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Event:
gc118
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
ONeil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ONeil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Malone Jr counter with a right hand.
ONeil misses with a series of wild punches.
Malone Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends ONeil's belly button to the back.
Malone Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and ONeil counters with a head kick. That will keep Malone Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Malone Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Malone Jr works ONeil's body with a nice hook.
ONeil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Malone Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
ONeil lands with a light punch inside.
Malone Jr blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
ONeil has hold of one of Malone Jr's legs. Malone Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but ONeil gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Malone Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malone Jr is trying to control the position but ONeil postures up. #T1#
ONeil controls from within his opponent's guard.
ONeil wants to pass the guard but Malone Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone Jr looking to control but ONeil passes into half guard.
ONeil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malone Jr is trying to maintain the position but ONeil is very close to passing his half guard.
ONeil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Malone Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone Jr trying to control but ONeil postures up.
Malone Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Malone Jr wants to control but ONeil is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
ONeil controlling the pace.
Malone Jr tries to get to full guard but ONeil has control of the leg.
ONeil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malone Jr tries to roll over but ONeil keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone Jr is trying to maintain the position but ONeil is very close to passing his half guard.
ONeil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone Jr keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ONeil, right into the meat.
#T3#
A left lands for Malone Jr.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malone Jr lands with a shot to the body.
ONeil blocks a jab.
Malone Jr wants to clinch.
ONeil is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
ONeil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malone Jr defends well and ONeil ends up having to push Malone Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
ONeil misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone Jr defending well as ONeil loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ONeil.
ONeil cracks Malone Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Jab, jab by Malone Jr - just one landing.
ONeil swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
ONeil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut. ONeil saw that one coming.
ONeil scores with a shot to the body.
ONeil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malone Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
ONeil throws a jab when Malone Jr was well out of range.
ONeil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone Jr scores with a nice strike.
Malone Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeil cracks the inside of Malone Jr's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that round.
That's time! ONeil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Malone Jr looks to land a left hand but ONeil moved out of range nicely.
ONeil throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Shaq ONeil is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeil misses with an uppercut.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone Jr can do to turn this around?
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeil throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone Jr slips under a jab from ONeil.
ONeil throws a front kick that sends Malone Jr stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Malone Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut.
Malone Jr wants to clinch.#T1#
ONeil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
ONeil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Malone Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone Jr. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil tests Malone Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeil is just out of range.
ONeil misses with a kick to the body.
Malone Jr misses with a hook.
Zoey Malone Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from ONeil.
Malone Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
ONeil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut. ONeil saw that one coming.
Malone Jr misses the shot to the body.
Malone Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Malone Jr thuds a left hand into ONeil's body.
ONeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Malone Jr as ONeil shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeil swings widly with a right hand
and Malone Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil.
ONeil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil.
Malone Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down ONeil rather than just go for the knockout.
ONeil looks to land a combination but Malone Jr avoids it well.
ONeil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone Jr in his tracks. #T3#
ONeil swinging wildly here.
Malone Jr lands with a good body shot.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr throws a series of punches but ONeil moves out of range.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil throwing a counter right hand but Malone Jr manages to avoid it.
ONeil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by ONeil.
Malone Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Malone Jr misses with a jab to the body
and ONeil counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeil misses with a straight right.
ONeil throws a poor cross that misses
and Malone Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeil scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone Jr should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeil throws a body punch but Malone Jr moves out of range.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil is looking to counter punch.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.
A big left from ONeil misses.
Malone Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeil.
Malone Jr misses with a jab to the body
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeil misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeil misses with a right hand
and Malone Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeil throws a lazy right hand but Malone Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone Jr.
ONeil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malone Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeil. That's going to slow Malone Jr down.
Malone Jr staying out of range there.
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 Shaq ONeil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
ONeil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone Jr's sensitive parts.
ONeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr looks to land a body kick but ONeil moved away.
ONeil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone Jr can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by ONeil.
ONeil misses with an uppercut.
Malone Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.
ONeil throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeil missing with a left hand there. Malone Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from ONeil with a body shot.
