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Event:
LAFC 23
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
OMalley blocks a head kick by Brown.
OMalley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and OMalley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OMalley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from OMalley. #SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from OMalley.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OMalley in particular looking to stall.
Brown pushes OMalley off looking to stand but OMalley dives back in and keeps control.
OMalley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown has hold of OMalley's hands but OMalley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown has hold of OMalley's hands but OMalley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OMalley connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
OMalley 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.
OMalley winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
OMalley content to control rather than advance.
OMalley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brown with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OMalley 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 is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OMalley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OMalley working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from OMalley'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.
OMalley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Brown is rocked!
OMalley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
OMalley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Brown quite badly. Brown pulls OMalley in close trying to recover. OMalley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Brown on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Brown doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael OMalley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC 19
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Oh loads up on a big right hand but OMalley slips the punch.
OMalley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oh sprawls and moves away.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
OMalley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh misses with a right hand #TD#
and OMalley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
OMalley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OMalley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OMalley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh wants to control but OMalley is keeping busy.
OMalley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OMalley trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom. #T1#
OMalley looking to pass the guard.
OMalley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh looking to hit a scissor sweep but OMalley is one step ahead there.
OMalley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OMalley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OMalley on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Oh clinches with his opponent.
OMalley tries to score a body lock takedown but Oh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
OMalley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oh pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oh misses with a straight left.
OMalley ducks under a wild hook from Oh.
OMalley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OMalley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oh finds it's way round the side to connect with OMalley's head. #T3#
Oh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh lands with a hook. OMalley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OMalley slips a jab and a cross from Oh.
Oh shoots and misses #TD#
and OMalley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
OMalley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OMalley is looking to advance position but Oh won't allow it.
OMalley is keen to just control but Oh is a slippery customer.
OMalley misses with a head shot. Oh uses the momentum to regain guard.
OMalley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OMalley throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Oh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OMalley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Oh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh pushing down on OMalley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley controlling the position for now.
OMalley is not content to let Oh control the position.
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
OMalley is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dosh Oh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oh takes a swing at OMalley's ribcage but misses.
OMalley attempts a counter takedown but Oh avoids it well and moves away.
Oh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and OMalley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oh's guard.
OMalley wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
Oh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Oh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OMalley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oh's head.
OMalley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OMalley advances position into side control!
OMalley cracks Oh with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from OMalley'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.
OMalley working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
OMalley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
OMalley is chipping away with strikes.
Oh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OMalley connects with a nice short shot to Oh's temple.
OMalley working over Oh with some ground and pound. Oh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OMalley working over Oh with some ground and pound. Oh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OMalley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oh defending well though.
Oh blocking the ground and pound attempt from OMalley.
OMalley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oh defending well though.
OMalley trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it.
OMalley slips a nice elbow through Oh's hands, connecting with Oh's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OMalley thows a huge punch but Oh dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Oh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh won't allow OMalley to pass to mount.
OMalley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from OMalley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet.
OMalley postures up.
OMalley looking to sit in guard and control but Oh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
OMalley keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass. #T4#
Oh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OMalley's guard.
Oh trying to control the action but OMalley is working from the bottom.
Oh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh is looking to take a break and control but OMalley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oh lands a nice short elbow.
OMalley is refusing to be controlled, as Oh sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OMalley is holding on to half guard well.
OMalley trying to control but Oh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael OMalley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oh throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Oh gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael OMalley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OMalley is looking to control Oh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OMalley avoid being mounted?
OMalley regains full guard. Nicely done.
OMalley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Oh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
OMalley throws a big right hand that misses.
OMalley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
Oh keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
OMalley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OMalley is pushing down on Oh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oh is fighting to maintain full guard but OMalley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh is controlling OMalley's trapped leg to prevent OMalley from advancing to side control.
OMalley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
OMalley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OMalley lands strikes from half guard.
Oh wants to get back to full guard.
Oh 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.
Oh is staying active underneath OMalley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh controls OMalley momentarily but OMalley frees himself.
OMalley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
OMalley scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
OMalley controls the position.
Oh regains half guard there - taking advantage of OMalley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
OMalley with the ground and pound but Oh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OMalley trying to control but Oh is working from the bottom.
OMalley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oh is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Oh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
OMalley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh postures up in OMalley's guard and throws a big left but OMalley blocks it.
Oh scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OMalley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oh controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh stands and throws OMalley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dosh Oh.
I think Oh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dosh Oh!
