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Event:
Bellicose 123
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
OMalley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OMalley misses with a double jab.
OMalley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Slice connects with a single shot there.
OMalley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OMalley looks to land a combination but Slice avoids it well.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Slice looks to move away, OMalley throws a big counter combo but Slice just gets out of the way.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from OMalley.
A looping hook to the body misses from OMalley. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice slips under a jab from OMalley.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped OMalley in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from OMalley. Those never looked like landing.
OMalley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OMalley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through OMalley's defenses.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice cracks OMalley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OMalley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Slice misses.
It looked like OMalley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OMalley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OMalley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slice lands a head shot.#T1#
OMalley throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OMalley.
OMalley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OMalley moves away.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from OMalley.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from OMalley. Those never looked like landing.
OMalley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OMalley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice lands with a good body shot.
Slice thuds his shin into the meat of OMalley's side.
OMalley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OMalley throws a big counter combination but Slice scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. OMalley should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
OMalley 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 OMalley.
OMalley defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from OMalley misses its target.
Slice lands a jab to OMalley's midsection.
OMalley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from OMalley. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Slice dodges the punch combination from OMalley.
OMalley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
OMalley throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice dodges the punch combination from OMalley.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Slice tried to score with a low kick but OMalley checks it.#CL2#
Slice pushes OMalley up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Slice.
OMalley takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slice.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slice.
Slice lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#OMalley is rocked!
Slice lands a big right hand that drops OMalley! The killer instinct kicks in and Slice finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Slice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Slice!
After the fight, Bartholomew Slice 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. |
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Event:
Bellicose 111
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
OMalley keeps the fight on the outside.
Mills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Francis OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills is looking to clinch.
OMalley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OMalley.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up but OMalley swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
OMalley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
OMalley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mills gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mills moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
OMalley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OMalley landing with the ground and pound.
OMalley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mills is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
OMalley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mills slips nicely into half guard.
Mills is looking to stall here but OMalley recovers full guard.
Mills wants to stand but OMalley is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Mills stands and steps away. OMalley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OMalley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OMalley misses with the combination.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OMalley as he avoids it easily.
OMalley throws a big shot that misses.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from OMalley.
OMalley keeps the fight on the outside.
OMalley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mills tries to clinch up but OMalley circles away and keeps his distance.
OMalley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mills wants to clinch up but OMalley keeps it at a distance.
OMalley connects with a jab.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch but OMalley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OMalley throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
OMalley misses the shot to the body.
OMalley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mills momentarily.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mills has OMalley up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mills wants a takedown.
Francis OMalley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Mills.#T3#
OMalley is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
OMalley breaks from the clinch.
Mills tries to clinch up but OMalley circles away and keeps his distance.
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OMalley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mills there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mills is looking to clinch but OMalley is avoiding it.
OMalley throws a big shot that misses.
Mills tries to clinch up but OMalley circles away and keeps his distance.
OMalley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Paul Mills has been cut.
OMalley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OMalley as he avoids it easily.
Mills fails in his attempt to clinch.
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mills.#TD#
OMalley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mills's guard.
Mills wants to stand up but OMalley is controlling him.
Mills is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up. #T4#
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mills is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OMalley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mills's head.#SU#
OMalley gets to his feet. Mills looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Mills closes the distance and clinches.
Mills has OMalley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMalley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
OMalley jumps into guard, dragging Mills to the mat.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mills drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mills jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Mills stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis OMalley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mills's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
OMalley throws a series of strikes that have Mills backpedaling.
Mills tries to clinch up but OMalley circles away and keeps his distance.
Mills scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OMalley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mills looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OMalley looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
OMalley keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from OMalley misses the target.#CL2#
Mills clinches.
Mills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OMalley is defending well.
Mills is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Mills is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OMalley can't fight it off and eventually Mills manages to take the fight to the floor. OMalley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Mills gets to his feet. OMalley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mills staying out of range there.
OMalley misses with a hook.#TD#
OMalley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mills is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mills has hold of OMalley's hands but OMalley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mills makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mills.
