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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CEFC Live 38
Date: Aug 03, 2017 |
#R1#
O Conor lands the left hand.#CL#
O Conor has closed the distance and engaged Tiyapairat in a clinch.
O Conor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiyapairat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Conor blocks it with crossed arms.
Tiyapairat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Tiyapairat to work.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Conor avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Tiyapairat.
O Conor wants a takedown but no success here.
O Conor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
Tiyapairat gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan O Conor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiyapairat working O Conor over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiyapairat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
O Conor can't get the takedown.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but O Conor avoids the damage to the body.
Tiyapairat cracks O Conor with a nice body shot.
O Conor tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiyapairat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
O Conor has Tiyapairat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tiyapairat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Conor avoids it.
A short left from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat stops a takedown attempt from O Conor .
Tiyapairat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
O Conor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.
O Conor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tiyapairat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tiyapairat gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
O Conor is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Conor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Conor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Conor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiyapairat prevents it.
O Conor avoids a wild elbow strike from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Conor wants a takedown but no success here.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.
O Conor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC2#
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
O Conor has managed to clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a shot to the body.
Tiyapairat is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
#CL#
O Conor clinches up with Tiyapairat and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Conor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Conor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiyapairat pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
O Conor lands a takedown into guard.
Tiyapairat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Conor . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Conor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tiyapairat is looking to stand up but O Conor isn't so interested in that idea.
O Conor passes Tiyapairat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tiyapairat blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor . #ES2#
Tiyapairat kicks off O Conor and gets to his feet.
O Conor fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by O Conor .#CL#
O Conor closes the distance and pushes Tiyapairat back into the cage.#BC2#
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
O Conor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tiyapairat regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Conor throwing strikes from guard but Tiyapairat blocks nicely. #T4#
O Conor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet but O Conor drags him back down.#SUB#
O Conor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tiyapairat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Conor but great work by Tiyapairat.
O Conor gets back to half guard.
O Conor is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat 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#
An inside leg kick from Tiyapairat misses.
O Conor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Conor sets himself, and Tiyapairat steps forward looking for the clinch! O Conor avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by O Conor .
Tiyapairat connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Tiyapairat lands.
O Conor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Tiyapairat has O Conor up against the cage in a clinch.
O Conor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Tiyapairat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
O Conor forces Tiyapairat back against the cage and clinches.
Tiyapairat can't find room to land a body shot as O Conor controls the action.
Tiyapairat tries to throw a body punch but O Conor avoids it by throwing Tiyapairat back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat is defending well.#BC2#
Tiyapairat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
O Conor instigates a clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Conor avoids it.#TD#
O Conor has clasped his hands together around Tiyapairat's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiyapairat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
O Conor working the ground and pound.
O Conor 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.#SUB#
O Conor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tiyapairat, who protects the arm well.
O Conor working the ground and pound but Tiyapairat is defending the strikes.
Tiyapairat is pushing O Conor 's head away, looking to escape. O Conor manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
O Conor tries for a kimura but Tiyapairat is defending well.
O Conor tries to score with some ground and pound. Tiyapairat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
O Conor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiyapairat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Conor 's guard! Nice work there by Tiyapairat!
Ryan O Conor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tiyapairat got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiyapairat has managed to get both his arms back between O Conor 's legs - danger averted.
Tiyapairat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Tiyapairat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiyapairat preventing the sweep.
Tiyapairat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of O Conor is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Conor looking for a guillotine here but Tiyapairat defends easily.
#T3#
O Conor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tiyapairat is one step ahead there.
O Conor wants to improve his position but instead Tiyapairat has moved into half guard.
O Conor wants to improve his position but Tiyapairat is controlling well.
O Conor is working hard here to advance position.
O Conor wants to get back to full guard but Tiyapairat has mounted him!#T4#
O Conor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O Conor looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
O Conor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiyapairat dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tiyapairat stopping the sweep attempt from O Conor .
O Conor wants to improve his position but instead Tiyapairat has moved into half guard.
O Conor is pressing down on Tiyapairat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
O Conor looking for subs off his back but Tiyapairat has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samak Tiyapairat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tiyapairat throws a low kick but O Conor avoids it.
Tiyapairat lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
O Conor clinches.
Tiyapairat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Conor .
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat. #TD#
O Conor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Conor lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Conor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Conor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
O Conor scores with punches from side control.
Tiyapairat is working to avoid the ground and pound but O Conor connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
O Conor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
O Conor is trying to get an arm triangle but Tiyapairat is defending well. #SUB#
O Conor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tiyapairat has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for O Conor but great work by Tiyapairat.
