beukeboom defends it well. #T2#
Oneil punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beukeboom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oneil cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oneil pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Oneil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oneil controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oneil looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Beukeboom is in a horrible position here. Oneil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Oneil lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oneil breaks from Beukeboom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oneil looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Beukeboom covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Oneil!
During a confident post fight interview, David Oneil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Abbott takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abbott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Abbott shoots and misses
letting Oneil counter with a right hand.
Abbott misses with a double jab
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oneil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oneil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt
and Oneil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abbott looks winded!
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Oneil cracks Abbott with a big right hand and Abbott goes down!#ROC#Abbott is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abbott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abbott's head.#T1#
Oneil is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Oneil.
Oneil wants to take a breather but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abbott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Oneil looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oneil is nestled in close to Abbott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abbott's head.
Oneil is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oneil working over Abbott with some ground and pound. Abbott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but Abbott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oneil to get the leverage.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abbott is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
Oneil working Abbott over with strikes.
Oneil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abbott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oneil connects with a nice short shot to Abbott's temple.
Abbott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abbott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Oneil jumps into side control!
Oneil working the ground and pound from side control.
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil working the ground and pound.
Abbott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Abbott is still in real trouble! Can Oneil finish him?#SUB#
Oneil looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abbott seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Oneil works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oneil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oneil trying to control the action but Abbott is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abbott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oneil landing strikes.
Oneil connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Abbott some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Abbott tries for a takedown but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oneil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abbott throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so Oneil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
Oneil scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abbott looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbott, not yet.
Abbott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oneil lands with a punch from half guard.
Abbott tries to roll over but Oneil keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Oneil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Abbott tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oneil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
After winning the bout, David Oneil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 22: Tonioli vs Ruiz 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Oneil shrugs it off though.
Oneil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva misses with a combination #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Oneil dominates the positioning.
Oneil scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oneil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva struggling a bit here.
Oneil in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oneil cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Oneil working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oneil wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Oneil is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oneil tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.
Oneil working the ground and pound.
Oneil working the body and head with strikes.
Oneil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oneil throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Oneil is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oneil looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oneil smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
Silva is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Oneil grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Oneil scores with punches from side control.
Oneil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oneil controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Silva is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oneil staying calm.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oneil wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oneil trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Oneil moves into full mount!
Silva tries to lock up and control but Oneil gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Oneil landing strikes from the mount.
Oneil has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Oneil landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oneil avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Oneil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Oneil scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Oneil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oneil with a couple of short strikes.
Oneil working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oneil working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneil punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Oneil avoids it well and moves away.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Oneil needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Oneil lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Nice cross by Oneil.
Oneil lands with a cross.
Oneil connects with a looping right hand.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oneil is defended easily by Silva.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oneil. That did some damage!#T1#
Oneil avoids the body shot from Silva.
Oneil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oneil misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oneil.
A head kick from Silva lands but Oneil takes it in his stride.
Jackson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oneil throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oneil throws out the jab.
Oneil looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Oneil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oneil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Jackson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Silva throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva regains half guard.
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oneil lands a nice short elbow.
Oneil is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Oneil working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is pressing down on Oneil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oneil stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oneil is now in half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Oneil works his way into side control.
Oneil in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
David Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Oneil is working to tighten his grip on Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Oneil is really squeezing tight and eventually Silva passes out! Oneil breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Oneil!
David Oneil thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 95 - St. Gough vs Cisse
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Abdullah shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oneil is trying to defend but Abdullah finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oneil has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Abdullah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oneil tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Oneil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abdullah pulls his head out easily.
Oneil has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oneil is looking for a sweep. Abdullah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Oneil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oneil trying to hold on to Abdullah 's head to control him but Abdullah postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil is refusing to be controlled, as Abdullah sits in half guard.
Abdullah prevents Oneil from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Oneil actively working from the bottom here.
Abdullah looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oneil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abdullah 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.
Oneil manages to get to full guard.
Oneil controlling the position.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oneil's head.
Oneil has momentary wrist control but Abdullah slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Oneil working a defensive guard but Abdullah passes into half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Oneil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oneil is looking to control Abdullah 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oneil avoid being mounted?
