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Event:
OFC 266: Vanquisher
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
OToole takes the fight into the clinch.
OToole gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tattum is trying to break free.#BC2#
Tattum breaks from the clinch.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and OToole moves out of range easily.
OToole tries to clinch but Tattum moves out of range.
OToole tries to land a front kick but Tattum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from OToole misses the target.
Tattum misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tattum.
Dominic Tattum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tattum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tattum throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OToole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattum throws a nice head kick!
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
OToole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tattum tries to clinch there but OToole circles away.
Tattum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tattum is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tattum looks to land a body kick but OToole moved away.
OToole keeps the fight on the outside.
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
OToole looks for the body kick but Tattum saw that one coming.
OToole moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tattum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tattum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OToole scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole throws a low kick but Tattum avoids it.
OToole moves out of range as Tattum throws a body kick.
#CL#
OToole has Tattum up against the cage in a clinch.
OToole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tattum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tattum goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - OToole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OToole looks to land a left hand but Tattum moved out of range nicely.#T2#
OToole throws a lazy right hand but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum thuds his shin into the meat of OToole's side.
Tattum looks to land a body kick but OToole moved away.
Tattum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OToole.
Tattum delivers a nice body kick.
OToole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
OToole circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattum.
Tattum tries to clinch up.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Tattum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As OToole backs off Tattum throws a huge counter combo but OToole manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Tattum.
Tattum swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
Tattum lands a head kick!
OToole misses with a hook. Tattum ducked under it nicely.
OToole throws an overhand right that lands on Tattum's shoulder, as Tattum tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tattum.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tattum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Tattum fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole is looking to land body kicks.
Tattum throws a head kick that half lands.
Tattum keeps OToole at a distance using the push kick.
OToole tries to bum rush Tattum with a series of wild strikes but Tattum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tattum unleashes a big counter combination but OToole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tattum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum staying out of range there.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tattum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tattum connects with a high kick.
Tattum tries to clinch but OToole moves out of range.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattum slips a straight right by OToole.
OToole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattum is looking to clinch.
OToole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OToole takes a swing at Tattum's ribcage but misses.
Tattum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tattum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OToole's head.#T4#
OToole misses with a head kick.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch up but OToole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tattum. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Tattum forces OToole back against the cage and clinches.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tattum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OToole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tattum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
OToole takes the fight into the clinch.
OToole has Tattum pressed against the cage, preventing Tattum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
OToole tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
I was talking to OToole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tattum lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tattum lands a hook that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tattum dominated that 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.
#R2#
Tattum checks a low kick from OToole.
Tattum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tattum tries to clinch up but OToole circles away and keeps his distance.
Tattum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
OToole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattum.
OToole blocks a head kick by Tattum.
OToole misses the jab.
Tattum throws a head kick but OToole moves out of range.
Tattum slips under a jab from OToole.
OToole looks to land a body kick but Tattum moved away.
OToole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tattum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum slips a straight right by OToole.
Tattum scores with a head kick.
Tattum keeps OToole at a distance using the push kick.
OToole avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole avoids the head kick by Tattum.
Tattum tries to clinch there but OToole circles away.
OToole throws a big shot that misses.
OToole throws a looping overhand right but Tattum ducks down to avoid it.
OToole throws a body shot but no joy.
Tattum throws a counter combo.
Dominic Tattum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tattum throws a series of punches but OToole moves out of range.
OToole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattum.
OToole blocks a head kick by Tattum.
A left lands for OToole.
Tattum lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Tattum moves into the clinch successfully.
Tattum takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
Tattum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tattums head.
A short right from OToole.
OToole lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole scores with a shot to the side of Tattum's head.
OToole tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
OToole pushes Tattum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tattum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Tattum.
#T2#
OToole looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tattum misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tattum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Tattum closes the distance and pushes OToole back into the cage.
Knuckles OToole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, OToole scores with a nice short uppercut.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tattum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from OToole.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow.
A short body shot lands from OToole as the two fighters clinch.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tattum.
Tattum lands a shoulder strike.
OToole throws an elbow that misses.
Tattum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
Tattum tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Tattum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tattum is looking to clinch but OToole is avoiding it.
OToole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OToole digs a good hook to Tattum's body.
OToole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OToole lands with a hook. Tattum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OToole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
OToole with a jab.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OToole lands a jab.
OToole cracks Tattum with a good jab.
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!
OToole swats away the attempt to clinch by Tattum.
OToole lands with a shot to the body.
Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
OToole misses the shot to the body.
Tattum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tattum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tattum forces OToole back against the cage and clinches.
OToole cracks Tattum with a nice body shot.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole works on Tattum's body with a couple of short punches.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
Tattum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tattum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.
Tattum is trying to force a seperation but OToole has the dominant position.
Tattum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OToole or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Tattum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum staying out of range there.
Tattum counters with a body kick.
OToole connects with a body shot that sends Tattum's belly button to the back.
Tattum is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
OToole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tattum is out of range and OToole settles back down.
OToole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tattum tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
Tattum tries to clinch up but OToole circles away and keeps his distance.
Tattum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattum lands a nice looking body kick.
OToole scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
OToole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tattum, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tattum manages to break the clinch.
Tattum throws a nice head kick!
Tattum lands a high kick!
#CL#
OToole has Tattum up against the cage in a clinch.
Tattum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tattum blocking some punches.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole misses with some punches.
OToole lands an uppercut.#T1#
OToole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tattum avoids it.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.#BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch.
OToole misses with a wild body shot.
OToole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OToole.
Tattum lands with a nice body kick.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Tattum moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
OToole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OToole just misses with a punch to the body.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OToole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattum.
Tattum throws a fast counter high kick but OToole manages to duck under it in time.
OToole throws a hook to the side of Tattum's head but Tattum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tattum connects with a high kick.
OToole throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from OToole.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and OToole moves out of range easily.
OToole takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tattum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OToole.