O Conor tries to buck Tiyapairat off but Tiyapairat is having none of it.
O Conor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tiyapairat off and has taken his back!#T2#
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tiyapairat is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Conor gets his way!
O Conor lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tiyapairat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiyapairat trying to get back to his feet but O Conor is in full control for now. #SUB#
O Conor tightening his grip on Tiyapairat, looking for the choke. #SUB#
O Conor looking for the RNC. #T3#
O Conor missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
O Conor looking for the choke from the back.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
O Conor working for the choke.
O Conor is landing with strikes. Tiyapairat can't take much more of this.#SUB#
O Conor is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tiyapairat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tiyapairat for a finish.
Tiyapairat trying to get back to his feet but O Conor is in full control for now.
Ryan O Conor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
O Conor looking for the choke from the back.
O Conor thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
O Conor is persistently looking for the submission but Tiyapairat is defending it well.
O Conor lands punches and elbows.
O Conor lands a shot to the body. #CUT#
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
Tiyapairat is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get O Conor off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Tiyapairat is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Conor gets his way!
#SUB#
Tiyapairat fending off the submission attempt from O Conor .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conor misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan O Conor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiyapairat 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
After the fight, Samak Tiyapairat 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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Event:
Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
O Conor moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
O Conor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tepes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Tepes on the inside.
O Conor jumps guard but Tepes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tepes can't find room to land a body shot as O Conor controls the action.
O Conor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tepes walks away with a smile on his face. O Conor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan O Conor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Conor closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
O Conor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Conor dodges the punch combination from Tepes.
O Conor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes throws out the jab.
Tepes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by O Conor . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Conor .
Tepes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
O Conor pushes Tepes up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
O Conor manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes wants to pass the guard but O Conor is keeping the position.#SUB#
O Conor has his foot on Tepes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tepes works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Tepes wanted to stand there but O Conor had control of the position. #SUB#
O Conor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tepes escapes and throws O Conor 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tepes controls the position.
O Conor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
O Conor looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Tepes pushes past his half guard into mount!
O Conor can't escape the position.
O Conor is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
O Conor manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
O Conor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Conor is looking for a sweep. Tepes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
O Conor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
O Conor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tepes pulls his head out easily.
O Conor wants to improve his position but Tepes is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
O Conor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tepes pulls his head out easily.
Tepes tries to stand and escape but O Conor is controlling the position.
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. Tepes connects with a nice short shot to O Conor 's temple. #SUB#
Tepes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from O Conor .
O Conor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Conor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tepes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Conor manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
O Conor clinches up with Tepes and pushes him back against the cage.
O Conor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tepes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Tepes does no damage.
O Conor tries to clinch there but Tepes circles away.
Tepes connects with a body shot.
Tepes swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so O Conor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
O Conor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor throws a big right hand that misses.
O Conor throwing strikes from guard but Tepes blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Conor postures up and lands a big shot to Tepes's brow. #T1#
O Conor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tepes is keeping the position for now.
O Conor pushes down on Tepes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tepes blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor . #SUB#
O Conor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tepes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Conor .
Tepes won't allow O Conor to pass to mount.
O Conor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
O Conor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tepes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Conor .
Tepes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tepes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Conor . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Tepes wants to control but O Conor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Conor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
O Conor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard.
Tepes controls O Conor momentarily but O Conor frees himself.
O Conor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tepes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Conor throwing strikes but missing.
O Conor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes is retaining full guard. #T3#
O Conor forces his way into half guard.
O Conor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tepes can do anything to dispel that myth.
O Conor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tepes is looking for a sweep. O Conor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tepes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
O Conor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Conor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
O Conor trying to mount his opponent but Tepes defends it.
O Conor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Conor throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
O Conor throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely. #SUB#
O Conor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tepes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Conor .
O Conor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Conor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tepes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
O Conor throwing shots but Tepes is blocking nicely.
O Conor wants to free his trapped foot but Tepes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan O Conor dominated that second round.
That's time! O Conor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tepes throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Tepes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Tepes can't find room to land a body shot as O Conor controls the action.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
O Conor jumps into guard, dragging Tepes to the mat.
#SUB#
O Conor is looking for a triangle but Tepes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
O Conor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tepes passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor tries to improve position but can't.
Tepes takes a little break here. O Conor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
O Conor is looking for a sweep.
O Conor regains half guard.
O Conor is pressing down on Tepes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Tepes got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tepes has managed to get both his arms back between O Conor 's legs - danger averted.
O Conor wants to sweep here but Tepes controlling him for the moment.
