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Event:
OFK 426 - Johnson Vs Gunner
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hohol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OBrien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohol throws out the jab. #TD2#
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OBrien showed some decent athleticism there.
Hohol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hohol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hohol trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hohol is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Hohol is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hohol's head.
OBrien prevents Hohol from improving his position.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Hohol dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Hohol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hohol is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
Hohol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back!
OBrien tries to roll but Hohol sticks to his back.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hohol connects with a big shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes. #T2#
OBrien is really stuck here.
Hohol trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can OBrien do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hohol throwing damaging strikes from the back! OBrien could be in trouble here!
Hohol is working the ground and pound. Can OBrien escape?
OBrien tries to roll but Hohol sticks to his back.
Hohol is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hohol looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hohol scores with punches from the back.
#T3#
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hohol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OBrien tries to hold on but Hohol pushes him away.
Hohol scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hohol lands a heavy elbow.
Hohol lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
OBrien is in a horrible position here. Hohol smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hohol with a couple of short strikes.
Hohol lands with some strikes.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing that Hohol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Hohol working OBrien over with strikes here. #ROC#OBrien is rocked!
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!
Hohol drops a big elbow. That's hurt OBrien! More shots from Hohol and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol! |
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Event:
OFK 408 - Maki Vs Howard
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
OBrien avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker misses the shot to the body.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Wanker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OBrien is looking to reverse the position.
Wanker controlling the position from side mount.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien keeps Wanker under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
OBrien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wanker is staying active.
Wanker trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Wanker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt OBrien will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wanker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OBrien for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Wanker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wanker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OBrien wants to control but Wanker postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
OBrien prevents Wanker from moving into mount.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Wanker trying to control the position but OBrien is working away.
Wanker takes a little break here. OBrien wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wanker trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wanker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
OBrien prevents Wanker from moving into mount.
Wanker trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Wanker is staying tight to OBrien's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wanker wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Wanker stalls from top position.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. #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.
Wanker tries to score with some ground and pound. OBrien controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wanker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OBrien!
Wanker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Wanker's attempts to control the action.
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
Wanker controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
OBrien 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.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
OBrien postures up in Wanker's guard and throws a big left but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
Wanker is trying to keep OBrien in close.
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wanker is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OBrien trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wanker has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture.
OBrien stays in close to Wanker's body and controls the position.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.#T1#
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. #REVR#
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #T2#
OBrien keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wanker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wanker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wanker dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OBrien holds on and takes a little breather.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Wanker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wanker continues to stall.
Wanker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wanker sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien trying to control the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wanker is stalling in the full guard.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
OBrien is controlling Wanker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker moves nicely into side control.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orla Wanker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wanker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OBrien but OBrien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wanker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wanker throws a jab when OBrien was well out of range.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wanker did well to prevent OBrien getting side control.
Wanker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. OBrien keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wanker gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
OBrien manages to break the clinch.
Wanker scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Wanker misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker throws a body kick that misses.
OBrien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wanker throws a hook to the side of OBrien's head but OBrien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OBrien shoots for a takedown but Wanker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wanker throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Wanker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wanker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
OBrien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OBrien lands some shots froms side control.
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien lands an elbow.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
OBrien tries for a kimura but Wanker is defending well.
OBrien content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
OBrien trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
Wanker is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien throws an elbow but Wanker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wanker can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wanker parries the strikes from OBrien easily there. OBrien is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wanker to escape.
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!
Wanker tries to improve position but can't.
Wanker holds on to OBrien's head and controls the position momentarily.
OBrien tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Wanker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wanker regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Wanker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wanker.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien stands up over Wanker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wanker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving. #T4#
Wanker is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Wanker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Wanker looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OBrien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Wanker gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Wanker is fighting off a takedown attempt but OBrien is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wanker to the mat. Wanker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wanker has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter OBrien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wanker 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
After the big win, Orla Wanker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Calrissian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OBrien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calrissian in side control, throwing shots but OBrien defends.
Calrissian in side control lands a decent elbow.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Calrissian postures up.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Calrissian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here.
Calrissian lands a nice forearm strike.
Calrissian fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Calrissian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OBrien some visible discomfort.
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Calrissian cracks OBrien with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Calrissian immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! OBrien is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Calrissian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumbledore Calrissian! |
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Event:
OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
OBrien moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Adams lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Good body shot from Adams.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by OBrien.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but OBrien pushes him off.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OBrien has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adams throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Adams pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Adams lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye. #TD2#
OBrien turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and OBrien manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Adams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
OBrien lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
OBrien tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OBrien has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OBrien wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but OBrien has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2##SUB2#
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OBrien is controlling him well.
OBrien looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, OBrien smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control.
OBrien fails to land a wild elbow strike.
OBrien grinds an elbow into Adams's temple.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control. #T3#
OBrien scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams defending against the ground and pound.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of OBrien.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
OBrien looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adams is avoiding damage well.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by OBrien.
#SUB2#
OBrien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
OBrien landing a few strikes.
OBrien tries to move to mount but Adams blocks the move with his legs.
Adams is pushing OBrien's head away, looking to escape. OBrien manages to hold on to the position though.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
OBrien working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter OBrien's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OBrien is controlling him.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
Adams is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but OBrien swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams misses with the combination.
#T2#
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OBrien goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.#CL2#
OBrien gets a clinch.
OBrien avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
#TD2#
OBrien jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Adams wants to stand but OBrien is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OBrien trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
OBrien postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
OBrien prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
OBrien prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
OBrien trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams lands a high kick!
#T4#
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Adams pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but OBrien won't allow it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike.
OBrien wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OBrien dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
#TD2#
OBrien turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but OBrien drags him back down.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien working the ground and pound.
OBrien scoring with punches from side control.
Adams tries to escape but OBrien is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter OBrien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Smash Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to clinch up but OBrien circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
OBrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OBrien won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams 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.
OBrien with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Adams wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him.
Adams keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OBrien lands with a shot to the body.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Adams scores with a nice strike.
OBrien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams connects with a high kick.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OBrien takes one to the chin there.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams scores with a sloppy right hand. OBrien should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Adams. #T2##CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien blocks an elbow strike.
OBrien blocks the elbow strike.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Adams looking to stall.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smash Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but OBrien avoids the damage to the body.
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - OBrien circles away.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams scores with the left hand. OBrien knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams thows a body kick. OBrien tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Adams.
OBrien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Adams avoids it easily.
OBrien tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Adams drives through and clinches with OBrien against the cage.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Adams misses with an elbow strike.
OBrien wants a takedown.
Peter OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OBrien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smash Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smash Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OBrien 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Esposito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esposito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that OBrien has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito trying to control the position but instead, OBrien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Esposito into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
Leonardo Esposito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
That kick from Esposito tenderised OBrien's leg. OBrien is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Esposito rushes OBrien and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Esposito to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Esposito.
OBrien jumps guard but Esposito stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Esposito.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Esposito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OBrien or not.
OBrien looks winded!
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
Esposito lands with a left to the head.
Esposito scores with a shoulder strike.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but OBrien avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage. #T2#
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Esposito lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Esposito.
Esposito is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Esposito.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
OBrien has picked Esposito up - he's going for a ride! OBrien dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Esposito kicks OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
Esposito scores with a leg kick.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OBrien is looking to take this one to the mat.
Esposito gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands an uppercut.
Esposito lands with a right to the head.
Esposito is struggling to control the position.
Esposito gets through OBrien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Esposito is defending well.
A bit of stalling here from Esposito.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
OBrien breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Esposito has managed to clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Esposito turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esposito smiles and moves away.
OBrien throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Esposito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esposito pinned against the cage. Esposito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esposito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Esposito cracks OBrien with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks OBrien out cold! OBrien is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonardo Esposito!
Leonardo Esposito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gomez!
OBrien avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and OBrien moves out of range easily.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
OBrien throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. OBrien is in Gomez's guard.
Gomez wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
OBrien stops Gomez from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
Gomez throws a quick counter head kick but OBrien was just out of range.
Gomez throws a series of punches but OBrien avoids them all with ease.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
That kick from Gomez tenderised OBrien's leg. OBrien is trying to keep his angry face on.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
#TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than OBrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gomez sneaks out the side door and pushes OBrien away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.#TD2#
OBrien jumps guard.
OBrien has a closed guard, preventing Gomez from standing up. #T2#
Gomez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OBrien pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OBrien. That did some damage!
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OBrien throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
OBrien sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
OBrien gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez tries to kick OBrien off but OBrien keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Gomez pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien prevents Gomez from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Gomez kicks OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez cracks OBrien with a good jab.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gomez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Gomez.
OBrien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Gomez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
OBrien wants a takedown.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomez to keep the fight standing.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Gomez lands a head shot.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OBrien.
Gomez tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomez's guard.#T1#
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Gomez is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Gomez pushes OBrien off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
OBrien lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a looping left.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OBrien is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
#TD2#
OBrien lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez is looking to escape.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
Gomez is looking to escape.#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
OBrien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
#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.
OBrien is nestled in close to Gomez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gomez pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OBrien takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head. #TD2#
OBrien gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gomez has one foot on OBrien's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
OBrien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OBrien there as he acknowledges the shot.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by OBrien.
Donk. Gomez catches OBrien right on the button with a cross.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OBrien throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Gomez pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.