ONeil misses with a hook
and Malone Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malone Jr throws a hook to the side of ONeil's head but ONeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
ONeil throws a big shot that misses.
ONeil avoids the body shot from Malone Jr.
ONeil swings for the body but Malone Jr moves out of range.
ONeil blocks a jab.
ONeil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ONeil missing with a left hand there. Malone Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone Jr.
ONeil lands a slapping body shot.
Malone Jr throws a low kick but ONeil avoids it.
Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.
Malone Jr throws a shot to the body.
ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Malone Jr misses with a body shot.
ONeil with a hook.
ONeil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zoey Malone Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malone Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
ONeil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malone Jr.#CL2#
Malone Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Malone Jr.
Malone Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of ONeils head.
ONeil prevents a body shot from Malone Jr.
Malone Jr blocks an uppercut.
Malone Jr blocks a body shot from ONeil.
Malone Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ONeil backwards.
ONeil throws a head punch that misses.
ONeil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Malone Jr breaks the clinch.
Malone Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from ONeil.
ONeil looks to land a right hand but Malone Jr moved out of range.#T3#
A head kick from ONeil lands but Malone Jr takes it in his stride.
Malone Jr tries to clinch but ONeil moves out of range.
A jab from Malone Jr finds it's way through ONeil's defenses.
Malone Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeil manages to avoid it.
ONeil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malone Jr swings for the body but ONeil moves out of range.
Malone Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malone Jr looks to throw the jab but ONeil is out of range.
Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malone Jr misses with an uppercut.
ONeil clobbers Malone Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Malone Jr lands a big uppercut and ONeil crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but ONeil looks OK. Malone Jr waves ONeil back to his feet!#ROC2#
ONeil is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil tries to land a front kick but Malone Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh ONeil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
ONeil looks to land a right hand but Malone Jr moved out of range.
A nice side step and Malone Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malone Jr connects with a body shot that sends ONeil's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeil misses the shot to the body.
ONeil circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Malone Jr. ONeil falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Malone Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoey Malone Jr!
Zoey Malone Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
gc115
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
ONeil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaq ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeil. That snapped Bunce's head back.
ONeil slips a straight right by Bunce.
ONeil lands a slapping body shot.
Bunce slips a straight right by ONeil.
ONeil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bunce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bunce throws a big shot that misses.
Bunce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeil.
ONeil throws a nice inside leg kick.
ONeil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeil.
ONeil pushes Bunce away with a front kick.
A left lands for ONeil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunce throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling ONeil to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bunce takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Bunce is rocked!
Bunce throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
Bunce throws a jab but it's blocked by ONeil.
Bunce throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
ONeil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunce.
ONeil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunce.
Bunce moves out of range of the body kick.
ONeil lands with a cross.
ONeil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
ONeil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
ONeil misses with a hook
and Bunce counters with a series of strikes. ONeil will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#KD#
ONeil waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bunce. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bunce to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Bunce is still in real trouble! Can ONeil finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as ONeil controls the pace.#ES2#
Bunce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
ONeil throws the left hand but Bunce avoids the punch easily.
Bunce seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunce's head.
ONeil misses with a hook.
Bunce only half commits to the counter leg kick.
ONeil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunce misses with a double jab.
And ONeil counters with a quick kick to the body but Bunce blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Bunce.
ONeil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bunce tries to move into range but ONeil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as ONeil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunce doesn't seem phased though.
Bunce looks to throw the jab but ONeil is out of range.
Bunce misses with a left hand
and ONeil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunce thinking.
ONeil misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by ONeil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ONeil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
ONeil throws a hook to the side of Bunce's head but Bunce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bunce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ONeil moves out of range as Bunce strikes.
Bunce avoids a kick to the body.
Bunce steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ONeil. That one must have hurt.
Bunce walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil.
Bunce lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phill Bunce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil cracks the inside of Bunce's front leg.
ONeil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
ONeil slips a straight right by Bunce.#T4#
ONeil connects with a jab.
Bunce is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Bunce.
ONeil throws a low kick but Bunce moves out of range easily.
