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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills scores with a body shot.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Mills works the jab nicely.
Mills throws a monster overhand right that drops ONeill! Mills follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Mills!
In his post fight interview, Edward Mills gave a big smile as he said 'Ho ho ho Dragonball Z I Mr. Pickle Punch! I tricky! I winner'. |
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Event:
SPPS 31 - Pre-Christmas Blast!
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Brunswick closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on ONeill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brunswick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brunswick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kissy ONeill has been cut.
ONeill takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Brunswick - that landed with a thud.
Brunswick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brunswick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunswick is working ONeill over against the cage.
Brunswick lands a body punch in the clinch.
ONeill looks winded!
Brunswick lands a body punch.
Brunswick is leaning against ONeill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick lands a nice uppercut.
Brunswick lands with a right to the head. #ROC#ONeill is rocked!#KD#
Brunswick drops ONeill onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! ONeill is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
ONeill is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick finish him?
Brunswick creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! ONeill drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brennan Brunswick!
A relieved looking Brennan Brunswick thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Kraig moves into the clinch.#TD#
ONeill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kraig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip ONeill to the mat. ONeill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
ONeill has momentary wrist control but Kraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraig scoring with some ground and pound.
ONeill has momentary wrist control but Kraig slips an elbow through the middle.
Kraig landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#ONeill is rocked!
Kraig cracks ONeill with a solid left hand.
ONeill is still in real trouble! Can Kraig finish him?
Kraig won't allow ONeill to get back to his feet.
Kraig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
ONeill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraig defends well.
Kraig loads up on a big left hand. ONeill felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kraig looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! ONeill can't hide his disappointment, as Kraig celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Kraig! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
Drummond lands a nice leg kick that just misses ONeill's sensitive parts.
Drummond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ONeill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drummond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drummond.#ROC#ONeill is rocked!#KD#
Drummond lands a big head kick that sends ONeill tumbling to the mat! Drummond takes a step backwards and waves ONeill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
ONeill is still on wobbly legs! Can Drummond finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Drummond engages and cracks ONeill with a massive lead left hook - ONeill tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Drummond is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Drummond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for ONeill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogan tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Rogan moves into the clinch.
ONeill is trying to push Rogan away but Rogan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogan stalls.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rogan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Rogan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Rogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
ONeill punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill is refusing to be controlled, as Rogan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Rogan is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogan working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SU2#
Rogan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows ONeill to get to his feet.
ONeill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogan throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Rogan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Rogan gets control of ONeill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rogan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully.
Rogan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
ONeill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rogan, up you get! #T2#
ONeill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Rogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogan lands in his opponent's guard.
ONeill striking from the bottom.
ONeill looking to control.
Rogan trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
ONeill pushes a forearm under Rogan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rogan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from ONeill.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeill but ONeill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeill misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeill throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
ONeill looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from ONeill.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeill but ONeill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson looks winded!
ONeill throws a right and a left that both miss.
ONeill scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
ONeill closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ONeill was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing ONeill to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - ONeill pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rabbit drives through and clinches with ONeill against the cage.
ONeill is trying to force a seperation but Rabbit has the dominant position.#TD2#
Rabbit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rabbit happy to just control the position for now.
Rabbit working away.
ONeill's coaches at Iron mikes mma 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.
ONeill is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rabbit is controlling him well.
Rabbit staying calm.
Rabbit working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet but Rabbit drags him back down.
Rabbit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ONeill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rabbit tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
ONeill tries to escape but Rabbit is in control. #T1#
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Rabbit prevents ONeill from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on ONeill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ONeill prevents Rabbit from improving position.
ONeill is trying to buck Rabbit off.
You can see the frustration on ONeill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ONeill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rabbit lands a few punches from side control.
Rabbit scoring with punches and elbows.
Rabbit advances to full mount.
Rabbit avoids the attempt from ONeill to control.#T2#
Rabbit dominating with strikes here.
Rabbit controlling from mount.
Rabbit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rabbit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ONeill looks a forlorn figure.