Gomez lands an elbow inside.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.#CL#
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez jabs OBrien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OBrien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez throws the kick towards the body but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Gomez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends OBrien crashing down! OBrien tries to stagger back to his feet but Gomez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused OBrien asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schwartz Gomez!
An out of breath Schwartz Gomez 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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Event:
OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kurtev gets a clinch.
Kurtev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OBrien is defending well.#TD2#
OBrien has Kurtev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OBrien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kurtev tumbling to the mat - OBrien dives into Kurtev's guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Kurtev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Kurtev is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kurtev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OBrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
OBrien stands and throws Kurtev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
OBrien blocks the strikes from Kurtev.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev tries to improve position but can't.
Kurtev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurtev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Kurtev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OBrien advances to mount.
Kurtev can't escape the position.
Kurtev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien punishing his opponent with strikes.
OBrien prevents Kurtev from getting the reversal.
OBrien landing punches. #T2#
OBrien pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kurtev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kurtev trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
OBrien in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kurtev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from OBrien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Claw misses with a looping left.
Claw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Claw! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chief Claw!
Chief Claw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Golles.
Golles misses with a leg kick #TD#
and OBrien counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Golles is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well.
Golles has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golles is looking to escape.
Golles taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Golles's hands, connecting with Golles's forehead.
Golles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
Golles is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well.
Golles taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Golles's head.
Golles is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Golles is rocked!
OBrien lands a big elbow - Golles is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for OBrien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter OBrien!
A very excited looking Peter OBrien 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:
OFK 336 -
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien wants to clinch#TD#
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howard passes to side control.
OBrien tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
OBrien throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Howard wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Howard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for OBrien!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.
Howard looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Howard landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Howard misses with a head shot.
OBrien wants to hold on but Howard pushes him away.
Howard wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
OBrien manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Howard seems to be working for a kimura but OBrien defends the submission attempt.
Howard wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Howard tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Howard is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Howard wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
Howard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Howard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Howard is trying to get an arm triangle but OBrien is defending well.
Howard is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Howard trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #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.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien stops Howard from passing to mount.
OBrien is looking to regain half guard here but Howard keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
OBrien is not content to let Howard control the position.
OBrien prevents Howard from improving position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien is not content to let Howard control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Howard shoots in but OBrien avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OBrien doesn't seem bothered though.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Howard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Howard tries to counter with a takedown but OBrien is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Howard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Howard is in OBrien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howard works his way into full mount!
Howard landing punches.
OBrien is breathing heavily.#T1#
Howard wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
Howard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien tries to hold on but Howard postures up.
Howard working the ground and pound effectively.
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Howard's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Howard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Howard looking to finish OBrien with some ground and pound. This is bad for OBrien!#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Howard! OBrien is hurt baaadly! Howard is firing away with more strikes - OBrien 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 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
A very excited looking Dean Howard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OBrien.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauschi misses the target.
Pauschi misses with a wild body shot.
Peter OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OBrien has closed the distance and engaged Pauschi in a clinch.
Pauschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Pauschi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OBrien's defenses.
Pauschi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pauschi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi pushes off an throws an elbow but OBrien leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside.
Pauschi lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Pauschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauschi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauschi has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
#T1#
Pauschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauschi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
OBrien jumps guard.
Pauschi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pauschi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Pauschi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pauschi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pauschi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Pauschi is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
OBrien wants to sweep here but Pauschi controlling him for the moment.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OBrien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pauschi.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pauschi defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Pauschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Pauschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Pauschi scores with a decent looking hook.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pauschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
OBrien walks straight into a right hand from Pauschi - that's dropped him! Pauschi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save OBrien from any more punishment! OBrien complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Pauschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Pauschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 319 - Escalante Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown but OBrien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
OBrien drives through and clinches with Wanker against the cage.
OBrien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OBrien prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OBrien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wanker tries to counter with a takedown but OBrien is quick to defend against it.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OBrien explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
OBrien throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wanker was covering up waiting for the punch and OBrien finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wanker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wanker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OBrien with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Wanker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien is looking to work some ground and pound but Wanker has wrist control.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. #REVR#
Wanker lands a couple of elbows.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
Wanker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wanker is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Wanker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Wanker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wanker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wanker 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OBrien shoots in and drives through. Wanker sprawls well.
Wanker misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
OBrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wanker is fending him off so far but OBrien persists. Nope, Wanker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wanker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back!
OBrien covers up after that shot from Wanker.
#SUB#
Wanker working for the choke.
Wanker biding his time, looking for the opening.
OBrien is trying to stand back up.
OBrien trying to control the position but Wanker manages to sink in the hooks.
Wanker controlling from the back.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Wanker is looking to control OBrien but OBrien is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wanker has the hooks in. OBrien is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wanker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure OBrien doesn't escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wanker trying to control momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for OBrien.
Wanker is looking to control OBrien but OBrien is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker biding his time, looking for the opening.
OBrien prevents Wanker from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wanker looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
Wanker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Wanker throws a right and a left that both miss.
OBrien shoots in but no luck this time.
Wanker closes this distance looking for a takedown but OBrien circles away.
OBrien is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Wanker misses.
OBrien shoots in but no luck this time.
OBrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wanker swivels and escapes.
Orla Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Wanker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Wanker gets a double leg takedown into OBrien's guard.
Wanker looking to sit in guard and control but OBrien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien is fighting to break Wanker's control of his arms but Wanker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
Wanker controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. #REVR#
OBrien pulls Wanker in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
Wanker keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wanker pulls OBrien in close to his closed guard and prevents OBrien from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wanker is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wanker pulls OBrien in close to his closed guard and prevents OBrien from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wanker is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wanker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wanker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wanker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wanker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wanker connects with a jab.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.#T4##TD2#
OBrien looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wanker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Orla Wanker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch.
OBrien tries to score a body lock takedown but Wanker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
OBrien turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and OBrien manages to end up in side control.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OBrien throws an elbow but Wanker slips to the side and avoids it well.
OBrien working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
OBrien cracks Wanker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
Wanker manages to get back to half guard.
Wanker controlling the position well.
Wanker is trying to control but can't.
Wanker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien is really stuck here.
#T1#
Wanker gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
OBrien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wanker is staying active.
OBrien tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wanker keeps control of the position as OBrien tries to break free.
OBrien just trying to survive but Wanker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanker struggling to keep hold of the position.
OBrien is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wanker.
OBrien is trying to stand back up.
Wanker has good solid back control here.
OBrien prevents Wanker from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Wanker is hanging on to OBrien's back as he tries to escape.
Wanker throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting OBrien!
OBrien rolls, trying to escape but Wanker keeps control of the position.
Wanker has good solid back control here.
OBrien wants to escape the position.
Wanker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
OBrien manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wanker's guard. Nice work there by OBrien.
OBrien is fighting to break Wanker's control of his arms but Wanker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wanker looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there. #T4#
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wanker holds on and takes a little breather.
Wanker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OBrien postures up in Wanker's guard and throws a big left but Wanker blocks it.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
OBrien keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orla Wanker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wanker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
Orla Wanker very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 307 - Craven Vs Garrincha
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt - OBrien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OBrien is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
OBrien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ninja in his tracks. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ninja.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear OBrien down.
OBrien tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ninja landing a few strikes.
OBrien manages to get back to half guard.
OBrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ninja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien looking to control.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Ninja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ninja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ninja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ninja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ninja wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
OBrien is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien seems keen to control Ninja's posture.
Ninja wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Ninja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVB#
OBrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Ninja keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien scoring with some ground and pound.
OBrien with a flurry of punches that miss.
OBrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Ninja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien stops Ninja from standing up.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Ninja wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
Ninja has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OBrien shoots in for a double leg but Ninja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ninja is looking to counter the offense by OBrien and move into the clinch.
Murilo Ninja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than OBrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ninja struggling a bit here.
Ninja taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ninja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ninja parries the strikes from OBrien easily there. OBrien is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ninja to escape.
Ninja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ninja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
OBrien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OBrien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ninja.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murilo Ninja will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
OBrien decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ninja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Ninja dodges it nicely.
Ninja is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well. #SUB2#
OBrien is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Ninja pushes OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
Ninja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but OBrien defends well and Ninja ends up having to push OBrien into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Ninja avoids it easily.
Ninja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Ninja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OBrien.
Ninja misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
OBrien decides to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OBrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Ninja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
OBrien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninja is looking to work some ground and pound but OBrien has wrist control.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
OBrien is pulling down on Ninja's head to control his posture.
Ninja working some strikes from top position.
Ninja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Ninja won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
Ninja wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Ninja distracts OBrien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ninja connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. #T3#
We've been hearing that Ninja has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ninja trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Ninja being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja postures up in OBrien's guard and throws a big left but OBrien blocks it.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ninja is one step ahead there.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ninja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ninja cracks OBrien with a solid left hand.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Ninja is in close to OBrien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ninja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ninja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ninja is working OBrien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja looking to pass the guard.
OBrien controlling Ninja's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murilo Ninja dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninja. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Ninja clinches.
Ninja lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Ninja lands a nice shot to the body.
OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ninja.
OBrien wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ninja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ninja is working for takedown but OBrien is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ninja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ninja looking for a takedown.
Ninja misses with a body punch.
#T1#
OBrien tries to pull guard but Ninja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
OBrien jumps into guard, dragging Ninja to the mat.
Ninja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ninja tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
Ninja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ninja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Ninja postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OBrien has control of Ninja's left arm, preventing Ninja from doing any damage. #T2#
Ninja works over OBrien with some ground and pound from guard.
