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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oneil is defended easily by Aaron Rodgers .#TD2# Oneil fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aaron Rodgers to the ground. Oneil is now in Aaron Rodgers 's guard. Oneil looking to pass the guard. Oneil is still trying to improve position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aaron Rodgers has Oneil pulled in close to control his posture. Oneil tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaron Rodgers is retaining full guard. Oneil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Aaron Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneil defends it easily.#T1##SUB# Aaron Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneil defends it easily. Oneil is pushing down on Aaron Rodgers 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aaron Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Oneil seems to be working for a kimura but Aaron Rodgers defends the submission attempt. Oneil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Aaron Rodgers has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Aaron Rodgers breaks Oneil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2# Oneil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU# Aaron Rodgers gets to his feet - Oneil follows without any prompting. Peter Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Aaron Rodgers lands a nice looking body shot.
Oneil moves out of range as Aaron Rodgers throws a body kick.
Aaron Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD# Aaron Rodgers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. 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! Aaron Rodgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3# Aaron Rodgers trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom. Aaron Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Oneil is keeping the position. Aaron Rodgers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU# Aaron Rodgers gets to his feet - Oneil follows without any prompting. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD# Aaron Rodgers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oneil was covering up waiting for the punch and Aaron Rodgers finishes the takedown easily into guard. Aaron Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Aaron Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aaron Rodgers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Aaron Rodgers dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Oneil fails with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneil.#CL# Aaron Rodgers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD# Aaron Rodgers successfully pulls guard.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Aaron Rodgers wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Aaron Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneil defends it easily. Oneil stands up over Aaron Rodgers , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Aaron Rodgers can't keep his opponent in guard - Oneil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aaron Rodgers 's head. Oneil tries to pass to full mount but Aaron Rodgers defends it. Aaron Rodgers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oneil on the ground. Aaron Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oneil. Oneil wants to pass the guard but Aaron Rodgers is defending well. Oneil works his way into side control. Aaron Rodgers is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. You can see the frustration on Aaron Rodgers 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Steven Aaron Rodgers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Oneil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2# Oneil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Oneil creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Aaron Rodgers has one of Oneil's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Aaron Rodgers stops Oneil from passing to mount. Aaron Rodgers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Aaron Rodgers stops Oneil from passing to mount. #T3# Aaron Rodgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Oneil moves into full mount! #SUB2# Oneil looking to secure an arm triangle but Aaron Rodgers defends it well. Oneil pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Aaron Rodgers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oneil takes Aaron Rodgers 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Aaron Rodgers is in trouble. #SUB2# Oneil working for the choke. #T4# Oneil missing with strikes from the back. Oneil missing with punches from the back. Oneil misses with an elbow to the head. Oneil lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Oneil.
#SUB2# Oneil is looking for the choke from the back position but Aaron Rodgers is controlling his hands well. Aaron Rodgers is trying to break free.
Oneil is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Aaron Rodgers . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Oneil is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aaron Rodgers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aaron Rodgers for a finish. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Oneil looking for the choke but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Oneil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##TD# Aaron Rodgers shoots in and gets a takedown into Oneil's guard. Aaron Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Aaron Rodgers wants to control from the top but Oneil keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aaron Rodgers content to stall in guard here. Aaron Rodgers wants to pass the guard but Oneil is keeping the position. Aaron Rodgers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB2# Oneil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Oneil working for a triangle but Aaron Rodgers defends it easily.
#SUB2# Oneil looking for a guillotine here but Aaron Rodgers defends easily.
Oneil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Oneil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aaron Rodgers controls the pace. Oneil keeping full guard, as Aaron Rodgers tries to pass. #T3# Aaron Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Aaron Rodgers passes into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Aaron Rodgers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oneil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aaron Rodgers . Aaron Rodgers not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Aaron Rodgers is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Oneil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aaron Rodgers as he jumps to the side. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oneil is defended easily by Aaron Rodgers . As Oneil looks to move away, Aaron Rodgers throws a big counter combo but Oneil just gets out of the way. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oneil is defended easily by Aaron Rodgers . Steven Aaron Rodgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Oneil. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Aaron Rodgers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oneil manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Steven Aaron Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round. I think Aaron Rodgers 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Aaron Rodgers !
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Event:
Openweight MMA 3
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1# Oneil tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aquila swivels and escapes. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oneil. Oneil tries for a takedown but Aquila circles away easily#CL2# and Aquila counters by moving into the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Aquila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquila misses the shot to the body. Oneil has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Aquila counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aquila. Aquila pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2# Aquila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Aquila moves into the clinch successfully.
