PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 482 p4p, 688 weight class) and Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 28 p4p, 43 weight class). Tico comes to the ring accompanied by Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . Ashbourne Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vertical Horizon - You're A God kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dave Ashbourne Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tico
vs
Ashbourne Jr

163 cm
23
139
11 - 5 - 0

170 cm
26
139
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tico misses with a few strikes there.
Tico moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAshbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ashbourne Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico with a hook.
Tico tries to land a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tico tried to score with a low kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it.
Tico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Ashbourne Jr is just out of range.
Tico throws a jab when Ashbourne Jr was well out of range.
Tico misses with a body shot
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tico.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tico is defended easily by Ashbourne Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Ashbourne Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashbourne Jr checks a low kick from Tico.
Tico thows a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
Jab by Tico.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashbourne Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Ashbourne Jr throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ashbourne Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashbourne Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Tico walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ashbourne Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tico connects with a body shot that sends Ashbourne Jr's belly button to the back.
Tico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Tico misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico misses with a left hand
and Ashbourne Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashbourne Jr 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.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Ashbourne Jr. That snapped Tico's head back.
Tico fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashbourne Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Ashbourne Jr defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Ashbourne Jr swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
It looked like Tico was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ashbourne Jr.
Tico looks to land a combination but Ashbourne Jr avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tico does no damage.
Ashbourne Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tico looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a low kick.
Tico is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tico does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Ashbourne Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ashbourne Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tico moves forwards but Ashbourne Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Ashbourne Jr finds it's target.
Ashbourne Jr tries to clinch there but Tico circles away.
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tico throws a head kick but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
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 Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico swinging wildly here.
Ashbourne Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr slips a straight right by Tico.
Ashbourne Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Ashbourne Jr.
Tico scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Ashbourne Jr.

Tico is rocked!
Tico throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Tico is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Tico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Tico seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tico's shoulder, as Tico tries to avoid the shot.
Tico half committed to a counter leg kick.

Tico tries to keep at a distance but Ashbourne Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tico dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr has Tico pressed against the ropes, preventing Tico from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tico stalling in the clinch but Ashbourne Jr improves position.

Ashbourne Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tico digs a good hook to Ashbourne Jr's body.
Ashbourne Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tico blocks a jab.
Tico Tico is winning the standup battle so far.
Tico throws a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr moved away.
Ashbourne Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tico throws a big counter combination but Ashbourne Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tico slips under a jab.
Ashbourne Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Tico moves out of range.
Tico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashbourne Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Ashbourne Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab when Tico was well out of range.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body shot.
Ashbourne Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Ashbourne Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico works over Ashbourne Jr's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tico.
Tico misses with a hook. Ashbourne Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Tico missing with a left hand there. Ashbourne Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashbourne Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Ashbourne Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ashbourne Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashbourne Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tico.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
Tico tries to bum rush Ashbourne Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ashbourne Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Ashbourne Jr misses.
A head kick by Tico misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a left to the body.
Tico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashbourne Jr throws a leg kick
and Tico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr is out of range and Tico settles back down.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a head kick by Tico.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range as Tico strikes.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Ashbourne Jr - just one landing.
Ashbourne Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ashbourne Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a nice body shot.
Ashbourne Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashbourne Jr.
Tico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ashbourne Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tico tries to land a body kick
and Ashbourne Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws the left hand but Ashbourne Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Tico slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a body punch
letting Tico counter with a right hand.
Tico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid it.
Tico misses with a jab to the body
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico jabs Ashbourne Jr right on the nose. Ashbourne Jr blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a hook.
Tico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashbourne Jr momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tico stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Ashbourne Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Tico trying to stall but Ashbourne Jr improves his position.
Ashbourne Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tico is trying to break the clinch but Ashbourne Jr has him pressed against the ropes.

Tico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Ashbourne Jr as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashbourne Jr! But no joy.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Ashbourne Jr blocks the low kick.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Ashbourne Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Tico.
Tico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tico slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Tico misses.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!

Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tico's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ashbourne Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ticos head.

Ashbourne Jr breaks the clinch.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr moves away.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.

Ashbourne Jr steps into range and cracks Tico with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Tico flops backwards and Ashbourne Jr dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ashbourne Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Tico has wrist control.
Tico is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ashbourne Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
That's time! Tico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ashbourne Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Tico half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tico motions for Ashbourne Jr to come forward. Tico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ashbourne Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ashbourne Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr takes one to the side of the head.

Ashbourne Jr cracks Tico with a big right hand and Tico goes down!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ashbourne Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tico is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tico's guard.
Tico is trying to keep Ashbourne Jr in close.
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.
Ashbourne Jr is looking to stand up but Tico won't let him.
Tico has control of Ashbourne Jr's left arm, preventing Ashbourne Jr from doing any damage.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Tico has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tico misses with a straight left.
Tico moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tico throws a low kick, looking for Ashbourne Jr's leg but Ashbourne Jr calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ashbourne Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Ashbourne Jr slips under a jab.
Ashbourne Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tico misses the body punch

and Ashbourne Jr counters with a right hand that sends Tico tumbling to the canvas! Can Ashbourne Jr finish him? He dives into Tico's guard looking to do just that!
Tico trying to control the position.
Ashbourne Jr wants to stand but Tico is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ashbourne Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico is trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr postures up.

Ashbourne Jr stands and steps away. Tico gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico misses the jab.
Ashbourne Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ashbourne Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tico keeps the fight on the outside.

Ashbourne Jr rushes Tico and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Tico.
Ashbourne Jr tries to throw a body punch but Tico avoids it by throwing Ashbourne Jr back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.

Ashbourne Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ashbourne Jr checks a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ashbourne Jr wants to clinch.
Tico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ashbourne Jr sprawls well. Ashbourne Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tico gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashbourne Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ashbourne Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ashbourne Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ashbourne Jr's head backwards.
Tico throws a chopping leg kick but Ashbourne Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr moves away.
Ashbourne Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Tico lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tico throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ashbourne Jr! But no joy.
Ashbourne Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tico.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr checks the leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tico tries a low kick but Ashbourne Jr avoids it.
Ashbourne Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico tries a head kick but it misses.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashbourne Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ashbourne Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ashbourne Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ticos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ashbourne Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range as Tico strikes.

Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and pushes Tico back into the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Tico to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ashbourne Jr fails to land.
Tico blocks an uppercut.
Tico blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.

Ashbourne Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Tico both land. Nice combination.
Tico walks into a jab.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashbourne Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Ashbourne Jr misses its intended target.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ashbourne Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Ashbourne Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico throws a leg kick
letting Ashbourne Jr counter with a right hand.
A jab from Tico misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tico falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ashbourne Jr dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
Dave Ashbourne Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.