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ninja lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
OBrien is still in real trouble! Can Ninja finish him?
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja loads up on a big left hand. OBrien felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ninja looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! OBrien can't hide his disappointment, as Ninja celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murilo Ninja!
An out of breath and clearly excited Murilo Ninja thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 290 - Gazersky Vs Radar
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Golles looks to land a combination but OBrien avoids it well. #CL#
OBrien forces Golles back against the cage and clinches.
OBrien goes for a takedown in the clinch but Golles prevents it.
#TD#
OBrien jumps guard.
Golles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golles is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
OBrien has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Golles has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golles has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Golles gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Golles is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
OBrien decides to pull guard.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Golles tries to stand but OBrien is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
OBrien prevents Golles from getting back to his feet.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Golles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golles has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Golles's head.
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien prevents Golles from getting back to his feet.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Golles's head.
OBrien chips away with some ground and pound.
OBrien prevents Golles from getting back to his feet.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
Golles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Golles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
Golles wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position. #ES2#
Golles is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. OBrien presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Golles gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
#TD#
OBrien gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien controlling the pace.
OBrien's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
OBrien is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Golles sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golles defends it well.
OBrien stops Golles from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien winds up and cracks Golles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien working over Golles with some ground and pound. Golles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Golles wants to get back to his feet.
Golles taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Golles is trying to stand up here but OBrien is controlling him well.
OBrien winds up and cracks Golles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Golles's head. #ROC#Golles is rocked!
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Golles is still in real trouble! Can OBrien finish him?
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien lands a big elbow - Golles is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for OBrien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
OFK 283 - Barnes Vs Presley
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
OBrien manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sight on his heels. He'll look to pass Sight's guard now, I'm sure.
Sight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien prevents Sight from getting back to his feet.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OBrien prevents Sight from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sight wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Sight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sight as he jumps to the side.
OBrien looks winded!#T1##KD#
Sight drops OBrien with a beautiful combination! OBrien stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sight is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Sight throws a big shot that misses.
Sight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien is aggressively charging in as Sight backs up avoiding any damage. Sight tosses out a jab and OBrien runs right into it face first! OBrien is out cold! Sight dropped down on all fours and is barking in OBrien's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Sight!
After the big win, Paul Sight made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
OFK 277 - Chika Vs Cooper
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gomez closes the distance and pushes OBrien back into the cage.#TD2#
OBrien gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
OBrien wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien working over Gomez with some ground and pound. Gomez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
OBrien is nestled in close to Gomez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
Gomez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
OBrien trying to control the pace.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Gomez is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez tries to kick OBrien off but OBrien keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OBrien throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. OBrien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
OBrien lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gomez backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Gomez closes the distance and pushes OBrien back into the cage.#BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
OBrien forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien goes for a double leg but Gomez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gomez continues to drive forward.#CL2#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
OBrien is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards. #BC#
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Gomez throws a hook to the side of OBrien's head but OBrien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OBrien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gomez as he jumps to the side.
Gomez connects with a looping right hand.
Gomez lands a nice shot that snaps OBrien's head back.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
OBrien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gomez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Gomez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OBrien takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gomez comes at him with an uppercut from hell! OBrien falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! OBrien was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Prelims
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dan Catara!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
OBrien tries to clinch there but Catara circles away.
#CL2#
Catara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Catara walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Catara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Catara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catara goes for a takedown attempt but OBrien pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
OBrien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (0) vs (2) Catara
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Catara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
OBrien is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catara is aware though and is defending well.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catara trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Catara looking to sit in guard and control but OBrien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Catara
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Catara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Catara told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Catara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catara pulls OBrien in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OBrien trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom.
Catara keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T3#
OBrien trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom. #SUB#
OBrien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Catara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Catara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Catara! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (2) vs (6) Catara
OBrien regains half guard.
Catara prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Catara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien is looking to control Catara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?#T4#
Catara has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (9) Catara
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
Catara controlling from the full mount.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
OBrien wants to hold on but Catara pushes him away.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien has given up his back here. Will Catara look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (2) vs (12) Catara
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Catara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Catara looking for the choke but no joy.
OBrien is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Catara is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. OBrien knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften OBrien for a finish. #T6#
OBrien tries to roll but Catara sticks to his back.
OBrien just trying to survive but Catara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
OBrien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
OBrien is trying to break free.
OBrien breaks Catara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (12) Catara
OBrien trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Catara working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catara wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB#
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Catara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Catara in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (14) Catara
OBrien keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass.
Catara is still trying to improve position.
Catara controls from within his opponent's guard.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass. #T8#
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
OBrien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catara defends it easily.
Catara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OBrien is looking to sweep but instead, Catara has passed into half guard.
OBrien holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Catara seems content to control.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
OBrien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Catara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Catara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (8) vs (14) Catara
OBrien gets his hands free as Catara looks to control. #SUB#
OBrien is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Catara has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
OBrien avoiding Catara 's attempts to control his hands.
Catara tries to break free.
Catara breaks OBrien's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (8) vs (16) Catara
Catara wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien trying to control the position.
#T10#
OBrien has control of Catara's left arm, preventing Catara from doing any damage.
Catara preventing the sweep.
OBrien controls Catara momentarily but Catara frees himself.
Catara trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Catara tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (16) Catara
OBrien wants to control from the top but Catara keeps moving. #SUB2#
Catara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OBrien passes into half guard.
#T11#
Catara wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Catara manages to get to full guard.
Catara is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Catara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Catara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (18) Catara
Catara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Catara trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OBrien haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Catara wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Catara is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Catara wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Catara sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien wants to control the position but Catara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Catara is keen to just control but OBrien is a slippery customer.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Catara is controlling well.
Catara is keen to just control but OBrien is a slippery customer.
Catara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Catara is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien trying to control but Catara postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catara wins on points by 18 to 10.
Dan Catara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 20
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bigg to the mat! Bigg manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (0) vs (2) OBrien#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bigg seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigg is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Bigg.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#SUB#
Bigg is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Bigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigg manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Bigg's guard.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Bigg keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Bigg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bigg manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Bigg's guard.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
OBrien passes Bigg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Bigg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bigg has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bigg is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Bigg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Bigg looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien has gone for a leg lock! Bigg slips out almost immediately though and dives into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bigg won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien looking to control.
#T5#
Bigg trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Bigg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Bigg tries to pass.
OBrien pulls Bigg in close to prevent any damage.
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bigg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
OBrien pulls Bigg in close to his closed guard and prevents Bigg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bigg trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Bigg looking to pass the guard.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien can't keep his opponent in guard - Bigg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
OBrien tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Bigg is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
OBrien trying to control here.
Bigg is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bigg is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now. #T8##SUB#
Bigg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Bigg has control of the leg.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bigg manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien wants to control from the top but Bigg keeps moving. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bigg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bigg looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Bigg is keeping the position.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bigg keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bigg keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (4) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looking to control.
Bigg stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position. #T11#
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
OBrien has his feet on Bigg's thighs here. He's pushed Bigg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bigg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter OBrien!
Peter OBrien decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 18
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 10 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OBrien to the ground. Petrov is now in OBrien's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) OBrien
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is trying to hold Petrov in close to prevent damage but Petrov has managed to pass into half guard.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OBrien keeps trying to improve his position.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
OBrien wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov content to control rather than advance.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov .
Petrov prevents OBrien from improving his position.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
OBrien wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrov 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
OBrien wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Petrov trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Petrov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. OBrien is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Petrov ! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 14
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
GroSnagdu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OBrien to the ground. GroSnagdu is now in OBrien's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (0) OBrien
GroSnagdu is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
GroSnagdu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
GroSnagdu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OBrien for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien is pulling down on GroSnagdu's head. It's preventing any offense from GroSnagdu, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is trying to keep GroSnagdu in close.
#T1#
GroSnagdu preventing the sweep.
OBrien looking to control.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but GroSnagdu is one step ahead there.
GroSnagdu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
GroSnagdu postures up.
GroSnagdu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
OBrien trying to control the position.
GroSnagdu 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.
GroSnagdu slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
GroSnagdu is working for a kimura but OBrien is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien wants to improve his position but GroSnagdu is controlling well.
#T3#
Well, if GroSnagdu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OBrien trying to get back to full guard but GroSnagdu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (5) vs (0) OBrien
GroSnagdu controlling from the full mount.
OBrien wants to control but GroSnagdu is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from GroSnagdu's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OBrien is looking to improve his position but GroSnagdu isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
GroSnagdu controlling from the full mount.
GroSnagdu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape.
GroSnagdu prevents OBrien from getting the reversal.
GroSnagdu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OBrien can't escape the position.
#T5#
OBrien tries to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
OBrien is looking to improve his position but GroSnagdu isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
GroSnagdu looking to secure an arm triangle but OBrien defends it well.
OBrien wants to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.#T6#
OBrien is desperately trying to improve his position but GroSnagdu has a good base and remains in mount.
OBrien is still trying to improve position.
OBrien tries to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
GroSnagdu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
OBrien tries to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
OBrien is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
GroSnagdu controlling the pace for now.
OBrien is working to get back to half guard.
OBrien keeps trying to improve his position.
GroSnagdu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
GroSnagdu controlling the pace for now.
OBrien keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
OBrien tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GroSnagdu controlling from the full mount. #T9#
OBrien is looking to improve his position but GroSnagdu isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
GroSnagdu controlling from mount.
OBrien is looking to get to half guard.
