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T172 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O'Sé keeps the fight on the outside.
O'Sé gets tackled into the cage by Maddox. Maddox maintains the clinch.
O'Sé tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maddox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O'Sé fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but O'Sé shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O'Sé avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O'Sé seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O'Sé paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'Sé was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
O'Sé moves into range and clinches up with Maddox.
O'Sé is trying to drag Maddox to the mat but Maddox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. 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.
Maddox goes for a takedown in the clinch but O'Sé prevents it.
Maddox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sé wants to clinch up but Maddox keeps it at a distance.
O'Sé tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Sé somewhat.
O'Sé looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O'Sé closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maddox circles away.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox looks to land a combination but O'Sé avoids it well.
Maddox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O'Sé is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maddox shoots in looking for a takedown but O'Sé manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maddox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maddox dives in and grabs O'Sé's left leg, looking for a takedown. O'Sé pushes down on Maddox's head and hops out.
O'Sé appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox shapes to counter with a head kick.
O'Sé looks for the body kick but Maddox saw that one coming.
Maddox goes for a double leg but O'Sé avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O'Sé continues to drive forward.
Maddox throws a right and a left that O'Sé avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O'Sé shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maddox pinned against the cage. Maddox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maddox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but Maddox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maddox - that will leave a mark!
Maddox misses with a takedown
and O'Sé counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox wants to stand up but O'Sé is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Sé trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sé wants to stand but Maddox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O'Sé has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O'Sé advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Sé is trying to move to mount but Maddox reverses beautifully and ends up in O'Sé's guard.
O'Sé wants to control but Maddox passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Maddox there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Sé is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but O'Sé is working away.
Maddox controlling the action here.
Maddox stops O'Sé from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maddox controlling the pace.
O'Sé tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idris Maddox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
O'Sé with a poor takedown
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O'Sé throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
Maddox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O'Sé tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maddox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'Sé has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maddox is working for takedown but O'Sé is calmly controlling the position for now.
O'Sé fails to pull guard.
O'Sé gets underhooks to prevent Maddox's takedown attempt.
O'Sé drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Sé struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sé is pressed up against the cage. Maddox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O'Sé down to the mat. O'Sé avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from O'Sé. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Maddox stuffs the takedown attempt from O'Sé. O'Sé gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sé throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O'Sé drives through and clinches with Maddox against the cage.
Maddox tries to pull guard but O'Sé won't allow it.
Maddox pulls guard effortlessly.
O'Sé wanted to stand there but Maddox had control of the position.
O'Sé throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely.
O'Sé engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O'Sé throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maddox is controlling the pace.
O'Sé is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sé is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maddox jumps into side control!
Maddox tries to move to mount but O'Sé blocks the move with his legs.
Maddox cracks O'Sé with a big right hand but O'Sé just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O'Sé is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maddox off and has taken his back!
O'Sé wants to control the position but Maddox frees himself and scrambles - O'Sé manages to regain control in side control.
O'Sé looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maddox is trying to control O'Sé's posture but O'Sé avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox sneaks back into half guard.
Idris Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if O'Sé is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
O'Sé stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maddox to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tadhg O'Sé will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O'Sé tries to clinch up but Maddox circles away and keeps his distance.
Maddox is looking for the big counter here.
Maddox drives through and clinches with O'Sé against the cage.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox is pressed up against the cage. O'Sé has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maddox down to the mat. Maddox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maddox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maddox bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
O'Sé fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maddox with the counter takedown but O'Sé avoids it easily.
Tadhg O'Sé is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from O'Sé.
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!
O'Sé tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Sé somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sé shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maddox is trying to hold O'Sé in close to prevent damage but O'Sé has managed to pass into half guard.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
O'Sé throws an elbow that misses. Maddox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O'Sé's guard. Nice move by Maddox!
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Sé is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maddox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from O'Sé.
O'Sé is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up.
O'Sé looking for a guillotine here but Maddox defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sé wants to control but Maddox passes easily into half guard.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Sé is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O'Sé is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maddox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maddox's back!
O'Sé throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Maddox turns into O'Sé and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Sé preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O'Sé pulls Maddox in to control the position.
O'Sé is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Sé looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Sé, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Sé working for submissions but it's allowed Maddox to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but O'Sé is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Maddox!
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