Oneil tries to pull guard but Aquila forces him back to his feet, against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Aquila pulls guard. Aquila 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. 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. Aquila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oneil's guard. #REVB# Aquila not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Aquila in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Oneil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground. Aquila 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. #SUB2# Aquila 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. #SU2# Aquila stands up from guard. Let's bang! Oneil definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Aquila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Aquila closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Oneil turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Oneil working away. Oneil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. You can see the frustration on Aquila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB# Oneil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aquila has escaped the position, nice work there. Oneil is breathing heavily. Aquila struggling a bit here.#T3# Oneil tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB# Oneil swings around for an armbar but Aquila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oneil's guard. Aquila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2# Aquila stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2# Oneil tries to keep at a distance but Aquila has taken the fight into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aquila takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Aquila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting on Aquila's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4# Aquila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. #BC2# Aquila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oneil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Peter Oneil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aquila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Aquila feints a jab promting Oneil to slip. Aquila then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oneil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oneil shoots for a double leg takedown but Aquila sprawls well. He's pushed Oneil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Aquila gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Aquila turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2# Aquila decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oneil to his feet. #TD2# Aquila closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oneil's guard.#SU2# Aquila decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oneil, up you get! #CL2# Aquila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2# Aquila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snorri Aquila dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Oneil doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and Aquila counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aquila to keep the fight standing. Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Aquila to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Oneil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Aquila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aquila tries to land a front kick but Oneil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Oneil went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Horrible takedown attempt by Oneil or perhaps it was just good defense by Aquila, which made it look bad. Oneil fails with the takedown. Oneil closes the distance and clinches up with Aquila, looking for a takedown. Oneil pushes Aquila against the ropes but Aquila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Aquila shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Aquila is figuring out what he wants to do next. Aquila has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Oneil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Aquila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Aquila 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. Aquila slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Aquila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Still in half guard, Aquila seems content to control. Let's hope that Aquila has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Aquila drops an elbow to the side of Oneil's head. Aquila 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. #ROC2# Oneil is rocked!#T3##SUB2# Aquila is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oneil is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Snorri Aquila!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 2
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Harel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harel lands in his opponent's guard. Harel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Harel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Harel pushing down on Oneil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Harel content to control rather than advance. Oneil is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Harel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1# Oneil is in trouble now - Harel has advanced to mount! Harel controlling the position easily from mount. Oneil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Oneil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harel lands a heavy elbow. #T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Harel controlling from mount. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Harel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oneil is surviving well by controlling Harel's body position as best he can. Harel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oneil?
Harel content just to control the position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Harel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oneil has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathon Harel dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Harel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oneil to the ground. Harel is now in Oneil's guard. Harel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Harel 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. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Harel advances position into side control! Harel working the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harel advances to mount. Harel lands a big shot there that rocks Oneil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harel controlling his opponent. #T2# Let's hope that Harel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3# Harel breaks from Oneil's wrist control and lands an elbow. Harel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Harel lands a big shot there that rocks Oneil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2# Oneil is rocked! Harel drops a big elbow. That's hurt Oneil! More shots from Harel and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathon Harel!
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Event:
Openweight MMA 1
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1# Oneil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaakov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Oneil has Yaakov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oneil tries to work over Yaakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oneil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Yaakov to keep the fight standing.#TD# Yaakov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oneil regains guard immediately. Yaakov controls from within his opponent's guard. Yaakov cracks Oneil with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oneil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yaakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Yaakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU# Yaakov stands up from guard. Let's bang! Oneil shoots in for a takedown but Yaakov shows good takedown defense. #TD# Yaakov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Oneil looks winded! Yaakov advances to mount. Yaakov controlling the position easily from mount. #T2# Oneil is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB# Yaakov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oneil manages to avoid the submission attempt. An elbow from Yaakov crashes against the mat.
Oneil is letting Yaakov control him for a moment. Oneil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3# Yaakov throwing shots but missing, from side control. Yaakov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. An elbow from Yaakov crashes against the mat.
#SU# Yaakov stands up and beckons Oneil to his feet. #CL# Yaakov instigates a clinch. #TD# Yaakov has Oneil pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yaakov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Oneil tumbling to the mat - Yaakov dives into Oneil's guard. Yaakov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4# Yaakov is looking to work some ground and pound but Oneil has wrist control.#SUB# Yaakov drops back looking for a leg! Oneil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oneil manages to kick Yaakov off! Yaakov jumps back into Oneil's guard. Yaakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Yaakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oneil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Oneil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Yaakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sudarshan Yaakov dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. #R2# Yaakov tries a low kick but Oneil avoids it. Oneil shoots in for a takedown but Yaakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Oneil rushes Yaakov and presses him up against the ropes.#TD# Yaakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Oneil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Oneil prevents Yaakov from getting back to his feet. Yaakov 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. Yaakov pulls Oneil in close to prevent any damage. Yaakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaakov tries to get out of the position. Oneil is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yaakov wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment. #T1# Yaakov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB# Yaakov has his feet on Oneil's thighs here. He's pushed Oneil 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! Oneil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sudarshan Yaakov!
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