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Event:
KFC: Welcome 330k!!
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
OConnor lands the left hand.#CL#
OConnor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valhalla, pushing him back against the cage.
OConnor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OConnor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OConnor effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from OConnor fails to land.
Valhalla has OConnor pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valhalla wants to stall.
Valhalla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valhalla takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1##BC#
OConnor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OConnor misses with a series of wild punches.
Valhalla wants to counter with a clinch but OConnor pushes him away.
Valhalla moves out of range as OConnor strikes.#CL#
OConnor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
OConnor breaks from the clinch.
Valhalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OConnor.#CL#
OConnor has managed to clinch.
OConnor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valhalla backwards.
OConnor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valhalla.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OConnor.#T2##BC2#
Valhalla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valhalla looks for a takedown but OConnor sprawls well.
Sean OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishima Valhalla.
OConnor looks to throw the jab but Valhalla is out of range.
Valhalla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OConnor.
OConnor scores with a hook.
Valhalla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valhalla avoids the body shot from OConnor.
OConnor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valhalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valhalla is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Valhalla takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Valhalla jumps into guard, dragging OConnor to the mat.
Valhalla keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor is breathing heavily.
OConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OConnor is stalling in the full guard.
Valhalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valhalla keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OConnor with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valhalla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valhalla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
OConnor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valhalla was covering up waiting for the punch and OConnor finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Valhalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OConnor 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##TD#
OConnor shoots in and gets a takedown into Valhalla's guard.
OConnor landing with the ground and pound.
OConnor trying to control but Valhalla is working from the bottom.
Valhalla wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OConnor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valhalla looking to hit a scissor sweep but OConnor is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Valhalla working for a triangle but OConnor defends it easily.
Valhalla is breathing heavily.
OConnor is pushing down on Valhalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valhalla is fighting to maintain full guard but OConnor has managed to sneak the leg through.
OConnor is controlling the pace.
Valhalla is refusing to be controlled, as OConnor sits in half guard. #T2#
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.
OConnor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
OConnor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Valhalla is defending against the submission attempts here by OConnor.
OConnor slips a nice elbow through Valhalla's hands, connecting with Valhalla's forehead.#T3#
OConnor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valhalla is trying to get back to full guard.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valhalla can do to turn this around?
OConnor is thwarting Valhalla's attempts to control the position.
Valhalla manages to get to full guard.
OConnor looking to sit in guard and control but Valhalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Valhalla stands up over OConnor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valhalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OConnor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OConnor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valhalla controls the pace.
Valhalla is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OConnor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Valhalla is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean OConnor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
OConnor clinches.
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but Valhalla avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage. #TD#
OConnor has Valhalla pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OConnor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Valhalla tumbling to the mat - OConnor dives into Valhalla's guard.
Valhalla is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
Valhalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OConnor trying to control but Valhalla is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OConnor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
OConnor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valhalla's head.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Valhalla keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valhalla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OConnor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valhalla manages to avoid it.
Valhalla wants to counter the offense by OConnor and move into the clinch position.
Sean OConnor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valhalla tries to move into range but OConnor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OConnor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valhalla throws a series of strikes that have OConnor backpedaling.
Sean OConnor is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Valhalla moves into the clinch.#T2#
OConnor wants to get back to striking at distance but Valhalla won't allow it.
OConnor lands a hook that snaps the head of Valhalla backwards.
Valhalla stalling in the clinch.
Valhalla goes for a takedown attempt but OConnor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valhalla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OConnor pinned against the cage. OConnor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
OConnor gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
OConnor winds up and cracks Valhalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OConnor is trying to control the action in half guard but Valhalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valhalla moves into full guard.
OConnor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valhalla is keeping the position for now.
Valhalla keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OConnor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OConnor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Valhalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OConnor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OConnor throws a strike but Valhalla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sean OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
My spies in Arvins Bootcamp inform me that Valhalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor is controlling Valhalla's posture.
Mishima Valhalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnor wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean OConnor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OConnor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OConnor!
After winning the bout, Sean OConnor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Fiddie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fiddie tests OConnor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fiddie goes for a double leg but OConnor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OConnor continues to drive forward.
