PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dempsey ONeill (ranked 363 p4p, 673 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 18 p4p, 31 weight class). Tribute has chosen tank abbot tribute as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

ONeill
vs
Tribute

189 cm
34
204
27 - 13 - 0

184 cm
35
204
26 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conviction
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dempsey ONeill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tribute throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
ONeill walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
ONeill throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
ONeill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tribute manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Tribute lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tribute. ONeill shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute throws the left hand but ONeill avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeill misses the target.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Tribute dodges the punch combination from ONeill.
ONeill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ONeill feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into ONeill's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute throws a sloppy body shot
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tribute is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tribute misses.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tribute throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tribute swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

ONeill tries to keep at a distance but Tribute has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Tribute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ONeill up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ONeill.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Tribute wants to stall.
ONeill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on ONeill's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. ONeill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Tribute just leaning against ONeill, taking a breather.
ONeill lands a right hand.
ONeill tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Tribute's head.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute blocks a body shot from ONeill.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeill letting Tribute take a breather here.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
ONeill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tribute fails in his attempt to clinch.
ONeill blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tribute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tribute is looking to clinch but ONeill is avoiding it.
ONeill misses with a leg kick.
Tribute connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ONeill momentarily.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
ONeill checks a low kick from Tribute.
ONeill throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
ONeill misses with a head kick.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
Tribute throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tribute at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
enabling ONeill to counter with a crisp jab.
ONeill misses with a hook to the body
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute takes a head kick and keeps coming.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.

ONeill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
The referee calls for Tribute to work.
Tribute tries to stall but ONeill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from ONeill.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

ONeill manages to break the clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
A jab from ONeill does it's job there.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ONeill counters with a leg kick.
Tribute walks into a jab.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill.

ONeill forces Tribute back against the cage and clinches.
ONeill presses Tribute against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tribute is breathing heavily.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Tribute.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dempsey ONeill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute looking to slow down the pace here.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
ONeill is trying to push Tribute away but Tribute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute displaying some good clinch control by pressing ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tribute doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tribute takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill misses with a body shot
and Tribute counters with an outside leg kick.
ONeill cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it.

ONeill gets a clinch.
Tribute's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ONeill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute trying to stall but ONeill improves his position.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for ONeill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from ONeill.
Tribute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ONeill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
ONeill gets through Tribute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeill.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Tribute's head.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Tribute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill tries to break free but Tribute pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute looking to stall.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute is pushing ONeill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tribute trying to stall but ONeill improves his position.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Tribute.

ONeill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tribute forces ONeill back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for ONeill.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from ONeill as the two fighters clinch.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from ONeill.
ONeill tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for ONeill.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Nice body punch from ONeill - that landed with a thud.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill clearly takes 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.

A low kick from Tribute misses
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute misses with a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute slips a jab and a cross from ONeill.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
ONeill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute throws a hook but ONeill avoids it easily.
ONeill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
ONeill blocks a low kick nicely.
ONeill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tribute swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute lands a nice shot that snaps ONeill's head back.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and ONeill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tribute misses.
ONeill fails with an attempt to clinch.
ONeill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Tribute lands.
ONeill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

ONeill lands a big right hand that sends Tribute crashing to the mat! ONeill stays standing though and waves Tribute back to his feet!

Tribute is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute is looking to clinch but ONeill is avoiding it.
ONeill cracks Tribute with an open hand slap.
Tribute is still on wobbly legs! Can ONeill finish him?
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ONeill misses with a hook to the body
and Tribute counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tribute seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeill lands with a slapping head kick.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
ONeill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill tries to clinch
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
ONeill cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

ONeill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ONeill is working Tribute over against the cage.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Tribute.
ONeill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
Tribute tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
ONeill tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute trying to stall but ONeill improves his position.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.

ONeill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute tries to clinch up.
ONeill misses with a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tribute scores with a nice head shot.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Tribute - just one landing.
ONeill walks into a left hand.
Tribute looks to land a body kick but ONeill moved away.

ONeill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Tribute controls the action.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill had his way with Tank Tribute in that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! ONeill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tribute tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill scores with a jab to the head.
Tribute connects with a nice looking jab.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and ONeill counters with a left and a right that stings Tribute.
Tribute swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
Tribute works ONeill's body with a nice hook.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
ONeill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - ONeill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tribute lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

ONeill instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute taking a breather.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute is trying to stall.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribute is trying to stall.
Tribute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill tries to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling the position.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill tries to clinch up.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Tribute.
ONeill jabs at Tribute's body.
ONeill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Tribute lands a body shot.
Tribute misses with a body punch
and ONeill counters with a left to the body.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but ONeill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute blocks a head kick by ONeill.
ONeill backing away here, and Tribute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Tribute's head back.
ONeill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tribute.
ONeill is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
ONeill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
ONeill lands a jab.
ONeill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ONeill.
Tribute throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tribute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a jab to the body
and ONeill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.

ONeill has closed the distance and engaged Tribute in a clinch.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tribute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute is working ONeill over against the cage.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dempsey ONeill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ONeill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dempsey ONeill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.