Rabbit trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Rabbit with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rabbit fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Rabbit controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Rabbit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rabbit looking to control but ONeill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rabbit scoring with strikes but ONeill is staying in there.
Rabbit content just to control the position here.
ONeill wants to control but Rabbit is having none of it.#T4#
Rabbit cracks ONeill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rabbit lands with some strikes.
ONeill wants to hold on but Rabbit pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill regains half guard.#SUB#
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
Rabbit is nestled in close to ONeill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rabbit trying to control from half guard but ONeill is working away.
Rabbit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rabbit works his way into side control.
Rabbit looks winded!
ONeill regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Rabbit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
ONeill feints a jab promting Rabbit to slip. ONeill then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rabbit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
ONeill throws a series of strikes that have Rabbit backpedaling.
Kissy ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbit throws a nice looking combination but ONeill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabbit is looking to chop away at ONeill's legs.
ONeill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Rabbit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rabbit is in ONeill's guard.
Rabbit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
ONeill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rabbit is aware though and is defending well.
Rabbit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Rabbit from controlling successfully. #SUB#
ONeill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabbit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabbit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
ONeill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rabbit is controlling him. #SUB#
ONeill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rabbit defends it easily.#ES#
ONeill manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rabbit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabbit misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Rabbit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeill cracks a nice hook into Rabbit's ribs.
ONeill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kissy ONeill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rabbit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rabbit misses with a knee strike.
#T2##BC2#
Rabbit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rabbit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Rabbit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rabbit throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Rabbit gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Rabbit there.
ONeill gets full guard.#SUB#
ONeill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rabbit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rabbit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rabbit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of ONeill's head.#T3#
ONeill trying to keep a closed guard but Rabbit is proving a slippery customer.
ONeill is looking to stand up but Rabbit isn't so interested in that idea.
Rabbit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rabbit forces his way into half guard.
ONeill moves into full guard.
Rabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
ONeill pushes Rabbit off and gets back to his feet.
ONeill dips to his left and cracks Rabbit with an uppercut!#T4#
ONeill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rabbit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by ONeill.
Rabbit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill dips to his left and cracks Rabbit with an uppercut!#TD2#
Rabbit gets a double leg takedown into ONeill's guard.#ES#
ONeill has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rabbit is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rabbit is trying to pull guard but ONeill has him pressed against the cage.
ONeill is trying to force a seperation but Rabbit has the dominant position.#BC2#
Rabbit breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Rabbit instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kissy ONeill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
ONeill throws a series of punches but Rabbit moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Rabbit clinches. #BC2#
Rabbit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rabbit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rabbit lands in his opponent's guard.
Rabbit tries to free his leg and advance position but ONeill is retaining full guard.
ONeill being controlled here, momentarily.
Rabbit wants to pass the guard but ONeill is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeill trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill wants to stand and escape but Rabbit is having none of it.
Roger Rabbit has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
ONeill is looking for a triangle but Rabbit pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Rabbit stands up and waves to ONeill to follow him.
ONeill lands a jab-cross combination.
A big left from Rabbit misses.
ONeill appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Rabbit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Rabbit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
ONeill throws a series of punches but Rabbit moves out of range. #T2#
Rabbit throws a low kick but ONeill moves out of range easily.
Rabbit slips a jab and a cross from ONeill.
Rabbit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rabbit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rabbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for ONeill.
ONeill throws a right hand that Rabbit ducks under and follows up with a left that Rabbit also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Rabbit has ONeill up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rabbit gets control of ONeill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rabbit will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rabbit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rabbit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rabbit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ONeill is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rabbit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
ONeill wants to stand and escape but Rabbit is having none of it. #SUB#
Rabbit is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but ONeill has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rabbit is looking to defend but ONeill has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rabbit! ONeill pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rabbit taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Skellington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skellington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
ONeill 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.
Skellington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ONeill is avoiding damage well.
ONeill stops Skellington from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill defending against the ground and pound.
Skellington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Skellington 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.
ONeill taking a bit of punishment here - Skellington scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Skellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Skellington throws a strike aimed at the side of ONeill's head but ONeill avoids it well.#SUB#
Skellington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skellington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skellington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skellington tries to advance to mount but ONeill denies him.