ONeil tries to bum rush Bunce with a series of wild strikes but Bunce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
ONeil shoots for a takedown but Bunce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunce misses with a straight right.
Bunce misses with a hook. ONeil ducked under it nicely.
Bunce 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.
Bunce stuffs the takedown attempt from ONeil. ONeil gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ONeil looks to land a right hand but Bunce moved out of range.
ONeil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
ONeil looks to throw the jab but Bunce is out of range.
ONeil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
ONeil thuds a left hand into Bunce's body.
ONeil connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Bunce.
Bunce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phill Bunce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunce misses with a looping right.
ONeil ducks under a wild hook from Bunce.
Bunce slips a jab from ONeil.
It seemed like Bunce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaq ONeil is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil lands a really nice looking cross but Bunce seems unphased.
#KD#
ONeil moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bunce goes down! Can ONeil finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunce is keeping the position for now.
Bunce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ONeil is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bunce can't keep his opponent in guard - ONeil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Bunce pushes ONeil off and gets back to his feet.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunce can do to turn this around?
ONeil misses with a kick to the body.
Bunce checks the leg kick nicely there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bunce in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
ONeil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ONeil is looking to counter with a body kick.
ONeil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
ONeil moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bunce goes down! Can ONeil finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeil is stalling in the full guard.
ONeil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #T2#
ONeil wants to pass the guard but Bunce is keeping the position.
ONeil slips nicely into half guard.
Bunce looks like he's trying to stand up.
ONeil wants to take a breather but Bunce is having none of it.
ONeil prevents Bunce from standing back up.
#SUB#
ONeil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bunce is trying to stand.
#ES2#
Bunce has one foot on ONeil's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
ONeil thuds a left hand into Bunce's body.#T3#
Bunce throws the left hand but ONeil avoids the punch easily.
Bunce slips under a jab from ONeil.
ONeil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bunce walks forward, straight into a front kick from ONeil.
A solid body kick from ONeil.
Bunce throws a hook to the side of ONeil's head but ONeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bunce throws a nice looking combination but ONeil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ONeil slips under a jab.
ONeil cracks Bunce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ONeil throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunce.
Bunce on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4#
Bunce scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
ONeil drops his shoulder and cracks Bunce with a huge uppercut! Bunce goes down! Can ONeil finish him?
ONeil trying to control but Bunce is working from the bottom.
ONeil is really struggling to control Bunce but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Bunce keeping moving, preventing ONeil from controlling successfully.
Bunce can't keep his opponent in guard - ONeil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunce is trying to stand back up but ONeil is controlling him
#SUB#
ONeil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunce has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
ONeil throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunce.
ONeil throws a hook but Bunce avoids it easily.
ONeil fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeil as he connects with a hook.
ONeil throws a push kick but Bunce slaps the foot to one side.
Bunce scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Bunce. Those never looked like landing.
ONeil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeil.
ONeil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunce drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Bunce walks into a straight right hand from ONeil.
ONeil drops Bunce with a huge uppercut! Bunce drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. ONeil is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq ONeil!
A less than humble Shaq ONeil misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Horn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ONeil. That one must have hurt.
ONeil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Horn misses.
ONeil looks to throw the jab but Horn is out of range.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horn.
Horn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
ONeil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horn's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
ONeil lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
ONeil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horn blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for ONeil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn misses with a takedown
and ONeil counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
ONeil jabs Horn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
ONeil jabs at Horn's body.
ONeil's corner calls for a 1-2. ONeil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
ONeil throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Horn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horn. #SUB#
Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ONeil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ONeil controls Horn momentarily but Horn frees himself. #SUB#
ONeil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well.
Horn passes ONeil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Horn seems content to control.#SUB2#
Horn is working for a kimura but ONeil is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Horn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
ONeil tries to roll over but Horn keeps him under control.
Horn is trying to control. ONeil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
ONeil wants to control but Horn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
ONeil wants to improve his position but Horn is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ONeil is not content to let Horn control the position.#T3#
Horn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horn wants to control but ONeil is keeping him busy.