Tattum wants to land a leg kick but OToole is out of range. #CL#
OToole closes the distance and pushes Tattum back into the cage.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole lands a left hand.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole gets through Tattum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tattum has had enough of the clinch but OToole keeps him there for the moment.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole avoids the head kick by Tattum.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Tattum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OToole takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Tattum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from OToole.
OToole with a nice cross.
Tattum throws a head kick but OToole moves out of range.
Tattum throws a body kick that misses.
Tattum moves out of range as OToole throws a body kick.
Tattum moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattum lands a head kick. OToole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tattum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OToole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tattum checks it well.
A head kick from Tattum lands but OToole takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from OToole misses the target.
Tattum throws a fast counter high kick but OToole manages to duck under it in time.
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tattum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Tattum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OToole lands a nice shot that snaps Tattum's head back.
Tattum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OToole misses with an uppercut.
Tattum throws a big counter head kick but OToole avoids it with no problem.
Tattum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OToole.#T4#
Tattum misses with a head kick.
OToole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tattum lands with a kick to the temple. OToole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tattum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from OToole misses the target.
Tattum swinging wildly here.
Tattum lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
OToole forces Tattum back against the cage and clinches.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Tattum controls his hands.
A short left from OToole.
OToole pushes Tattum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tattum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattum blocks an elbow strike from OToole.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tattum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OToole lands an elbow that stopped Tattum in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knuckles OToole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OToole 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckles OToole!
In his post fight interview, Knuckles OToole started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 255: Trail vs Bin
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Vegas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by OToole.
Vegas misses with a straight right. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vegas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from OToole.
We've been informed that Vegas 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.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Vegas.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
OToole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vegas avoids it.
OToole misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from OToole.
Vegas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
OToole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
OToole misses with some punches.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from OToole, against the cage.
OToole misses with an elbow over the top.
Vegas blocking some punches.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OToole scores with a hook to the body.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
OToole working aggressively here.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole lands a shoulder strike.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OToole.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas blocking some punches.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole working aggressively here.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Vegas.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
I was talking to OToole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vegas is leaning against OToole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vegas lands an uppercut.#T3#
Vegas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vegas lands a right hand.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole lands a right hand.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
A nice left hand lands by OToole.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
OToole lands a shot to the body.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from OToole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for OToole.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vegas lands with a left to the head.
Vegas throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole. #T4#
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas blocking some punches.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OToole misses with a body punch.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas prevents a body shot from OToole.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
OToole takes a shot to the head.
Vegas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas scores with a shot to the side of OToole's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vegas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
OToole closes the distance and pushes Vegas back into the cage.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole lands a body shot in the clinch.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
OToole lands a body punch.
OToole lands a shot to the body.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Vegas controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vegas.
OToole misses with the head strike.
OToole prevents a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Johnny Vegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
Vegas takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.#T1#
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
Vegas tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Vegas back against the cage.
Vegas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
Vegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
Vegas pushes OToole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vegas 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.
OToole tries a body shot but Vegas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by OToole.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
OToole lands a nice shot to the body.
Vegas tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole lands a right hand.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas cracks OToole with a nice body shot.
Vegas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OTooles head.
With the fighters up against the cage, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole tries to land knees in the clinch but Vegas avoids the damage to the body.
Vegas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole scores with a nice hook to the head.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegas misses with a body punch.
#T3#
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vegas - that landed with a thud.
Vegas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
OToole cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole blocks a body shot from Vegas.
Vegas lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vegas scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
OToole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OToole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from OToole does it's job there.
Vegas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vegas missing with a left hand there. OToole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from OToole.
A countering left hand to the body from Vegas misses.
Vegas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
OToole gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Vegas to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
OToole pushes Vegas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
Vegas managing to block the knees to the body from OToole.
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
Vegas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Vegas as the two fighters clinch.
OToole throws an elbow that misses.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vegas's elbow.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas cracks OToole with a nice body shot.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vegas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vegas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OToole or not.
Vegas misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Vegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vegas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vegas misses with some punches.
Vegas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
Vegas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas prevents a body shot from OToole.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from OToole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OToole cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vegas lands a body shot.
Vegas prevents a body shot from OToole. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Vegas fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OToole.
OToole tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from OToole.
Vegas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegas lands with a right to the head.
Vegas tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Vegas has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Vegas misses with a short punch on the inside.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
Vegas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vegas lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Vegas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegas throws a head punch that misses.
Vegas tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
OToole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vegas is defending well for now.
Vegas misses with the head strike.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole misses with a body punch.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Vegas can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OToole.
A short right from Vegas.
A short right from Vegas on the inside.
OToole tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Vegas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vegas 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Vegas!
After winning the bout, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Knuckles OToole spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Event:
DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
OToole moves away from the strike by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigurd Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson digs a good body shot into OToole's ribs.
Ragnarsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
OToole tries to counter by clinching up but Ragnarsson breaks away and moves out of range.
OToole throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnarsson swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Ragnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnarsson feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ragnarsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OToole is looking to stand back up but Ragnarsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OToole. #REVR#
Ragnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OToole sees it coming and defends easily.
OToole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ragnarsson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! OToole is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
After the big win, Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Knuckles OToole had this to say: 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Event:
DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bartlet manages to break the clinch.
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but OToole pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Bartlet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OToole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartlet throws a leg kick but OToole moved away.
OToole is looking to counter the offense by Bartlet and move into the clinch.
Bartlet throws a head kick that misses.
OToole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bartlet misses with a hook. OToole ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bartlet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OToole lands a body punch.
OToole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlet throws a head punch that misses.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from OToole. #T1#
Bartlet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
Bartlet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
OToole gets underhooks to prevent Bartlet's takedown attempt.
OToole lands with a right to the head.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Bartlet.
OToole tries a body shot but Bartlet blocks it.