Skellington in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Skellington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
ONeill manages to get back to half guard.
Skellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skellington is looking to advance position but ONeill won't allow it.
ONeill wants to get back to full guard.
Skellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skellington passes to full mount!
Skellington unloads with some shots from mount but ONeill bucks and avoids them well.
Skellington lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington looking to ground and pound but ONeill is blocking nicely.
Skellington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ONeill holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skellington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
ONeill blocking the ground and pound.
ONeill working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Skellington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but ONeill is surviving well by controlling Skellington's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB#
Skellington wants to finish this one by submission but ONeill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Skellington.
ONeill holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skellington tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
ONeill manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Skellington is looking for a kimura here.
ONeill is looking for a sweep. Skellington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skellington thows a huge punch but ONeill dodges it nicely.
Skellington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Skellington is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ONeill sees it coming and defends easily.
ONeill won't allow Skellington to pass to mount.
Skellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ONeill's head.
ONeill wants to control but Skellington is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB#
Skellington is working for a kimura but ONeill is defending it quite comfortably.
Skellington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skellington pulls his head out easily.
Skellington wants to free his trapped foot but ONeill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skellington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Skellington 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. ONeill tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Skellington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Cashews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
ONeill tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
ONeill is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cashews off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Cashews manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
ONeill is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cashews gets his way!
#SUB#
Cashews patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cashews has the hooks in. ONeill is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cashews missing with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Cashews is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. ONeill is defending well though. Cashews let's go of the attempt for now.
ONeill is in bad spot here.
#T1#
Cashews is trying to stick to ONeill's back but ONeill is turning into Cashews. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cashews's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by ONeill.
ONeill looking to pass the guard.
ONeill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cashews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cashews keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cashews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ONeill won't allow Cashews to sweep him here. #T2#
Cashews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
ONeill looking to sit in guard and control but Cashews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that ONeill has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ONeill looking to control.
Cashews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ONeill is keeping the position for now.
Cashews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cashews with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Cashews wanted to stand there but ONeill had control of the position.
ONeill wants to stand and escape but Cashews is having none of it.
Cashews looking to pass the guard.
Cashews stays in close to ONeill's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
ONeill has his foot on Cashews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cashews works his way back into a safe position though.
ONeill wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cashews is now in half guard.
Cashews wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cashews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeill.
Cashews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ONeill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Cashews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
ONeill makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Cashews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
ONeill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cashews is on him like a limpet, forcing ONeill back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Cashews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cashews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
ONeill clobbers Cashews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Cashews changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ONeill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cashews content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
ONeill tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
You get the feeling that ONeill really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cashews controlling his opponent.
ONeill can't escape the position.
Cashews throwing strikes here but ONeill is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cashews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cashews thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T1#
Cashews is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Cashews there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
ONeill is looking to improve his position but Cashews isn't that keen on the idea.
Cashews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
ONeill tries to improve his position but Cashews has taken his back! Cashews has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will ONeill tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cashews pushes ONeill away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Cashews! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bergoglio instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bergoglio breaks the clinch.
ONeill looks to land a combination. Bergoglio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ONeill throws a right hand that Bergoglio ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergoglio also avoids with ease.
Bergoglio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from ONeill. #TD2#
Bergoglio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching ONeill on his heels. He'll look to pass ONeill's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergoglio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergoglio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
ONeill seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bergoglio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergoglio trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.
Bergoglio trying to stand up but can't free himself from ONeill's guard.#SUB#
ONeill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergoglio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergoglio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Bergoglio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing ONeill to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bergoglio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - ONeill pulls down on the head and he's put Bergoglio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
ONeill tries to sprawl but Ever drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ever keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
ONeill wants to control the action here but instead Ever manages to pass to full mount!
Ever tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ever seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ONeill for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ever looking for a guillotine from mount but ONeill is having none of it.
ONeill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ever controlling from mount.
ONeill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ever looking to finish ONeill with some ground and pound. This is bad for ONeill!
Ever controlling his opponent.
ONeill 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.
ONeill 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.