Horn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Horn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horn throws a strike but ONeil avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Horn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ONeil's head.
Horn postures up in ONeil's guard and throws a big left but ONeil blocks it.
Horn won't allow ONeil to sweep him here.
Horn works over ONeil with some ground and pound from guard.
ONeil working a defensive guard here.
Horn wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving. #T4#
ONeil is trying to control the position but Horn postures up.
Horn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Horn wants to pass the guard but ONeil is keeping the position.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
ONeil wants to sweep here but Horn controlling him for the moment.
Horn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by ONeil - just one landing.
ONeil digs a good hook to Horn's body.
ONeil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horn swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.
ONeil lunges at Horn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horn's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil misses the shot to the body.
Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horn swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
ONeil cracks Horn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ONeil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horn.#T1#
Horn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
ONeil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horn throws a sloppy body shot
and ONeil counters with a left to the body.
Horn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by ONeil.
ONeil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from ONeil.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
ONeil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horn feints the counter takedown.
ONeil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Horn. No joy for ONeil on that attempt.
Horn throws a body punch but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil is looking to counter punch.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.#T2#
ONeil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horn in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horn. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeil connects with a leg kick. Horn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeil was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Horn throws a body punch but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
ONeil shoots in and gets a takedown into Horn's guard.
Horn working a defensive guard here.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around?
Horn keeping moving, preventing ONeil from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Horn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
ONeil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ONeil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ONeil is looking to take a break and control but Horn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
ONeil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horn is not content to let ONeil control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
ONeil tries for a kimura but Horn is defending well. #SUB#
ONeil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Horn manages to work his way to half guard, despite ONeil's best efforts.
Horn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Horn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Horn scores with a body shot.
Horn connects with a body shot.
Horn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horn throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn scores with a hook to the body. ONeil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil clobbers Horn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
ONeil connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil scores with a jab to the head.
Horn throws a body shot but no joy.
Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeil scores with the left hand. Horn knows he should have avoided that one.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
ONeil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeil tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Horn counters with a takedown into side control.
Klas Horn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
ONeil is looking to reverse the position.
Horn trying to control the position but ONeil is working away.
ONeil is looking to regain half guard here but Horn keeps moving and retains side control.
Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but ONeil keeps working.
ONeil is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
ONeil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horn. #T3#
Horn prevents ONeil from improving his position.
Horn is looking to take a break and control but ONeil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ONeil tries to get to full guard but Horn has control of the leg.
Horn trying to control from half guard but ONeil is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Horn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
ONeil actively working from the bottom here.
Horn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shaq ONeil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horn thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
ONeil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Horn 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.
Horn winds up and cracks ONeil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klas Horn.
I think ONeil has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq ONeil!
Shaq ONeil 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.
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Event:
gc109
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeil.
ONeil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Papin's head coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Papin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ONeil counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Papin.
We've been informed that ONeil 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.
Papin throws a right hand that ONeil ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeil also avoids with ease.
ONeil dodges the punch combination from Papin.
ONeil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papin to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Papin misses the target.
ONeil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by ONeil. That's going to slow Papin down.
Papin moves away from the strike by ONeil.
ONeil lands a right hook to the body.
Shaq ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 misses with a straight left.
Papin misses with a hook.
Papin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as ONeil throws out the jab.
ONeil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Papin throws a big shot that misses.
ONeil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papin.
ONeil slips a jab and a cross from Papin.
ONeil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
ONeil tries to move into range but Papin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ONeil throws a looping overhand right but Papin ducks down to avoid it.
Papin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
ONeil fakes the leg kick and cracks Papin in the body.
ONeil lands a nice shot to the body.
ONeil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papin throws a series of punches but ONeil avoids them all with ease.
ONeil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeil circles away quickly and effectively.
Papin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by ONeil.
ONeil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papin. #T2#
ONeil throws a hook but Papin blocks it.#CL#
Papin closes the distance and pushes ONeil back into the cage.#BC2#
ONeil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
ONeil misses with the body kick
and Papin counters with a one-two to the body.
ONeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papin digs a good body shot into ONeil's ribs.
ONeil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ONeil misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Papin counters by clinching up.
Papin working aggressively here.
Papin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from ONeil.
Papin gets through ONeil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ONeil.
ONeil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papin misses with a punch on the inside.
Papin working aggressively here.
ONeil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
ONeil lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Papin fails to land.
Papin working aggressively here.
Papin misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeil misses with some punches.
Papin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeil wants a takedown but no success here.
ONeil is trying to break free.
Papin misses with a punch to the body.
ONeil looking to stall.
ONeil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papin struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeil controls his hands.
Papin presses ONeil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papin lands an uppercut.
Papin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Papin.
ONeil looks winded!
ONeil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Papin scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
ONeil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Papin is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! ONeil hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Pierre Papin!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Pierre Papin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Ascension 349
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Baako fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baako misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeil counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that ONeil 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.
Baako takes a swing at ONeil's ribcage but misses.
ONeil circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeil feints a counter leg kick.
Baako throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeil misses with a body kick.
Baako tries for a takedown but ONeil circles away easily
and ONeil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baako.
ONeil looks for a takedown but Baako sprawls well.
Nice body kick there by ONeil.#CL#
Baako has ONeil up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
ONeil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baako.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeil regains half guard.#T1#
ONeil wants to get back to full guard.
ONeil regains full guard. Nicely done.
ONeil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baako's guard. #REVB#
ONeil trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baako manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Baako from controlling successfully.
ONeil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baako has passed into side control.
Baako lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
ONeil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baako's best efforts.
ONeil holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
ONeil is trying to control but can't.
Baako lands strikes from half guard.
Baako sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ONeil defending well though.
ONeil is looking to control Baako's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ONeil avoid being mounted?
Baako passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil is being controlled here.
We've been hearing that Baako has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baako looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ONeil is avoiding damage well.
ONeil struggling a bit here.
Baako working the ground and pound. #T3#
ONeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ONeil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
ONeil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baako trying to control the position but ONeil is working away.
ONeil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baako connects with a decent elbow.
Baako misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
ONeil tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Baako easily slips into full mount!
ONeil tries to lock up and control but Baako gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Baako is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ONeil sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baako throwing shots but ONeil is blocking nicely.
Baako thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
ONeil is trying to get back to full guard.
Baako seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baako is trying to control. ONeil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baako lands a nice short elbow.
ONeil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ONeil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baako is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baas Baako dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Baako misses.
Baako slips a jab from ONeil.
Baako misses with a series of wild punches.
Baako throws a shot from downtown. ONeil moves away and avoids it.
Baako tried to score with a low kick but ONeil checks it.
Baako walks into a stiff left hand from ONeil.
Baako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ONeil.
ONeil scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeil tries a low kick but Baako avoids it.
Baako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil throws a jab when Baako was well out of range.#TD#
Baako bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baako wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
ONeil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baako off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Baako is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if ONeil gets his way!
Baako might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Will ONeil go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
ONeil controlling well, preventing Baako from escaping the position.
ONeil controlling from the back.
ONeil is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Baako defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
ONeil has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
ONeil struggling to keep hold of the position.
ONeil avoiding Baako 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be Baako right now.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Baako's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
ONeil misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
ONeil tightening his grip on Baako, looking for the choke.
ONeil is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Baas Baako overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Baako preventing the rear naked choke attempt from ONeil. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
ONeil punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Baako defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of ONeil's arms. #SUB2#
ONeil has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
ONeil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baako has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeil struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Baako.
Baako throws a combination that misses
and ONeil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeil throws a hook but Baako blocks it.#TD#
Baako drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ONeil wants to control but Baako postures up.
ONeil takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
ONeil regains half guard, as Baako was trying to land strikes.
Baako trying to mount his opponent but ONeil defends it.
