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Event:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OBrien pushes Suarez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suarez tries to pull guard but OBrien forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD2#
Suarez jumps guard and drags OBrien to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Suarez keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #SUB2#
Suarez has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Suarez's guard.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
Well, if OBrien 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.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Suarez trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.#T3#
OBrien is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien wants to pass to mount but Suarez is defending the position. #T4#
OBrien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (3) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez tries to reverse the position but OBrien maintains control.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
OBrien trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
OBrien content just to control the position here.
OBrien prevents Suarez from getting the reversal.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
OBrien controlling the pace for now.
OBrien tries to control but Suarez wriggling away. #T6#
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suarez won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
OBrien is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Suarez won't allow OBrien to pass to mount. #T7#
Suarez wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Suarez is defending well.
OBrien is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Suarez for as long as he can get away with.
Suarez wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Suarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OBrien prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T10#
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it. #T11#
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien trying to control from Suarez's half guard. Suarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
OBrien 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.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien controlling from the top position.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez looking to control.
#T14#
Suarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
OBrien trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Lochlain OBrien 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:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OBrien forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but OBrien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
OBrien works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien 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.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead OBrien has moved into half guard.
OBrien is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Gracie trying to control here.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T4#
Gracie tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
OBrien uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Gracie tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (8) vs (0) Gracie#T7#
Will OBrien go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
OBrien biding his time, looking for the opening.
OBrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
OBrien slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OBrien's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if OBrien 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.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (11) vs (0) Gracie#T9#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but OBrien isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien controlling from mount.
Gracie has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (14) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but OBrien breaks the grip.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
#T10#
OBrien is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
OBrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
OBrien trying to control momentarily.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T12#
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for OBrien to control.
OBrien slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie tries to break free.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off. #T13#
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to escape but OBrien has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
OBrien'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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
OBrien clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
OBrien decides to pull guard.
Gean being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gean wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Gean wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
Gean wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gean is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien trying to keep a closed guard but Gean is proving a slippery customer.
Gean 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.
Gean is pushing down on OBrien's leg trying to pass to half guard. OBrien is fighting to maintain full guard but Gean has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Gean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OBrien wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Gean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OBrien sees it coming and defends easily.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Gean is controlling well.
Gean wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
Gean tries to pass the half guard into mount. OBrien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien is pressing down on Gean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
OBrien seems keen to control Gean's posture.
Gean preventing the sweep.
Gean trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Gean wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien 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.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
OBrien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien trying to control the position.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #T5#
OBrien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position.
Gean wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but OBrien is retaining full guard. #T6#
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gean manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (0) vs (2) OBrien
Gean keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OBrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gean is tightening it up a little... OBrien has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! OBrien reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! OBrien taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mean Gean!
Mean Gean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 40 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
OBrien rushes Laitila and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OBrien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OBrien has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laitila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Laitila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Laitila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy.
Laitila 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.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
OBrien trying to control the position but Laitila is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Laitila is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Laitila gets back to half guard.
OBrien is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Laitila is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laitila working for a triangle but OBrien defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Laitila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OBrien defends it easily.
OBrien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (8) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (8) vs (4) Laitila
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien holds on for dear life.
OBrien working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Laitila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… OBrien turns into him and now he's in Laitila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (10) vs (4) Laitila
Laitila keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Laitila is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Laitila is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laitila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Laitila looking for submissions off his back.
Laitila makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laitila.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Laitila has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Laitila is retaining full guard.
OBrien trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Laitila has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think OBrien should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laitila has tightened it up now! OBrien should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 54 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
OBrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Esteves's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Esteves is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esteves trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
OBrien has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Esteves wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as OBrien holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien looking to control.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien looking to control.
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
OBrien pulls Esteves in to control the position.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Esteves#T3#
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy. #T4#
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Esteves to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OBrien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esteves trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Esteves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
OBrien stays in close to Esteves's body and controls the position.
Esteves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
OBrien looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but OBrien pushes his legs off easily.
OBrien stays in close to Esteves's body and controls the position.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
OBrien content to stall in guard here.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Esteves pulls OBrien in close to prevent any damage.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien stands and throws Esteves's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Esteves
A lull in the action here as OBrien stalls from top position.
OBrien'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.#T8#
OBrien wants to control but Esteves is keeping him busy.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves is trying to control OBrien's posture but OBrien avoids it. #T9#
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves struggling a bit here.
