Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
O Brien throws a hook but O Doherty avoids it easily.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Doherty.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien lands an overhand right.
O Brien tries to clinch
and O Doherty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien closes the distance but O Doherty moves to the side
and O Doherty counters with a two punch combo.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Doherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
O Doherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and O Doherty counters with a crisp right hand that drops O Brien! O Doherty lets O Brien back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#O Brien is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.#CL#
O Brien gets a clinch.
O Doherty can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to O Brien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Doherty lands a body shot. #T2#
O Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty misses with some punches.
O Doherty stops a takedown attempt from O Brien.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but O Doherty has him pressed against the cage.
O Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
O Doherty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty lands a left hand.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Doherty to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien connects with a jab.#CL#
O Brien clinches.
O Doherty's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Doherty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Doherty misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
O Brien prevents a body shot from O Doherty.
O Doherty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty working aggressively here.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Doherty counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Cathal O Doherty has been cut.#CL#
O Brien clinches up with O Doherty and pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Doherty backwards. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien tries to clinch there but O Doherty circles away.
O Doherty 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!
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal O Doherty dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but O Doherty pushes him off.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with O Doherty.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Doherty walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but O Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
O Brien is looking to clinch but O Doherty is avoiding it.
A left lands for O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged O Doherty in a clinch.
O Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
O Doherty is working O Brien over against the cage.
O Brien goes for a takedown attempt but O Doherty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Brien lands a really nice looking cross but O Doherty seems unphased. #T2#
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Doherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but O Doherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Doherty ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!#CL#
O Brien moves into the clinch successfully.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on O Doherty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Doherty working aggressively here.
O Doherty can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
A short uppercut from O Brien. #T3#
O Brien fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty misses with a punch to the body.
O Doherty has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Brien has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Brien jumps guard but O Doherty stands there with O Brien around his waist. O Brien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from O Doherty on the inside.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.
O Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Doherty. #T4#
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien fails to pull guard.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
O Doherty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from O Brien.
O Doherty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
O Brien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Doherty to keep the fight standing.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Doherty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
O Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, O Doherty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, O Brien scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from O Brien.
O Doherty has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Brien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Doherty just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien prevents a body shot from O Doherty.
O Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Doherty misses with a body punch. #T1#
O Doherty struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Doherty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cathal O Doherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch.
O Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
O Doherty misses with some punches.
O Brien prevents a body shot from O Doherty.
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
O Doherty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
O Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
O Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
O Brien jumps guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Doherty.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Doherty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Doherty misses with a body punch. #T3#
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but O Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty lands a hook that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Doherty struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Doherty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Doherty misses with some punches. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
O Doherty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien cracks O Doherty with an open hand slap.#T4#
O Brien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but O Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Brien looks to clinch
and O Doherty counters with a left to the body.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Doherty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Doherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of O Doherty's head but O Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and O Doherty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Brien tries to clinch up
and O Doherty counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal O Doherty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Doherty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal O Doherty!
Cathal O Doherty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Funches is avoiding it.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Funches.#CL#
O Brien pushes Funches up against the cage in a clinch.
Funches tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funches has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funches wants to break free but O Brien has control.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Brien jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Funches has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funches avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funches misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Funches missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to O Brien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funches tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funches.
Funches misses with a knee to the head.
Funches misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Funches manages to get underhooks.
Funches tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Funches tries to throw a body punch but O Brien avoids it by throwing Funches back against the cage.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but Funches has him pressed against the cage.
Funches using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Funches scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien prevents Funches from breaking the clinch.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funches walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Funches misses the body punch
letting O Brien counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ron Funches has been cut.
Ron Funches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien wants to clinch but Funches slips to the side
and Funches counters with a series of strikes. O Brien will be more careful next time no doubt.
Funches just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Funches is avoiding it. #CL#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Funches doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Funches missing with knees to the body. #T3##TD#
O Brien manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien is looking to stand up but Funches isn't so interested in that idea.
O Brien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Funches controls the pace.
Funches's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Brien trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Funches trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funches misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Funches's head but Funches sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funches tries to avoid it but O Brien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funches to the ground. Funches escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Funches moved out of range nicely.
Funches is looking for the big counter here.
Funches lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funches.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Funches circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funches! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Funches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Funches counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funches has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funches swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funches throws a head kick that misses.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Funches keeps it at a distance.
O Brien throws a head kick but Funches moves out of range.
Funches lands a high kick!
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ron Funches seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funches missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funches shapes to counter with a head kick.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Funches.
Funches cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Funches swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien throws a push kick but Funches slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Funches uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Funches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Funches bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Brien tries to clinch but Funches is having none of it.
Funches misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Funches. Those never looked like landing.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Funches manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Funches.
O Brien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funches.
O Brien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A low kick lands for Funches.
O Brien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funches.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funches paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funches cracks a nice hook into O Brien's ribs.
Funches finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funches works the jab nicely.
Funches throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Funches.
A head kick misses from Funches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Funches!
Funches paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
O Brien looks to clinch
and Funches counters with a stiff right hand.
Funches throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Funches keeps it at a distance.
Funches swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funches scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funches connects with a leg kick.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Funches circles away. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Funches swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Funches circles away.
O Brien tries to clinch up.#T4#
O Brien tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Funches unleashes a big counter combination but O Brien bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funches struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Brien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funches smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien blocks a head kick by Funches.
Funches ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funches throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funches missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funches with a nice calf kick.#CL#
O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Funches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Funches moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Funches.
Funches throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Funches swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Funches throws a counter combo.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Funches keeps it at a distance.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
O Brien has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from O Brien on the inside.
Funches is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
Funches using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funches wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
O Brien jumps guard but Funches stands there with O Brien around his waist. O Brien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Funches tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funches is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
O Brien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Funches pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funches misses with a body kick.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Funches circles away.
O Brien tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Funches tries a quick counter leg kick but O Brien is wise to it.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien tests Funches's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
O Brien clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Funches misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funchess head.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Funches.
A short uppercut from Funches.
Funches tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
Funches lands a hook that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funches lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Funches gets through O Brien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Brien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funches tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien tries for a takedown. No joy.
Funches blocks an uppercut.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funches creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Funches forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Funches tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ron Funches is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
O Brien avoiding damage as Funches throws knees to the body.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Funches holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien lands with a light punch inside.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Funches.
I've got Funches winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Funches!
Ron Funches thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 127: Cholo v Young
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
O Brien throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Donk. O Brien catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
O Brien tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Cruz.
Cruz throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Cruz has been cut.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruz lands with a hook. O Brien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cruz.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Brien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.#T1##KD2#
O Brien waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Cruz to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
O Brien throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Brien throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from O Brien.#SU#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Brien.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brien lands a jab to the head.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a big counter combination but O Brien scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of O Brien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz punishes O Brien's body with a nice straight punch.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
O Brien slips under a jab from Cruz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination!
O Brien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
O Brien blocks a jab.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
O Brien moves out of range as Cruz strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
O Brien gets a clinch.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz misses with some punches. #BC#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
O Brien shoots in looking for a takedown. Cruz tries to sprawl out of it but O Brien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cruz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien moves forwards but Cruz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Brien might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
O Brien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Cruz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz with a hook.
Cruz throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Cruz digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
Pablo Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by O Brien.#T1#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through O Brien's defenses.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
Cruz looks to land a combination. O Brien sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
O Brien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pablo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.#CL2#
O Brien pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien jumps guard but Cruz stands there with O Brien around his waist. O Brien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent O Brien's takedown attempt.
O Brien has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Brien can turn it around.
Pablo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles O Brien.
O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cruz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Brien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away. #T2#
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Cruz tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cruz looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
Good shot there by Cruz.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
O Brien tries to clinch up.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
O Brien slips under a jab.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Cruz lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Brien doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Cruz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Brien.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Cruz misses with a straight right. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
O Brien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from O Brien. #T4#
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien is trying to force a seperation but Cruz has the dominant position.
Pablo Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Cruz'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#
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
O Brien throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz lands with a hook. O Brien tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
O Brien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz cracks O Brien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
O Brien moves into the clinch.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cruz. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with some punches. #T1#
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Cruz digs a right hand into O Brien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Brien's gas tank.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien looking for a takedown. #T2#
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a body punch
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Brien defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Cruz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Brien throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks O Brien with an uppercut!
Cruz connects with the punch.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by O Brien. O Brien maintains the clinch.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Pablo Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles O Brien.
O Brien jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien blocks an uppercut.
Cruz is leaning against O Brien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Cruz misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Cruz!
Pablo Cruz very nearly forgot to thank Stoner's Killer Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Bleak cracks a nice hook into O Brien's ribs.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien darts in trying to clinch
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Brien sizes up Bleak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bleak steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Bleak circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bleak paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
O Brien tries to clinch there but Bleak circles away.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
Bleak misses with a hook.
O Brien lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
O Brien wants to clinch
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien rushes Bleak with punches - Bleak moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bleak goes down! O Brien follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Wulfgang Bleak was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Bridger lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Bridger circles away.
Nice shot by Bridger.#CL#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien wants to clinch but Bridger slips to the side
and Bridger counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bridger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bridger wants it to stay on the feet.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters circling a little - O Brien finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Bridger pushes him off.
O Brien darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Bridger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Brien counters with a right hand to the body.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bridger as he avoids it easily.
Donk. O Brien catches Bridger right on the button with a cross.
Bridger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridger flicks out a counter leg kick but O Brien steps away.#CL#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger.
Bridger takes a shot to the head.
O Brien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
O Brien digs a right hand into Bridger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bridger's gas tank.
Bridger doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger swinging wildly here. #T2#
O Brien has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bridger.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridger throws a front kick aimed at O Brien's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
Ed Bridger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by O Brien.