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Oneil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdullah seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oneil is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Oneil looking for submissions off his back.
Abdullah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB2#
Oneil has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Abdullah . Oh but Oneil has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Abdullah goes limp - he's gone! Oneil jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Oneil!
Our winner, David Oneil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TUF S2: Semi Finals
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Oneil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Pauli blocks nicely.
Oneil throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pauli keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil postures up in Pauli's guard and throws a big left but Pauli blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli trying to keep a closed guard but Oneil is proving a slippery customer.
Oneil with a nice head shot there.
Pauli keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil stops Pauli from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Oneil passes Pauli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oneil working over Pauli with some ground and pound. Pauli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pauli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oneil not doing much here. #SUB#
Oneil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pauli has hold of Oneil's hands but Oneil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Oneil thows a huge punch but Pauli dodges it nicely.
Oneil controlling the action here.
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pauli wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Pauli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Oneil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pauli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oneil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
David Oneil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TUF S2: Quarter Finals
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
De Bonifaz Jr lands with an overhand left.
Oneil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - De Bonifaz Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Oneil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Bonifaz Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oneil is in De Bonifaz Jr's guard.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oneil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! De Bonifaz Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bonifaz Jr manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into De Bonifaz Jr's guard.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil won't allow De Bonifaz Jr to sweep him here.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneil pushes down on De Bonifaz Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to stand.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but De Bonifaz Jr defending well.
Oneil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Bonifaz Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oneil lands a couple of digs.
De Bonifaz Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but De Bonifaz Jr blocks nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oneil landing some decent shots from guard.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Oneil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Bonifaz Jr is keeping the position for now.
De Bonifaz Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oneil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head.
Oneil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oneil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oneil throws a strike but De Bonifaz Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
De Bonifaz Jr wants to control from the top but Oneil keeps moving. #T3#
De Bonifaz Jr wants to stand but Oneil has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
De Bonifaz Jr gets to his feet. Oneil looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Oneil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Bonifaz Jr taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Oneil slips a nice elbow through De Bonifaz Jr's hands, connecting with De Bonifaz Jr's forehead.
De Bonifaz Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oneil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oneil tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Bonifaz Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
De Bonifaz Jr taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Oneil drops an elbow to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head.
De Bonifaz Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil drops an elbow to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head. #ROC#De Bonifaz Jr is rocked!
Oneil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneil working over De Bonifaz Jr with some ground and pound. De Bonifaz Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Bonifaz Jr is still in real trouble! Can Oneil finish him?#SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Bonifaz Jr defends it well.
Still in half guard, Oneil seems content to control.
Oneil tries to pass to full mount but De Bonifaz Jr defends it.
De Bonifaz Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Oneil thows a huge punch but De Bonifaz Jr dodges it nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneil.
De Bonifaz Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oneil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oneil's back!
Oneil is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Area 51 MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oneil prevents De Bonifaz Jr from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Bonifaz Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oneil's head.
De Bonifaz Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Oneil feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

De Bonifaz Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
De Bonifaz Jr looks to land a left hand but Oneil moved out of range nicely.
De Bonifaz Jr cracks Oneil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bonifaz Jr thuds a left hand into Oneil's body.
De Bonifaz Jr throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Oneil drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oneil is stalling in the full guard.
Oneil works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Oneil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oneil is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Oneil there. #SUB#
Oneil seems to be working for a kimura but De Bonifaz Jr defends the submission attempt.
Oneil trying to control from De Bonifaz Jr's half guard. De Bonifaz Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bonifaz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneil content to stall in guard here.
Oneil connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bonifaz Jr controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself.
Oneil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Oneil trying to control but De Bonifaz Jr is working from the bottom.
Oneil trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oneil landing some decent shots from guard.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Bonifaz Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! De Bonifaz Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bonifaz Jr manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into De Bonifaz Jr's guard.
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Bonifaz Jr keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil stands and throws De Bonifaz Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4##SUB#
Oneil swings around for an armbar but De Bonifaz Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oneil's guard.