OBrien is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esteves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves is not content to let OBrien control the position.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves is not content to let OBrien control the position. #T11#
Esteves tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom here.
Esteves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esteves is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Esteves sneaks back into half guard.
Esteves is not content to let OBrien control the position.#T12#
OBrien is really struggling to control Esteves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Esteves is controlling OBrien's trapped leg to prevent OBrien from advancing to side control.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Esteves is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OBrien prevents Esteves from improving his position.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien trying to mount his opponent but Esteves defends it. #T14#
OBrien not doing much here.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is staying active underneath OBrien, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Lochlain OBrien made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 138
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 51 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Fiachna.#TD2#
Fiachna gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (0) vs (2) Fiachna
OBrien is pulling down on Fiachna's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiachna, at least for the moment.
My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OBrien is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna postures up.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
OBrien looking to control.
Fiachna 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.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there.
Fiachna postures up.
#T2#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fiachna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for OBrien! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (5) Fiachna
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Fiachna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but OBrien doesn't allow it.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiachna trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
OBrien is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Fiachna wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
OBrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien tries to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
OBrien tries to lock up and control but Fiachna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna looking to control but OBrien is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna trying to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
OBrien is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely. #T7#
OBrien is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OBrien is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a guillotine from mount but OBrien is in no mood to give up.
OBrien wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.#T8#
OBrien sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OBrien defends it well.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Fiachna seems content to control.
Fiachna is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
#T9#
OBrien is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
OBrien trying to control here.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but OBrien is defending the position.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
OBrien wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy.
#T10#
OBrien wants to get back to full guard but Fiachna has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (0) vs (8) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to control but OBrien wriggling away.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but OBrien doesn't allow it.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna manages to capitalize on a mistake by OBrien to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (0) vs (11) Fiachna#SUB2#
OBrien preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna.
OBrien just trying to survive but Fiachna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
OBrien is keeping busy.
Fiachna is hanging on to OBrien's back as he tries to escape.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
Fiachna is not going to allow OBrien to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy OBrien right now.
#SUB2#
OBrien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T12#
Fiachna is riding his opponent, not letting OBrien buck him off.
Will Fiachna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can OBrien do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
OBrien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OBrien's body.
#T13#
OBrien trying to control the hands but Fiachna won't let him. #SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Fiachna tightening his grip on OBrien, looking for the choke.
Fiachna tries to get the hooks in deep but OBrien pushed the leg off. #T14#
OBrien wants to escape the position.
OBrien prevents Fiachna from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
OBrien defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fiachna tries to keep control of the position but OBrien is staying busy.
OBrien breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (11) Fiachna
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
OBrien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fiachna looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fiachna looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fiachna! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (2) vs (15) Fiachna
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 15 to 2.
Darragh Fiachna 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:
Summit Series - KT Rd 1
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
OBrien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lochlain OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Briggs.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of OBrien's head but OBrien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Briggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Briggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
OBrien on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Briggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Briggs thuds a left hand into OBrien's body.
Jab from Briggs.
OBrien slips a straight right by Briggs.
OBrien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Briggs scores with a decent looking hook.
OBrien misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs misses with a looping right.
Briggs loads up on a big right hand but OBrien slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OBrien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
OBrien drives through and clinches with Briggs against the ropes.
Briggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OBrien swings wildly with an uppercut but Briggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Briggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#OBrien is rocked!
A short left from Briggs.
Oh OBrien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Briggs breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks OBrien with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! OBrien looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. OBrien get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Macka Briggs!
Macka Briggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Winner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from OBrien lands.
OBrien lands the left hand.
Winner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winner shoots and misses
and OBrien counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OBrien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winner.
A counter left hand to the body from OBrien misses its target.
Winner tries to clinch but OBrien moves out of range.
Winner with a poor takedown #TD#
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lochlain OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien 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.
OBrien distracts Winner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard.
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
OBrien 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.
OBrien passes Winner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winner looks winded!
OBrien is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winner!
OBrien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OBrien cracks Winner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Winner looks a forlorn figure.
OBrien landing strikes from the mount and Winner is in trouble!
OBrien looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
OBrien scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Winner?
#ROC#Winner is rocked!
OBrien looking to finish Winner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winner!
Winner is still in real trouble! Can OBrien finish him?