Nice body punch from OToole - that landed with a thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bartlet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bartlet misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Bartlet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole gets through Bartlet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
OToole avoiding damage as Bartlet throws knees to the body.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole presses Bartlet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for OToole.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Bartlet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Bartlet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartlet tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartlet. OToole does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bartlet tries to get set, OToole tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartlet manages to avoid the attempt.
Bartlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole throws a big counter combination but Bartlet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartlet swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut.
Bartlet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OToole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bartlet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OToole manages to avoid it.
OToole throws a big counter combination but Bartlet scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Bartlet gets a clinch.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole presses Bartlet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from OToole. #T3#
Bartlet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OToole working aggressively here.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartlet's elbow.
OToole blocking some punches.
Bartlet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bartlet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole lands an uppercut.
OToole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bartlet lands with a left to the head.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bartlet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bartlet.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Bartlet.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OToole blocks an elbow strike.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartlet just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow. #T4#
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartlet tries to score a body lock takedown but OToole shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet wants a takedown but no success here.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet tries for a takedown. No joy.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartlet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartlet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartlet lands an elbow inside.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Knuckles OToole's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from OToole.
OToole scores with a shot to the side of Bartlet's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Knuckles OToole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
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.
#R2#
Bartlet misses with an uppercut.
Bartlet connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as OToole blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Bartlet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlet throws an elbow that misses.
Bartlet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.
OToole throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bartlet breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartlet closes the distance looking to clinch
and OToole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartlet thinking. #T1#
Bartlet takes a swing at OToole's ribcage but misses.
OToole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bartlet shoots and misses #CL#
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Bartlet.
Bartlet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartlet controls his hands.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
Bartlet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
Bartlet lands with a left to the head.
Bartlet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bartlet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
Bartlet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OToole avoids it.
OToole lands a body shot.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Bartlet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OToole working aggressively here.
Bartlet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OToole tries to work over Bartlet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OToole.
Bartlet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Bartlet successfully pulls guard.
Bartlet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OToole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bartlet landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Bartlet is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bartlet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bartlet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlet connects with a couple of short punches.
OToole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OToole controls Bartlet momentarily but Bartlet frees himself.
OToole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OToole tries to get out of the position.
Bartlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bartlet is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bartlet postures up and lands a big shot to OToole's brow.
Bartlet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bartlet throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartlet 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.
Bartlet working some strikes from top position.
Bartlet sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bartlet tries to free his leg and advance position but OToole is retaining full guard.
Bartlet trying to control but OToole is working from the bottom.
Bartlet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bartlet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Bartlet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bartlet misses the target.
OToole is looking for a counter combo.
Bartlet lands a leg kick that knocks OToole off balance momentarily.
Bartlet lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a hook but OToole blocks it.
Jab, jab by Bartlet - just one landing.
Bartlet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OToole counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bartlet.
OToole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OToole avoids the head kick by Bartlet.
A big left from Bartlet misses.
Bartlet motions for OToole to come forward. Bartlet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
OToole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlet misses with an uppercut
and OToole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartlet throws a series of punches but OToole avoids them all with ease.
OToole tries to counter by clinching up but Bartlet breaks away and moves out of range.
Bartlet misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from OToole misses its target.#CL2#
Bartlet closes the distance and clinches.
OToole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OToole working aggressively here.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bartlet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Bartlet misses with an elbow over the top.
Knuckles OToole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OToole blocks the elbow strike.
OToole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet prevents a body shot from OToole. #T2#
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OToole misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartlet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartlet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Bartlet avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Bartlet lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Knuckles OToole's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartlet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Bartlet manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Bartlet feints and then cracks OToole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OToole down.
Bartlet tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartlet throws a lazy head kick
and OToole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OToole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartlet.
OToole is looking to counter the offense by Bartlet and move into the clinch.
Bartlet throws a series of punches but OToole moves out of range.
OToole tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bartlet manages to circle out of the way.
Bartlet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OToole cracks a nice hook into Bartlet's ribs.
Bartlet is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bartlet tries for a takedown but OToole circles away easily
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
Knuckles OToole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Bartlet.
Bartlet throws a sloppy head kick
and OToole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bartlet throws a right hand that misses
and Bartlet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OToole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartlet scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bartlet moves into range and clinches up with OToole.
Bartlet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OToole blocks an elbow strike.
Bartlet fails to pull guard.
OToole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartlet backwards.
Bartlet tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Bartlet back against the cage.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartlet.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartlet blocks an uppercut.
Bartlet tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
Bartlet looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from OToole.
OToole lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from OToole.
A short right from OToole.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Knuckles OToole.
I think OToole 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Rob misses. #CL#
OToole moves into the clinch.
Rob prevents a body shot from OToole.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rob can't find room to land a body shot as OToole controls the action.
Rob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OToole is keeping busy.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Rob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OToole moves away.
OToole seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rob throws a hook to the side of OToole's head but OToole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OToole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rob steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OToole. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Rob is predictable there
and OToole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob swings widly with a right hand
and OToole counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
OToole moves into range and clinches up with Rob.
Rob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rob looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from OToole.
OToole can't find room to land a body shot as Rob controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rob. #T1#
OToole can't find room to land a body shot as Rob controls the action.
#BC2#
Rob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from OToole.
Rob throws a push kick but OToole slaps the foot to one side.
OToole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OToole looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
Rob misses with a looping left.
Rob blocks a head kick by OToole.
Rob misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Rob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rob with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OToole scores with the left hand. Rob knows he should have avoided that one.
Rob throws a leg kick but OToole moved away.
Rob misses with a body kick.
OToole just misses with a punch to the body.
Rob works over OToole's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
OToole misses with a kick to the body.
OToole avoids the body shot from Rob.
OToole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rob tries to land a leg kick but OToole saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
OToole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OToole tries to work over Rob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OToole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rob's brow.
Rob presses OToole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Rob.
A hook to the body from OToole.
Rob prevents a body shot from OToole.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Rob controls his hands.
#BC2#
Rob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rob swings away with a leg kick that misses.
OToole slips a jab from Rob.