Tepes slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Tepes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
O Conor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Conor .#SUB#
O Conor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tepes won't allow O Conor to sweep him here.
Ryan O Conor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tepes is looking to stand up but O Conor won't let him. #SUB#
O Conor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Tepes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Conor 's guard.
O Conor is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
O Conor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Conor moves into full guard.
#SUB#
O Conor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tepes has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
O Conor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Tepes controlling the action here.
Tepes wants to free his trapped foot but O Conor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Conor is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
O Conor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Tepes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruno Tepes!
A relieved looking Bruno Tepes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
D50 Warror v Saarelainen
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
O Conor dives in and grabs Hageman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hageman pushes down on O Conor 's head and hops out.
O Conor shoots in for a takedown but Hageman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Conor is defended easily by Hageman.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Conor .
O Conor shoots in but Hageman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan O Conor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Conor misses with a takedown
letting Hageman counter with a right hand. #TD2#
O Conor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hageman to the mat! Hageman manages to get full guard.
Hageman controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
O Conor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hageman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Conor has Hageman in his guard.#REVR#
O Conor being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
O Conor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
O Conor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hageman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hageman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Conor wants to sweep here but Hageman controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
O Conor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hageman frees his head nicely. Oh but O Conor has switched to an armbar! Hageman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan O Conor !
A very excited looking Ryan O Conor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
O Conor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oluwatobi pinned against the cage. Oluwatobi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Conor shoots for a takedown but Oluwatobi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oluwatobi stuffs the takedown attempt from O Conor . O Conor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan O Conor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Conor looks for a takedown but Oluwatobi sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Oluwatobi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Conor closes the distance and clinches up with Oluwatobi, looking for a takedown. O Conor pushes Oluwatobi against the cage but Oluwatobi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Conor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oluwatobi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
O Conor scores with a takedown into Oluwatobi's guard.
O Conor advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
O Conor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oluwatobi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Conor 's guard! Nice work there by Oluwatobi!
Oluwatobi is pushing down on O Conor 's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Conor is fighting to maintain full guard but Oluwatobi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Oluwatobi is trying to work for a kimura but O Conor is defending well.
O Conor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Conor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
O Conor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Oluwatobi has his hands clasped together but O Conor extends and breaks Oluwatobi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by O Conor .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan O Conor !
In his post fight interview, Ryan O Conor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 3
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
O Conor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fields's half guard.
O Conor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Conor working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Conor winds up and cracks Fields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Conor controlling the action here.
O Conor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fields's head.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.
O Conor wants to take a breather but Fields is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor .
Fields is not content to let O Conor control the position.
O Conor is looking to advance position but Fields won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Fields is defending against the submission attempts here by O Conor .
#SUB2#
O Conor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
O Conor seems to be looking for submissions.
Fields is staying active underneath O Conor , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Conor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Conor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fields does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fields blocking the ground and pound attempt from O Conor .
O Conor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Conor is pressing down on Fields's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fields is holding on for now.
O Conor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Conor working Fields over with strikes here.
O Conor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fields can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O Conor looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Fields that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Fields is looking to improve his position but O Conor isn't that keen on the idea.
O Conor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
O Conor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fields takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Fields is rocked!
Fields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fields tries to get out of the position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for O Conor ! Fields is hurt baaadly! O Conor is firing away with more strikes - Fields is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan O Conor !
Our winner, Ryan O Conor , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EVOLUTION 1
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
O Conor scores with a sloppy right hand. Tillion should have avoided that one. #TD2#
O Conor drives through with a takedown into guard.
O Conor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Conor postures up in Tillion's guard and throws a big left but Tillion blocks it.
O Conor prevents Tillion from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Conor tries to free his leg and advance position but Tillion is retaining full guard.
O Conor stopping the sweep attempt from Tillion.
O Conor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Conor wants to control from the top but Tillion keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Conor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
O Conor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tillion tries to counter by clinching up but O Conor breaks away and moves out of range.
O Conor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tillion moves away.
Tillion misses with a straight right.
Tillion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Conor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as O Conor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tillion doesn't seem phased though.
Tillion just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by O Conor .
Tillion looks to land a left hand but O Conor moved out of range nicely.
Tillion tries to clinch but O Conor is having none of it.
Tillion throws an overhand right that lands on O Conor 's shoulder, as O Conor tries to avoid the shot.
O Conor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Conor lands a nice shot that snaps Tillion's head back.
#T2#
Tillion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Conor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Conor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillion throws a jab when O Conor was well out of range.
Tillion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Conor scores with a sloppy right hand. Tillion should have avoided that one.