Winner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien drops a big elbow. That's hurt Winner! More shots from OBrien and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
Lochlain OBrien 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: Jan 30, 2024 |
#R1#
OBrien scores with a sloppy right hand. Winner should have avoided that one.
Winner tries for a takedown but OBrien circles away easily
and OBrien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by OBrien.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winner closes the distance looking to clinch
and OBrien counters with a stiff right hand.
Winner tries to clinch
and Winner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OBrien lands the left hand.
Winner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winner shoots and misses
and OBrien counters with a nice body shot.
OBrien jabs at Winner's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner tries to clinch up but OBrien circles away and keeps his distance.
OBrien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OBrien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winner there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Winner misses with a takedown
and Winner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OBrien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winner tries to clinch there but OBrien circles away.
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OBrien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winner tries to clinch up
and OBrien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winner misses with a takedown
and OBrien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winner is breathing heavily.
A jab from OBrien does it's job there.
OBrien is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Winner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
OBrien lands with a straight right. Winner didn't see that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winner moves to clinch but OBrien breaks away
and OBrien counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for OBrien.
Lochlain OBrien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OBrien circles away from the clinch attempt
and OBrien counters with a nice uppercut.
Winner misses with an uppercut
and OBrien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OBrien lands a jab.
OBrien lands an overhand right.
Winner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Winner is rocked!
OBrien scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Winner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
OBrien scores with a body shot.
Winner walks straight into a right hand from OBrien - that's dropped him! OBrien jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Winner from any more punishment! Winner complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lochlain OBrien!
Lochlain OBrien thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Greenhart tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
OBrien moves into the clinch.
Greenhart is looking to break free of the clinch but OBrien has double underhooks.
Greenhart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OBrien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OBrien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greenhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien lands an uppercut.
OBrien lands an uppercut.
OBrien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from OBrien.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greenhart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OBrien prevents Greenhart from breaking the clinch.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OBrien is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greenhart looks winded!
OBrien scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1##TD#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVR#
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OBrien is working Greenhart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
OBrien cracks Greenhart with a solid left hand.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greenhart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Greenhart has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OBrien 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greenhart has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OBrien is nestled in close to Greenhart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
OBrien scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.#T3#
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien winds up and cracks Greenhart with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OBrien working over Greenhart with some ground and pound. Greenhart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien working over Greenhart with some ground and pound. Greenhart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to Greenhart's temple.
Greenhart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Greenhart is rocked!
OBrien moves nicely into side control.
Greenhart is still in real trouble! Can OBrien finish him?
Greenhart taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes.
Greenhart seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Greenhart takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien lands some shots froms side control.
OBrien working the ground and pound from side control.
OBrien lands an elbow.
OBrien lands a decent elbow from side control.
OBrien lands an elbow.
OBrien grinds an elbow into Greenhart's temple.
Greenhart taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greenhart taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greenhart takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OBrien lands a strong strike to the head of Greenhart. That's dazed him! OBrien looking to finish here. Greenhart is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - OBrien lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
An out of breath Lochlain OBrien 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien connects with a body shot.
Do Souza closes the distance and clinches up with OBrien, looking for a takedown. Do Souza pushes OBrien against the cage but OBrien circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
OBrien clinches up with Do Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
OBrien landing knees to the head.
OBrien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien blocks an uppercut.
OBrien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
OBrien pulls guard.
Do Souza preventing the sweep.
Do Souza is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Do Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!#T1#
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Do Souza's head.
OBrien is working Do Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Do Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Do Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Do Souza wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
Do Souza is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Do Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Do Souza wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Do Souza trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Do Souza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OBrien is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Do Souza throwing strikes from guard but OBrien blocks nicely.
OBrien has Do Souza pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Do Souza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Do Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Do Souza's guard.
Do Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBrien is working Do Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.
Do Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OBrien controlling the pace.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from OBrien there. #T4#
OBrien works his way into side control.
Do Souza taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes.
OBrien landing a few strikes.
OBrien staying calm.
Do Souza tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Do Souza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Do Souza is rocked!
OBrien scores with punches from side control.
Oh Do Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Do Souza is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and OBrien can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
A relieved looking Lochlain OBrien 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:
APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
OBrien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Acerbi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
OBrien swings widly with a right hand
and Acerbi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws the left hand but OBrien avoids the punch easily.
Acerbi doesn't manage to clinch there - OBrien circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OBrien! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick
and OBrien counters with a left to the body.
Acerbi misses with a straight left.