Ever passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ever with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Ever unloading with bombs!
Ever controlling from mount.
ONeill tries to lock up and control but Ever gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ONeill trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ever has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of ONeill's face.
Ever working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ever controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
ONeill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ever.
Ever with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
ONeill is trying desperately to improve position.
ONeill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ever takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
ONeill is trying to escape back to his feet but Ever uses the scramble to pass into side control.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Ever connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ONeill some visible discomfort.
ONeill is looking for a sweep.
Ever advances nicely into full mount.
ONeill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ONeill is trying to stand up.#T4#
Ever sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ever punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ever controlling the position easily from mount.
Ever in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ever controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
ONeill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ever.
ONeill is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Ever dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
ONeill throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ever counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ever has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ever chips away with some ground and pound.
Ever controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
ONeill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ever is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ever chips away with some ground and pound.
Ever pushes down on ONeill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ever works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Ever controlling from the full mount.
Miguel Ever overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ever is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeill can do to turn this around?
Ever lands a heavy elbow.
ONeill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ever controlling from the full mount.
ONeill tries to reverse the position but Ever maintains control.#T2#
Ever scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ever trying to control but ONeill is having none of it.
Ever scoring with strikes but ONeill is staying in there.
You get the feeling that ONeill really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ever takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ever lands a big shot there that rocks ONeill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ever tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Ever goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now ONeill is on top in guard.
Ever wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ever is trying to hold ONeill in close to prevent damage but ONeill has managed to pass into half guard.
ONeill has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Ever works to full guard. #T4#
Ever keeping moving, preventing ONeill from controlling successfully.
Ever is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ever has a closed guard, preventing ONeill from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Ever dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ever moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Ever has taken the fight to the clinch.
ONeill is trying to break the clinch but Ever is controlling him.#TD#
Ever has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics ONeill uses from the top position.
Ever has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Ever is working an open guard so ONeill takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ONeill throws a hook but Ever blocks it.#TD#
Ever looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
ONeill manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##TD#
ONeill gets caught flat footed, as Ever shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
ONeill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ever doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ever manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
ONeill can't keep his opponent in guard - Ever advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ever works his way into side control.
ONeill trying to remain calm as Ever controls from the top position.
Ever cracks ONeill with a big elbow.
ONeill prevents Ever from moving into mount.
ONeill can't do much from the bottom here.
Kissy ONeill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ever cracks ONeill with a big right hand but ONeill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
ONeill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
ONeill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ever's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Ever there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
ONeill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ever pulls his head out easily.
ONeill is looking for a sweep. Ever is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ONeill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ever takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ever scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Ever is taking a breather. ONeill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ever seems to be looking for submissions.
Ever is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ever controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Ever. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ever stops ONeill from getting back to his feet.
Ever drops an elbow to the side of ONeill's head.
Ever is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for ONeill!
Ever with a couple of short strikes.
Ever controlling from the full mount.
ONeill gets back to half guard.
Ever seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#ES2#
ONeill kicks Ever off and gets back to his feet.
Ever throws a right hand that misses
and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miguel Ever is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ever on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miguel Ever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ONeill is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ONeill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Ever.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ever, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Ever! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitchcock slips a jab and a cross from ONeill.
Hitchcock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hitchcock throws a right hand that ONeill ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeill also avoids with ease.
ONeill connects with a nice looking jab.
ONeill throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hitchcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hitchcock is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ONeill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hitchcock working the body and head with strikes.
ONeill's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
ONeill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Hitchcock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Hitchcock has control of an arm but ONeill manages to advance to Hitchcock's back!
Hitchcock is in bad spot here.
ONeill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitchcock just trying to survive but ONeill is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hitchcock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hitchcock tries to roll over but ONeill keeps him under control.#T2#
Hitchcock trying to control but ONeill postures up.
Hitchcock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
ONeill wanted to stand there but Hitchcock had control of the position. #SU#
ONeill decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kissy ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hitchcock scores with a takedown into ONeill's guard.#T3#
Hitchcock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
ONeill can't keep his opponent in guard - Hitchcock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hitchcock wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hitchcock is trying to work for a kimura but ONeill is defending well.