Baako thows a huge punch but ONeil dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Baako working over ONeil with some ground and pound. ONeil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Baako wants to pass to mount but ONeil is defending the position. #SUB2#
ONeil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baako 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 staying active underneath Baako, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baako not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ONeil is trying is best to control the position here.
Baako slips a nice elbow through ONeil's hands, connecting with ONeil's forehead.
ONeil trying to control but Baako postures up.
ONeil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
ONeil trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Baako manages to pass to mount!
ONeil tries to reverse the position but Baako maintains control.
ONeil is squirming around, avoiding Baako's attempts to control the action.
Baako pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
ONeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ONeil holds on for dear life.
Baako lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
ONeil is rocked!
ONeil is looking to improve his position but Baako isn't that keen on the idea.
Baako is in the full mount, landing strikes.
ONeil is still in real trouble! Can Baako finish him?
ONeil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ONeil seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Baako postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ONeil looks a forlorn figure.
Baako is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeil can do to turn this around?
ONeil tries to reverse the position but Baako maintains control.
Baako softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and ONeil is out cold! Baako jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baas Baako!
Baas Baako seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Ascension 344: Rebirth
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
ONeil just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws out a counter right but ONeil avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from ONeil misses its intended target.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ONeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ONeil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
ONeil lands with a cross.
ONeil dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown lands with an overhand left.
ONeil swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with the left hand. ONeil knows he should have avoided that one.
ONeil shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
ONeil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
ONeil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of ONeil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ONeil staying out of range there.
Brown is looking to chop away at ONeil's legs.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from ONeil.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaq ONeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeil throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
ONeil throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeil. That snapped Brown's head back.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown takes one on the button.
ONeil lands with a shot to the body.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Brown drives through with a takedown into ONeil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
ONeil has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for ONeil.
ONeil is trying to improve his position.
Brown working away.#T3#
ONeil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeil can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but ONeil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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 being controlled for a moment.
ONeil struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Irving Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
ONeil punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shaq ONeil is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeil connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
ONeil scores with a jab to the jaw.
ONeil lands a jab to the nose.
ONeil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
A kick lands to the mid section there for ONeil.
ONeil scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
ONeil swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
ONeil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from ONeil.
ONeil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
ONeil tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
ONeil throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by ONeil. Beautiful body shot.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
ONeil misses the jab.
ONeil throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeil lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
ONeil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown looks for the body kick but ONeil saw that one coming.
ONeil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
ONeil lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
ONeil misses with a hook.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeil looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
ONeil connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
ONeil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ONeil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
ONeil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
ONeil is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
ONeil swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into ONeil's guard.
ONeil working a defensive guard here.
ONeil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ONeil working a defensive guard but Brown passes into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting ONeil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
ONeil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
ONeil tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off. #SUB#
ONeil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown just trying to survive but ONeil is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
ONeil is controlling the position but Brown somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
ONeil trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but ONeil is very close to passing his half guard.
ONeil tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
ONeil takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq ONeil dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
#R3#
Brown cracks the inside of ONeil's front leg.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeil manages to avoid it.
ONeil throws a body shot but no joy.
ONeil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
ONeil lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ONeil back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown swings for the body but ONeil moves out of range.
Brown defending well as ONeil loads up on a big left hand.
ONeil misses with a body shot.
Brown missing with a left hand there. ONeil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeil manages to avoid it.
ONeil cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ONeil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
ONeil works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws a series of punches but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ONeil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for ONeil.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ONeil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown tries to move into range but ONeil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
ONeil throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
ONeil tries a low kick but Brown avoids it.
ONeil looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from ONeil - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says ONeil. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
ONeil pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Jab from ONeil.
ONeil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Brown misses.
ONeil lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping body kick lands there for ONeil.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
ONeil punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
ONeil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown throws the left hand but ONeil avoids the punch easily.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from ONeil.
ONeil leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ONeil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
ONeil thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
ONeil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
ONeil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
ONeil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ONeil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
ONeil feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, ONeil changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
ONeil looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
ONeil wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq ONeil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ONeil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq ONeil!
Shaq ONeil bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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