OBrien tries to hold on but GroSnagdu postures up.
OBrien is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
OBrien slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
OBrien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but GroSnagdu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (8) vs (0) OBrien
GroSnagdu controlling the pace for now.
OBrien tries to reverse the position but GroSnagdu maintains control.
GroSnagdu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
OBrien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
OBrien wants to control but GroSnagdu passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (11) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien tries to control the position but he's not in luck - GroSnagdu easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (13) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien is in all sorts of trouble here.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
GroSnagdu controlling the position easily from mount.
GroSnagdu trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
GroSnagdu controlling the position easily from mount.
GroSnagdu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
GroSnagdu controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
GroSnagdu working for a guillotine from mount but OBrien is in no mood to give up.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
OBrien wants to control but GroSnagdu is having none of it.
GroSnagdu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien wants to hold on but GroSnagdu pushes him away.
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
GroSnagdu takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Bashag GroSnagdu 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:
WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OBrien gets a takedown into half guard.
OBrien is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.
Jay gets back to full guard.
OBrien working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Jay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jay manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Jay's guard. #SUB#
Jay working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OBrien controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.
Jay prevents OBrien from getting back to his feet.
Jay preventing the sweep.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien keeps trying to improve his position.
Jay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OBrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jay controlling from the top position.
Jay tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
Jay trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien dives in and grabs Jay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jay pushes down on OBrien's head and hops out.
OBrien scores with a one two! Jay had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jay tries to clinch but OBrien moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jay lands a nice looking kick to the body. OBrien takes a step back to recover.
Jay misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Jay lands a body shot.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OBrien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jay.
Jab from OBrien.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jay ducks right into an uppercut from OBrien.
OBrien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OBrien looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jay is looking to clinch but OBrien is avoiding it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jay but Jay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.#T4#
Jay moves in looking to clinch but OBrien pushes him off.
OBrien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OBrien.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien misses with a two punch combination.
OBrien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jay throws out the jab.
Jay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
OBrien gets a double leg takedown into Jay's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Jay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OBrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donny Jay will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien misses with a takedown
letting Jay counter with a right hand.
Jay throws a right hand that OBrien ducks under and follows up with a left that OBrien also avoids with ease.
Jay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jay wants to clinch up but OBrien keeps it at a distance.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OBrien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jay finds it's way round the side to connect with OBrien's head. #T1#
OBrien thows a leg kick but Jay checks it
and Jay counters with a straight right hand.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on OBrien's shoulder, as OBrien tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
OBrien forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Jay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Jay looking to stall.
OBrien tries for a takedown but Jay manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OBrien shoots in but Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Jay.
OBrien is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2##CL2#
OBrien clinches with his opponent.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Jay holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Jay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jay.
OBrien's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OBrien's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Jay postures up.
Jay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jay stands up over OBrien, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Jay won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jay trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OBrien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but OBrien is just out of range.
Donny Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
OBrien gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Jay has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics OBrien uses from the top position.
Jay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Jay has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jay is trying to keep OBrien in close.
#SUB#
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
OBrien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from OBrien.
Jay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OBrien takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donny Jay is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but OBrien avoids it.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Jay instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
Jay misses with some punches.
Jay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
OBrien clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Jay.
OBrien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jay drops down looking for an ankle pick but OBrien pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay as he avoids it easily.
Jay stuffs the takedown.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Jay swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Jay rushes OBrien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OBriens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OBrien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jay circles away.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OBrien blocks a head kick by Jay.
#T2#
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
Jay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jay wants it to stay on the feet.
OBrien defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
OBrien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay throws a wild body kick that OBrien sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Jay forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien. #TD2#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jay trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OBrien is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Jay chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jay preventing the sweep.
Jay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien seems keen to control Jay's posture.
Jay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OBrien pulls Jay in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OBrien trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donny Jay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OBrien looks to land a combination. Jay sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay tries to clinch up but OBrien circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OBrien, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Jay pulls guard successfully.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jay 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 82: Tzeng vs Bardia
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva looks to land a combination but OBrien avoids it well.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
OBrien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the target.
OBrien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
OBrien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Val Pacheco Da Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
OBrien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OBrien throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Val Pacheco Da Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Val Pacheco Da Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.
OBrien slips a jab from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
A nice inside leg kick there by Val Pacheco Da Silva. That's going to slow OBrien down. #CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Val Pacheco Da Silva smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
OBrien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Val Pacheco Da Silva!
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien fails to land a wild elbow strike.
OBrien scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to get an arm triangle but Val Pacheco Da Silva is defending well.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is trying to control OBrien's posture but OBrien avoids it. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Val Pacheco Da Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Val Pacheco Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Val Pacheco Da Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of OBrien. #T2#
OBrien creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
OBrien landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien grinds an elbow into Val Pacheco Da Silva's temple.
You can see the frustration on Val Pacheco Da Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OBrien scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OBrien misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
OBrien working away.
OBrien wants to control but Val Pacheco Da Silva is keeping him busy.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
OBrien throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Val Pacheco Da Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
OBrien lands a few punches from side control.
Val Pacheco Da Silva struggling a bit here.
OBrien working the body and head with strikes.
OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Val Pacheco Da Silva to see if he's OK.
OBrien in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
OBrien swings around for an armbar but Val Pacheco Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into OBrien's guard.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OBrien wants to control from the top but Val Pacheco Da Silva keeps moving.
Val Pacheco Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien being controlled here momentarily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Val Pacheco Da Silva from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
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#
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OBrien shoots for a takedown but Val Pacheco Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely.
Val Pacheco Da Silva takes a swing at OBrien's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OBrien checks a leg kick.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OBrien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OBrien ducks under a wild hook from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
OBrien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Val Pacheco Da Silva cracks OBrien with a good jab.
OBrien just misses with a punch to the body.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Val Pacheco Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Val Pacheco Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien distracts Val Pacheco Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Val Pacheco Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Val Pacheco Da Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Val Pacheco Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OBrien looking to control.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Val Pacheco Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Val Pacheco Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Val Pacheco Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Val Pacheco Da Silva postures up.
#T2#
Val Pacheco Da Silva 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.
Val Pacheco Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Val Pacheco Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
OBrien is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
OBrien has his hands clasped together around Val Pacheco Da Silva's back. He's all about the action.
Val Pacheco Da Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
OBrien has his hands clasped together around Val Pacheco Da Silva's back. He's all about the action.
Val Pacheco Da Silva prevents OBrien from improving his position.#T3#
Val Pacheco Da Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
OBrien regains full guard. Nicely done.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Val Pacheco Da Silva blocks nicely.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
OBrien landing with the ground and pound.
Val Pacheco Da Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Val Pacheco Da Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Val Pacheco Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Val Pacheco Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Val Pacheco Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Val Pacheco Da Silva pushes him off.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Val Pacheco Da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Val Pacheco Da Silva dips to his left and cracks OBrien with an uppercut!
Val Pacheco Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Val Pacheco Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
OBrien blocks a low kick nicely.
OBrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Val Pacheco Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Val Pacheco Da Silva is looking to slow OBrien down with leg kicks.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Val Pacheco Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Val Pacheco Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
It looked like Val Pacheco Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Val Pacheco Da Silva.
Val Pacheco Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien shoots in and drives through. Val Pacheco Da Silva sprawls well.#T1#
OBrien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Val Pacheco Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Val Pacheco Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien is looking to clinch.
Val Pacheco Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OBrien.
Val Pacheco Da Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Val Pacheco Da Silva! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva!
Reinaldo Val Pacheco Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 78: Sepi vs Jones 2
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
OBrien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OBrien slips a jab from Moker.
OBrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moker is fending him off so far but OBrien persists. Nope, Moker circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
OBrien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moker circles away.
Brendan Moker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moker pinned against the cage. Moker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moker misses the shot to the body.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moker thows a leg kick but OBrien checks it #TD2#
and OBrien counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
OBrien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES#
Moker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brendan Moker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A clash of legs there as OBrien blocks the low kick.
Moker throws out a loose jab but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien fails with the takedown.
OBrien moves out of range of the body kick from Moker.
Moker throws a low kick but it's checked well by OBrien.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Moker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moker but Moker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moker as he jumps to the side.
Moker wants to slow OBrien down by chopping away at his legs.
OBrien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moker to score with a decent uppercut.
Moker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
OBrien blocks a jab.#T2#
Moker scores with a one two! OBrien had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
OBrien slips under a jab.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brendan Moker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
OBrien clinches with his opponent.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Moker has him pressed against the cage.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
OBrien tries to throw a body punch but Moker avoids it by throwing OBrien back against the cage.
Moker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moker has had enough of the clinch but OBrien keeps him there for the moment.
Moker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moker is trying to force a seperation but OBrien has the dominant position.#T3##BC#
Moker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien. #TD2#
OBrien 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.
Moker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien prevents Moker from getting back to his feet.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Moker blocks nicely.
Moker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien won't allow Moker to get back to his feet.
OBrien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Moker keeps moving.
OBrien scoring with some ground and pound.
Moker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien cracks Moker with a solid left hand.
Moker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moker's head.
Moker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OBrien is controlling him. #T4#
OBrien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moker wants to stand and escape but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
OBrien chips away with some ground and pound.
Moker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moker is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea.
OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien distracts Moker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Moker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moker looks like he's trying to stand up.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moker has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moker has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moker wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moker is trying to stand back up but OBrien is controlling him
Moker taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard. #ES#
Moker kicks off OBrien and gets to his feet.
Brendan Moker is winning the standup battle so far.