Hitchcock slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hitchcock is pressing down on ONeill's thigh, looking to free his foot. ONeill is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Hitchcock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hitchcock is trying to work for a kimura but ONeill is defending well.
ONeill looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
ONeill looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hitchcock pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hitchcock controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Hitchcock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
ONeill lands a nice shot that snaps Hitchcock's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by ONeill as he connects with a hook.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Hitchcock ducks under a wild hook from ONeill.
A nice side step and Hitchcock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Hitchcock gets a double leg takedown into ONeill's guard.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hitchcock manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
ONeill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
Hitchcock sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hitchcock seems to be working for a kimura but ONeill defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
ONeill looking for submissions off his back.
Hitchcock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hitchcock tries to stand but can't do so whilst ONeill controls his leg. #SUB#
ONeill with the active half guard here but Hitchcock passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hitchcock has hold of ONeill's arm. He's looking for a kimura. ONeill seems comfortable defending it but Hitchcock has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! ONeill is real pain and he's forced to tap out! ONeill is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hitchcock couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Hitchcock! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarus walks into a left hand.
A combination from ONeill does no damage.
Zarus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kissy ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zarus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zarus looks winded!
ONeill is looking to escape.#ES#
ONeill makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
ONeill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zarus shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
ONeill with a hook.
Zarus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
ONeill thuds his right hand into Zarus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from ONeill. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from ONeill both land. Nice combination.
ONeill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zarus.
Kissy ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azir Zarus.
Zarus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from ONeill.
A jab lands there for ONeill.
ONeill throws a one two combo.
#ROC#Zarus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill cracks Zarus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zarus falls backwards against the cage. ONeill follows up with more strikes that drop Zarus to his knees. ONeill keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zarus! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitchcock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
ONeill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitchcock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Hitchcock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitchcock showed some decent athleticism there.
ONeill trying to control here.
Hitchcock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ONeill actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Hitchcock 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.
ONeill is trying to maintain the position but Hitchcock is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill won't allow Hitchcock to pass to mount.
ONeill trying to hold on to Hitchcock's head to control him but Hitchcock postures up.
Hitchcock is looking to advance position but ONeill won't allow it.
Hitchcock not doing much here.
ONeill is trying to escape back to his feet but Hitchcock uses the scramble to pass into side control.
ONeill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
ONeill bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hitchcock dives in and scores a takedown into ONeill's guard.
Hitchcock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitchcock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitchcock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
ONeill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitchcock slips nicely into half guard.
Hitchcock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Hitchcock seems content to control.
ONeill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hitchcock 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.
ONeill pushes Hitchcock off and gets back to his feet.
Hitchcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kissy ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitchcock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ONeill looks to land a combination. Hitchcock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ONeill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circle momentarily. ONeill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitchcock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitchcock will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill tries to pull guard but Hitchcock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ONeill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ONeill tries to break free but Hitchcock pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Hitchcock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
ONeill is trying to break the clinch but Hitchcock has him pressed against the cage.
Hitchcock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics ONeill uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitchcock trying to control the position here.
ONeill postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kissy ONeill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitchcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitchcock manages to break the clinch.
Hitchcock gets the takedown into side control.
Hitchcock taking a breather here.
ONeill is not content to let Hitchcock control the position.
Hitchcock decides to stand back up. Hitchcock steps back and let's ONeill get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill gets tackled into the cage by Hitchcock. Hitchcock maintains the clinch.
Hitchcock lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitchcock gets control of ONeill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hitchcock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill is fighting to break Hitchcock's control of his arms but Hitchcock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
ONeill won't allow Hitchcock to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitchcock is on top in guard.
Hitchcock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hitchcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and ONeill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitchcock has managed to get both his arms back between ONeill's legs - danger averted.
ONeill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hitchcock lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitchcock looking to pass the guard.
Hitchcock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
ONeill is trying to keep Hitchcock in close.
Hitchcock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitchcock tries to stand but ONeill is controlling from the bottom.
John Hitchcock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hitchcock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hitchcock scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitchcock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ONeill's guard.