Mills manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OMalley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OMalley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mills can do to turn this around?
Mills stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.#SU2#
Mills decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
OMalley sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
OMalley tries to keep at a distance but Mills has taken the fight into the clinch.
OMalley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Francis OMalley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Mills.
Mills has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OMalley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mills is looking for a takedown.
Mills has OMalley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OMalley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OMalley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills is breathing heavily.
OMalley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mills walks away with a smile on his face. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OMalley lands with a cross.
OMalley cracks Mills with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mills fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley keeps the fight on the outside.
Mills tries to clinch up.
Mills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francis OMalley is winning the standup battle so far.
Mills takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OMalley.#ROC#Mills is rocked!
Mills doesn't manage to clinch there - OMalley circles away.
Mills is still on wobbly legs! Can OMalley finish him?
Mills tries to close the distance and clinch up but OMalley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OMalley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mills manages to circle out of the way.
OMalley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mills is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Francis OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mills rushes OMalley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mills seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
OMalley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mills.
OMalley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mills manages to circle out of the way.
Mills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OMalley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mills tries to clinch up.
OMalley is looking to counter punch.#T3#
OMalley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mills.
OMalley swats away the attempt to clinch by Mills.
OMalley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OMalley misses with the combination.
OMalley scores with a sloppy right hand. Mills should have avoided that one.
OMalley cracks Mills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Mills drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley 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.
Mills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OMalley is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Mills stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Mills jumps guard and drags OMalley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMalley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OMalley's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Mills drops back looking for a leg! OMalley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OMalley manages to kick Mills off! Mills jumps back into OMalley's guard.
Mills trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
Mills would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Mills stands up from OMalley's guard - Mills perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Mills clinches up with OMalley and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis OMalley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mills'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mills avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mills tries to clinch up.
OMalley connects with a body shot.#TD#
OMalley drives through with a takedown into Mills's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mills manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
OMalley prevents the takedown attempt.
Mills wants to take the fight to the mat but OMalley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mills goes for a takedown in the clinch but OMalley prevents it.
Francis OMalley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Mills.
Mills wants a takedown but no success here.
Mills tries for a takedown but OMalley manages to get underhooks.
Mills drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OMalley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mills has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OMalley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
OMalley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mills clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
OMalley looking for the RNC. #SUB#
OMalley working for a choke but Mills is defending well. #SUB#
OMalley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mills defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
OMalley lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #SUB#
Mills is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
OMalley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mills hold on?
#T2#
Mills turns into OMalley and is now in his guard.
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!
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mills sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Mills gets to his feet - OMalley follows without any prompting.
OMalley lands with an uppercut that bounces Mills off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Mills tries to sprawl but OMalley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
OMalley trying to pass the guard but Mills defending well.
Mills is trying to stand back up but OMalley is controlling him
#SUB#
OMalley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mills doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OMalley.
OMalley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mills moves into full guard.
OMalley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mills utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mills working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OMalley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mills is tightening it up a little... OMalley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! OMalley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! OMalley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Mills!
In his post fight interview, Paul Mills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Bollomard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OMalley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bollomard was well out of range. Poor timing from OMalley.#TD#
OMalley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bollomard quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
OMalley seems to be looking for submissions.
Bollomard moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
OMalley stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Bollomard has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! OMalley manages to get his head free but now Bollomard has transitioned to an armbar! OMalley grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Bollomard! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Bollomard!
A relieved looking Jacques Bollomard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose 83
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OMalley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liger did well to prevent OMalley getting side control.
OMalley thows a huge punch but Liger dodges it nicely.
OMalley looks to land a strike but Liger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Liger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OMalley.
Liger wants to sweep here but OMalley controlling him for the moment.
Liger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
OMalley is looking to stand up but Liger isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Liger has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Liger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OMalley, who protects the arm well.
OMalley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Liger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OMalley 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.
OMalley is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Liger tries for a kimura but OMalley is defending well.