OBrien shoots for a double leg takedown but Moker sprawls well. He's pushed OBrien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moker misses with an uppercut.
OBrien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OBrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moker lands with a slapping head kick.
Moker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OBrien was well out of range. Poor timing from Moker.
Moker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OBrien was well out of range. Poor timing from Moker.
Moker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moker scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
OBrien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moker, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
OBrien manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Moker trying to stand up but can't free himself from OBrien's guard.
OBrien has his hands on Moker's head, controlling the position.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moker wanted to stand there but OBrien had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moker 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.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OBrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Moker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Moker pushes OBrien off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice sprawl there from Moker as OBrien shoots in.#T3#
Moker dips to his left and cracks OBrien with an uppercut!
OBrien lands a jab-cross combination.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Moker.
Moker swats away the attempt to clinch by OBrien.
OBrien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moker scores with a jab to the jaw.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Brendan Moker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Moker misses with a few strikes there.
Moker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
Moker throws a nice looking combination but OBrien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - OBrien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Moker scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moker slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moker throws a right hand that OBrien ducks under and follows up with a left that OBrien also avoids with ease.
Moker looks to land a left hand but OBrien moved out of range nicely.
Moker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OBrien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moker misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Moker. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into Moker's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Moker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Moker.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moker as he jumps to the side.
Moker scores with a nice right hand.
Moker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
Moker throws a right hand that OBrien ducks under and follows up with a left that OBrien also avoids with ease.#CL2#
OBrien clinches.
Moker is looking to break free of the clinch but OBrien has double underhooks.
Moker is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moker wants to get back to striking at distance but OBrien won't allow it.
Moker scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Moker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moker working hard to break the clinch.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1##BC#
Moker manages to break the clinch.
OBrien is looking to clinch but Moker is avoiding it.
Moker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OBrien.
Brendan Moker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Moker as he connects with a hook.
Moker throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
OBrien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moker, pushing him back against the cage.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Moker holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Moker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien jumps guard but Moker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Moker has him pressed against the cage.
OBrien tries to score a body lock takedown but Moker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moker gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
Moker tries to break the clinch but OBrien is controlling the position. #T2#
Moker is trying to break free.#BC#
Moker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
OBrien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Moker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moker is trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien cracks Moker with a big right hand but Moker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Moker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
OBrien wants to clinch.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Moker circles away and keeps his distance.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
OBrien drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Moker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Moker can't break the clinch.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Moker is trying to push OBrien away but OBrien has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OBrien.
OBrien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Moker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OBrien wants a takedown but no success here.
Moker trying to control the position but instead, OBrien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moker into the cage.
Moker tries to break the clinch but OBrien is controlling the position. #BC#
Moker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OBrien throws a body kick that misses
and Moker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moker scores with a nice strike.#T4#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moker but Moker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Moker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moker.
OBrien shoots in but Moker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Moker.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moker.
OBrien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moker.
OBrien moves out of range as Moker strikes.
Moker circles away from the clinch attempt.
As OBrien looks to move away, Moker throws a big counter combo but OBrien just gets out of the way.
OBrien cracks Moker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Moker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Moker!
Brendan Moker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 92: Wallace vs Camara 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
OBrien tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by OBrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Jay, which made it look bad.
OBrien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab lands there for Jay.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Jay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OBrien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jay is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OBrien moves into full guard.
#T1#
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jay wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Jay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jay wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jay manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OBrien trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom. #ES#
Jay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
OBrien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Jay scores with a hook to the body. OBrien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OBrien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jay misses with a body shot.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OBrien shoots in for a double leg but Jay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay throws a body kick that misses.
OBrien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.
Jay is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Jay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Jay has closed the distance and engaged OBrien in a clinch.
#TD#
Jay pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien is looking to work some ground and pound but Jay has wrist control.
Jay wants to get back to his feet but OBrien is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Jay looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jay can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
Jay keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully. #T4#
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Jay keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay wants to stand up but OBrien is controlling him.
OBrien distracts Jay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
OBrien scoring with punches to the head and body.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
Jay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jay pinned against the cage. Jay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jay misses with a body kick.
Jay leaves OBrien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OBrien tries to clinch up.
Jay is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jay looks to score with a jab to the body but OBrien is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jay.
Jay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Jay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
OBrien manages to pull guard.
OBrien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien is thwarting Jay's attempts to control the position.#T1#
OBrien prevents Jay from standing back up.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien misses with a head shot. Jay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jay keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
Jay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jay lands a shoulder strike.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
OBrien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jay uses from the top position.
Jay distracts OBrien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
OBrien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien being controlled here, momentarily.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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!
OBrien stops Jay from standing up.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jay is trying to keep OBrien in close.
Jay trying to strike off his back.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
OBrien trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OBrien is controlling him.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jay throws the kick towards the body but OBrien avoids it.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OBriens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?#CL2#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
Jay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Jay jumps guard and drags OBrien to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jay's head.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
OBrien works over Jay with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
OBrien goes for a double leg but Jay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jay continues to drive forward.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Jay.
OBrien wants to clinch but Jay slips to the side
and Jay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OBrien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jay as OBrien shoots in.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jay throws a body shot but no joy.
OBrien moves out of range of the strikes.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Jay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
Jay throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
Donny Jay is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Jay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OBrien is looking to clinch.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jay counters with a nice uppercut.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jay tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jay to the ground. Jay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
OBrien drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jay walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jay misses with a kick to the body.
OBrien shoots in and drives through. Jay sprawls well.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OBrien moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
Jay throws an overhand right that lands on OBrien's shoulder, as OBrien tries to avoid the shot.
OBrien is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
OBrien ducks under a wild hook from Jay.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Jay.
OBrien walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jay.#CL2#
OBrien darts in and clinches Jay up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OBrien tries to work over Jay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OBrien is pressed up against the cage. Jay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OBrien down to the mat. OBrien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab lands there for Jay.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jay tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jay to the ground. Jay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jay takes a swing at OBrien's ribcage but misses.
Jay lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
OBrien pushes Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
OBrien goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jay prevents it.
#T3#
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jay leaning against his opponent.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien wants to take the fight to the mat but Jay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Jay ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jay no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Jay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OBrien cracks Jay with a solid left hand.#T4#
Jay is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jay is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jay's head.
OBrien throws an elbow that misses. Jay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OBrien's guard. Nice move by Jay!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jay 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Jay! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 70: Blazej vs Vanorden
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunt to the ground. Hunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
OBrien pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Pate Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.#TD2#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
OBrien wriggles free and stands up.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Hunt misses with the combination.
#T2#
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OBrien.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunt tries to bum rush OBrien with a series of wild strikes but OBrien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OBrien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has OBrien backing up. OBrien nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Hunt has been working on his balance at Briet’s Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by OBrien.
Hunt is trying to drag OBrien to the mat but OBrien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunt is trying to drag OBrien to the mat but OBrien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from OBrien.
OBrien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OBrien gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
Hunt wants to take the fight to the mat but OBrien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OBrien misses with a punch on the inside.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Hunt is looking for a takedown.
Hunt tries for a takedown but OBrien manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
OBrien prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but OBrien pulls his leg out and moves away.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hunt taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OBrien working Hunt over with strikes.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by OBrien.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
Hunt steps in with a hook that catches OBrien right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hunt follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! OBrien looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Hunt! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 60:Wolf vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bosanac.
Bosanac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bosanac throws OBrien to one side and escapes!
OBrien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosanac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosanac lands with a shot to the body.
OBrien lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Bosanac clinches up against the cage.
Bosanac misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosanac.
Bosanac scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head. #TD2#
OBrien drags the fight down to the ground.
Bosanac stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien pulls Bosanac in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
OBrien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bosanac controls the pace.
Bosanac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bosanac postures up.
Bosanac 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.
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bosanac to the mat! Bosanac manages to get full guard.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
OBrien trying to control but Bosanac is working from the bottom.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Bosanac blocks nicely.
OBrien works a leg free and moves into half guard.
OBrien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bosanac tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien is thwarting Bosanac's attempts to control the position.
Bosanac tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosanac defending well though.
Bosanac is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Bosanac is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OBrien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
OBrien winds up and cracks Bosanac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Bosanac is working away.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Bosanac dodges it nicely.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosanac blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
OBrien with the ground and pound but Bosanac uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OBrien is working Bosanac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
OBrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bosanac keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Bosanac looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Bosanac is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea.
OBrien is in close to Bosanac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bosanac looking for a sweep. Not yet Bosanac, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter OBrien will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bosanac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bosanac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OBrien wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosanac. OBrien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bosanac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
Bosanac punishes OBrien's body with a nice straight punch.
Bosanac takes a swing at OBrien's ribcage but misses.
Bosanac catches OBrien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bosanac lands a nice leg kick that just misses OBrien's sensitive parts. #TD2#
OBrien fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bosanac to the ground. OBrien is now in Bosanac's guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
OBrien is in close to Bosanac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
OBrien stands up over Bosanac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Bosanac controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bosanac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bosanac is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
Bosanac pulls OBrien in close to prevent any damage.
Bosanac has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien with a flurry of punches that miss.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Bosanac blocks nicely.
Bosanac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bosanac is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up. #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.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bosanac pinned against the cage. Bosanac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Bosanac gets a clinch.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien has Bosanac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bosanac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bosanac fails to land.
OBrien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bosanac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leo Bosanac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bosanac. #T3#
OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bosanac pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OBrien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bosanac walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab from Bosanac does it's job there.
Bosanac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosanac lands the left hand.