ONeill tries to get to full guard but Hitchcock has control of the leg.
Hitchcock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ONeill has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hitchcock escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hitchcock!
Hitchcock tries for a kimura but ONeill is defending well.
ONeill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hitchcock lands a few punches from side control.
Hitchcock working away.
ONeill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hitchcock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hitchcock is looking to take a break and control but ONeill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ONeill tries to escape but Hitchcock is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitchcock advances nicely into full mount.
Hitchcock breaks from ONeill's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hitchcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Hitchcock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
ONeill connects with a body shot.
Hitchcock closes the distance and clinches.
ONeill is trying to break the clinch but Hitchcock has him pressed against the cage.
Hitchcock gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hitchcock tries to pass to full mount but ONeill defends it.
Hitchcock winds up and cracks ONeill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitchcock winds up and cracks ONeill with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitchcock is pressing down on ONeill's thigh, looking to free his foot. ONeill is holding on for now.
Hitchcock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks ONeill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hitchcock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hitchcock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill has hold of Hitchcock's hands but Hitchcock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
ONeill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
ONeill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitchcock circles away quickly and effectively.
ONeill misses with a double jab
and Hitchcock counters with a shoot takedown. ONeill fights it but they end up in guard.
ONeill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hitchcock controls the pace.
Hitchcock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ONeill is keeping the position for now.
Hitchcock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
ONeill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitchcock 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.
Hitchcock trying to control the position from guard on top but ONeill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ONeill has an active guard here but Hitchcock has managed to pass into half guard.
ONeill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hitchcock keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hitchcock manages to break the clinch.
ONeill clobbers Hitchcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from ONeill finds it's way through Hitchcock's defenses.
Hitchcock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling ONeill to score with a decent uppercut.
ONeill connects with a single shot there.
ONeill is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hitchcock throws a head kick but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill throws a big counter combination but Hitchcock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
ONeill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Hitchcock misses.
Hitchcock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ONeill lands with a hook. Hitchcock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kissy ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill connects with a single shot there.
ONeill lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill misses with a hook
and Hitchcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitchcock closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.
ONeill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hitchcock tries a knee to the head but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitchcock walks away with a smile on his face. ONeill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ONeill works the jab nicely.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitchcock has time to react.
ONeill swinging wildly here.
ONeill misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitchcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kissy ONeill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ONeill 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Mcgrivers swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeill.
Some wild striking there from Mcgrivers.
Mcgrivers slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ONeill darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgrivers gets double underhooks and turns ONeill into the cage.
ONeill slips a jab and a cross from Mcgrivers.
Mcgrivers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgrivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgrivers as he avoids it easily.
Mcgrivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Connor Mcgrivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kissy ONeill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgrivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ONeill somewhat.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgrivers moves out of range easily. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ONeill.
ONeill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcgrivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Mcgrivers drops ONeill with a beautiful combination! ONeill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mcgrivers is looking for the KO!#ROC#
ONeill is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kissy ONeill has been cut.
Mcgrivers misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgrivers cracks ONeill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
ONeill is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgrivers finish him?
ONeill doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Mcgrivers counters with a crisp right hand that drops ONeill! Mcgrivers lets ONeill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgrivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcgrivers misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgrivers.#T2#
Mcgrivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgrivers lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Mcgrivers lands a left and a right that send ONeill crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgrivers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mcgrivers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill moves out of range as Mcgrivers strikes.
ONeill avoids a punch combination nicely.
ONeill throws a counter combo.
Mcgrivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrivers as he jumps to the side.
Mcgrivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeill circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgrivers throws a right and a left that ONeill avoids nicely.
Mcgrivers is breathing heavily.
Mcgrivers throws out a loose jab but ONeill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgrivers throws a right hand that ONeill ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeill also avoids with ease.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgrivers sprawls well. Mcgrivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ONeill gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mcgrivers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ONeill.
ONeill closes the distance and clinches up with Mcgrivers, looking for a takedown. ONeill pushes Mcgrivers against the cage but Mcgrivers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcgrivers misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
ONeill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ONeill taking a breather. #T4#
Mcgrivers has ONeill pressed against the cage.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill slows down the pace here.