Bridger motions for O Brien to come forward. Bridger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Brien.
O Brien lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
O Brien clinches up with Bridger and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridger.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Bridger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Brien circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bridger is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
O Brien pushes Bridger up against the cage in a clinch.
Bridger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridger tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Bridger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bridger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bridger darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
A short left from O Brien.
Bridger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger slips a straight right by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bridger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridger throws a fast counter high kick but O Brien manages to duck under it in time.
Bridger misses with a hook
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Donk. O Brien catches Bridger right on the button with a cross.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. Bridger sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien wants to clinch.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bridger to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Bridger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Brien tries to clinch up.
Bridger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bridger swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridger misses with a body punch
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
O Brien is looking to clinch but Bridger is avoiding it.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bridger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ed Bridger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bridger blocks a head kick by O Brien.
O Brien throws a head kick but Bridger moves out of range.
Bridger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bridger throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bridger looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
O Brien has managed to clinch. #T3#
Bridger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
O Brien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bridger defends it nicely.
Bridger lands with a good body shot.
Bridger misses with an uppercut
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bridger misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Bridger has O Brien up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger lands with a left to the head.
Ed Bridger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from O Brien.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien.
Bridger misses with some punches.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bridger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
O Brien tries to break free but Bridger pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien jumps guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridger scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Brien misses with the head strike. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
O Brien tries to keep at a distance but Bridger has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bridger moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
O Brien wants to clinch but Bridger slips to the side
and Bridger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bridger scores with a head kick. #CL#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Bridger scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
I was talking to O Brien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Brien lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien. #T1#
Bridger throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Bridger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by O Brien.
Bridger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
Bridger circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Bridger.
Bridger blocking some punches.
Bridger misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bridger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Bridger tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Bridger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bridger to keep the fight standing.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Bridger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bridger. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bridger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridger! But no joy.#T3#
Bridger swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bridger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bridger misses with a right hand
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridger misses with a head kick.
O Brien wants to clinch.
Bridger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Bridger misses with a jab to the body
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Bridger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bridger's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Brien under the eye.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bridger looks to land a body kick but O Brien moved away.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Bridger keeps it at a distance.
Bridger throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Bridger.
I think Bridger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
O Brien is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but O Brien saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Brien checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it. #CL2#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses O Brien's front leg but catches the back leg as O Brien tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and O Brien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but O Brien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves away
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
O Brien wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at O Brien's legs.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien takes one to the chin there.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
O Brien blocks a jab.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
O Brien tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range. #CL2#
O Brien darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
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!
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Brien or not.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
O Brien wants to clinch.#CL2#
O Brien pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Brien is out of range. #CL2#
O Brien has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Brien fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Brien has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit pushes O Brien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Brien wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
O Brien is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suriyan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of O Brien backwards. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#O Brien is rocked!
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
O Brien is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Brien or not.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks O Brien with a mighty uppercut! O Brien falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! O Brien is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Suriyan Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 96: Davis v Farman
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Aladeen throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aladeen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As O Brien backs off Aladeen throws a huge counter combo but O Brien manages to avoid it all.
Aladeen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Aladeen.
O Brien wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aladeen! But no joy.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Aladeen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aladeen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aladeen was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Aladeen circles away and keeps his distance.
Aladeen throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aladeen throws a big shot that misses.
Aladeen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Aladeen.
Aladeen throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aladeen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aladeen misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aladeen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien throws a hook but Aladeen blocks it.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
Aladeen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien tries to clinch up.#T2#
Aladeen misses with a looping right.
Aladeen dives in and grabs O Brien's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes down on Aladeen's head and hops out.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aladeen slips under a jab.
Aladeen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Aladeen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aladeen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien darts in trying to clinch
and Aladeen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
O Brien has Aladeen up against the cage in a clinch.
Aladeen misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Aladeen.
Aladeen blocks an uppercut.
O Brien misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Aladeen.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Aladeen is avoiding it.
Aladeen throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien tries to clinch up.
Aladeen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from O Brien.#T4#
Aladeen scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aladeen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aladeen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Aladeen.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aladeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
O Brien clinches up with Aladeen and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Aladeen holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AdmiralGeneral Aladeen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Aladeen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aladeen swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Nice jab there from Aladeen.
Aladeen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aladeen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien wants to clinch.#T1#
O Brien tries to clinch there but Aladeen circles away.
Aladeen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aladeen in his tracks.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aladeen.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Aladeen circles away and keeps his distance.
Aladeen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aladeen fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Brien.
Aladeen misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Aladeen keeps it at a distance.#T2#
O Brien tries to clinch up
and Aladeen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aladeen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Brien tries to clinch but Aladeen is having none of it.
O Brien tries to clinch but Aladeen moves out of range.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for O Brien.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Aladeen didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien tries to clinch but Aladeen is having none of it. #T3#
O Brien tries to clinch but Aladeen moves away
and Aladeen counters with a series of strikes. O Brien will be more careful next time no doubt.
O Brien tries to clinch but Aladeen moves away
enabling Aladeen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aladeen misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Aladeen.
Aladeen misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien gets through Aladeen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aladeen lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aladeen.
Aladeen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aladeen misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Aladeen is rocked!
O Brien lands an uppercut.
Aladeen is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?#T4#
Aladeen misses with some punches.
Aladeen takes a shot to the head.
Miles O Brien has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien pushes Aladeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aladeen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Aladeen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aladeen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Aladeen misses its intended target.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Aladeen pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Aladeen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aladeen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aladeen seems to have recovered his senses.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Aladeen circles away.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien sets himself, and Aladeen steps forward looking for the clinch! O Brien avoids it this time.
O Brien fails with the takedown
and Aladeen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aladeen misses with a looping right.
Aladeen throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aladeen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
O Brien tries to clinch but Aladeen moves out of range.
It seemed like Aladeen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aladeen loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Aladeen misses with a few strikes there.
As Aladeen looks to move away, O Brien throws a big counter combo but Aladeen just gets out of the way.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aladeen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches Aladeen up against the cage.
Aladeen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aladeen. #T2#
Aladeen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from O Brien.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
O Brien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Brien is trying to push Aladeen away but Aladeen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aladeen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aladeen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aladeen connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aladeen.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Aladeen circles away.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aladeen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aladeen misses with a wild combination.
O Brien moves to clinch but Aladeen breaks away
and Aladeen counters with a one-two to the body.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Aladeen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Aladeen keeps the fight on the outside.
Aladeen throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Aladeen throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien connects with a crisp jab.
Aladeen blocks a jab.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
AdmiralGeneral Aladeen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Aladeen keeps it at a distance.
O Brien scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Aladeen pushes him off.
Aladeen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.#CL#
O Brien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aladeen, pushing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to AdmiralGeneral Aladeen.
I think Aladeen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DC 88:Dunbar v Belly
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
O Brien pushes Ellacuria up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ellacuria manages to break the clinch.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellacuria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Ellacuria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien scores with a nice strike.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ellacuria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ellacuria misses with an uppercut.
Ellacuria slips a straight right by O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
O Brien clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien.
O Brien has Ellacuria pressed against the cage, preventing Ellacuria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ellacuria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellacuria trying to land knees to the body.
O Brien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Ellacuria can't break the clinch.
Ellacuria lands a left hand. #BC#
Ellacuria breaks the clinch.
Ellacuria connects with a jab.
Ellacuria really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ellacuria misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a good, hard body kick but Ellacuria shrugs it off.
O Brien has a takedown stuffed.
Ellacuria is looking to counter punch.
Ellacuria misses with a two punch combination.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Ellacuria circles away.
A big left from Ellacuria misses.
Ellacuria throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice body kick.
Ellacuria is looking to score with low kicks.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Ellacuria avoids it with no problem.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ellacuria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Ellacuria looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well. #T2#
O Brien slips a straight right by Ellacuria.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ellacuria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellacuria throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Ellacuria.#BC2#
O Brien breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
O Brien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellacuria, pushing him back against the cage.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien working aggressively here.
Ellacuria lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards. #BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ellacuria tried to score with a low kick but O Brien checks it.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ellacuria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ellacuria just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellacuria scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellacuria jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Brien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellacuria finds it's way round the side to connect with O Brien's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ellacuria.#ROC#O Brien is rocked!
Ellacuria fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops O Brien to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! O Brien looks to clinch but Ellacuria throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! O Brien taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arturo Ellacuria!

Event: DC 78 Knightley vs Cartwright
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Milissis throws a combination that misses
and Milissis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milissis misses the body punch
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Milissis tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milissis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milissis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Milissis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
O Brien scores with a jab. Milissis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
O Brien has Milissis up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Milissis's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Elvis Milissis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
O Brien clinches up with Milissis and pushes him back against the cage.
Milissis is trying to break free.#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milissis keeps the fight on the outside.
Milissis misses with a series of wild punches.
Milissis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Left hook, right uppercut from Milissis.
Milissis looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Milissis throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
Milissis throws a front kick aimed at O Brien's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Milissis avoids it with no problem.
Milissis avoids the head kick by O Brien.
Milissis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milissis connects with a right hand. O Brien shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milissis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Brien checks it well.
Milissis looks to land a body kick but O Brien moved away.
Milissis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milissis is looking for a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Milissis.
Milissis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Milissis thows a leg kick but O Brien checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Milissis looks to land a combination. O Brien sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
O Brien darts in and clinches Milissis up against the cage.
Milissis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milissis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien prevents Milissis from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milissis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milissis looks to land a body kick but O Brien moved away.#CL2#
O Brien moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Milissis is trying to break the clinch but O Brien is controlling him.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Milissis.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
Milissis wants to break free but O Brien has control.
Milissis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Brien gets through Milissis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch.
Milissis keeps the fight on the outside.