Oneil trying to keep a closed guard but De Bonifaz Jr is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
De Bonifaz Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
De Bonifaz Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a triangle here but De Bonifaz Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oneil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Oneil will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Bonifaz Jr enables Oneil to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Bonifaz Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oneil postures up in De Bonifaz Jr's guard and throws a big left but De Bonifaz Jr blocks it.
Oneil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! De Bonifaz Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Bonifaz Jr manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into De Bonifaz Jr's guard.
Oneil trying to control but De Bonifaz Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bonifaz Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Oneil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Bonifaz Jr's head.
Oneil scoring with some ground and pound.
Oneil is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oneil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oneil working some strikes from top position.
De Bonifaz Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
Oneil wants to control from the top but De Bonifaz Jr keeps moving.
De Bonifaz Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneil.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneil cracks De Bonifaz Jr with a solid left hand.
Oneil sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Oneil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but De Bonifaz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oneil gets to his feet and stands over De Bonifaz Jr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! De Bonifaz Jr felt that one! Oneil unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save De Bonifaz Jr from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Oneil!
David Oneil thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Oneil fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oneil thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oneil.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Matthews catches Oneil right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Oneil has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oneil misses with a takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Matthews counters with a nice right hand that sends Oneil toppling to the canvas! Oneil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Matthews finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneil gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Oneil dives in and scores a takedown into Matthews's guard.#SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Oneil is proving a slippery customer.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Oneil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Oneil works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
Oneil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oneil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Oneil drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Oneil off! Oneil jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Oneil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oneil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oneil pushing down on Matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Oneil sits in half guard.
Oneil missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Matthews is defending against the submission attempts here by Oneil.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil thows a huge punch but Matthews dodges it nicely. #T4#
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Oneil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oneil passes to full mount!
Oneil thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oneil scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matthews?
Oneil with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Oneil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matthews as he avoids it easily.
Oneil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Oneil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Oneil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes there by Oneil.
David Oneil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Oneil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oneil trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Oneil tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oneil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matthews to see if he's OK.
Matthews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matthews is trying to control Oneil's posture but Oneil avoids it. #SUB#
Oneil in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Matthews is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
A victorious David Oneil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 1
Date: Sep 27, 2022

#R1#
Oneil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice body kick.
Oneil takes one on the button.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oneil dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oneil takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Oneil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Oneil.
Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Oneil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Power to the mat! Power manages to get full guard.
Oneil slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Oneil wants to work for an arm triangle but Power is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oneil on the ground.
Power on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Oneil trying to control the action but Power is working from the bottom.
Oneil slows the pace down in half guard.
Oneil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil 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.
Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Power taking some punishment here, with Oneil in his half guard.
Power is not content to let Oneil control the position.#T2#
Oneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneil throwing shots but Power is blocking nicely.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Oneil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oneil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Oneil is pressing down on Power's thigh, looking to free his foot. Power is holding on for now.
Power wants to get back to full guard but Oneil has passed into side control.
Power trying to remain calm as Oneil controls from the top position.#T3#
Oneil is putting a hurting on Power here, landing some big shots from side control.
Power tries to buck Oneil off but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Power!
Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Power tries to get out of the position.
Oneil lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Power is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oneil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oneil wants to control the pace but Power is squirming around nicely.
Oneil looking to ground and pound but Power is blocking nicely.
Oneil lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Power is in a horrible position here. Oneil smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Oneil controlling from mount.
Oneil working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneil sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oneil punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oneil working Power over with strikes here.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneil throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Power because Oneil loaded up on that one.
Oneil misses with a head shot.
Oneil controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Oneil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Power throws out a loose jab but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Oneil closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Power is trying to get back to half guard.
Oneil creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Power sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oneil looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Power is avoiding damage well.
Oneil is working Power over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The strikes coming from Oneil are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oneil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneil slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Oneil has hold of Power's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Power tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Oneil cranks the arm and Power screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Power, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Oneil!
A relieved looking David Oneil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Session 1
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
One closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Two struggling a bit here.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Two keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is looking for a sweep.#T1#
One is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
One controls the position from side control.
Two tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Two being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Two shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Two was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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 Test One.
Well One 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 10:10
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 10:9
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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