ONeill stops a takedown attempt from Mcgrivers.
#BC#
Mcgrivers breaks from the clinch.
Mcgrivers throws an off balance right hand
and ONeill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
ONeill dodges the punch combination from Mcgrivers.
ONeill darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgrivers gets double underhooks and turns ONeill into the cage.
Mcgrivers throws a nice looking combination but ONeill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgrivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kissy ONeill's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
ONeill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mcgrivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Mcgrivers. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgrivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Mcgrivers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ONeill has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Mcgrivers counters with a crisp one two that drops ONeill! Mcgrivers thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves ONeill to his feet! ONeill is in big trouble!
No joy there for Mcgrivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
ONeill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgrivers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgrivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ONeill misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgrivers throws a series of punches but ONeill avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Mcgrivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill swinging wildly here.
Mcgrivers leaves ONeill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mcgrivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor Mcgrivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kissy ONeill.
ONeill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcgrivers looks to throw the jab but ONeill is out of range.
Mcgrivers misses with a double jab.
ONeill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcgrivers defends it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcgrivers blocks the leg kick.
Mcgrivers throws a nice looking combination but ONeill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ONeill moves in looking to clinch but Mcgrivers pushes him off.
Mcgrivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeill moves away.
Mcgrivers keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgrivers misses the target.#T2#
ONeill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgrivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeill can do to turn this around?
ONeill cracks Mcgrivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcgrivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrivers as he jumps to the side.
Mcgrivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgrivers stalks ONeill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ONeill's face. ONeill staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgrivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeill. #T3#
ONeill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mcgrivers connects with a right hand. ONeill shakes it off.
Connor Mcgrivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgrivers slaps away a takedown attempt from ONeill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mcgrivers misses with the combination.
It seemed like ONeill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
ONeill darts in looking for a takedown but Mcgrivers gets double underhooks and turns ONeill into the cage.
Mcgrivers misses with a double jab.
A big right from Mcgrivers misses.
Mcgrivers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from ONeill.
Connor Mcgrivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgrivers swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Mcgrivers thuds his right hand into ONeill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
ONeill fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Mcgrivers gets tackled into the cage by ONeill. ONeill maintains the clinch.
Mcgrivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeill shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgrivers sprawls well. He's pushed ONeill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ONeill goes for a double leg but Mcgrivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgrivers continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgrivers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kissy ONeill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcgrivers misses with the combination.
Mcgrivers scores with the left hand. ONeill knows he should have avoided that one.
ONeill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ONeill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgrivers lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgrivers circles away.
Mcgrivers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ONeill ducks under a wild hook from Mcgrivers.#T1#
ONeill tries to clinch but Mcgrivers is having none of it.
It looked like Mcgrivers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from ONeill.
Connor Mcgrivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill misses with a body kick.
Mcgrivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ONeill steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcgrivers.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgrivers. Those never looked like landing.
Mcgrivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgrivers throws a series of punches but ONeill avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Mcgrivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgrivers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mcgrivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcgrivers wants it to stay on the feet.
ONeill shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgrivers tries to sprawl out of it but ONeill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgrivers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor Mcgrivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kissy ONeill.
ONeill wants to clinch up but Mcgrivers keeps it at a distance.#T2#
ONeill walks into a left hand.
ONeill looks for a takedown but Mcgrivers sprawls well.
Mcgrivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ONeill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ONeill dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcgrivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgrivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Mcgrivers.
ONeill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgrivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
ONeill fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgrivers throws a right hand that ONeill ducks under and follows up with a left that ONeill also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from ONeill misses its intended target.
Mcgrivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ONeill has time to react.
ONeill goes for a double leg but Mcgrivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgrivers continues to drive forward.
ONeill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcgrivers lands with a good body shot.
Mcgrivers misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ONeill.#T4#
Mcgrivers missing with a left hand there. ONeill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgrivers misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeill tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgrivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ONeill doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgrivers circles away.
Mcgrivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgrivers lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ONeill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcgrivers. That snapped ONeill's head back.
Kissy ONeill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Mcgrivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ONeill is looking to score with low kicks.
Mcgrivers is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Mcgrivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcgrivers, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Mcgrivers!
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