Milissis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milissis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Milissis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
O Brien gets a clinch.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milissis misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Milissis avoids it with no problem.
Milissis misses with a double jab
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Milissis is avoiding it.
O Brien scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milissis looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well. #CL2#
O Brien has managed to clinch. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
Milissis takes one on the button.#T1##CL2#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Milissis.
Milissis blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Milissis wants to get back to striking at distance but O Brien won't allow it.
Milissis is looking to break free of the clinch but O Brien has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
Milissis working hard to break the clinch.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Milissis.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Milissis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Milissis gets tackled into the cage by O Brien. O Brien maintains the clinch.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milissis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
O Brien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milissis, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Milissis manages to break the clinch.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milissis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milissis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Milissis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milissis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
O Brien instigates a clinch.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
Milissis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Brien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Milissis after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Milissis blocking some punches.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Milissis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milissis.
Milissis looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Milissis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Milissis tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Milissis. #BC2#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Brien is looking to clinch. #T4#
Milissis thuds a left hand into O Brien's body.
No joy there for Milissis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Milissis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Brien somewhat.
Milissis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elvis Milissis is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Milissis fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Brien just manages to avoid it.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Milissis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milissis.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Milissis circles away.
Milissis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Milissis misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miles O Brien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milissis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
O Brien drives through and clinches with Milissis against the cage.
Milissis is trying to break the clinch but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Milissis. #BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Milissis.
O Brien keeps control of Milissis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from O Brien. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Milissis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Brien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milissis blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milissis is trying to push O Brien away but O Brien has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
O Brien is working for takedown but Milissis is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Milissis backwards.
O Brien working aggressively here. #BC#
Milissis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milissis tries to circle away but O Brien has him pinned against the cage.
O Brien keeps control of Milissis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Milissis manages to break the clinch.
Milissis throws a right and a left that O Brien avoids nicely.
Elvis Milissis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Brien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milissis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.#CL2#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milissis is trying to break free.
Milissis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Milissis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Milissis manages to break the clinch.
Milissis ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
Milissis keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Milissis was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Brien connects with the punch.
Milissis swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Milissis is looking for a counter combo.#T4##CL2#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milissis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milissis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien clobbers Milissis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Milissis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milissis swinging wildly here.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Brien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 71 Fredricks vs Drake
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Brien to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but O Brien moves out of range easily.
O Brien throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
O Brien keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
O Brien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Brien looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by O Brien.
O Brien connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a double jab. #T2#
O Brien scores with a head kick.
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!
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Brien throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
O Brien misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from O Brien.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Sitsongrit defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit cracks O Brien with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head. #ROC#O Brien is rocked!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow O Brien down.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Brien checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from O Brien misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on O Brien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into O Brien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Brien's gas tank.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
O Brien pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. #T1#
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #BC2#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Brien.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien lands with a slapping head kick.
O Brien scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Brien doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Brien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Brien scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Brien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Brien takes one to the side of the head.
O Brien takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from O Brien. #T3#
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Brien throws a combination that misses
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T4#
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
O Brien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thumps O Brien with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Brien throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
O Brien takes one to the chin there.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from O Brien.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
O Brien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that O Brien sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Brien is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Brien's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
O Brien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Brien just manages to avoid it.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by O Brien.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit cracks O Brien with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by O Brien misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
O Brien tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by O Brien.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but O Brien checks it.
O Brien lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.#CL2#
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
O Brien is trying to break free.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
O Brien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!

Event: DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Bravo throws a wild body kick that O Brien sees coming a mile off.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien throws a head kick that half lands.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Bravo misses.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo connects with the punch.
Bravo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brien has time to react.
Bravo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice leg kick.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo throws a one two combo.
Bravo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily. #T2#
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bravo looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Brien.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Bravo cracks O Brien with a good jab.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Bravo throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien lands a high kick!
O Brien slips a jab from Bravo.
O Brien lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
O Brien lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It appears O Brien was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
Bravo misses the body punch
and O Brien counters with a body kick that stops Bravo in his tracks momentarily.
Bravo connects with a leg kick.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo misses with an uppercut
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
O Brien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bravo.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien tests Bravo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A jab from O Brien misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien slips under a jab.
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by O Brien.
O Brien slips a straight right by Bravo.
Bravo misses the jab.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo clobbers O Brien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien lands with a hook. Bravo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Brien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charlie Bravo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bravo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
O Brien rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bravo slips under a jab from O Brien.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from O Brien misses. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from O Brien on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
O Brien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bravo uses from the top position. #ES#
O Brien manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
O Brien misses with a head kick. #CL#
O Brien forces Bravo back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Brien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brien needs to keep his hands up - Bravo had a free shot at his head there.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Bravo.
O Brien scores with a one two! Bravo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!
O Brien takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Bravo catches O Brien right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as O Brien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bravo doesn't seem phased though.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Bravo throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Bravo slams his shin into O Brien's torso.
Bravo looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Bravo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whack! O Brien lands a heavy head kick that drops Bravo. The ref tackles O Brien to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bravo was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Miles O Brien!
After the fight, Miles O Brien was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DC 59: Dye vs Steve
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diesel throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien misses with a left hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien scores with a head kick.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.#T1#
Diesel scores with a hook to the body. O Brien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Diesel's head but Diesel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel cracks O Brien with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diesel misses the jab.
Diesel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diesel scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien works over Diesel's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diesel closes the distance but O Brien moves to the side
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
O Brien throws a head kick that misses
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien sizes up Diesel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel pushes O Brien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel just leaning against O Brien, taking a breather.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands. #T3#
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws the left hand but Diesel avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Diesel.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
O Brien takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes O Brien back into the cage.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Brien seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Diesel misses with some punches.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a left and a right that stings Diesel.
Diesel misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - O Brien scores with a four punch combination!
Diesel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
Diesel slips under a jab from O Brien.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
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!
O Brien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Diesel darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.#T1#
O Brien is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Brien up against the cage.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Diesel misses with the head strike. #T2#
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but O Brien avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
O Brien slowing the pace effectively.
O Brien blocking some punches.
Diesel just leaning against O Brien, taking a breather.
O Brien is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diesel under the eye.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Diesel.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien tests Diesel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged O Brien in a clinch.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
O Brien tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a hook
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a left hand
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Diesel forces O Brien back against the cage and clinches.
O Brien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel works on O Brien's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for O Brien.#T1##CL2#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brien has Diesel pushed against the cage.
O Brien lands a right hand.
O Brien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diesel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Diesel.
O Brien trying to stall but Diesel improves his position.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel has O Brien pressed against the cage.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
Diesel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Diesel moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diesel! But no joy.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diesel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien lands a jab.
Diesel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head. #ROC2#O Brien is rocked!
Diesel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesel misses with a left hand
and Diesel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
O Brien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Diesel tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kloockz Diesel.
I think Diesel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Bridger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien moves out of range as Bridger throws a body kick.
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bridger moves away from the strike by O Brien.
A big left from Bridger misses.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bridger takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bridger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Brien on the side of the head.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bridger.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Bridger's belly button to the back.#T1#
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bridger is predictable there
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by O Brien.
Bridger thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien cracks Bridger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bridger throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bridger darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
O Brien misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bridger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Bridger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bridger wants to clinch.
Bridger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
O Brien checks the leg kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Bridger.
Bridger misses with a head kick.
Bridger slips under a jab from O Brien.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
O Brien tries to clinch but Bridger is having none of it.
Bridger wants to clinch up but O Brien keeps it at a distance.
Bridger fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like O Brien was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bridger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Brien misses with the combination. #T4#
Bridger moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridger circles away.
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bridger moves out of range of the strikes.
Bridger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bridger punishes O Brien's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bridger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Bridger lands but O Brien takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien throws a jab when Bridger was well out of range.
Bridger ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Bridger misses the body punch
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Bridger misses
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien wants to clinch but Bridger slips to the side
and Bridger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Bridger is out of range.
Bridger moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridger! But no joy.
Bridger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Bridger swings widly with a right hand
and Bridger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Bridger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Brien has got the better of the exchanges.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Bridger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bridger cracks O Brien with a good jab.
O Brien staying out of range there.
A left lands for O Brien.
Bridger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bridger moves out of range as O Brien strikes.
Bridger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Bridger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bridger tries to land a leg kick but O Brien saw it coming and moves away.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bridger can do to turn this around?
O Brien tries to move into range but Bridger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bridger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Jab, jab by Bridger - just one landing.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridger throws a leg kick which misses O Brien's front leg but catches the back leg as O Brien tries to avoid it.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bridger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bridger lands a body shot.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Bridger.
O Brien appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Bridger counters with a straight right hand.
Bridger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Bridger.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien throws the left hand but Bridger avoids the punch easily.
Bridger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Bridger misses its intended target.
Bridger lands a glancing blow to the side of O Brien's head.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Bridger's belly button to the back.
A jab lands there for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Bridger clinches up against the cage.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien is working for takedown but Bridger is calmly controlling the position for now.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Bridger tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien's corner calls for a 1-2. O Brien obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Brien connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Bridger.
Bridger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bridger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Bridger moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ed Bridger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Bridger throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Bridger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien scores with a punch to the head.
Bridger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bridger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Brien.#CL2#
Bridger darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Bridger blocks a head kick by O Brien.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Bridger saw that one coming.
O Brien fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
O Brien lands an overhand right.
O Brien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Brien!
Bridger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bridger swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Bridger scores with a body shot.
O Brien slips under a jab from Bridger.#T2#
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien slips under a jab from Bridger.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
It looked like O Brien wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bridger circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bridger tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
Bridger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Bridger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bridger's head.#T3#
Bridger throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien lands with a cross.
Bridger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
Bridger thows a leg kick but O Brien checks it
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bridger.