Michael OMalley was interviewed post fight and said 'Not much I can say. Great game plan and execution by the champ, my hat goes off to him. Congrats. Back to the drawing board for me. I'll be back, you can bet on that.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 15
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but OMalley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OMalley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OMalley has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
OMalley keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OMalley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T1#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but OMalley is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and OMalley counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but OMalley keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
OMalley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
OMalley landing a few strikes.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OMalley is chipping away with strikes.
OMalley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
OMalley is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Gracie 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!
Gracie struggling a bit here.
OMalley scores with punches from side control.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can OMalley finish him?#T3#
OMalley trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - OMalley scoring with strikes.
OMalley lands an elbow.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
OMalley lands a few punches from side control.
OMalley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley working the head with strikes.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but OMalley is controlling the position. #T4#
OMalley trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
OMalley cracks Gracie with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! OMalley immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gracie is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by OMalley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 12 Night of Champions
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
OMalley staying out of range there.
OMalley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mfer misses with a body shot.
OMalley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OMalley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mfer lands a jab.
OMalley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles OMalley. OMalley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Michael OMalley has been cut.#T1#
Mfer throws a hook to the side of OMalley's head but OMalley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
OMalley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. OMalley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OMalley 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.
OMalley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Mfer with a nice cross.
Mfer lands a two punch combo.
Mfer scores with the left hand. OMalley knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#OMalley is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer throws a head kick but OMalley moves out of range.
OMalley tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.#T3#
OMalley slips a straight right by Mfer.
OMalley attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
OMalley defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
OMalley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. OMalley moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OMalley tries to counter with a takedown but Mfer is quick to defend against it.#T4#
OMalley moves away from the strike by Mfer.
OMalley attempts a counter takedown but Mfer avoids it well and moves away.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OMalley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
OMalley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Mfer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mfer looks to land a combination but OMalley avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael OMalley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through OMalley's defenses.
Mfer jabs OMalley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mfer scores with the left hand. OMalley knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle, before Mfer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into OMalley's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mfer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer is the new featherweight champion!
The defeated Michael OMalley had this to say: 'Not much I can say. Great game plan and execution by the champ, my hat goes off to him. Congrats. Back to the drawing board for me. I'll be back, you can bet on that.'. |
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Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Israel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Israel moves to clinch but OMalley breaks away #TD#
and OMalley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
OMalley stands up over Israel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OMalley pushing down on Israel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if OMalley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley 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.
Israel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OMalley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OMalley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Israel's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OMalley connects with a nice short shot to Israel's temple. #T1#
Still in half guard, OMalley seems content to control.
Israel taking some punishment here, with OMalley in his half guard.
Israel looks winded!
OMalley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Israel is rocked!
OMalley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OMalley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Israel is still in real trouble! Can OMalley finish him?
OMalley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Israel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OMalley controlling the action here.
Israel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Israel seems to have recovered his senses.
OMalley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Israel wants to get back to his feet.
OMalley 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 working the head and body with strikes.
Israel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
OMalley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OMalley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
OMalley with shots to the head and body - Israel looks very uncomfortable down there.
OMalley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Israel hang on?
OMalley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OMalley postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Israel out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! OMalley goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley is the new featherweight champion!
Michael OMalley thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Froggly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael OMalley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Froggly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Froggly wants it to stay on the feet.
Froggly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Froggly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OMalley to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Froggly (0) vs (2) OMalley
OMalley 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.
It looks like OMalley might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Froggly controlling the position.#SUB#
Froggly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Froggly has an active guard here but OMalley has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley uses his free foot to push down on Froggly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Froggly. Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (0) vs (5) OMalley
Froggly tries to lock up and control but OMalley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Froggly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
OMalley content to control rather than advance.
OMalley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Froggly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Froggly wants to sweep but OMalley has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Froggly (0) vs (8) OMalley
OMalley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Froggly's shoulder. That is not cool.
OMalley moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Froggly (0) vs (10) OMalley
Froggly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Froggly tries to hold on but OMalley pushes him away.
OMalley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
OMalley avoids the attempt from Froggly to control.
OMalley wants to control the pace but Froggly is squirming around nicely.
OMalley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OMalley content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley wants to control the pace but Froggly is squirming around nicely.
OMalley controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Froggly is trying to escape the mount.
OMalley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Froggly manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been informed that OMalley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
OMalley is working for a submission of some sort.
OMalley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Froggly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Froggly is looking to control OMalley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Froggly avoid being mounted?
