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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: 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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