Bridger throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Bridger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bridger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
O Brien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bridger misses with a hook. O Brien ducked under it nicely.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Bridger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
Bridger misses with a straight left.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Bridger back into the cage.#TD#
O Brien successfully pulls guard.
Bridger wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
O Brien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bridger is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Brien 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
A victorious Miles O Brien thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Slinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Brien is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Slinger.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.
O Brien closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slinger misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as O Brien checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Brien misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slinger.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slinger momentarily.
Slinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien scores with a head kick.
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!
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Slinger pushes him off.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
O Brien slows down the pace here. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Slinger moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
A big right from Slinger misses.
Slinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien tries to clinch up.
O Brien throws the left hand but Slinger avoids the punch easily.
O Brien lands with a cross.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Brien connects with a looping right hand.
Slinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien checks a leg kick.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but O Brien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Slinger.
O Brien on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slinger. Slinger obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
O Brien moves out of range as Slinger strikes.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent. #BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slinger momentarily.
O Brien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slinger.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.#T3#
Slinger throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Slinger.
Slinger throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Slinger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Brien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slinger looks to land a strike but O Brien avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Brien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger working some strikes from top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slinger wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.
O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Slinger throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
O Brien bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slinger throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Slinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Brien pinned against the cage. O Brien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Brien throws a jab when Slinger was well out of range.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Slinger avoids nicely. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Brien is struggling to control the position.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but O Brien shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#T1##BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Slinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
O Brien slips under a jab.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Slinger is out of range.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as O Brien blocks the low kick.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Slinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slinger in side control, throwing shots but O Brien defends.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?#T2#
O Brien tries to buck Slinger off but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear O Brien down.
O Brien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Brien is trying to escape back to his feet but Slinger uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Slinger wants to take a breather but O Brien manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slinger.
Slinger wants to control from the top but O Brien keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger won't allow O Brien to get back to his feet. #T3#
Slinger throws an elbow that misses. O Brien uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slinger's guard. Nice move by O Brien!#REVR##SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Slinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. O Brien stacks Slinger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by O Brien!
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
What's Slinger going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Slinger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O Brien is not content to let Slinger control the position.
Slinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control O Brien haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Brien is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! O Brien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
O Brien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slinger wants to land a leg kick but O Brien is out of range.
Slinger scores with a head kick.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien cracks Slinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Brien leaves Slinger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slinger with a nice calf kick.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slinger tries to score with a low kick but O Brien moves his leg out of the way.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
O Brien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slinger up against the cage.#TD2#
Slinger has O Brien pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slinger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending O Brien tumbling to the mat - Slinger dives into O Brien's guard.#T1#
Slinger wants to pass the guard but O Brien is keeping the position.#ES#
O Brien pushes Slinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slinger lands a head kick. O Brien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slinger keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.#T2#
O Brien tries to clinch up.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
O Brien slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
O Brien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slinger throws a body kick that misses.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger wants to slow O Brien down by chopping away at his legs.
O Brien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Brien.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by O Brien.
O Brien jabs Slinger right on the nose. Slinger blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Slinger misses the target.
O Brien lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
Slinger looks for a takedown but O Brien sprawls well.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A solid body kick from Slinger. #T3#
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien scores with a sloppy right hand. Slinger should have avoided that one.
O Brien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Slinger is rocked!
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O Brien keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slinger is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Slinger seems to have recovered his senses.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Brien sizes up Slinger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slinger's head backwards.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slinger.
Slinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Slinger tries to land a front kick but O Brien steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slinger. Slinger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Brien cracks Slinger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slinger seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. O Brien shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Slinger is backing up but O Brien catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Slinger covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! O Brien Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
During a confident post fight interview, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
O Brien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battleby.
Battleby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Brien falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and O Brien counters with a crisp one two that drops Battleby! O Brien thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Battleby to his feet! Battleby is in big trouble!
O Brien throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O Brien fails to land with a series of punches.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Battleby defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
As O Brien backs away, Battleby returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Battleby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battleby.#CUT#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
Battleby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Brien! #ROC2#Battleby is rocked!
Battleby moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battleby.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Battleby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Battleby to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Battleby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Battleby cracks O Brien with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Battleby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning O Brien to stand back up!#ROC#O Brien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien scores with a nice head shot.
O Brien is still on wobbly legs! Can Battleby finish him?
Battleby knocks out O Brien with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Battleby before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Battleby picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulysses Battleby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
O Brien misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing. #CL#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
O Brien working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel dodges the punch combination from O Brien.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien slips a jab from Diesel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Diesel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Diesel.
O Brien throws a counter combo.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Brien lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Brien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Brien connects with a combination that backs up Diesel into the cage. O Brien lands a flurry of punches that gets past Diesel's guard. Diesel is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! O Brien bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slinger feints the counter takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Brien crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Slinger - the referee stops the clock and O Brien gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Slinger. O Brien manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slinger misses with a kick to the body
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slinger slips under a jab from O Brien.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. O Brien tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Brien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Slinger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Brien's half guard.
O Brien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
Slinger is pressing down on O Brien's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Brien is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Slinger is trying to work for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
O Brien is concentrating on defense, preventing Slinger from advancing position.
O Brien is staying active underneath Slinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Brien moves into full guard.
Slinger sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Brien has momentary wrist control but Slinger slips an elbow through the middle.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Brien looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brien, not yet.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
O Brien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
O Brien controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Brien sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slinger somewhat.#T3#
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Slinger moves away and avoids it.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but O Brien shows good takedown defense.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
O Brien displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Slinger has been cut.
O Brien lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Slinger dives in and grabs O Brien's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
O Brien looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Brien defends it well.#TD2#
Slinger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
O Brien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slinger off and has taken his back!
Slinger is trying to break free.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
Slinger covering up well under a series of strikes from O Brien.
O Brien is punishing Slinger with strikes - can he finish him?!
O Brien doesn't have the hooks in and Slinger manages to turn into his guard.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Slinger stays in close to O Brien's body and controls the position.
Slinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Brien's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slinger working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Brien doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slinger seems to be working for a kimura but O Brien defends the submission attempt.
O Brien trying to control here. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Slinger eventually gives up the hold.
O Brien is looking to escape.
O Brien is positioning himself well to prevent Slinger advancing to mount.
Slinger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on O Brien's thigh. O Brien counters though and makes it back to full guard.
O Brien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slinger prevents O Brien from getting back to his feet.
Slinger cracks O Brien with a solid left hand.
Slinger preventing the sweep.
Slinger passes O Brien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slinger prevents O Brien from improving his position.
O Brien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Slinger lands with a punch from half guard.
O Brien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Brien.#T3#
O Brien wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger postures up and lands a big shot to O Brien's brow. #ES#
O Brien pushes Slinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brien to the ground. O Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slinger dodges the punch combination from O Brien. #TD2#
Slinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Brien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slinger. #T4#
Slinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Brien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brien defending well though.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slinger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but O Brien still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, O Brien has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger prevents O Brien from moving into mount. #SU#
O Brien stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Slinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Slinger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien throws a series of punches but Slinger moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slinger.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Brien's waist but O Brien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slinger throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
Slinger throwing shots but O Brien is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is trying to control but can't.
O Brien looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Slinger is looking for a kimura but O Brien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slinger to get the leverage.
O Brien is trying to stand.
Slinger is looking to stall here but O Brien recovers full guard.
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Brien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slinger's guard. #REVR#
O Brien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.
O Brien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but O Brien defends easily. #SUB2#
O Brien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Brien has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
O Brien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Brien has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
O Brien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Brien trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
O Brien cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Slinger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Brien is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Slinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Brien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.
We've been hearing that O Brien has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on O Brien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brien works his way back into a safe position though.
O Brien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Brien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
O Brien trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Slinger has his foot on O Brien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Slinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Brien working some strikes from top position.
O Brien working some strikes from top position.#T4#
O Brien scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slinger has a closed guard, preventing O Brien from standing up.
O Brien working some strikes from top position.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving. #SU#
O Brien stands and steps away. Slinger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Miles O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger misses with a looping right.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Slinger's head but Slinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Brien has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miles O Brien thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Montpoisante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Brien lands a jab to the nose.
O Brien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
O Brien has Montpoisante up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a leg kick but O Brien moved away.
O Brien is looking to counter the offense by Montpoisante and move into the clinch.
Montpoisante misses with a low kick.
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Montpoisante counters with a thumping low kick.
Montpoisante throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien throws a jab when Montpoisante was well out of range.
Montpoisante feints a counter leg kick.
Montpoisante jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
Montpoisante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab. #CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Montpoisante manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Montpoisantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Montpoisante counters with a nice uppercut.
Montpoisante slips a straight right by O Brien.#T1#
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montpoisante's hands.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Montpoisante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Montpoisante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brien blocking some punches. #BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montpoisante lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
O Brien misses with a double jab.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montpoisante throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Montpoisante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montpoisante slips under a jab from O Brien.
Montpoisante moves out of range of the strikes.
Montpoisante flicks out a counter leg kick but O Brien steps away.
Montpoisante staying out of range there.
It seemed like Montpoisante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Brien.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montpoisante connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Brien. O Brien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Brien.
We've been informed that Montpoisante has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Montpoisante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montpoisante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Montpoisante on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Montpoisante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
O Brien misses with a hook. Montpoisante ducked under it nicely.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Montpoisante slips the punch.
O Brien tries to clinch but Montpoisante moves out of range. #CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
It seemed like Montpoisante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Brien clobbers Montpoisante with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Montpoisante slips the punch.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Montpoisante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montpoisante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien moves to clinch but Montpoisante breaks away
and Montpoisante counters with a low kick, right behind O Brien 's knee.