OBrien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Peter OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bosanac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bosanac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bosanac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bosanac with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Bosanac scores with a head kick. OBrien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OBrien shoots in for a double leg but Bosanac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leo Bosanac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosanac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Bosanac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bosanac throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Bosanac clinches with his opponent.
Bosanac lands a shoulder strike.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Bosanac turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bosanac digs a right hand underneath OBrien's ribcage. OBrien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
Bosanac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OBrien's elbow.
Bosanac cracks OBrien with a nice body shot.
Bosanac is working OBrien over against the cage.
Bosanac is leaning against OBrien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bosanac throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Bosanac dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bosanac pushes OBrien away with a front kick.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Bosanac.
OBrien tries to clinch but Bosanac moves out of range.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up with Bosanac, looking for a takedown. OBrien pushes Bosanac against the cage but Bosanac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bosanac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OBrien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Bosanac keeps it at a distance.
Bosanac is looking to wear down OBrien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bosanac connects with a solid leg kick.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
OBrien walks into a straight right hand from Bosanac.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosanac misses with a head kick.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bosanac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosanac defends it nicely.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosanac is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
OBrien has a takedown stuffed.
Leo Bosanac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Bosanac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Bosanac is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bosanac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bosanac scores with the left hand. OBrien knows he should have avoided that one.
Bosanac misses with a body shot.
Bosanac scores with the left hand. OBrien knows he should have avoided that one.
OBrien shoots in for a double leg but Bosanac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OBrien takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bosanac scores with a jab.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Bosanac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OBrien. That did some damage!
OBrien is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosanac finish him?
OBrien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosanac.
OBrien is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bosanac Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! OBrien is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leo Bosanac!
Post fight, Leo Bosanac took to the microphone: 'What's with this waiting for a month to fight scrubs? Is every contender scared of me? Is the org. scared of me? Stop wasting my time. I will fight anybody!'. |
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Event:
WCF 73: Garcia vs Baker
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerzner stuffs the takedown attempt from OBrien. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
Kerzner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
Kerzner leaves OBrien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerzner throws an overhand right that lands on OBrien's shoulder, as OBrien tries to avoid the shot.
Kerzner throws a jab but it's blocked by OBrien.
Kerzner throws a hook but OBrien avoids it easily.#CL2#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Kerzner slowing the pace effectively.
Kerzner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harold Kerzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kerzner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kerzner slips under a jab from OBrien.
Kerzner lands a nice shot that snaps OBrien's head back.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kerzner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien is looking to clinch but Kerzner is avoiding it.
OBrien moves away from the strike by Kerzner.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kerzner defends it well.
OBrien looks for a takedown but Kerzner sprawls well.
Kerzner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kerzner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kerzner wants it to stay on the feet.
OBrien goes for a double leg but Kerzner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kerzner continues to drive forward.
OBrien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
Kerzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OBrien gets underhooks to prevent Kerzner's takedown attempt.
#T2#
OBrien can't get the takedown.
Kerzner lands a body shot.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kerzner is defending well.
OBrien blocks a body shot from Kerzner.
OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kerzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerzner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OBrien's elbow.
A hook to the body from Kerzner.
Kerzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerzner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Kerzner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kerzner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
Kerzner prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerzner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kerzner manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Kerzner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
OBrien prevents Kerzner from moving into mount. #T3#
Kerzner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OBrien tries to improve position but can't.
Kerzner wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerzner tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Kerzner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OBrien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OBrien is not content to let Kerzner control the position.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
OBrien looking for a sweep but Kerzner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kerzner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape.
Kerzner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien wants to control but Kerzner is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kerzner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kerzner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Kerzner connects with a body shot that sends OBrien's belly button to the back.
Kerzner scores with a nice head shot.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerzner.
#TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kerzner trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien is trying to control. Kerzner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kerzner tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg. #T1#
Kerzner blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Kerzner is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kerzner trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kerzner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kerzner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerzner is trying is best to control the position here.
Kerzner blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Kerzner trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerzner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien trying to control but Kerzner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kerzner is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Kerzner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerzner has wrist control.
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerzner's head.
Kerzner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Kerzner keeps moving.
OBrien might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerzner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kerzner trying to control the position.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Kerzner blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kerzner is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerzner tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerzner to the ground. Kerzner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kerzner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OBrien walks into a jab.
Kerzner scores with a nice head shot.
Kerzner keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Kerzner misses.
Kerzner connects with a good right hand that stumbles OBrien. OBrien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OBrien blocks a jab.
Kerzner jabs at OBrien's body.
A big right from Kerzner misses.
OBrien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kerzner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OBrien's head.#T4#
Kerzner fails to land with a series of punches.
Harold Kerzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OBrien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kerzner swivels and escapes.
Harold Kerzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kerzner pinned against the cage. Kerzner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerzner tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerzner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerzner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OBrien misses with a takedown
and Kerzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
OBrien looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerzner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kerzner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kerzner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OBrien slips under a jab from Kerzner.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerzner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.
Kerzner lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Kerzner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OBrien throws Kerzner to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerzner scores with a jab. OBrien acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerzner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OBrien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harold Kerzner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.#T1#
Kerzner leaves OBrien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kerzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerzner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kerzner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Kerzner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OBrien's elbow. #TD2#
OBrien has Kerzner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OBrien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kerzner tumbling to the mat - OBrien dives into Kerzner's guard.
OBrien trying to control but Kerzner is working from the bottom.
Kerzner is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
Kerzner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. #REVR##T2#
OBrien is wriggling around but Kerzner manages to pass to half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Kerzner is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kerzner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kerzner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien gets back to full guard.
OBrien is trying to keep Kerzner in close.
#T3#
Kerzner trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerzner wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Kerzner from controlling successfully.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Kerzner tries to pass.
Kerzner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Kerzner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Kerzner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Kerzner pushes his legs off easily.
Kerzner looking to pass the guard.
Peter OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from OBrien does it's job there.
Kerzner punishes OBrien's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Kerzner both land. Nice combination.
Harold Kerzner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerzner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Kerzner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerzner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Kerzner! |
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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by OBrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Sulvar, which made it look bad. #CL#
OBrien instigates a clinch. #TD#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sulvar is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OBrien defends it well.
Sulvar trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Sulvar wants to free his trapped foot but OBrien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OBrien controlling the position for now.
Sulvar tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
OBrien looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Sulvar moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (3) Sulvar
OBrien struggling a bit here.
Sulvar controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where OBrien is right now.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Sulvar trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OBrien, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OBrien has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OBrien has managed to free his arm - good work.
OBrien tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#T5#
OBrien trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sulvar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
OBrien is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
OBrien trying to control the position.
#T6#
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sulvar drops back, looking for a kneebar! OBrien looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OBrien looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OBrien! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (4) vs (3) Sulvar
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Sulvar is doing well to control the position and prevent OBrien from advancing to side control.#SUB#
OBrien is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
Sulvar trying to control here.
#T8#
Sulvar keeping hold of OBrien's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
OBrien is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OBrien trying to control from Sulvar's half guard. Sulvar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Sulvar wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
OBrien is posturing up here but Sulvar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! OBrien tries to roll out but it's too tight and OBrien has to tap! Slick submission there by Sulvar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tres Sulvar!
Tres Sulvar very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CACC 179: Ty vs Patterson
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Pallinaama!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Pallinaama#SUB#
OBrien is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pallinaama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pallinaama has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Pallinaama
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
OBrien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from OBrien's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien has his hands on Pallinaama's head, controlling the position.
OBrien controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. #T1#
OBrien being controlled here, momentarily.
Pallinaama stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
Pallinaama postures up.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is controlling Pallinaama's posture.
OBrien wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pallinaama is now in half guard.
Pallinaama is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien trying to control here.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Pallinaama controlling him for the moment.
Pallinaama trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is pulling down on Pallinaama's head. It's preventing any offense from Pallinaama, at least for the moment.
OBrien wants to control but Pallinaama passes easily into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
OBrien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pallinaama manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (5) Pallinaama
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallinaama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallinaama wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Pallinaama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OBrien controls Pallinaama momentarily but Pallinaama frees himself. #T4#
Pallinaama stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#SUB#
OBrien working for a triangle but Pallinaama defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Pallinaama from controlling successfully.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien wants to improve his position but instead Pallinaama has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Pallinaama wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pallinaama stands and throws OBrien's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (8) Pallinaama
OBrien manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (8) Pallinaama
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pallinaama keeps working.
Pallinaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pallinaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien is pushing down on Pallinaama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pallinaama is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Pallinaama is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
OBrien wants to work for an arm triangle but Pallinaama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pallinaama trying to control here.
OBrien prevents Pallinaama from improving his position.
OBrien trying to control the action but Pallinaama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pallinaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OBrien pulls his head out easily.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Pallinaama is having none of it. #T7##SUB#
OBrien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pallinaama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien. #SUB#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending it quite comfortably.
Pallinaama trying to control but OBrien postures up.
#T8##SUB#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pallinaama wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#SUB#
OBrien seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pallinaama defends it well.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pallinaama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending it quite comfortably.
Pallinaama trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Pallinaama tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg. #SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pallinaama defends it well. #SUB#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallinaama is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
Pallinaama is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pallinaama is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Pallinaama defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
OBrien is working for a submission of some sort.
Pallinaama is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
Pallinaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Pallinaama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (10) Pallinaama
Pallinaama preventing the sweep.
Pallinaama postures up.
Pallinaama being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OBrien working a defensive guard but Pallinaama passes into half guard.