Rob looks to land a left hand but OToole moved out of range nicely.
It looked like OToole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rob.
OToole lands with a kick to the ribs.
OToole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OToole scores with a shot to the body.
OToole jabs Rob to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Rob fails to land with a series of punches.
OToole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole scores with a hook to the body.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rob's elbow.
OToole tries a body shot but Rob blocks it.
#BC2#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
OToole misses with a looping right.#CL#
OToole drives through and clinches with Rob against the cage.
Rob blocking some punches.
Rob working aggressively here.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rob's elbow. #BC2#
Rob breaks the clinch.
OToole scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Rob takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rob throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Rob scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OToole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OToole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OToole scores with a body shot.
OToole lands with an uppercut that bounces Rob off the cage and back into range.
Rob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OToole.
OToole lands with a cross.
Rob blocks the body kick.
OToole digs a good hook to Rob's body.
#CL#
OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole lands a body shot in the clinch.
OToole pushes Rob back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rob looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Rob.
OToole tries to work over Rob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Rob is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
OToole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rob on the side of the head.
Rob is still on wobbly legs! Can OToole finish him?
Rob throws a lazy uppercut
and OToole counters with a big right hand! Oh Rob is in trouble here! OToole follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles OToole!
Knuckles OToole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Tattum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OToole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattum.
Tattum 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.
OToole swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tattum.
No joy there for OToole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tattum tries to clinch but OToole moves out of range.
The fighters circling - OToole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole swats away the attempt to clinch by Tattum.
Tattum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OToole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tattum.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tattum. That's going to slow OToole down.
The fighters circle momentarily. OToole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Tattum throws a leg kick which misses OToole's front leg but catches the back leg as OToole tries to avoid it.
Tattum slips under a jab from OToole.
Tattum throws a nice inside leg kick.
OToole misses with a double jab.
Tattum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OToole cracks Tattum with an open hand slap.
A jab from OToole misses. #CL#
OToole clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OToole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tattum's brow. #BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattum keeps OToole at a distance using the push kick.
OToole checks a leg kick.
OToole is looking for a counter combo.
Tattum tries to land a leg kick but OToole saw it coming and moves away.
As Tattum tries to get set, OToole tries to push him back and clinch up but Tattum manages to avoid the attempt.
OToole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tattum.
#T2#
Tattum connects with a solid leg kick.
OToole definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OToole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dominic Tattum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OToole fails with an attempt to clinch.
OToole throws a jab when Tattum was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Tattum.
Tattum is looking to slow OToole down with leg kicks.
OToole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tattum can pounce on him.
Tattum connects with a leg kick. OToole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tattum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OToole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tattum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tattum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OToole if he has to take too many more of those.
Tattum blocks a jab.
Tattum throws a shot from downtown. OToole moves away and avoids it.
OToole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tattum.
Tattum scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by OToole there.#T3#
OToole scores with a nice head shot.
OToole lands a jab to the head.
Tattum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OToole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OToole throws a body punch but Tattum moves out of range.
Tattum connects with a leg kick. OToole looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
OToole throws an overhand right that lands on Tattum's shoulder, as Tattum tries to avoid the shot.
Tattum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tattum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tattum avoids the body shot from OToole.
Despite the aggression on Tattum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tattum connects with an inside leg kick.
OToole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tattum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tattum thows a body kick. OToole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tattum moves out of range of the body kick from OToole.
Tattum throws a leg kick which misses OToole's front leg but catches the back leg as OToole tries to avoid it.
Tattum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OToole's calf.
Tattum thumps OToole with a low kick.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tattum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
OToole blocks the body kick.
#CL#
OToole closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tattum fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by OToole.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OToole throws a hook but Tattum avoids it easily.
Tattum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tattum lets loose with a powerful body kick. OToole will feel that in the morning.
Tattum throws a leg kick which misses OToole's front leg but catches the back leg as OToole tries to avoid it.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses.
OToole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tattum lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tattum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jab by OToole.#CL#
OToole clinches up with Tattum and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tattum misses with a low kick as OToole jumps back.
OToole fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
OToole moves into the clinch successfully.
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from OToole.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattum blocks an elbow strike from OToole.
OToole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OToole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum. #BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tattum.
OToole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tattum at a distance.
OToole misses with a body kick.
Tattum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tattum throws a low kick, looking for OToole's leg but OToole calmly moves out of range.
OToole tries to counter by clinching up but Tattum breaks away and moves out of range.
Tattum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tattum rushes OToole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole misses with the head strike.
Tattum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OToole gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OToole leaning against his opponent.
OToole tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Tattum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tattum throws a leg kick
letting OToole counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Tattum rushes OToole and presses him up against the cage.
Tattum avoids a wild elbow strike from OToole.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattum avoids a wild elbow strike from OToole.
OToole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tattum backwards.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tattum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tattum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tattum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tattum swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.#T3#
OToole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tattum.
OToole throws an overhand right that lands on Tattum's shoulder, as Tattum tries to avoid the shot.
Tattum thuds his shin into the meat of OToole's side.
Tattum moves out of range as OToole throws a body kick.
Tattum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tattum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OToole is looking to clinch but Tattum is avoiding it.
#CL#
OToole takes the fight into the clinch.
Tattum being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole misses the jab.#T4#
OToole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
OToole closes the distance and pushes Tattum back into the cage.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattum.
OToole tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole throws an elbow but it misses.
Knuckles OToole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tattum prevents a body shot from OToole.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum prevents a body shot from OToole.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattum's elbow. #BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tattum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tattum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tattum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole 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#
Tattum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OToole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tattum. Tattum obviously looking to wear him down.
OToole moves in looking to clinch but Tattum pushes him off.
OToole keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tattum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
OToole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from OToole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole tries to work over Tattum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tattum wants to take the fight to the mat but OToole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OToole tries a body shot but Tattum blocks it.
OToole can't find room to land a body shot as Tattum controls the action.