O Brien throws a right hand that Montpoisante ducks under and follows up with a left that Montpoisante also avoids with ease.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montpoisante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Montpoisante is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Brien with a body shot.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montpoisante. #T4#
O Brien shoots in for a double leg but Montpoisante sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Montpoisante releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montpoisante.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Montpoisante counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a hook but Montpoisante blocks it.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Montpoisante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Montpoisante counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Montpoisante moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
Montpoisante is trying to force a seperation but O Brien has the dominant position.
O Brien tries to break the clinch but Montpoisante is controlling the position.
Montpoisante lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montpoisante moves out of range of the strikes.
Montpoisante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montpoisante misses with a straight left.
O Brien connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Brien walks into a left hand.
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Montpoisante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Montpoisante moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.#CL#
Montpoisante tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montpoisante is looking to break free of the clinch but O Brien has double underhooks.
Montpoisante is trying to force a seperation but O Brien has the dominant position.
Montpoisante working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Montpoisante breaks the clinch.
O Brien throws a hook but Montpoisante blocks it.
Montpoisante throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.#T1#
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Montpoisante is out of range.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Montpoisante.
Montpoisante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Montpoisante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montpoisante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Montpoisante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Montpoisante moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Montpoisante pushes him off.
Montpoisante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montpoisante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Montpoisante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
Montpoisante throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montpoisante's head backwards.#T2#
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
Montpoisante now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien misses the jab.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Montpoisante circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montpoisante moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Montpoisante's head but Montpoisante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montpoisante let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montpoisante swinging wildly here.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
Montpoisante bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Brien's head.
A cross from Montpoisante lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montpoisante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montpoisante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Montpoisante manages to avoid it.#T3#
Montpoisante thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Montpoisante manages to avoid it.
Montpoisante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montpoisante slips a jab from O Brien.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Montpoisante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montpoisante scrambles back to his feet.
Montpoisante loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Nice cross by O Brien.
O Brien lands with a cross.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montpoisante.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montpoisante! But no joy.
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien throws a lazy uppercut
and Montpoisante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montpoisante moves out of range of the strikes.
Montpoisante has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. O Brien catches Montpoisante right on the button with a cross.#T4#
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien moves out of range as Montpoisante strikes.
O Brien lands the left hand.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Montpoisante's head but Montpoisante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montpoisante looks to land a right hand but O Brien moved out of range.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montpoisante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montpoisante.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Montpoisante.
O Brien misses with a lunging right hand
and Montpoisante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Montpoisante moved out of range.
O Brien lands a jab to the head.
Montpoisante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Montpoisante misses with a looping right.
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Montpoisante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Montpoisante breaks from the clinch.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Montpoisante moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Montpoisante on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Montpoisante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and Montpoisante counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Montpoisante misses with a hook.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien misses with a hook. Montpoisante ducked under it nicely.
Montpoisante doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Montpoisante scores with a head kick.
Montpoisante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab. #T1#
Montpoisante needs to keep his hands up - O Brien had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by O Brien there.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montpoisante can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Montpoisante is avoiding it.
Montpoisante swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montpoisante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Brien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montpoisante circles away.
Montpoisante only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Montpoisante throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from O Brien.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montpoisante scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
Montpoisante is looking for the big counter here.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but Montpoisante uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Montpoisante was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montpoisante misses with a looping right.#T2#
O Brien blocks a jab.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Montpoisante's shoulder, as Montpoisante tries to avoid the shot.
Montpoisante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien connects with a looping right hand.
O Brien misses with an uppercut
and Montpoisante counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montpoisante slips under a jab.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Montpoisante in his tracks.
Montpoisante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Brien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Brien scores with a hook.#T3#
Montpoisante moves away from the strike by O Brien.
Montpoisante tries a quick counter leg kick but O Brien is wise to it.
Montpoisante misses with a low kick.
O Brien moves out of range as Montpoisante strikes.
O Brien scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montpoisante doesn't seem bothered though.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Montpoisante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Montpoisante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Montpoisante lands a head shot.
O Brien misses with a hook
letting Montpoisante counter with a right hand.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand
and Montpoisante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Montpoisante jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
O Brien throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Montpoisante on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montpoisante throws a front kick aimed at O Brien's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien throws a poor cross that misses
and Montpoisante counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Montpoisante saw that one coming.
Montpoisante slips under a jab from O Brien.#CL#
O Brien has Montpoisante up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniko Montpoisante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Montpoisante breaks from the clinch.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Montpoisante ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montpoisante sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Brien somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniko Montpoisante.
Well O Brien has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miles O Brien thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Frost pushes him off.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
O Brien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Brien tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
O Brien clinches up against the cage.
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
O Brien is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost throws a leg kick
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Frost throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
O Brien wants to clinch.#T3#
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
O Brien fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frost's efforts to push away.#BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost misses with a hook
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien tries to clinch but Frost is having none of it. #T4#
O Brien wants to clinch.
Frost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
O Brien clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Frost misses with a body kick.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
O Brien has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
O Brien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frost pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Brien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frost throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
O Brien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
O Brien clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles O Brien.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##BC#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Brien at a distance.
Frost misses with a body punch
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.#CL2#
O Brien gets a clinch.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
O Brien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
O Brien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost misses with the combination. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Brien lands a left hand.
O Brien lands a nice uppercut.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
O Brien has Frost pressed against the cage, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Frost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Brien wants a takedown but no success here.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miles O Brien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien misses with the head strike.
O Brien working aggressively here. #TD2#
O Brien jumps guard.
O Brien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Frost swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
O Brien clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost wants to break free but O Brien has control.
Frost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from O Brien.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frost's efforts to push away.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Brien has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O Brien misses with the head strike.
O Brien lands with a left to the head.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles O Brien.
Frost is working O Brien over against the cage.#BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
John Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with an uppercut
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost is looking to wear down O Brien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Frost motions for O Brien to come forward. Frost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
Frost throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O Brien might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!#CL2#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now.#T3#
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost blocks the body kick.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Brien avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost misses the body punch
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frost misses with a body shot.
O Brien with the counter takedown but Frost avoids it easily.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
Frost cracks O Brien with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
John Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
O Brien clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Brien winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 2: Segura vs Jello
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Bridger misses with a straight left. #CL2#
O Brien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Brien misses with some punches.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Brien avoids it.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
Bridger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien misses with a knee strike.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridger working O Brien over with knees to the body.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bridger blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridger tries a knee to the head but O Brien blocks it.
Bridger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bridger lands a good knee to the midsection. O Brien won't want to take too many of those.
O Brien looks winded!#T1#
Bridger blocks an uppercut.
Bridger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Brien.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger digs a right hand underneath O Brien's ribcage. O Brien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Bridger has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but Bridger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Bridger back into the cage.
O Brien takes a knee to the side of the body.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien tries to throw a body punch but Bridger avoids it by throwing O Brien back against the cage.
Bridger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Brien in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Brien is trying to drag Bridger to the mat but Bridger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ed Bridger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles O Brien.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bridger.
A short right from Bridger on the inside.
Bridger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bridger.
O Brien tries for a takedown but Bridger manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
Bridger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
O Brien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bridger lands with a left to the head.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
Bridger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Brien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Brien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bridger. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bridger. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bridger pushes O Brien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
Bridger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bridger lands a knee to the body.
Bridger landing knees to the body.
Bridger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has O Brien in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bridger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridger digs a right hand into O Brien's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Brien's gas tank.
Bridger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bridger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Bridger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Bridger uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bridger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bridger lands a knee to the head.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
Bridger connects with a knee to the head.
Bridger lands a body punch.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger pushes O Brien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Bridger lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
Bridger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Brien.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bridger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bridger throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Brien blocks the body kick.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Bridger to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridger throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Bridger is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it. #T1#
O Brien slips under a jab from Bridger.
Bridger throws a leg kick but O Brien checks it.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Bridger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bridger tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
Bridger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Brien.
Bridger blocking some punches. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger throws a jab when O Brien was well out of range.
O Brien wants to clinch.#T2#
Bridger throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Bridger looks to throw a body kick
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridger jabs O Brien right on the nose. O Brien blinks but takes it well.
Bridger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Bridger avoids it with no problem.
Bridger thows a leg kick but O Brien checks it
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Bridger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Bridger throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
O Brien drives through and clinches with Bridger against the cage.
Bridger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Brien blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bridger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bridger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
O Brien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bridger blocking some punches. #T4#
Bridger misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Bridger scores with a head kick. O Brien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bridger. That one must have hurt.
Bridger throws a solid leg kick but O Brien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bridger.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
O Brien wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Brien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bridger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Brien is looking to clinch but Bridger is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Bridger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bridger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bridger moves to clinch but O Brien breaks away
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Ed Bridger is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bridger.#CL#
Bridger has managed to clinch.
Bridger blocking some punches.
Bridger blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bridger throws a leg kick
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Bridger scores with a nice strike.
Bridger misses with an uppercut.
And O Brien tries to counter it with a takedown but Bridger pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Bridger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ed Bridger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien moves out of range as Bridger throws a body kick.
Bridger throws a sloppy head kick and O Brien moves out of range easily.
Bridger misses with a body kick.
O Brien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bridger defends it well.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bridger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bridger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bridger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bridger misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bridger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Bridger misses with a right hand
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridger throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
O Brien has managed to clinch.
O Brien tries a knee to the head but Bridger blocks it.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Bridger holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
O Brien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bridger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien lands a right hand.
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!
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bridger backwards.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bridger trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bridger.
Bridger misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bridger obliges.
O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridger tries to land knees in the clinch but O Brien avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Bridger.
O Brien blocks an uppercut.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bridger lands a body shot.
Bridger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bridger tries to land a knee to the head but O Brien blocks with his arms.
Bridger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bridger scores with a knee to the head.
O Brien throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien misses with some punches. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #T4#
A jab from Bridger misses.