Liger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Liger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, OMalley has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OMalley is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Liger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Liger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Liger is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Liger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OMalley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Liger's guard! Nice work there by OMalley!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OMalley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Liger is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Liger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OMalley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liger is controlling him.
Liger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Liger wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
Liger prevents OMalley from getting back to his feet.
Liger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Liger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liger stops OMalley from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jushin Liger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
OMalley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Liger sprawls well initially but OMalley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liger tries to get out of the position.
OMalley with the ground and pound but Liger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OMalley throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely.
OMalley throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely. #SUB2#
OMalley has gone for a leg lock! Liger slips out almost immediately though and dives into OMalley's guard.#REVR#
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liger trying to stand up but can't free himself from OMalley's guard.#SUB2#
OMalley working for a triangle but Liger defends it easily.
#T1#
Liger stopping the sweep attempt from OMalley.#SUB#
Liger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Liger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OMalley looking for a sweep. Not yet OMalley, not yet.
Liger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Liger trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Liger controlling from the top position.
OMalley has a closed guard, preventing Liger from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OMalley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OMalley scores with a decent looking hook.
OMalley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liger's head backwards.
Liger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OMalley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liger scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. OMalley catches Liger right on the button with a cross.
Jushin Liger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liger tries to move into range but OMalley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3##TD2#
OMalley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liger did well to prevent OMalley getting side control.
Jushin Liger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley throws a strike but Liger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
OMalley has gone for a leg lock! Liger slips out almost immediately though and dives into OMalley's guard.#REVR#
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a triangle but Liger pushes his legs off easily.
Liger with a flurry of punches that miss.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Liger controlling from the top position.
Liger wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
OMalley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liger is controlling him. #SUB2#
OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liger controlling from the top position.
Liger trying to control but OMalley is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##TD#
Liger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging OMalley to the ground. Liger is now in OMalley's guard.
Liger passes into half guard. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Liger pulls his head out easily.
OMalley is trying to stand up here but Liger is controlling him well.
Liger working OMalley over with strikes.
OMalley is staying active underneath Liger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OMalley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
OMalley is trying to stand.
OMalley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liger. #T1#
Liger tries to pass to full mount but OMalley defends it.
Liger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OMalley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Liger seems to be working for a kimura but OMalley defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Liger is looking for a kimura but OMalley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liger to get the leverage.
OMalley is looking to escape.
Liger is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OMalley connects with a right hand. Liger shakes it off.
Liger walks into a straight right hand from OMalley.#T2#
OMalley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
OMalley throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Liger tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Liger is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OMalley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Liger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OMalley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liger seems to have got his legs back now.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OMalley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OMalley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OMalley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Liger's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OMalley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Liger is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up. #T3#
OMalley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OMalley is looking to work some ground and pound but Liger has wrist control.
OMalley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
OMalley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OMalley throwing strikes from guard but Liger blocks nicely. #SUB2#
OMalley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OMalley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OMalley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OMalley connects with a body shot that sends Liger's belly button to the back.#T4#
Liger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OMalley jabs Liger right on the nose. Liger blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
OMalley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Liger trying to control the position.
OMalley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liger's guard.
OMalley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OMalley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liger defending well though.
OMalley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liger defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis OMalley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OMalley 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis OMalley!
Jushin Liger spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no'. |
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Event:
Covington vs Boonliang
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OMalley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hinnant sprawls well initially but OMalley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hinnant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OMalley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OMalley's back!
Hinnant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hinnant throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting OMalley!
OMalley 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.
OMalley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Hinnant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hinnant misses with an elbow to the head.
OMalley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hinnant missing with strikes from the back.
Hinnant punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hinnant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
OMalley covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hinnant punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley covering up well and avoiding damage.
Hinnant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hinnant thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
OMalley is covering up but some of the strikes from Hinnant are getting through and doing damage.
Hinnant has OMalley flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hinnant misses with punches from the back.
OMalley tries to escape the position.