#T1#
Tattum letting OToole take a breather here.
Tattum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattum uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OToole managing to block the knees to the body from Tattum.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
Tattum working hard to break the clinch.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Tattum.
Tattum misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole pushes Tattum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattum.
Tattum can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tattum feints and then cracks OToole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OToole down.
Tattum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tattum moves out of range of the body kick from OToole.
OToole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tattum momentarily.
OToole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OToole throws a head kick that misses.
Tattum is looking to clinch.
OToole looks to land a right hand but Tattum moved out of range.#T3#
Tattum throws a low kick but OToole avoids it.
OToole throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tattum avoids it.
Tattum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tattum keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole misses with a wild body shot.
OToole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
OToole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tattum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattum misses with a straight right.
OToole looks to clinch
and Tattum counters with an inside leg kick.
OToole is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tattum.
OToole jabs Tattum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tattum checks a leg kick nicely.
OToole throws a lazy right hand but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
OToole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tattum.
Tattum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tattum on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Tattum clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Tattum breaks the clinch.
OToole looks to land a left hand but Tattum moved out of range nicely.
Tattum throws a counter combo.
Tattum avoids the body shot from OToole.
OToole takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dominic Tattum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tattum cracks the inside of OToole's front leg. #CL2#
Tattum clinches up with OToole and pushes him back against the cage.
Tattum blocks a body shot from OToole.
Tattum blocking some punches.
OToole lands a body punch.
Tattum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knuckles OToole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OToole 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knuckles OToole!
Knuckles OToole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DUEL#6 Xezeron vs Longshanks
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and OToole makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boyka really felt that one!
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OToole was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
OToole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka throws an off balance right hand
enabling OToole to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka walks into a straight right hand from OToole.
Boyka throws a nice looking combination but OToole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boyka throws a body punch but OToole moves out of range.
OToole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but OToole moved out of range.
OToole throws a big counter head kick but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
OToole connects with a single shot there.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OToole was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
OToole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick.
Boyka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OToole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OToole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyka throws a hook but OToole blocks it.#T1#
OToole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but OToole moved out of range.
Boyka throws a hook but OToole blocks it.
OToole tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
OToole rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyka tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
OToole gets through Boyka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyka cracks OToole with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Boyka.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka lands a left hand.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Boyka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole prevents a body shot from Boyka.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from OToole.
#T2#
OToole leaning against his opponent.
OToole receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka gets through OToole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka working aggressively here.
Boyka has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
OToole lands a right hand.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
OToole blocking some punches.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from OToole.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka lands a body punch.
Boyka tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Boyka back against the cage.
Boyka tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boyka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boyka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyka has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
OToole lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, OToole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boyka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyka.
OToole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boyka backwards.
Boyka is leaning against OToole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boyka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OToole.
A short uppercut from Boyka.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boyka working aggressively here.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Boyka.
Boyka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Boyka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boyka misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from OToole. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Boyka.
A right hook to the body lands for Boyka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyka.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole blocks a body shot from Boyka.
Boyka tries to work over OToole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boyka working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OToole.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
Boyka pushes OToole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boyka letting OToole take a breather here.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyka cracks OToole with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boyka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Boyka fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
OToole throws a low kick but Boyka moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OToole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OToole scrambles back to his feet.
OToole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyka tries to bum rush OToole with a series of wild strikes but OToole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OToole with a nice cross.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on OToole's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boyka throws a hook but OToole blocks it.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Boyka is predictable there
and OToole counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyka.
Boyka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on OToole's shoulder, as OToole tries to avoid the shot.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OToole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
OToole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Boyka takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Boyka lands with a short shot to the head.
Boyka scores with a shot to the side of OToole's head.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
OToole cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.
Boyka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Boyka.
A body shot lands from OToole.
Boyka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OToole stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
Boyka scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OToole.
A body shot lands from Boyka.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OToole can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Boyka as the two fighters clinch.
Boyka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boyka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole tries to work over Boyka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OToole lands a right hand.
Boyka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyka.
Yuri Boyka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OToole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from OToole.
Boyka misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Boyka.
Boyka gets through OToole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boyka misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Boyka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boyka misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole blocking some punches.
Boyka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boyka misses with the head strike.
Boyka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyka swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
Boyka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boyka.
Boyka lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boyka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Boyka struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
A shot in the inside from Boyka.
Boyka tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Boyka.
Boyka gets through OToole's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole misses with a body punch.
Boyka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
OToole slowing the pace effectively.
Boyka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Boyka.
Boyka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OToole or not.
Boyka dodges an elbow strike from OToole.
OToole throws a punch but it's blocked by Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boyka throws a lazy right hand but OToole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OToole throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
OToole throws a hook to the side of Boyka's head but Boyka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OToole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OToole tries to counter by closing the distance.
OToole lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyka's head.
OToole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka takes a swing at OToole's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Boyka misses.
Boyka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OToole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OToole manages to avoid it.
Boyka throws a leg kick but OToole moved away.
Boyka misses with a looping right.#T1#
OToole lands a jab to Boyka's midsection.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
OToole throws a head kick that half lands.
OToole ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OToole.
OToole throws out a counter right but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but OToole moved out of range.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from OToole.
Boyka works over OToole's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyka as he connects with a hook.
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OToole.
Boyka throws a body shot but no joy.
OToole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OToole is looking to clinch but Boyka is avoiding it.
Boyka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyka cracks OToole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyka misses with a shot to the body
and OToole counters with a straight right hand.
OToole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OToole blocks a jab.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
OToole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OToole's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka throws a quick inside leg kick.
OToole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyka momentarily.
OToole lands a glancing blow to the side of Boyka's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boyka.
OToole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knuckles OToole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
OToole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
Boyka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OToole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boyka with a body shot.
OToole slips a jab from Boyka.
Boyka swings for the body but OToole moves out of range.
OToole sizes up Boyka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by OToole.
