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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Reigns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oneil.
Oneil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reigns.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oneil swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oneil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Reigns tries to keep at a distance but Oneil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oneil is struggling to control the position.#T1##BC2#
Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Reigns rushes Oneil and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Reigns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oneil can't fight it off and eventually Reigns manages to take the fight to the floor. Oneil looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oneil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Reigns might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Oneil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reigns on the ground.
Oneil wants to stand up but Reigns is controlling him.
Reigns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Oneil scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Oneil gets caught flat footed, as Reigns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oneil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Reigns stands and steps away. Oneil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oneil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oneil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Reigns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Oneil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oneil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reigns just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reigns lands a takedown into guard.
#T3##SUB#
Reigns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reigns content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reigns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but Oneil is retaining full guard.
Oneil is wriggling around but Reigns manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Reigns seems content to control.
Reigns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reigns slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns passes to side control. #SU2#
Reigns has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Reigns manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oneil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Reigns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oneil slaps away a takedown attempt from Reigns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reigns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oneil throws a big counter combination but Reigns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Reigns scores with a takedown into Oneil's guard.
Reigns is standing up over Oneil. Oneil looks to escape but Reigns dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Oneil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reigns connects with a decent elbow.
Oneil wants to get back to his feet but Reigns drags him back down.
Reigns controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Oneil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reigns lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Reigns decides to stand back up.
Reigns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oneil circles away.
Oneil appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chad Oneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Reigns.#CL2#
Reigns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oneil, pushing him back against the cage.
Reigns digs a right hand into Oneil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oneil's gas tank. #BC2#
Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reigns.
Oneil is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Reigns happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Reigns stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice body punch from Reigns. #CL2#
Reigns moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oneil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reigns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Oneil throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#
Oneil is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chad Oneil has been cut.
OH! Oneil has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Reigns smells blood and charges in for the finish! Reigns unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Oneil sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Reigns!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oneil eats them both and turns towards Day to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Day digs a good hook to Oneil's body.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Oneil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oneil fails to land the takedown.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day's coach down at Cozad MMA Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Day's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a two punch combination.
Oneil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day misses with a hook
and Oneil counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Day throws a looping overhand right but Oneil ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Oneil was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oneil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Day lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oneil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oneil circles away quickly and effectively.
Oneil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oneil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Oneil is rocked!
Day goes for a small jab and connects. Now Day goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Oneil stumbles back but Day runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Oneil to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Oneil will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jako Day!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Greene closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You can see the frustration on Oneil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Greene is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Oneil is trying to escape and Greene transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Oneil is forced to tap! Nice work there by Greene! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Greene!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Gordo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oneil napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gordo wants to stand but Oneil has his arm trapped.
Oneil is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gordo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oneil is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oneil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oneil is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gordo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordo working the head with strikes.
Oneil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordo on the ground.#T1#
Gordo advances to mount.
Gordo controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Gordo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gordo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordo cracks Oneil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gordo breaks from Oneil's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Oneil is rocked!
Oneil takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gordo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Gordo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Oneil is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oneil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oneil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Oneil being controlled for a moment.
Oneil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Oneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith working away.
Oneil is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of Oneil's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Oneil tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smith cranks the arm and Oneil screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Oneil, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonathan Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Oneil tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oneil is struggling to control the position.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Oneil is struggling to control the position.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Oneil ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oneil no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oneil has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dawson has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Dawson stands up. #T1#
Oneil dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Oneil's head and hops out.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oneil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson tries to clinch but Oneil is having none of it.
Dawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Oneil counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dawson!
Oneil throws a strike aimed at the side of Dawson's head but Dawson avoids it well.#SUB#
Oneil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Oneil prevents Dawson from escaping the position.#ES2#
Dawson throws Oneil to one side and escapes!
Oneil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Oneil's ribs.
Dawson dives in for a single leg takedown but Oneil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Dawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson punishes Oneil's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Dawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Oneil's guard.
Oneil wants to sweep but no luck.
Oneil wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it. #T4#
Oneil trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Oneil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oneil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oneil has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oneil wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Dawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oneil sprawls well initially but Dawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Dawson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Dawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oneil's guard.
Oneil is looking to stand up but Dawson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dawson wants to get up but he can't break Oneil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Oneil is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dawson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Oneil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Oneil uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oneil is defended easily by Dawson.#T1#
Oneil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dawson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oneil is trying to buck Dawson off.#T2#
Dawson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Oneil is pushing Dawson's head away, looking to escape. Dawson manages to hold on to the position though.
Oneil is looking for a sweep.
Oneil is pushing Dawson's head away, looking to escape. Dawson manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Dawson decides to stand back up. Dawson steps back and let's Oneil get back to his feet.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oneil seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Oneil shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oneil looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dawson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson tries to bum rush Oneil with a series of wild strikes but Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oneil is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Oneil closes the distance and clinches.
Oneil taking a breather.
Dawson is trying to push Oneil away but Oneil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oneil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oneil. #T4#
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Oneil is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Come on Oneil - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Oneil has double underhooks.
Dawson is trying to break free.#TD#
Oneil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawson uses from the top position.
Dawson won't allow Oneil to get back to his feet.
Oneil pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Oneil dominated that second round.
That's time! Oneil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dawson dives in and scores a takedown into Oneil's guard.#ES#
Oneil has his feet on Dawson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chad Oneil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oneil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
As Oneil backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Oneil manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dawson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Oneil shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oneil.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oneil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oneil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oneil gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oneil leaves Dawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oneil is looking to counter punch.
Myles Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Dawson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oneil counters with a nice uppercut.