Tillion tries to move into range but O Conor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
O Conor shoots in and gets a takedown into Tillion's guard.
Tillion trying to control the position.
Tillion looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillion, not yet.
O Conor wants to pass the guard but Tillion is keeping the position.
Tillion can't keep his opponent in guard - O Conor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
O Conor slips a nice elbow through Tillion's hands, connecting with Tillion's forehead.
O Conor throws a strike but Tillion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tillion trying to keep a closed guard but O Conor is proving a slippery customer.
Tillion managing to control the position.
Tillion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Conor throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tillion wants to sweep here but O Conor controlling him for the moment.
O Conor trying to control but Tillion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Conor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Conor stands and throws Tillion's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Conor working the head with strikes.
O Conor in side control, throwing shots but Tillion defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan O Conor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tillion thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Conor tries for a takedown but Tillion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tillion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tillion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tillion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Tillion. Those never looked like landing.
Tillion throws a body punch but O Conor moves out of range.
O Conor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice combination there by O Conor .
#CL#
Tillion has closed the distance and engaged O Conor in a clinch.
O Conor stalling in the clinch.
O Conor has Tillion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tillion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillion tries to throw a body punch but O Conor avoids it by throwing Tillion back against the cage.
Tillion tries a body shot but O Conor blocks it.
O Conor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tillion gets underhooks to prevent O Conor 's takedown attempt.
Jared Tillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Conor .#T1#
Tillion just leaning against O Conor , taking a breather.
O Conor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
O Conor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
O Conor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Conor pushing down on Tillion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
O Conor throwing shots but Tillion is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
O Conor is trying to work for a kimura but Tillion is defending well.
O Conor wants to pass the guard but Tillion is defending well. #T2#
O Conor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
O Conor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
O Conor wants to take a breather but Tillion is having none of it.
Tillion is looking to improve his position.
O Conor trying to control from Tillion's half guard. Tillion has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
O Conor with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Conor trying to control but Tillion is working from the bottom.
Tillion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan O Conor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
O Conor looking to pass the guard.
O Conor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Conor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tillion on the side of the head.
O Conor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillion missing with a left hand there. O Conor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Conor feints the counter takedown.
Tillion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Tillion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from O Conor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tillion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tillion misses with a straight left.
Tillion misses with an uppercut
and O Conor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jared Tillion has been cut.#T4#
Tillion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Conor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jared Tillion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Conor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tillion tries to avoid it but O Conor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tillion to the ground. Tillion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Tillion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tillion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Conor 's elbow.
O Conor lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillion is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tillion fails to land.
O Conor tries to score a body lock takedown but Tillion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tillion misses with a punch on the inside.
Tillion swings wildly with an uppercut but O Conor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillion misses with a body punch.
Tillion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Conor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Conor looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan O Conor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jared Tillion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
O Conor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tillion has time to react.
Tillion misses with a wild combination.
O Conor lands a nice hook to Tillion's body. Tillion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Conor defending well as Tillion loads up on a big left hand.
O Conor unleashes a big counter combination but Tillion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tillion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some wild striking there from Tillion.
O Conor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tillion.
Tillion wants to clinch up but O Conor keeps it at a distance.
Tillion lands with a nice body punch.
O Conor blocks a jab.
Tillion needs to keep his hands up - O Conor had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
O Conor swinging wildly here.
Tillion just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and O Conor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Conor 's corner calls for a 1-2. O Conor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tillion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Conor throws a series of punches but Tillion avoids them all with ease.
Jared Tillion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Tillion drives through and clinches with O Conor against the cage.
Tillion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tillion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tillion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Conor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tillion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Conor works the jab nicely.
Jared Tillion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tillion throws a nice looking combination but O Conor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tillion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Conor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
O Conor scores with a takedown into Tillion's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Conor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Conor wants to pass the guard but Tillion is keeping the position.
O Conor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Conor 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.
O Conor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
O Conor postures up.
O Conor 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Conor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Tillion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tillion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Conor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Conor fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tillion misses the target.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tillion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Conor , as that shot connected.
No luck for O Conor with that takedown attempt.
Jared Tillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan O Conor .
O Conor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tillion's waist but Tillion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Conor off to one side.
Tillion swings for the body but O Conor moves out of range.
Tillion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan O Conor has been cut.
Tillion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tillion misses the target.
A left lands for O Conor .
Ryan O Conor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Conor connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan O Conor .
I've got O Conor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Ryan O Conor !
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Ryan O Conor !
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ryan O Conor !
Ryan O Conor wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ryan O Conor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jared Tillion spoke after the fight, saying 'There's always next time.'.
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