Froggly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OMalley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OMalley is keen to just control but Froggly is a slippery customer.
Froggly is looking to improve his position.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Froggly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Froggly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Froggly is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
Froggly is really struggling to control OMalley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Froggly looking for a sweep. Not yet Froggly, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Froggly is pulling down on OMalley's head to control his posture.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froggly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OMalley is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Froggly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Froggly 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.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Froggly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
OMalley preventing the sweep.
OMalley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OMalley looking to pass the guard.
Froggly trying to control the position.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froggly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Froggly keeping moving, preventing OMalley from controlling successfully.
Froggly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OMalley advances to half guard.
Well, if OMalley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Froggly moves into full guard.
Froggly wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
OMalley controlling from the top position.
Froggly is pulling down on OMalley's head. It's preventing any offense from OMalley, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Froggly working for a triangle but OMalley defends it easily.
OMalley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T9#
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Froggly is retaining full guard. #SUB#
OMalley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Froggly working for a triangle but OMalley defends it easily.
#SUB#
OMalley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OMalley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Froggly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OMalley is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
OMalley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
OMalley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OMalley content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
OMalley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OMalley is stalling in the full guard.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Froggly is retaining full guard. #T11#
Froggly looking for a sweep. Not yet Froggly, not yet.
OMalley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OMalley looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Froggly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Froggly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
OMalley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that OMalley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Froggly is keeping the position for now.
OMalley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OMalley 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.
Froggly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Froggly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Froggly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OMalley trying to control the position from guard on top but Froggly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
OMalley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Froggly looking to control.
OMalley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OMalley advances to half guard.
OMalley wants to take a breather but Froggly is having none of it.
Froggly moves into full guard.
#T14#
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Froggly swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Froggly is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but OMalley frees his head nicely. Oh but Froggly has switched to an armbar! OMalley is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Frank Froggly!
Frank Froggly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
OMalley feints and as Trabka raises his hands in defense, OMalley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trabka is wriggling around but OMalley manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
OMalley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trabka is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Trabka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabka trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from OMalley there.
OMalley trying to control from half guard but Trabka is working away. #T1#
Trabka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trabka has hold of OMalley's hands but OMalley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Trabka with the active half guard here but OMalley passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OMalley cracks Trabka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Trabka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OMalley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Trabka is trying to get back to half guard.
Trabka is not content to let OMalley control the position.
Trabka tries to bench press OMalley off him but OMalley keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
OMalley working the ground and pound.
OMalley trying to control the position but Trabka is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OMalley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trabka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trabka is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks OMalley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OMalley prefers to stall for the moment though.
OMalley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trabka for as long as he can get away with.
OMalley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Trabka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trabka is trying to get back to half guard.
Trabka looks winded!
OMalley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trabka down.
#T3#
OMalley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trabka some visible discomfort.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Trabka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OMalley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
OMalley lands an elbow.
Trabka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OMalley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trabka taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Trabka is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Trabka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trabka is still in real trouble! Can OMalley finish him?
OMalley looks up at the clock and then as Trabka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, OMalley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
OMalley controls the position.
OMalley scores with a couple of short elbows.
OMalley working the body and head with strikes.
OMalley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OMalley lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
A big shot lands for OMalley! That's hurt Trabka! Will he recover? OMalley fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Maguire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael OMalley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Maguire gets caught napping as OMalley dives in and scores a takedown. Maguire manages to retain guard.
OMalley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maguire is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
OMalley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OMalley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OMalley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire trying to keep a closed guard but OMalley is proving a slippery customer.
OMalley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OMalley loads up on a big left hand. Maguire felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - OMalley looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Maguire can't hide his disappointment, as OMalley celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OMalley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in OMalley's guard.
OMalley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
OMalley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OMalley is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz looking to control.
OMalley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
OMalley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley scoring with punches to the head and body.
OMalley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
OMalley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OMalley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OMalley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OMalley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but OMalley slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz is trying to control the position but OMalley postures up.
OMalley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OMalley 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.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
OMalley distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
OMalley is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OMalley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
OMalley postures up.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OMalley loads up on a big left hand. Diaz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - OMalley looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Diaz can't hide his disappointment, as OMalley celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael OMalley!
Michael OMalley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nathan Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'That lil punk a$$ b!tch was talkin some mad sh!t bout me and Nick and stuff. I was just bout to turn up the pace and kill him. It's the Nick Diaz Army muthafu(kers! Me and his beefin ain't over yet because, I'm comin back to finish the job.'. |
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