Oneil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson stalks Oneil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oneil's face. Oneil staggers backwards, shaken.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
It looked like Oneil was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Oneil clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Oneil pulls guard effortlessly.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oneil is retaining full guard.
Oneil wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
Oneil pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneil wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Dawson!
Myles Dawson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams lands a head shot.
Adams throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Oneil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oneil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Oneil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
Oneil pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Oneil kicks Adams off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Oneil moves into range and clinches up with Adams.#TD#
Oneil is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adams can't fight it off and eventually Oneil manages to take the fight to the floor. Adams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is trying to keep Oneil in close.
#T1#
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oneil haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Oneil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oneil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Oneil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adams, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Oneil moves into range and clinches up with Adams.#TD#
Oneil has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
Oneil controlling Adams's posture. #ES#
Oneil wriggles free and stands up.
Adams scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Oneil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adams to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Oneil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oneil manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Oneil maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Adams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oneil has cracked it and Adams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oneil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Oneil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Kobelikos tries for a takedown but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oneil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kobelikos circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Kobelikos misses.
Kobelikos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oneil.
Kobelikos dives in for a single leg takedown but Oneil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A lazy body kick from Kobelikos
and Oneil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kobelikos shoots and misses
and Oneil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chad Oneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lambis Kobelikos.
Kobelikos looks winded!#CL#
Kobelikos gets tackled into the cage by Oneil. Oneil maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Oneil pulls Kobelikos into guard.
Oneil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oneil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kobelikos is looking to work some ground and pound but Oneil has wrist control.#T1#
Oneil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneil managing to control the position.
Kobelikos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Oneil pushes Kobelikos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kobelikos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Kobelikos looks to move away, Oneil throws a big counter combo but Kobelikos just gets out of the way.
Oneil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kobelikos pinned against the cage. Kobelikos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Oneil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oneil showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Oneil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oneil lands strikes from half guard.
Oneil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oneil wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kobelikos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kobelikos seems keen to control Oneil's posture.
Oneil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SU#
Oneil gets to his feet. Kobelikos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kobelikos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oneil swivels and escapes.
Kobelikos tries to clinch but Oneil is having none of it.
Kobelikos goes for a double leg but Oneil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oneil continues to drive forward.
Kobelikos misses with a takedown #CL#
and Oneil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oneil fails to pull guard.
Oneil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kobelikos smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Kobelikos misses with a wild combination.
Oneil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oneil!
#TD#
Oneil is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobelikos's half guard.#ES2#
Kobelikos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Oneil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oneil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kobelikos misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Kobelikos misses.
As Kobelikos looks to move away, Oneil throws a big counter combo but Kobelikos just gets out of the way.#CL#
Oneil moves into the clinch.
Kobelikos can't get the takedown.
Oneil slows down the pace here.
Oneil is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kobelikos is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kobelikos avoids the elbow strike from Oneil, against the cage.
#T1#
Kobelikos prevents the takedown attempt.
Kobelikos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oneil seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kobelikos can turn it around.
Kobelikos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oneil to keep the fight standing.
Chad Oneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lambis Kobelikos.
Oneil jumps guard but Kobelikos stands there with Oneil around his waist. Oneil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oneil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kobelikos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kobelikos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kobelikos tries to keep at a distance but Oneil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oneil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oneil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oneil jumps guard but Kobelikos stands there with Oneil around his waist. Oneil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Oneil tries to pull guard but Kobelikos holds him up against the cage and eventually Oneil drops back down to his feet.
Kobelikos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oneil swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobelikos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oneil tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oneil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oneil jumps guard but Kobelikos stands there with Oneil around his waist. Oneil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Kobelikos pulls guard. #T3##ES2#
Kobelikos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oneil is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Oneil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Oneil pulls guard effortlessly.
Kobelikos 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.
Oneil looking to control.
Lambis Kobelikos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oneil working a defensive guard but Kobelikos passes into half guard.
Oneil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobelikos can do to turn this around?
Oneil is looking to escape.
Oneil is looking for a sweep. Kobelikos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kobelikos is pressing down on Oneil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oneil is holding on for now.
Oneil is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Kobelikos seems to be working for a kimura but Oneil defends the submission attempt.
Kobelikos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneil pushes Kobelikos off looking to stand but Kobelikos dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kobelikos trying to control from half guard but Oneil is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oneil is trying to stand up here but Kobelikos is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lambis Kobelikos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kobelikos wants to clinch up but Oneil keeps it at a distance.
Kobelikos shoots in but no luck this time.
Kobelikos goes for a double leg but Oneil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oneil continues to drive forward.#CL#
Kobelikos gets tackled into the cage by Oneil. Oneil maintains the clinch.
Oneil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobelikos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Oneil.
Oneil is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobelikos trying to land knees to the body.
Kobelikos prevents the takedown attempt.
Kobelikos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chad Oneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lambis Kobelikos.
Kobelikos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Oneil manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oneil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kobelikos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oneil tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kobelikos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oneil.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but Kobelikos has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Oneil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobelikos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kobelikos to keep the fight standing.
Oneil tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobelikos avoids the damage to the body.
Oneil tries to pull guard but Kobelikos holds him up against the cage and eventually Oneil drops back down to his feet.
Oneil stalls.
Oneil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kobelikos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Oneil tries to pull guard but Kobelikos won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kobelikos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oneil managing to block the knees to the body from Kobelikos.
Kobelikos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oneil avoids it.
Oneil goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kobelikos prevents it.
Kobelikos pushes Oneil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Kobelikos jumps guard.
#T4#
Oneil working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Oneil drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oneil jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kobelikos pulls Oneil in close to his closed guard and prevents Oneil from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Oneil is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kobelikos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kobelikos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kobelikos stops Oneil from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lambis Kobelikos.
I think Kobelikos 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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