Acerbi misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Acerbi throws a hook but OBrien blocks it.
OBrien blocks a jab.
OBrien looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Acerbi fails to land with a series of punches.
Acerbi throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Acerbi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OBrien scrambles back to his feet.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
OBrien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Acerbi scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OBrien's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Acerbi digs a good hook to OBrien's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Acerbi as he connects with a hook.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Acerbi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OBrien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Acerbi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like OBrien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acerbi throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Acerbi engages and cracks OBrien with a massive lead left hook - OBrien tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Acerbi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panfilo Acerbi! |
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Event:
APEX 13
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien lands a jab to the nose.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but OBrien sees it coming and moves out of range.
OBrien shoots and misses
and Sang Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from OBrien misses.
Sang Hun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun throwing a counter right hand but OBrien manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Sang Hun's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OBrien misses with a looping left.
OBrien misses with a body shot.
OBrien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sang Hun. Sang Hun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Sang Hun throws a pinpoint strike between OBrien's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends OBrien crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sang Hun scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joon Sang Hun!
Our winner, Joon Sang Hun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
OBrien has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clerk Maxwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
OBrien thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
OBrien wants to control but Clerk Maxwell is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, OBrien manages to miss with strikes from the back.
OBrien throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell covering up well under a series of strikes from OBrien.
OBrien throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Clerk Maxwell is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get OBrien off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
OBrien is looking to control Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clerk Maxwell to escape the position.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Clerk Maxwell is staying busy.
Clerk Maxwell tries to escape the position.
OBrien is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. OBrien gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. OBrien gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. OBrien apologises and we restart here on the feet.
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OBrien shoots and misses #CL2#
and Clerk Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell closes the distance and pushes OBrien back into the cage.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clerk Maxwell's elbow.
Clerk Maxwell prevents a body shot from OBrien.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Clerk Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clerk Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
OBrien controls Clerk Maxwell momentarily but Clerk Maxwell frees himself.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
Clerk Maxwell won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clerk Maxwell's guard. #REVR#
OBrien 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.
Clerk Maxwell keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien postures up.
#T4#
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Clerk Maxwell can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clerk Maxwell is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clerk Maxwell defending well though.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.#TD#
OBrien looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clerk Maxwell!
Clerk Maxwell is trying to control OBrien's posture but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien in side control, throwing shots but Clerk Maxwell defends.
OBrien in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clerk Maxwell dodges the ground and pound from OBrien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is trying to ground and pound but Clerk Maxwell uses the momentary lack of control by OBrien to regain half guard.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to improve his position.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
OBrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Clerk Maxwell dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
Clerk Maxwell is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien is just content to waste time from the top position. Clerk Maxwell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
OBrien sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clerk Maxwell's head. #T3#
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Clerk Maxwell to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pulling down on OBrien's head. It's preventing any offense from OBrien, at least for the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
Clerk Maxwell working a defensive guard here.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien trying to control but Clerk Maxwell is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Clerk Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OBrien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien ducks right into an uppercut from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clerk Maxwell but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.#TD#
OBrien jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Clerk Maxwell. No joy for OBrien on that attempt.
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Clerk Maxwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lochlain OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clerk Maxwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but OBrien moves out of range.
OBrien wants to clinch.#CL#
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clerk Maxwell walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
OBrien needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien shoots and misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge right that knocks OBrien out cold! Clerk Maxwell is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
Our winner, James Clerk Maxwell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 195: Popara vs Souza
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
OBrien tries to clinch up.
OBrien blocks a jab.
Son moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and pushes Son back into the cage.#TD2#
OBrien manages to pull guard.
Son wants to stand but OBrien has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Son is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Son has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OBrien is proving hard to escape from.
Son stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Son throws a wild body kick that OBrien sees coming a mile off.
Wingers Son is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OBrien tests Son's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Son avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OBrien manages to avoid it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Son as he avoids it easily.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
OBrien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Son did well to prevent OBrien getting side control.
Son misses with some strikes from the bottom.
OBrien is pressing down on Son's thigh, looking to free his foot. Son is holding on for now.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Son is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Son is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
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. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to Son's temple.
OBrien winds up and cracks Son with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Son knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
OBrien prevents Son from standing back up.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Son tries to kick OBrien off in order to stand up. OBrien Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
OBrien remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Son is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
OBrien staying calm.
Son taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes.
OBrien is putting a hurting on Son here, landing some big shots from side control.