#T12##SUB2#
Pallinaama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
OBrien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
OBrien manages to get to full guard.
Pallinaama sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Pallinaama from controlling successfully.
OBrien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (6) vs (10) Pallinaama
Pallinaama wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Pallinaama is working away.
OBrien prevents Pallinaama from improving his position.#SUB#
Pallinaama is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
#SUB#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Pallinaama is defending well.
#T14##SUB#
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Pallinaama defends the submission attempt.
Pallinaama tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien is looking to stall here but Pallinaama recovers full guard.
OBrien looking to sit in guard and control but Pallinaama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (6) vs (12) Pallinaama
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pallinaama wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Sam Rinaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rinaldi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OBrien is trying to defend but Rinaldi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rinaldi (2) vs (0) OBrien
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Rinaldi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rinaldi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OBrien won't allow Rinaldi to pass to mount.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Rinaldi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
OBrien can't keep his opponent in guard - Rinaldi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien trying to control but Rinaldi postures up.
Rinaldi wants to pass the guard but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OBrien holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Rinaldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Rinaldi postures up.
Rinaldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rinaldi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (2) vs (2) OBrien#SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rinaldi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Rinaldi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (4) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Rinaldi pushes his legs off easily.
Rinaldi trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Rinaldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Rinaldi tries to pass.
Rinaldi pushing down on OBrien's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rinaldi wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
OBrien 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.#T4#
Rinaldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
Rinaldi content to control rather than advance.
OBrien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rinaldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Rinaldi tries to pass.
OBrien pulls Rinaldi in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Rinaldi forces his way into half guard.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.
Rinaldi wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
OBrien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rinaldi wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Rinaldi stands and throws OBrien's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (7) vs (2) OBrien#T6#
OBrien seems a little lost for a moment, as Rinaldi dominates the positioning.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Rinaldi taking a breather here.
Rinaldi tries to advance to mount but OBrien denies him.
OBrien trying to control but Rinaldi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rinaldi (10) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien tries to roll but Rinaldi sticks to his back.
OBrien trying to control the position but Rinaldi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Rinaldi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Rinaldi working for the choke. #SUB#
OBrien is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7#
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
OBrien tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rinaldi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Rinaldi looking to break OBrien's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. OBrien remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rinaldi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien holding both Rinaldi 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB#
OBrien showing good submission defense here.
#T8##SUB#
Rinaldi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OBrien defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rinaldi not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
OBrien can't escape the position.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Rinaldi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
OBrien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T9#
OBrien wants to improve his position but Rinaldi is controlling well.
Rinaldi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (13) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien is looking to improve his position but Rinaldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Rinaldi wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rinaldi looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
OBrien wants to control but Rinaldi is having none of it.
OBrien can't escape the position.
OBrien tries to hold on but Rinaldi postures up.#SUB#
Rinaldi working for a submission but OBrien is keeping him at bay.
Rinaldi looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
OBrien is looking to get to half guard.
Rinaldi content just to control the position here.
OBrien bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (13) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien trying to control but Rinaldi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rinaldi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (15) vs (4) OBrien
Rinaldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Rinaldi from controlling successfully. #T12#
Rinaldi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (18) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rinaldi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rinaldi is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien trying to get back to full guard but Rinaldi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rinaldi (21) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
Rinaldi controlling from the full mount.
OBrien tries to hold on but Rinaldi pushes him away. #T13#
Rinaldi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rinaldi avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
Rinaldi wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rinaldi (21) vs (6) OBrien#SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien trying to control but Rinaldi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rinaldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Rinaldi looking to control.
OBrien trying to control but Rinaldi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinaldi is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rinaldi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OBrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinaldi takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Our winner, Sam Rinaldi, 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:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mr Hotspot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
OBrien darts in and clinches Hotspot up against the ropes.
OBrien is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Hotspot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hotspot after a bit of a struggle.
Hotspot is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
OBrien wants the takedown. Hotspot is fighting it off but OBrien persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hotspot's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hotspot (0) vs (2) OBrien
Hotspot trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hotspot keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hotspot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that OBrien has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
OBrien won't allow Hotspot to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Hotspot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Hotspot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotspot manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Hotspot's guard. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Hotspot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hotspot manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Hotspot's guard. #T2#
OBrien preventing the sweep.
Hotspot can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hotspot is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
Hotspot is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hotspot is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Hotspot is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Hotspot is working away.
Hotspot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hotspot wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hotspot manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Hotspot.
OBrien trying to control but Hotspot is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien forces his way into half guard.
Hotspot wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
OBrien is working for a kimura but Hotspot is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien wants to control but Hotspot is keeping him busy. #T5#
Hotspot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hotspot (4) vs (2) OBrien
Hotspot not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
Hotspot biding his time, controlling OBrien.
Hotspot not allowing OBrien to control his hands. #SUB#
OBrien preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hotspot.
Hotspot trying to control.#T6#
Hotspot is hanging on to OBrien's back as he tries to escape.
Hotspot gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control. #SUB#
Hotspot looking for the choke from the back.
Hotspot keeps control of the position as OBrien tries to break free.
OBrien trying to control the position but Hotspot manages to sink in the hooks.
OBrien is in bad spot here.
Hotspot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OBrien's body.
OBrien wants to escape the position.
#T7#
Hotspot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OBrien's body.
OBrien staying busy and making it hard for Hotspot to control.
OBrien is really stuck here.
Hotspot wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien tries to roll but Hotspot sticks to his back.
Hotspot is riding his opponent, not letting OBrien buck him off. #T8#
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hotspot controlling well, preventing OBrien from escaping the position.
OBrien wants to control his opponent's hands but Hotspot gets his hands free.
OBrien can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hotspot working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be OBrien right now.
OBrien looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hotspot.
Hotspot has the hooks in. OBrien is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Hotspot tries to keep control of the position but OBrien is staying busy.
OBrien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Hotspot wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
Hotspot slows the pace down in half guard.
Hotspot is trying to control. OBrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hotspot controlling the action here.
Hotspot wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Hotspot controlling the pace.
OBrien trying to control but Hotspot postures up.
#SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Hotspot.
Still in half guard, Hotspot seems content to control.#T11#
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Hotspot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hotspot is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Hotspot is controlling well.
Hotspot trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
Hotspot stalling. #T12#
OBrien is not content to let Hotspot control the position.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
Hotspot controlling the action here.
OBrien is looking to improve his position.
OBrien manages to get to full guard.
Hotspot looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Hotspot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Hotspot is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Hotspot wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving. #SUB2#
OBrien working for a triangle but Hotspot defends it easily.
#SUB2#
OBrien had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hotspot defends it easily.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien is pulling down on Hotspot's head to control his posture.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hotspot takes the fight on points by 4 to 2. |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Minasian darts in looking for a takedown but OBrien gets double underhooks and turns Minasian into the ropes.
Minasian wants a takedown.
Minasian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OBrien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigran Minasian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries to score a body lock takedown but OBrien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Minasian is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. OBrien can't fight it off and eventually Minasian manages to take the fight to the floor. OBrien looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Minasian postures up.
OBrien seems keen to control Minasian's posture.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minasian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Minasian 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.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#T2#
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Minasian is pushing down on OBrien's leg trying to pass to half guard. OBrien is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minasian wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OBrien.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. #T3#
OBrien wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian postures up.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
Minasian trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (2) OBrien#SUB2#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Minasian is working away. #SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Minasian wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
Minasian trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
Minasian is pressing down on OBrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
OBrien wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Minasian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Minasian is trying to keep OBrien in close.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
OBrien has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (4) vs (2) OBrien#T6#
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Minasian haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #SUB2#
OBrien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian passes into half guard.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
OBrien won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian not doing much here.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien is in trouble now - Minasian has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minasian moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (10) vs (2) OBrien#SUB#
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian tries to get the hooks in deep but OBrien pushed the leg off.
Minasian is trying to stick to OBrien's back but OBrien is turning into Minasian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Minasian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OBrien. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (10) vs (4) OBrien#T9##SUB2#
OBrien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (14) vs (4) OBrien
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien 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.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. #T10#
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Minasian trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but OBrien denies him.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Minasian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Minasian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T11#
Minasian working away.
Minasian in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
OBrien is letting Minasian control him for a moment.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is not content to let Minasian control the position.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
OBrien tries to buck Minasian off but Minasian is having none of it.
Minasian slows the pace down.
Minasian trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
OBrien is looking to regain half guard here but Minasian keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
OBrien gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (16) vs (4) OBrien
Minasian avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape. #SUB#
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape. #T14#
Minasian is looking to work his way around to OBrien's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Minasian has control of OBrien's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and OBrien regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OBrien is in all sorts of trouble here.
OBrien tries to hold on but Minasian postures up.
Minasian controlling from mount.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but OBrien defending well.
Minasian prevents OBrien from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Tigran Minasian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OBrien but OBrien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Turturro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: OBrien (0) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro working away.
OBrien's coaches at JAG Battle Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Turturro trying to control the position but OBrien is working away.
OBrien tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro happy to just control the position for now.
Turturro working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
OBrien gets back to half guard.#T1#
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is looking to advance position but OBrien won't allow it.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working. #SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
OBrien wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
OBrien won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
OBrien is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (7) Turturro
OBrien tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OBrien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turturro working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
OBrien tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro taking a breather here. #T4#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
OBrien is trying to work for a sweep but Turturro has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: OBrien (0) vs (9) Turturro
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OBrien gets back to half guard.