Bridger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Bridger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.#CL#
Bridger rushes O Brien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
O Brien avoiding damage as Bridger throws knees to the body.
O Brien managing to block the knees to the body from Bridger.
Bridger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Brien is defending well for now.
Bridger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridger throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
Bridger missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Bridger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Bridger!
Ed Bridger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 139 Hightower vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
O Brien scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones. #T1#
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
O Brien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones blocking some punches.
O Brien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones blocking some punches. #BC2#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
O Brien moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
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!
O Brien moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.#CL2#
O Brien pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien misses with some punches.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Brien is keeping busy.
Jones stalling in the clinch but O Brien improves position. #T3##BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to move into range but O Brien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws out a loose jab but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
O Brien raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Jones misses with a hook.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
O Brien drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage. #TD2#
O Brien decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
O Brien being controlled against the cage.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones looking to stall.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quinan Jones.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
O Brien wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
O Brien avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Brien looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a head kick. #CL2#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
O Brien drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Brien seems keen to control Jones's posture.#ES2#
O Brien manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Quinan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones jabs at O Brien's body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but O Brien ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones misses with a right hand
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
O Brien tries to clinch up
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Brien.#T4##CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but O Brien gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Miles O Brien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Brien pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Quinan Jones has been cut.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien lands a right hand.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
O Brien working aggressively here. #BC2#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinan Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
O Brien tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.#T1#
O Brien wants to clinch.#CL2#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Jones. #BC2#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien.
O Brien appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinan Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Jones misses.
O Brien throws a big counter head kick but Jones avoids it with no problem.
O Brien checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
O Brien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Quinan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
O Brien moves out of range as Jones strikes.
O Brien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for O Brien's leg but O Brien calmly moves out of range.
Jones missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a leg kick
and O Brien counters with a leg kick.
O Brien lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick from O Brien, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
O Brien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from O Brien on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Brien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IV
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien fails to pull guard. #TD2#
O Brien pulls guard effortlessly.
O Brien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wayne wants to stand but O Brien is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Wayne tries to stand but O Brien is controlling from the bottom.
O Brien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from O Brien's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Brien ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Wayne lands a left and a right that send O Brien crashing to the mat, dazed. Wayne thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#O Brien is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
O Brien circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Wayne. O Brien falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Wayne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyatt Wayne!
A less than humble Hyatt Wayne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Belly lands a nice shot that snaps O Brien's head back. #CL2#
O Brien pushes Belly up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Belly can't get the takedown.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belly blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Belly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Belly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Belly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belly. #TD2#
O Brien pulls guard successfully.
O Brien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard. #REVB#
Belly is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly wants to sweep here but O Brien controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Belly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Brien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Belly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belly trying to pass the guard but O Brien defending well.
O Brien is trying to maintain the position but Belly is very close to passing his half guard.
Belly wants to stand but O Brien has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Belly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Brien defends it well.
Belly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Brien trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up. #T3#
Belly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belly wants to pass the guard but O Brien is defending well. #SU#
Belly stands up from half guard. #TD#
Belly gets the takedown into side control.

O Brien throws Belly to one side and escapes!
Belly looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well. #TD2#
O Brien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Belly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien is looking to work some ground and pound but Belly has wrist control.
O Brien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Brien working his ground and pound in the gym.
Belly has momentary wrist control but O Brien slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Belly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belly is on top in guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Brien holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Belly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belly postures up.
Belly trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien tries to clinch but Belly moves out of range.
Belly swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
Belly connects with a body shot that sends O Brien's belly button to the back.#CL#
Belly instigates a clinch.
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belly backwards.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but O Brien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Belly has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Belly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. O Brien is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Belly misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Belly uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly is trying to pull guard but O Brien turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jello Belly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Brien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Belly tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #T1#
Belly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
Belly misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belly throws out the jab.
O Brien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
O Brien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Brien lands in his opponent's guard.
Belly looking for a sweep. Not yet Belly, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Brien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Brien works over Belly with some ground and pound from guard.
Belly trying to control the position. #T2#
O Brien chips away with some ground and pound.
O Brien stands up over Belly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Brien postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belly pulls O Brien in close to prevent any damage.
Belly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Belly seems keen to control O Brien's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
O Brien closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belly quickly recovers to half guard.
Belly is looking to control O Brien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belly avoid being mounted?
Belly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belly.
Belly is trying to control the position but O Brien postures up.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.#T4#
O Brien throwing strikes from guard but Belly blocks nicely.
O Brien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belly wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Belly working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Brien is fighting to break Belly's control of his arms but Belly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Belly.
Belly goes for a takedown in the clinch but O Brien prevents it. #TD2#
O Brien jumps into guard, dragging Belly to the mat.
O Brien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
O Brien wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
O Brien postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Belly.#T1#
O Brien has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Belly is proving hard to escape from.
Belly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brien wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving. #SUB#
Belly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Brien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belly is tightening it up a little... O Brien has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! O Brien reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! O Brien taps out! Nice BJJ there by Belly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jello Belly!
During a confident post fight interview, Jello Belly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 111 Unfinished Business
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
White misses with a wild body shot.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from O Brien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White throws a counter combo.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Brien.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a one-two to the body.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
O Brien pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien tries to clinch but White moves out of range. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien working aggressively here. #T1#
O Brien gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
O Brien takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.
White throws an elbow that misses.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
A short right from O Brien.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White throws a right and a left that O Brien avoids nicely. #CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches White up against the cage.#BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Brien tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jacob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien wants to clinch.#T2#
White swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
O Brien goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
White breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
White looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
White circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with O Brien.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White swinging wildly here.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from O Brien.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Brien is looking to counter the offense by White and move into the clinch.
White throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throws a counter high kick but White was just alert enough to avoid it.
O Brien lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Brien.#CL#
O Brien moves into the clinch.#BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White works O Brien's body with a nice hook.#CL#
O Brien has managed to clinch.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Brien pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien fails to pull guard.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
O Brien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Brien takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
White slips a jab from O Brien.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and White counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by White. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a combination
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White lands a jab to O Brien's midsection.
O Brien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien fails with a takedown attempt.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacob White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Brien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Brien off to one side.
O Brien tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
As O Brien backs off White throws a huge counter combo but O Brien manages to avoid it all.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
O Brien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Brien is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
O Brien showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brien.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
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!
O Brien is looking to clinch.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
O Brien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
O Brien tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
O Brien is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
White blocks a head kick by O Brien.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
O Brien throws a head kick but White moves out of range. #CL#
O Brien pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking. #T3#
A low kick from White misses #CL#
and O Brien counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
White works on O Brien's body with a couple of short punches.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
White blocks an elbow strike from O Brien.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miles O Brien has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Brien looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White slowing the pace effectively.
White can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
O Brien tries to pull guard but White forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Nice body punch from White.
White throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
White takes a shot to the head.
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!
O Brien misses with the head strike. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White catches O Brien with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
White misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien'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#
O Brien tries to clinch up.#CL#
O Brien gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brien.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien. #TD#
O Brien has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position.
O Brien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
White wants to stand and escape but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of White is proving hard to escape from.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Brien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White wants to stand but O Brien is controlling the position.
O Brien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Brien won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
O Brien is trying to keep White in close.
O Brien has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control. #T2#
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Brien keeps working.
O Brien sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
O Brien is working hard here to advance position.
White is thwarting O Brien's attempts to control the position.
O Brien is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White misses with a body punch
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by O Brien as he checks the leg kick.
O Brien darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns O Brien into the cage.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from White.
White looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
A good leg kick by White. #T4#
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
O Brien closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. O Brien pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White works over O Brien's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien is looking to clinch.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Brien will feel that in the morning.
White throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.#TD#
O Brien shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
O Brien looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
O Brien keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Brien throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob White.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob White!
A relieved looking Jacob White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 99: Barboza vs Tyler
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Bach circles away. #CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches Bach up against the cage.
Bach blocking some punches.
Bach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bach blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Bach works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bach accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bach's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Brien wants to sweep here but Bach controlling him for the moment.
Bach is looking to work some ground and pound but O Brien has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bach landing some decent shots from guard.
O Brien trying to keep a closed guard but Bach is proving a slippery customer.
Bach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Brien wants to stand and escape but Bach is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Bach drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but O Brien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bach has O Brien in his guard.#REVR#
Bach is controlling O Brien's posture.#SUB2#
Bach has his foot on O Brien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Brien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
O Brien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Brien has managed to get both his arms back between Bach's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bach is looking for a triangle but O Brien pushes his legs off easily.
O Brien stays in close to Bach's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Bach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Brien is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bach looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Brien trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bach's guard.
Bach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Bach.#SUB2#
Bach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Brien defends well.#SUB2#
Bach is looking for a triangle but O Brien pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB2#
Bach looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bach working for a triangle but O Brien defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bach is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Brien has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bach is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Bach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O Brien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Brien slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Bach breaks the clinch.
Bach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
O Brien connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Bach has been cut.
O Brien misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Bach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bach trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sebastian Bach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Bach's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bach chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bach tries to get to full guard but O Brien has control of the leg.
O Brien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Brien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bach looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bach actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Bach works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bach working for a triangle but O Brien defends it easily.
Bach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Brien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Bach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Brien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Brien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Brien is looking to stand up but Bach won't let him. #SUB2#
Bach had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Brien defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bach is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Brien is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing that O Brien has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
O Brien postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bach wants to sweep here but O Brien controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bach at a distance. #T3#
A head kick misses from Bach.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien cracks Bach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Bach is rocked!
O Brien connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bach out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miles O Brien!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miles O Brien made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 93: Johnson vs Kiryu
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Nadadora looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Nadadora circles away.
Nadadora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nadadora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Brien's head backwards.