Boyka sets himself, and OToole steps forward looking for the clinch! Boyka avoids it this time.
OToole lands a jab.
OToole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OToole looks to land a body kick but Boyka moved away.
Boyka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyka misses with a lunging right hand
and OToole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OToole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OToole counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knuckles OToole!
Knuckles OToole 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:
Emma Five
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
OToole lands with a right hand.
Weber feints a jab promting OToole to slip. Weber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. OToole slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Weber misses with a two punch combination.
Weber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weber throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weber working aggressively here.
Weber jumps guard but OToole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weber throws an elbow but it misses.
Weber slowing the pace effectively.
Weber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from OToole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Weber is stalling here.
Our sources have told us that Weber has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Weber misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OToole avoiding damage as Weber throws knees to the body.
#T1#
OToole lands with a left to the head.
OToole lands an uppercut.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weber or not.
OToole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OToole as Weber tries to tie him up.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
OToole manages to break the clinch.
OToole circles away from the clinch attempt
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
OToole lands with a nice body punch.
Weber misses with an uppercut.
Weber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OToole.
OToole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Weber misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and OToole holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weber tries to clinch but OToole moves away
and OToole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Weber misses
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Weber has been cut.#CL2#
OToole forces Weber back against the cage and clinches.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from OToole.
Weber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OToole scores with a hook to the body.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole lands a shoulder strike.
OToole lands with a light punch inside.
OToole lands a hook that snaps the head of Weber backwards.
OToole digs a right hand into Weber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weber's gas tank.
OToole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Weber throws a series of punches but OToole moves out of range.
Weber moves out of range as OToole throws a body kick.
Weber moves out of range of the body kick.
OToole throws a hook to the side of Weber's head but Weber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OToole lunges at Weber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weber's hand. #ROC2#
Weber is rocked!
Weber throws a leg kick but OToole sees it coming and moves out of range.
OToole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like OToole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weber thows a leg kick but OToole checks it
and OToole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Weber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Weber misses with a double jab.
OToole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Weber.
Weber seems to have got his legs back now.
Weber swinging wildly here.
OToole lands with a straight right. Weber didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and OToole counters by moving into the clinch.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webers head.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webers head.
OToole dips a shoulder and cracks Weber with a mighty uppercut! Weber falls back against the cage and OToole unloads with a barrage of strikes! Weber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - OToole screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles OToole!
Knuckles OToole decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Emma Four
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OToole is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, OToole circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and OToole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from OToole.
Diaz tries for a takedown but OToole circles away easily
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OToole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but OToole breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but OToole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Diaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OToole's half guard.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but OToole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OToole trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OToole can do anything to dispel that myth.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OToole is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but OToole keeps working.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz throwing shots but OToole is blocking nicely.
OToole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to OToole's temple. #CUT#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz is pressing down on OToole's thigh, looking to free his foot. OToole is holding on for now.
Diaz thows a huge punch but OToole dodges it nicely.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but OToole is defending well.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OToole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Diaz is working for a kimura but OToole is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
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.
#R2#
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OToole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling OToole to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and OToole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OToole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
OToole looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by OToole, which made it look bad.
OToole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
A head kick misses from OToole.
Knuckles OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OToole as he jumps to the side.
OToole wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OToole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OToole. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knuckles OToole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but OToole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OToole tries to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Diaz shoots in but OToole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but OToole circles away.
OToole is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OToole is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
OToole is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Diaz 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.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz working over OToole with some ground and pound. OToole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz stops OToole from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Knuckles OToole's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
OToole swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz sets himself, and OToole steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
OToole tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
OToole is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz. #T1#
Diaz throwing shots but OToole is blocking nicely.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OToole can do to turn this around?
OToole tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but OToole is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz prevents OToole from improving his position.
Diaz slips a nice elbow through OToole's hands, connecting with OToole's forehead.
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OToole taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
OToole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz. #T2#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OToole's head.
OToole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
OToole is rocked!
OToole wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OToole is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
OToole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OToole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
OToole seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OToole has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Diaz winds up and cracks OToole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz drops an elbow to the side of OToole's head. #SUB#
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can OToole defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - OToole is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mat Diaz!
In defeat, Knuckles OToole stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Event:
Emma One
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Mulder tries to clinch up.
Mulder moves to clinch but OToole breaks away
and OToole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mulder wants to clinch.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Mulder darts in and clinches OToole up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OToole working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder. #BC2#
OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulder moves to clinch but OToole breaks away
and OToole counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Mulder is looking to clinch but OToole is avoiding it.
Mulder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mulder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OToole swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulder.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulder doesn't manage to clinch there - OToole circles away.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mulder tries to clinch there but OToole circles away.
OToole circles away from the clinch attempt.
OToole has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
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.
Mulder looks to clinch
and Mulder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Mulder rushes OToole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OToole works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OToole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulder misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but OToole avoids the damage to the body.
OToole is leaning against Mulder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mulder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from OToole.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulder lands with a left to the head.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Mulder.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
#T3#
OToole can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder lands an elbow inside.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
OToole scores with a nice hook to the head.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OToole.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but OToole avoids the damage to the body.
OToole misses with a hook from the clinch.
OToole pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
OToole tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulder blocks a body shot from OToole.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulder.
OToole lands a body shot in the clinch.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulder pushes OToole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OToole blocks an elbow strike.
OToole cracks Mulder with a nice body shot.
OToole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards OToole's brow.
Mulder missing with knees to the body.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole is working Mulder over against the cage.
Mulder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OToole dodges an elbow strike from Mulder.
Mulder blocking some punches.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Knuckles OToole has been cut.
OToole pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulder blocks a body shot from OToole.
OToole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mulder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Mulder lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Mulder is looking to clinch but OToole is avoiding it.
Mulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole moves out of range.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up but OToole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OToole keeps the fight on the outside.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OToole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
Mulder closes the distance but OToole moves to the side
and OToole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole moves away
and OToole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OToole keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it. #T1##CL#
Mulder moves into the clinch successfully.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
OToole misses with some punches.
OToole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OToole managing to block the knees to the body from Mulder.
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OToole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
A short right from OToole.
Knuckles OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mulder throws an elbow but misses.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by OToole.
Mulder lands a nice elbow.
Mulder lands an elbow that stopped OToole in his tracks for a moment.
OToole takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole has had enough of the clinch but Mulder keeps him there for the moment.
Mulder is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Mulder trying to land knees to the body.
OToole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but OToole avoids the damage to the body.
OToole takes an elbow to the temple.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulder slows down the pace here.
OToole avoids the elbow strike from Mulder, against the cage.
Mulder slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mulder throws an elbow but misses.
Mulder working OToole over with knees to the body.
Mulder stalls.
OToole tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing OToole back against the cage.
OToole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder taking a breather.#T3#
OToole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Mulder pushes off an throws an elbow but OToole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OToole tries a knee to the head but Mulder blocks it.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole misses with a kick to the body.
Mulder wants to clinch up but OToole keeps it at a distance.
OToole appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OToole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mulder moves in looking to clinch but OToole pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
OToole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like OToole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulder closes the distance looking to clinch
and OToole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Mulder wants to clinch up but OToole keeps it at a distance.
OToole throws out a counter right but Mulder avoids it with no problem.
OToole's corner calls for a 1-2. OToole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mulder tries to clinch but OToole is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mulder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mulder wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from OToole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knuckles OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mulder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulder wants to clinch up but OToole keeps it at a distance.
OToole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mulder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mulder wants to clinch
and OToole counters with a stiff right hand.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
Fox Mulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but OToole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OToole thinks about the counter body kick.
OToole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mulder tries to clinch there but OToole circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OToole counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Mulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole throws a counter combo.
OToole swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulder.
Mulder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OToole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mulder backing away here, and OToole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Mulder rushes OToole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mulder pushes off an throws an elbow but OToole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OToole misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mulder leaning against his opponent.
OToole tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder lands with a left to the head.
OToole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mulder lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Knuckles OToole's cut even more.
Mulder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OToole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder throws an elbow that misses.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Mulder blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Mulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OToole is defending well for now.
Mulder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole takes an elbow to the forehead.
OToole blocks an elbow strike from Mulder.
Nice elbow from Mulder.
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole avoids a wild elbow strike from Mulder.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mulder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OToole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
OToole lands with a left to the head.
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OToole's defenses.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Knuckles OToole's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
#T3#
Mulder throws an elbow but it misses.
Mulder lands an elbow that stopped OToole in his tracks for a moment.
Mulder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mulder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mulder lands a right hand that snaps the head of OToole backwards. #CUT#
Knuckles OToole's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from OToole fails to land.
Mulder lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Knuckles OToole's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fox Mulder!
A relieved looking Fox Mulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Knuckles OToole had this to say: 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Event:
KFC 11
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Gunawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunawan throws a head kick that misses.
Gunawan missing with a left hand there. OToole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunawan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gunawan throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and OToole counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Gunawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
OToole clinches with his opponent.
OToole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
OToole lands with a left to the head.
OToole lands a right hand.
Gunawan tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Gunawan back against the cage.
Gunawan just leaning against OToole, taking a breather.
OToole misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Gunawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunawan throws a looping overhand right but OToole ducks down to avoid it.
OToole throws an overhand right that lands on Gunawan's shoulder, as Gunawan tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunawan digs a good hook to OToole's body.
#T1#
Gunawan defending well as OToole loads up on a big left hand.
Gunawan stuns OToole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Gunawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunawan misses the target.
OToole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gunawan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OToole doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunawan misses with a straight right.
Gunawan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OToole circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
OToole moves into range and clinches up with Gunawan.
OToole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunawan backwards.
Gunawan struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
#BC#
Gunawan breaks from the clinch.
Gunawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OToole has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for OToole. That snapped Gunawan's head back.
Gunawan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OToole counters with a left and a right that stings Gunawan. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunawan throws out a loose jab but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunawan misses with a lunging right hand
and OToole counters with a straight right hand.
Gunawan fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Gunawan's head coaches at Red Tri-Angle - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OToole swings for the body but Gunawan moves out of range.
Gunawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OToole moves away.#CL#
Gunawan moves into the clinch.
A short right from Gunawan on the inside.
OToole misses with a punch on the inside.
OToole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OToole swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunawan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OToole digs a right hand underneath Gunawan's ribcage. Gunawan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Gunawan manages to break the clinch.
Gunawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OToole. #T3#
OToole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
OToole clinches up against the cage.
Gunawan lands a hook that snaps the head of OToole backwards.
Gunawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunawan controls his hands.
Gunawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gunawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OToole misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunawan.
OToole lands with a left to the head.
Gunawan blocking some punches.
OToole keeps control of Gunawan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OToole.
Gunawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow. #BC#
Gunawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole misses with a combination
#CL#
and Gunawan counters by moving into the clinch.
Gunawan struggles to land a body shot inside as OToole controls his hands.
#BC#
Gunawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Gunawan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OToole to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunawan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OToole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunawan.
Gunawan misses with a low kick.
OToole on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunawan swats away the attempt to clinch by OToole.
OToole swinging wildly here.
Gunawan misses with a left hand
letting OToole counter with a right hand.
OToole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
OToole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OToole blocks a body shot from Gunawan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knuckles OToole will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
OToole throws a head kick that misses
enabling Gunawan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunawan slips under a jab.
Gunawan misses with a wild body shot.
OToole is trying to counter with his kicks.
OToole takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Gunawan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OToole throws a right and a left that both miss.
OToole moves out of range as Gunawan strikes.
OToole throws a lazy body kick
and OToole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OToole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole tries to clinch but Gunawan is having none of it.