OMalley has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hinnant somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
OMalley is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can OMalley hold on?! Hinnant is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
OMalley avoids the strikes from Hinnant.
Hinnant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hinnant throwing sloppy strikes.
Hinnant somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
OMalley wants to escape the position.
#T2#
OMalley is trying to stand back up.
OMalley tries to roll but Hinnant sticks to his back.
OMalley is still trying to improve position.
Hinnant lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.
Hinnant missing with punches from the back.
Hinnant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OMalley wants to get back to his feet.
Hinnant has the hooks in. OMalley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Hinnant thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
OMalley covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hinnant misses with an elbow to the head.
Hinnant misses with a punch to the head.
Hinnant missing with punches from the back.
OMalley tries to escape but Hinnant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hinnant is landing with strikes. OMalley can't take much more of this.
OMalley just trying to survive but Hinnant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
OMalley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hinnant lands shots from the back.
Hinnant misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
OMalley has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hinnant.
Even with his hooks in, Hinnant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hinnant is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
OMalley trying to get back to his feet but Hinnant is in full control for now.
Hinnant missing with strikes from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Hinnant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hinnant missing with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Hinnant manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hinnant is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley trying to get back to his feet but Hinnant is in full control for now.
Hinnant throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cannon Hinnant dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
OMalley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
OMalley is pressing down on Hinnant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hinnant is holding on for now.
OMalley working over Hinnant with some ground and pound. Hinnant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hinnant is looking for a sweep. OMalley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but Hinnant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for OMalley to get the leverage.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
OMalley seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.
Hinnant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
OMalley lands with a punch from half guard.
Hinnant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cannon Hinnant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hinnant.
Hinnant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hinnant keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Hinnant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
OMalley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hinnant has momentary wrist control but OMalley slips an elbow through the middle.
OMalley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hinnant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OMalley trying to control but Hinnant is working from the bottom.
OMalley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Hinnant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinnant manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Hinnant's guard.
OMalley looking to pass the guard.
Hinnant striking from the bottom here.
OMalley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hinnant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hinnant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Hinnant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinnant manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Hinnant's guard. #T2#
OMalley wants to control from the top but Hinnant keeps moving.
OMalley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hinnant's guard.
Hinnant lands with a few short shots to the body. #SUB2#
OMalley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hinnant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hinnant is looking for a sweep. OMalley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hinnant defends it well.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Hinnant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
OMalley seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Hinnant throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Hinnant is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hinnant striking from half guard on the bottom. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Hinnant missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
OMalley seems to be working for a kimura but Hinnant defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
OMalley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinnant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Hinnant is defending it quite comfortably.
OMalley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Hinnant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Francis OMalley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
OMalley clobbers Hinnant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
OMalley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hinnant on his heels. He'll look to pass Hinnant's guard now, I'm sure.#ROC2#Hinnant is rocked!
Hinnant will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oh Hinnant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OMalley works over Hinnant with some ground and pound from guard.
Hinnant punching from the bottom.
Hinnant throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
OMalley drops back looking for a leg! Hinnant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinnant manages to kick OMalley off! OMalley jumps back into Hinnant's guard.
OMalley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OMalley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hinnant's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francis OMalley! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Ieyasu lands an impressive looking overhand right. OMalley doesn't seem phased though.
Ieyasu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ieyasu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OMalley's head.
OMalley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ieyasu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Francis OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ieyasu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for OMalley!
OMalley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ieyasu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ieyasu has isolated one of OMalley's arms. OMalley looking to fight him off but Ieyasu twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toyotomi Ieyasu!
An out of breath Toyotomi Ieyasu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Goon vs Bors
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
OMalley shoots in for a double leg but Howlett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Howlett dives in and scores a takedown into OMalley's guard.
OMalley wants to stand and escape but Howlett is having none of it. #SUB#
Howlett 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.
OMalley is trying to keep Howlett in close.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Howlett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howlett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howlett passes OMalley's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Howlett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Howlett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Howlett is trying for a kimura here. OMalley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Howlett wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
After winning the bout, James Howlett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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