Turturro wants to take a breather but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien gets back to full guard.
Turturro is pushing down on OBrien's leg trying to pass to half guard. OBrien is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
OBrien won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Turturro uses his free foot to push down on OBrien's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for OBrien. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (12) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But OBrien has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from OBrien! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (12) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#T6#
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
OBrien prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Turturro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! OBrien is tapping! Great win for Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, 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:
CACC 137: Tetsuo vs Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; David Yung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yung quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yung (0) vs (2) OBrien#SUB#
Yung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OBrien pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien. #SUB2#
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yung is trying to get back to full guard.
Yung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Yung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yung defends it well. #T1#
Yung is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien is keen to just control but Yung is a slippery customer.
Yung trying to control but OBrien postures up.
#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OBrien.
Yung wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Yung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage.
Yung is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
OBrien wants to work for an arm triangle but Yung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Yung is defending well.
#SUB2#
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Yung looking for submissions off his back.
Yung is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Yung defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
OBrien seems to be looking for submissions.
Yung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Yung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yung is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Yung is having none of it. #SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yung manages to get to full guard.
OBrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4##SUB2#
OBrien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yung looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yung looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yung! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yung (4) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien tries to bench press Yung off him but Yung keeps the position.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Yung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OBrien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
OBrien tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB#
Yung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. OBrien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
OBrien 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.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yung trying to control the position but OBrien is working away.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Yung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB#
Yung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Yung is trying to work for a kimura but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien is looking to control Yung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
OBrien is looking for a sweep. Yung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Yung is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.
Yung is keen to just control but OBrien is a slippery customer.
Yung passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Yung (7) vs (2) OBrien
OBrien is desperately trying to improve his position but Yung has a good base and remains in mount.
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Yung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yung wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yung trying to control but OBrien is having none of it. #T8#
OBrien tries to reverse the position but Yung maintains control.
Yung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape.
Yung prevents OBrien from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Yung working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien is just holding on here. Yung manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yung (10) vs (2) OBrien#T9#
Yung tries to keep control of the position but OBrien is staying busy.#SUB#
Yung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yung controlling the position well here. OBrien rolled but Yung kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Yung trying to control.#SUB#
Yung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
OBrien fending off the submission attempt from Yung.
Yung is trying to stick to OBrien's back but OBrien is turning into Yung. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yung's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OBrien. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yung (10) vs (4) OBrien#T10##SUB2#
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yung manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yung (12) vs (4) OBrien
Yung won't allow OBrien to sweep him here. #SUB#
Yung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien is trying to hold Yung in close to prevent damage but Yung has managed to pass into half guard.
OBrien gets full guard.
Yung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Yung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11#
OBrien wants to sweep here but Yung controlling him for the moment.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Yung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Yung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OBrien's guard.
Yung trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
Yung prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yung drops back looking for a leg! OBrien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OBrien manages to kick Yung off! Yung jumps back into OBrien's guard.
Yung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Yung (15) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Yung has worked his way into a potential kimura here. OBrien is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Yung yanks on the arm and OBrien is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Yung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Yung!
An out of breath David Yung 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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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pradak Kingstar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kingstar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingstar after a bit of a struggle.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Kingstar pulls guard successfully.
Kingstar keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Kingstar is trying to keep OBrien in close.
#SUB#
Kingstar pushes a forearm under OBrien's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, OBrien is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pradak Kingstar!
Pradak Kingstar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter OBrien (ranked 5964 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Chai (ranked 4930 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Peter OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jin Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OBrien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Chai gets control of OBrien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (0) vs (2) Chai
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Chai passes OBrien's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
OBrien is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien moves into full guard.
Chai trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien wants to control but Chai passes easily into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
OBrien is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
OBrien is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard.
OBrien wants to sweep but Chai has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (5) Chai
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looks to move to half guard but instead Chai has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: OBrien (0) vs (7) Chai
Chai trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (0) vs (10) Chai
OBrien is trying to break free.
Chai tries to keep control of the position but OBrien is staying busy.
Chai biding his time, controlling OBrien.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control but not successfully.
OBrien tries to escape the position.
Chai working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chai is hanging on to OBrien's back as he tries to escape.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control momentarily.
Chai is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. OBrien defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
OBrien is in bad spot here.
Chai controlling the position well here. OBrien rolled but Chai kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
OBrien looking to control the position.
Chai gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Chai is not going to allow OBrien to sit and survive in this position.
OBrien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
OBrien is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Chai gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
Chai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien prevents Chai from getting a body triangle.
Chai is persistently looking for the submission but OBrien is defending it well.
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Chai controlling well, preventing OBrien from escaping the position.
Chai is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but OBrien has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chai not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
Chai is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chai is trying to stick to OBrien's back but OBrien is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OBrien. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (10) Chai
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (12) Chai
OBrien controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
OBrien pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
OBrien knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
OBrien wants to improve his position but instead Chai has moved into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
OBrien tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (15) Chai
Chai tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
OBrien is trying desperately to improve position.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OBrien manages to control the position for a moment.
Chai is going oldschool here, as he tries to force OBrien to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so OBrien shrugs it off.
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
Chai controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
OBrien reaches up to try and control the position but Chai seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! OBrien rolls and tries to escape and now Chai has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (2) vs (18) Chai
Chai is looking to control OBrien but OBrien is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chai working for a choke but OBrien is defending well.
OBrien tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai doesn't have the hooks in and OBrien manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (4) vs (18) Chai
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (7) vs (18) Chai
The referee asks OBrien politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OBrien prefers to stall for the moment though.
OBrien swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into OBrien's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (7) vs (20) Chai
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to control the position but Chai says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OBrien moves into full guard.
OBrien looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chai pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (7) vs (23) Chai
OBrien gets back to half guard.
Chai is trying to control the action in half guard but OBrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OBrien haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 23 to 7.
A very excited looking Jin Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 24983 p4p, 559 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 5962 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę - Presja. Cezary Kesik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cezary Kesik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
OBrien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesik forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Kesik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kesik jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Kesik around his waist. Kesik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezary Kesik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kesik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kesik (0) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien tightening his grip on Kesik, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kesik fending off the submission attempt from OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien working for a choke but Kesik is defending well.
Kesik defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of OBrien's arms.
OBrien looking for the choke but no joy.
OBrien is persistently looking for the submission but Kesik is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kesik is defending well though. OBrien let's go of the attempt for now.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kesik trying to control the action but OBrien just sinks the hooks in.
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien looking to break Kesik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kesik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise OBrien will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien avoiding Kesik 's attempts to control his hands.
OBrien is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesik tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
OBrien goes for an armbar but Kesik turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kesik. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kesik wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OBrien is looking for a triangle but Kesik pushes his legs off easily.
Kesik being controlled here momentarily.
Kesik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kesik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien pulls Kesik in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Kesik postures up.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (2) vs (6) OBrien
Kesik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kesik has OBrien pulled in close to control his posture.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
OBrien content to stall in guard here.
It looks like OBrien 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.
OBrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kesik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Kesik keeps moving.
OBrien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kesik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (6) OBrien
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesik manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (4) vs (8) OBrien
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control.
Kesik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OBrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a leg! Kesik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kesik manages to kick OBrien off! OBrien jumps back into Kesik's guard.
Kesik trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OBrien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kesik keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien pushing down on Kesik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien seems to be working for a kimura but Kesik defends the submission attempt.
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien looks winded!
OBrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OBrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but Kesik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OBrien to get the leverage.
Kesik wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Kesik is defending against the submission attempts here by OBrien.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kesik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Kesik is having none of it.
OBrien trying to control from Kesik's half guard. Kesik has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kesik is keeping the position for now.
OBrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kesik controls OBrien momentarily but OBrien frees himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kesik looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OBrien has Kesik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kesik (6) vs (8) OBrien
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 8 to 6.
Peter OBrien decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 927 Round 1
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
OBrien looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fergunson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fergunson is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
OBrien is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fergunson moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien trying to control but Fergunson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Fergunson is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
OBrien trying to control but Fergunson is working from the bottom.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien trying to control but Fergunson is working from the bottom.
OBrien stopping the sweep attempt from Fergunson.
Fergunson keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Fergunson seems keen to control OBrien's posture.
OBrien trying to control but Fergunson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fergunson checks the leg kick.
Fergunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OBrien.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Fergunson gets caught napping as OBrien dives in and scores a takedown. Fergunson manages to retain guard.
Fergunson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fergunson trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
Fergunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Fergunson seems to be looking for submissions.
Fergunson wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy. #T3#
Fergunson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OBrien defending well though.
Fergunson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Fergunson is working for a kimura but OBrien is defending it quite comfortably.
OBrien is not content to let Fergunson control the position.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Fergunson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fergunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OBrien looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fergunson prevents OBrien from improving his position.
Fergunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
OBrien has hold of Fergunson's hands but Fergunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fergunson drops an elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
OBrien trying to hold on to Fergunson's head to control him but Fergunson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fergunson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fergunson prevents OBrien from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florence Fergunson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergunson.
Fergunson tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien with the counter takedown but Fergunson avoids it easily.
Fergunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
Fergunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
OBrien has Fergunson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergunson lands an uppercut.
OBrien avoiding damage as Fergunson throws knees to the body.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fergunson after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
OBrien pulls guard. #T1#
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Fergunson scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#
OBrien is rocked!
Fergunson gets to his feet and stands over OBrien, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! OBrien felt that one! Fergunson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save OBrien from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Florence Fergunson!
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