Gunawan throws an off balance right hand
and OToole counters with a stiff right hand.
OToole ducks under a wild hook from Gunawan.
Gunawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OToole throws a hook but Gunawan blocks it.#T1#
OToole throws a wild body kick that Gunawan sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Gunawan misses.
Gunawan tries to clinch but OToole moves out of range.
OToole throws out a counter right but Gunawan avoids it with no problem.
Gunawan throws a right and a left that OToole avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunawan. OToole does a little dance to reset his feet.
OToole moves in looking to clinch but Gunawan pushes him off.
OToole tries to land a front kick but Gunawan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OToole slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Gunawan. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Gunawan finds it's way through OToole's defenses.
Gunawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OToole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunawan connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
OToole pushes Gunawan away with a front kick.
OToole moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Gunawan lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunawan throws a big shot that misses.
OToole counters with a body kick.
Gunawan misses the shot to the body.
Gunawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OToole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OToole throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Gunawan counter with a right hand.
Gunawan throws a combination that misses
enabling OToole to counter with a crisp jab.
OToole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OToole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunawan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OToole connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunawan scrambles back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunawan.
Gunawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
OToole wants to counter with a clinch but Gunawan pushes him away.
Nice uppercut there from OToole.#T3#
OToole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunawan.
OToole counters with a body kick.
Andri Gunawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunawan connects with a nice looking jab.
Gunawan scores with a body shot.
OToole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Gunawan lands.
OToole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunawan.
OToole cracks Gunawan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from OToole does no damage.
Gunawan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OToole counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunawan tries to clinch up.
Gunawan looks to score with a jab to the body but OToole is just out of range.
Gunawan scores with a shot to the body.
Gunawan tests OToole's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OToole misses with a double jab.
Gunawan doesn't manage to clinch there - OToole circles away.
Gunawan is looking to land body kicks.
OToole fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Gunawan.
Gunawan digs a good hook to OToole's body.
OToole tries to clinch but Gunawan moves out of range.
Gunawan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunawan takes a swing at OToole's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OToole! But no joy.
OToole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OToole looks to land a right hand but Gunawan moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gunawan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andri Gunawan 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
OToole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunawan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gunawan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gunawan throws a jab when OToole was well out of range.
OToole looks for the body kick but Gunawan saw that one coming.
Gunawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunawan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunawan throws a lazy right hand but OToole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OToole slips under a jab from Gunawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OToole missing with a left hand there. Gunawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OToole misses with a right hand
and Gunawan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunawan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OToole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunawan on the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Gunawan moves into the clinch.
Gunawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Gunawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunawan punishes OToole's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Gunawan.
OToole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunawan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunawan throws the left hand but OToole avoids the punch easily.
OToole misses with a body kick.
Gunawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OToole fails in his attempt to clinch.
OToole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Gunawan counter with a right hand.
Gunawan misses with a looping left.
Gunawan misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
OToole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OToole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OToole misses with a looping left.
Gunawan misses with a wild body shot.
Gunawan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OToole scores with a push kick.
OToole slips a jab from Gunawan.
OToole throws a counter combo.
Gunawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunawan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Gunawan misses.
Gunawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OToole can do to turn this around?
OToole connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Gunawan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
OToole throws a head punch that misses.
OToole looking to throw knees to the head but Gunawan is blocking nicely.
OToole has a couple of punches blocked by Gunawan.
OToole presses Gunawan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gunawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunawan won't allow it.
Gunawan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunawan swings wildly with an uppercut but OToole uses good head movement to avoid it.
OToole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andri Gunawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knuckles OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunawan.
Gunawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Gunawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunawan misses with a straight right.
Gunawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OToole moves away.
Gunawan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OToole. #T4#
Gunawan misses with a right hand
and OToole counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles OToole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OToole throws a chopping leg kick but Gunawan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
OToole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gunawan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunawan clobbers OToole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OToole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunawan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunawan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunawan ducks under a wild hook from OToole.
A jab lands there for Gunawan.
OToole tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunawan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OToole takes one to the chin there.
OToole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunawan blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunawan. OToole does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andri Gunawan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunawan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Andri Gunawan!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Andri Gunawan!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Andri Gunawan!
Andri Gunawan wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Andri Gunawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Knuckles OToole was interviewed post fight and said 'What happened? I thought I was winning :('.
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Event:
KFC 9.
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
OToole misses the shot to the body.
Rick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rick missing with a left hand there. OToole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OToole throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Big Boy Rick has been cut.
Rick misses with a hook
and OToole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rick throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and OToole moves into the clinch.
Rick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
OToole lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for OToole.
A short uppercut from OToole.
OToole lands an uppercut.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rick misses with a body punch.
Rick has a couple of punches blocked by OToole.
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!
Rick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OToole's elbow.
OToole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rick working aggressively here.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OToole lands with a left to the head.
Rick misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rick.
Rick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Rick tries a body shot but OToole blocks it.
Rick misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OToole.
Rick misses with some punches.
Rick tries to throw a body punch but OToole avoids it by throwing Rick back against the cage.
OToole lands with a short shot to the head.
OToole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OToole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by OToole.
OToole scores with a shoulder strike.
OToole pushes Rick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OToole lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for OToole.
OToole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rick misses with a punch on the inside.
Rick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
OToole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rick backwards.
Rick misses with the head strike.
OToole blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from OToole.
Rick throws a head punch that misses.
OToole lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Rick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OToole digs a right hand into Rick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rick's gas tank.
Rick looks winded!
OToole lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from OToole.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OToole lands an uppercut.
Rick misses with the head strike.
A short left from OToole.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OToole lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OToole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rick is rocked!
OToole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rick is still on wobbly legs! Can OToole finish him?
Rick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from OToole.
OToole lands a big right hand that drops Rick! The killer instinct kicks in and OToole finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by OToole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knuckles OToole!
After the fight, Knuckles OToole was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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