Fiddie misses with a double jab
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Fiddie backing up. Fiddie nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
Fiddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OConnor defending well as Fiddie loads up on a big left hand.
OConnor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fiddie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiddie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fiddie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like OConnor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiddie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OConnor defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
OConnor gets a clinch. #T1##TD#
OConnor has Fiddie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OConnor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fiddie tumbling to the mat - OConnor dives into Fiddie's guard.#SUB#
OConnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Fiddie working for a triangle but OConnor defends it easily.
OConnor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OConnor pushes down on Fiddie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Fiddie actively working from the bottom here.
OConnor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OConnor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OConnor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiddie wants to improve his position but OConnor is controlling well.
OConnor controlling the action here.
Fiddie trying to control but OConnor postures up.
#T3#
Fiddie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OConnor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiddie has hold of OConnor's hands but OConnor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OConnor working over Fiddie with some ground and pound. Fiddie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fiddie tries to roll over but OConnor keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OConnor is pressing down on Fiddie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiddie is holding on for now.
OConnor slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiddie is trying to stand back up but OConnor is controlling him
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OConnor working over Fiddie with some ground and pound. Fiddie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OConnor not doing much here.
#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.#TD#
OConnor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OConnor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiddie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fiddie throws the left hand but OConnor avoids the punch easily.
Tre Fiddie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
OConnor clinches with his opponent.
Fiddie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
OConnor manages to break the clinch.
Fiddie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddie misses with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Fiddie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
OConnor drives through with a takedown into guard.
OConnor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiddie is striking but OConnor is not phased and passes to half guard.#T1#
Fiddie wants to improve his position but OConnor is controlling well.
Fiddie is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor is thwarting Fiddie's attempts to control the position.
OConnor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
OConnor is looking for a kimura but Fiddie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OConnor to get the leverage.
OConnor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
OConnor seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
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.
Fiddie is looking to control OConnor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiddie avoid being mounted?
OConnor prevents Fiddie from improving his position.
Fiddie is pressing down on OConnor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OConnor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
OConnor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OConnor looking to pass the guard.
OConnor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fiddie digs a good body shot into OConnor's ribs.
Fiddie misses with a body shot.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tre Fiddie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiddie is trying hard to land a takedown here. OConnor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OConnor throws a series of punches but Fiddie avoids them all with ease.
Fiddie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OConnor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Fiddie misses the shot to the body.
Fiddie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like OConnor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiddie.#TD#
OConnor gets a takedown into half guard.
Fiddie wants to control but OConnor is keeping busy.
Fiddie wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, OConnor seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean OConnor dominated that second round.
That's time! OConnor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fiddie.
Fiddie scores with a decent looking hook.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiddie can do to turn this around?
Fiddie misses the body punch
and OConnor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiddie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiddie misses the shot to the body.
Fiddie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnor staying out of range there.
It looked like OConnor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddie jabs at OConnor's body.
Fiddie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OConnor at a distance.
A punch combination from OConnor misses.
OConnor checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Fiddie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiddie.
OConnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Fiddie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiddie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
OConnor throws a big counter combination but Fiddie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fiddie throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
Fiddie slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Fiddie manages to break the clinch.
OConnor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2##CL#
OConnor closes the distance and pushes Fiddie back into the cage.
Fiddie lands a right hand.
OConnor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fiddie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OConnor has Fiddie pressed against the cage, preventing Fiddie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fiddie goes for a takedown in the clinch but OConnor prevents it.
OConnor prevents Fiddie from breaking the clinch.
Fiddie presses OConnor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiddie being controlled against the cage.
OConnor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fiddie up against the cage.#T3##BC#
OConnor manages to break the clinch.
OConnor is looking to clinch. #TD#
OConnor looking to score a takedown here. Fiddie is defending well but OConnor drives through and ends up in Fiddie's guard.
Sean OConnor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fiddie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OConnor is controlling him.
OConnor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiddie is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiddie is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Fiddie lands a couple of digs.
OConnor managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddie is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fiddie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fiddie is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fiddie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
OConnor pushes Fiddie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tre Fiddie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiddie swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and OConnor counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tre Fiddie.
I think OConnor 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OConnor!
An out of breath Sean OConnor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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