O Brien is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nadadora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Nadadora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nadadora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Brien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadadora closes the distance but O Brien moves to the side
and O Brien counters with a two punch combo. #KD2#
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send O Brien crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#O Brien is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.#T1#
Nadadora is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Nadadora shuts the power down on O Brien. Lights out, game over! Nadadora is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rapido Nadadora!
An out of breath Rapido Nadadora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 86: Hasselhoff vs Account
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1##CL2#
O Brien moves into the clinch.
Phontana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from O Brien.
Phontana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phontana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Brien just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phontana misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien looking to slow down the pace here.
Phontana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
O Brien is trying to maintain a safe position but Phontana gets an underhook and turns O Brien into the cage.
Phontana tries to throw a body punch but O Brien avoids it by throwing Phontana back against the cage.
O Brien avoiding damage.
O Brien is trying to stall.
O Brien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Phontana.
Phontana tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
O Brien manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phontana tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it. #T1#
Phontana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from O Brien.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Brien.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miles O Brien.#CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and pushes Phontana back into the cage.
Phontana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phony Phontana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Brien is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phontana misses with a body punch.
Phontana misses with the head strike.
O Brien tries to stall but Phontana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phontana misses with a body punch.
O Brien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phontana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Briens head.
O Brien displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phontana up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Phontana.
Phontana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
O Brien trying to control the position but instead, Phontana has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Brien into the cage.
Phontana lands a hook that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
Phontana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Miles O Brien.#CL2#
O Brien darts in and clinches Phontana up against the cage.
O Brien stalling in the clinch but Phontana improves position.
O Brien is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
O Brien trying to stall but Phontana improves his position. #TD#
Phontana pulls guard successfully.
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!
Phontana wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Phontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Brien defends it easily.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Phontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Phontana looking for a sweep. Not yet Phontana, not yet.
O Brien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phontana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Phontana has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. O Brien is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phontana.
Phontana is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
O Brien decides to stand up, so the ref orders Phontana to his feet.
Phontana looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien doesn't manage to clinch there - Phontana circles away.
Phontana is looking to counter punch.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phontana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Phontana is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged Phontana in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phontana is keeping busy.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
O Brien slows down the pace here.
Phontana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phony Phontana will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
O Brien tries to clinch but Phontana moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from O Brien.
Phontana looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phontana. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phontana.
Phontana thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phontana throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phontana avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Phontana clinches. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O Brien taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phontana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
Phontana misses with a punch to the body.
Phontana can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
O Brien trying to stall but Phontana improves his position.
Phontana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Briens head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Phontana manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Phontana looking for a guillotine here but O Brien defends easily.
O Brien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phontana keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
O Brien has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phontana is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB#
Phontana pushes a forearm under O Brien's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, O Brien is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phony Phontana!
Phony Phontana was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 79: Tucker vs Hasselhoff
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
O Brien darts in and clinches Irish up against the cage.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Brien is pushing Irish up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Irish.
Irish misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Brien avoiding damage.
Irish takes a shot to the head.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Irish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Brien digs a right hand underneath Irish's ribcage. Irish let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
O Brien lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
Irish tries to stall but O Brien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Irish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Briens head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien tries to work over Irish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Irish is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irish has his back to the cage.
O Brien misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irish throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.
A combination from O Brien does no damage.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irish swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Irish - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from O Brien.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Irish.
Irish looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Irish working aggressively here.
Irish blocking some punches.
Irish misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien with the counter takedown but Irish avoids it easily.
Irish throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien feints the counter takedown.
Irish lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irish scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
O Brien has managed to clinch.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien throws a punch but it's blocked by Irish.
Irish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Irish tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
O Brien gets through Irish's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Irish does it's job there.
O Brien wants to clinch.
Irish cracks O Brien with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irish throws a lazy right hand but O Brien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien goes for a double leg but Irish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Irish continues to drive forward.#T4#
O Brien avoids the body shot from Irish.
Irish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Irish cracks O Brien with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
O Brien drives through and clinches with Irish against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Irish missing with a left hand there. O Brien was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
O Brien rushes Irish and presses him up against the cage.
Irish lands a left hand.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Irish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Brien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Irish has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
O Brien moves into the clinch.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irish. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Brien tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Irish throws an overhand right that lands on O Brien's shoulder, as O Brien tries to avoid the shot.
And O Brien tries to counter it with a takedown but Irish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billy Irish is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billy Irish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
O Brien has Irish up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irish backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irish takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
O Brien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irish defends it well.#T1##CL2#
O Brien rushes Irish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miles O Brien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Irish is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irish has his back to the cage.
Irish tries to work over O Brien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Irish.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
O Brien manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
O Brien has Irish up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien prevents a body shot from Irish.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irish lands with a short shot to the head.
O Brien stalling in the clinch.
O Brien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irish.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Irish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Irish misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Irish misses.
O Brien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irish defends it well.
O Brien tries to clinch there but Irish circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Irish misses the target.
O Brien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Irish misses with the combination.
O Brien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irish loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Irish misses with a left hand
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Irish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Irish.
O Brien slips a straight right by Irish.
O Brien tries to clinch but Irish moves away
and Irish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Irish misses the jab.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Irish keeps it at a distance.
Irish takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
Irish misses with a double jab.
O Brien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Irish misses the jab.
O Brien wants to counter with a clinch but Irish pushes him away.
Irish jabs at O Brien's body.
Irish scores with a decent looking hook.
Irish looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
O Brien with the counter takedown but Irish avoids it easily.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Brien throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Irish has been cut.#TD2#
O Brien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Brien showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irish is trying is best to control the position here.
O Brien wants to stand up but Irish is controlling the position. #SUB#
Irish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Brien tries to stand but can't do so whilst Irish controls his leg.
Irish tries to roll over but O Brien keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miles O Brien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billy Irish's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Irish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irish misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Irish defends it well.
Irish punishes O Brien's body with a nice straight punch.
Irish misses with a body punch
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but Irish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irish misses with a wild body shot.
Irish misses with a looping right.
Irish lands with a right hand.
O Brien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish throws an off balance right hand
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged Irish in a clinch.
Irish is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Irish has his back to the cage.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irish backwards. #T1#
O Brien blocking some punches. #BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miles O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irish throws a hook but O Brien blocks it.
Irish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Brien tries to clinch but Irish moves out of range.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but Irish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
O Brien darts in and clinches Irish up against the cage.
Irish blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Irish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Irish taking a breather.
Irish misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Brien misses with a body punch.
O Brien tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Billy Irish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O Brien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irish's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Irish.#TD2#
O Brien jumps guard and drags Irish to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Irish throws a strike but O Brien rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Brien working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
O Brien pushing down on Irish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Irish looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien advances to half guard.
Irish is looking for a sweep. O Brien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Brien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irish is trying to maintain the position but O Brien is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
O Brien is taking a breather. Irish 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.
O Brien prevents Irish from improving his position.
Still in half guard, O Brien seems content to control.
O Brien prevents Irish from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irish is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Brien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irish tries to get to full guard but O Brien has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irish throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien with the counter takedown but Irish avoids it easily.
A jab from Irish finds it's way through O Brien's defenses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Irish misses.
Irish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irish throws the left hand but O Brien avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miles O Brien.
I've got O Brien winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
After winning the bout, Miles O Brien thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 174 Harrison v Virus
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
O Brien misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
O Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A cross from Lee lands.#CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch.
O Brien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Lee. #BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee wants to clinch.#T1#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Brien is looking for a counter combo.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lee has knocked O Brien down with a huge combo! Lee steps away and waves a wobbly O Brien back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#O Brien is rocked!
Lee pushes O Brien away with a front kick.
Oh O Brien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Brien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Brien seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Brien avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
O Brien throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Lee.#KD2#
Lee sends O Brien crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lee is motioning to the referee to let O Brien up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
O Brien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
Lee pounces like a tiger and cracks O Brien with a vicious hook! O Brien is down but not out! Lee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Lee!

Event: CMMA 163 Harrison v Pizza
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Brien.
O Brien misses the jab.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Brien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez is keen to just control but O Brien is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but O Brien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage. #T3#
O Brien is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Brien sees it coming and defends easily.
O Brien told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but O Brien is defending it quite comfortably.
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramirez is stalling here. O Brien is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Brien has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
O Brien leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Brien napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brien can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but O Brien is defending well.
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Brien has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Ramirez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien misses with a straight left. #T1#
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez tries for a takedown but O Brien circles away easily
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Brien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Brien, who protects the arm well.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O Brien tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on O Brien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Brien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I wouldn't like to be where O Brien is right now.
Ramirez advances to full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ramirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, O Brien has worked his arm free - good work by O Brien!
Ramirez wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramirez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jackson Ramirez!

Event: CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for O Brien. That snapped Adams's head back.
A shot to the liver by O Brien. Beautiful body shot.
Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from O Brien.
O Brien connects with a looping right hand.
O Brien misses the jab.
O Brien throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams takes a little break here. O Brien wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
O Brien can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Adams is staying tight to O Brien's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A control attempt from O Brien but he's now mounted!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams avoids the attempt from O Brien to control.
O Brien is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Brien stops Adams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
O Brien working to try and regain half guard.
O Brien is controlling an arm, preventing Adams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
O Brien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
O Brien tries to reverse the position but Adams maintains control.
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Brien really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams content just to control the position here.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien tries to lock up and control but Adams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamal Adams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O Brien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Brien trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
O Brien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams passes O Brien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Adams wants to pass the guard but O Brien is defending well.
O Brien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Brien swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of O Brien 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams tries for a takedown but O Brien circles away easily
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
Adams takes a swing at O Brien's ribcage but misses.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Brien can do to turn this around?
Adams misses with a body shot. #T2#
Adams throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range. #CL2#
O Brien darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.
O Brien misses with the head strike.
Adams blocks a body shot from O Brien.
O Brien working aggressively here.
O Brien is working Adams over against the cage.
O Brien lands a right hand.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien misses with a punch on the inside.
O Brien can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
O Brien presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
O Brien tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams blocks a body shot from O Brien. #T3#
Adams takes a shot to the head.
O Brien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Brien lands a right hand.
O Brien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Adams blocking some punches.
O Brien has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD#
O Brien gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Brien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Brien wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
O Brien 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.
O Brien is trying to control but can't.
Adams stops O Brien from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
O Brien is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Brien moves away.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
Adams misses with a kick to the body
and O Brien counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Brien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Brien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Brien.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
O Brien takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Adams walks into a left hand.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Brien scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
O Brien is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adams with a body shot.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Brien stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O Brien is controlling Adams's trapped leg to prevent Adams from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams trying to advance position but O Brien counters by regaining guard.
Adams is fighting to break O Brien's control of his arms but O Brien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
O Brien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Adams seems keen to control O Brien's posture.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Brien wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Brien controls the pace.
O Brien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miles O Brien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Brien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
A relieved looking Miles O Brien thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from O Brien. No joy for Tsavieva on that attempt.
O Brien lands with a hook. Tsavieva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsavieva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
O Brien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsavieva under the eye.
O Brien slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Brien tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien throws a hook but Tsavieva blocks it.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
O Brien catches Tsavieva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Brien staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
O Brien thuds his right hand into Tsavieva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien defending well as Tsavieva loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsavieva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsavieva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Brien circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with an open hand slap.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsavieva moves to clinch but O Brien breaks away
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Tsavieva. That snapped O Brien's head back.
Tsavieva with a jab.
O Brien slips a jab from Tsavieva.
O Brien jabs Tsavieva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head but Tsavieva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Tsavieva lands with a good body shot.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsavieva tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Tsavieva manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Tsavieva clinches with his opponent. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsavieva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien digs a good hook to Tsavieva's body.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsavieva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Tsavieva moved out of range nicely.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsavieva takes one to the chin there.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Tsavieva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsavieva's hands.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tsavieva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
O Brien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien throws the left hand but Tsavieva avoids the punch easily.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
Tsavieva tries to clinch up.
Tsavieva connects with a body shot.
Tsavieva walks into a stiff left hand from O Brien.
O Brien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
O Brien works Tsavieva's body with a nice hook.
Tsavieva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Tsavieva misses with a combination
and O Brien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsavieva thinking. #T1#
Tsavieva misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsavieva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Tsavieva's ribs.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsavieva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Tsavieva misses.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva walks into a jab.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Tsavieva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsavieva scrambles back to his feet.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva misses with a hook.
O Brien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsavieva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsavieva blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsavieva. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsavieva looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien dips to his left and cracks Tsavieva with an uppercut!
O Brien lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
O Brien scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsavieva tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Brien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsavieva counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Tsavieva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsavieva throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Tsavieva.
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
A big left from O Brien misses.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsavieva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsavieva misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Tsavieva.
O Brien has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Brien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wants to counter the offense by O Brien and move into the clinch position.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsavieva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva moves away from the strike by O Brien.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Tsavieva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Tsavieva misses.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsavieva.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsavieva.
O Brien throws a shot to the body.
O Brien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsavieva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Tsavieva misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Tsavieva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brien has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsavieva throws a combination that misses
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien counters with a left to the body.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
O Brien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Tsavieva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Tsavieva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Nice shot lands for O Brien.
Tsavieva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsavieva in his tracks.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head.#T4#
Tsavieva misses with a body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
O Brien lands a jab.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Tsavieva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsavieva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsavieva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tsavieva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsavieva momentarily.
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1##CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for O Brien.
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brien. #BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
O Brien pushes Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but O Brien won't allow it.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Brien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from O Brien on the inside.
A short left from O Brien.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Brien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
O Brien throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by O Brien. Beautiful body shot.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL#
O Brien has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Brien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien digs a right hand into Yamamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamamoto's gas tank.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
O Brien lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch. #T2#
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. O Brien moves away and avoids it.
O Brien seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yamamoto slips under a jab.
Yamamoto darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien counters with a straight right hand.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Yamamoto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely. #T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto throws a push kick but O Brien slaps the foot to one side.
O Brien is looking to counter the offense by Yamamoto and move into the clinch.#CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
O Brien lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Brien to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Brien.
A left hand lands to the body for O Brien. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Yamamoto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
Yamamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head.
O Brien lands a body punch.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
O Brien works on Yamamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
O Brien darts in and clinches Yamamoto up against the cage.
O Brien lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien stalling against the cage.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien lands a body punch. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yamamoto tries to keep at a distance but O Brien has taken the fight into the clinch.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien is leaning against Yamamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamamoto tries to stall but O Brien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Brien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from O Brien. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a left and a right that stings O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to counter with a clinch but O Brien pushes him away.
O Brien throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A big left from O Brien misses.
Goro Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
O Brien has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
O Brien lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from O Brien. #T2#
O Brien lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands with a left to the head.
Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Brien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Brien lands a shot to the body.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
O Brien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
Yamamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Brien throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Yamamoto tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Yamamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Brien throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.#CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch but O Brien improves position.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Brien circles away.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien lands with an uppercut that bounces Yamamoto off the cage and back into range.
O Brien with a nice cross.
O Brien slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by O Brien. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Brien.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from O Brien.
O Brien lands with a good body shot.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by O Brien.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamamoto can do to turn this around?
Yamamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien cracks Yamamoto with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a hook to the body.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Brien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
O Brien prevents the takedown attempt.
O Brien gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brien.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brien.
O Brien digs a right hand underneath Yamamoto's ribcage. Yamamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Brien lands a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Brien cracks Yamamoto with a nice body shot.
O Brien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
O Brien lands with a light punch inside.
O Brien lands a body punch.
O Brien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by O Brien.
A right handed body shot lands from O Brien.
O Brien lands a right hand.
A short right from O Brien on the inside.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goro Yamamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Brien scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
O Brien is working Yamamoto over against the cage.
O Brien lands a body shot.
Good body shot from O Brien.
O Brien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
O Brien connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Yamamoto is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from O Brien. Those never looked like landing.
Yamamoto is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?#CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch. #BC#
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto goes for a double leg but O Brien avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Brien continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien cracks Yamamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
O Brien misses the jab.#T3#
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Yamamoto #CL#
and O Brien moves into the clinch.
O Brien lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Brien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from O Brien.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Brien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yamamoto wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Yamamoto tries to break the clinch but O Brien is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Brien pushes Yamamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.
Yamamoto is looking to control O Brien's arms but O Brien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamamoto has his back to the cage.
Yamamoto wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Brien has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
O Brien takes a swing at Shimizu's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Brien circles away.
Shimizu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien lands a nice hook to Shimizu's body. Shimizu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shimizu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Shimizu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimizu blocks a jab.
Shimizu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Shimizu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.#T1#
O Brien misses with a wild body shot.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimizu shoots and misses
and Shimizu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimizu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
O Brien stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Brien throws a hook but Shimizu blocks it.
O Brien looks to land a right hand but Shimizu moved out of range.
Shimizu throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimizu tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien with a jab.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Shimizu.
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!
Shimizu staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Shimizu saw that one coming.
O Brien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shimizu counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shimizu or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien with a hook.
O Brien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimizu manages to avoid it.
O Brien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shimizu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.#T3#
O Brien cracks Shimizu with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
Shimizu shoots in but no luck this time.
Shimizu staying out of range there.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
O Brien misses the body punch
and Shimizu counters with a stiff right hand.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shimizu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shimizu slips a straight right by O Brien.
It seemed like Shimizu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shimizu tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimizu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Brien lands with a straight right. Shimizu didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shimizu.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu tries to clinch but O Brien moves away
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Shimizu is looking to clinch but O Brien is avoiding it.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shimizu.
A little jabbing left from Shimizu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien misses with a double jab.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
O Brien throws a right hand that Shimizu ducks under and follows up with a left that Shimizu also avoids with ease.
Shimizu with the inside leg kick.
Shimizu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Brien to score with a decent uppercut.
Shimizu slips a jab from O Brien.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shimizu! But no joy.
Shimizu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Brien sprawls well. O Brien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shimizu gets slowly back to his feet.
O Brien is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miles O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miles O Brien's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shimizu wants to clinch.
Shimizu shoots in for a double leg but O Brien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shimizu lands a leg kick that knocks O Brien off balance momentarily.
Shimizu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shimizu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Brien has got the better of the exchanges.
Shimizu fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from O Brien.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
O Brien pounces like a tiger and cracks Shimizu with a vicious hook! Shimizu is down but not out! O Brien follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miles O Brien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2020

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Brien, as that shot connected.
Tsunemura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from O Brien.
Tsunemura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Brien moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Brien. Tsunemura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsunemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsunemura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsunemura or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
Tsunemura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Brien throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien lands a really nice looking cross but Tsunemura seems unphased. #T1#
O Brien misses with a shot to the body
and Tsunemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsunemura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Brien tries to avoid it but Tsunemura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Brien to the ground. O Brien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahide Tsunemura.
Tsunemura closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Brien circles away.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsunemura.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsunemura or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brien, which made it look bad.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Tsunemura manages to avoid it.
O Brien takes a swing at Tsunemura's ribcage but misses.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsunemura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Brien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Brien lands with an overhand left.
O Brien fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsunemura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsunemura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Brien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien tests Tsunemura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - O Brien coming out on top.
Tsunemura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsunemura wants to clinch.
O Brien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Brien scores with a body shot. #T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! O Brien has knocked Tsunemura down with a huge combo! O Brien steps away and waves a wobbly Tsunemura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tsunemura is rocked!
O Brien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsunemura is still on wobbly legs! Can O Brien finish him?
O Brien lands a body shot.
Tsunemura looks winded!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by O Brien! Tsunemura is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles O Brien!

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