OBrien cracks Son with a big elbow.
Son trying to remain calm as OBrien controls from the top position.
Son tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien trying to control the action but Son is working from the bottom.
OBrien cracks Son with a big elbow.
Son is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Son is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Son is trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien lands a few punches from side control.
Son is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
OBrien working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OBrien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
OBrien in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and pushes Son back into the cage.#TD2#
OBrien drags the fight down to the ground.
Son wants to stand but OBrien is controlling his posture from full guard.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Son's guard. #REVB#
OBrien advances to half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Son is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Son knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Son is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Son is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OBrien working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Son is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
OBrien landing strikes, looking to finish!
Son is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
OBrien has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Son's face.
Son is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
OBrien putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Son is trying to stand up.
OBrien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Son is rocked!
OBrien fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Son is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Son that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
OBrien scoring with strikes but Son is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien unloading with bombs!
OBrien working the ground and pound effectively.
Son in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
OBrien putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Son is squirming around, avoiding OBrien's attempts to control the action. #T3#
OBrien connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
Son trying desperately to get to his feet.
Son seems to have got his legs back now.
OBrien landing shots from mount.
OBrien breaks from Son's wrist control and lands an elbow.
OBrien looking to finish Son with some ground and pound. This is bad for Son!
OBrien raining down shots from the mount!
OBrien with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien unloading with bombs!
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
OBrien with good strikes from the mount here!
OBrien postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Son looks a forlorn figure.
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
OBrien working away from the top, dropping strikes.
OBrien drops a big elbow. That's hurt Son! More shots from OBrien and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
Lochlain OBrien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OBrien looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
OBrien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Lee stalling.
OBrien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OBrien tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee is controlling OBrien's posture.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
OBrien trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OBrien throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien 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.
OBrien won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T2#
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lee tries to stand but OBrien is controlling from the bottom.
OBrien has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
OBrien is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien postures up.
OBrien lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OBrien misses with a hook to the body
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from OBrien. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee lands a jab to OBrien's midsection.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OBrien tries to clinch up.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch.
OBrien letting Lee take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.#TD2#
OBrien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. OBrien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
OBrien has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lee stays in close to OBrien's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by OBrien.#CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from OBrien.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee wants to stall.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but OBrien is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OBrien is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
OBrien gets a clinch.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
OBrien tries to clinch up
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. OBrien does a little dance to reset his feet.
OBrien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
OBrien is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OBrien moves away.
OBrien wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OBrien manages to avoid it.#CL2#
OBrien takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zombie Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OBrien as Lee tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Lee.
A shot in the inside from OBrien.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee tries to stall but OBrien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OBrien fails to pull guard.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OBrien has time to react.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee is looking to wear down OBrien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a straight right.
OBrien is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lands a head shot.
OBrien ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OBrien.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OBrien blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OBrien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
OBrien steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
OBrien wants to clinch.#T1#
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OBrien.
OBrien moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OBrien.
OBrien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
OBrien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
OBrien is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by OBrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Lee throws out a loose jab but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
OBrien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
OBrien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! OBrien scrambles back to his feet.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OBrien has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with OBrien's head.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
OBrien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OBrien is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
OBrien takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OBrien as Lee tries to tie him up. #T3#
OBrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OBrien jumps guard but Lee stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually OBrien drops back down to his feet.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien being controlled against the cage.
OBrien wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee just leaning against OBrien, taking a breather.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OBrien tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zombie Lee.
Lee lands a jab to OBrien's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - OBrien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lochlain OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
OBrien clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 179
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
OBrien clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Green has OBrien pressed against the cage.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien jumps guard but Green stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
Green 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
OBrien trying to control the position here. #T1#
OBrien wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
OBrien seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OBrien 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green misses with a straight left. #CL#
Green instigates a clinch. #BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Green tries to clinch but OBrien moves away #TD2#
so OBrien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
OBrien controlling from the top position.
OBrien is fighting to break Green's control of his arms but Green is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OBrien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
OBrien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely.
OBrien tries to counter by closing the distance.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Lester Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien walks into a left hand.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed OBrien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. OBrien pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OBrien moves away from the strike by Green.
Green misses with a right hand #TD2#
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
OBrien trying to move into half guard but instead Green has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Green preventing the sweep.
OBrien controlling the position.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVB#
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Green manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
OBrien is controlling Green's posture.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Green being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard. #REVB#
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
OBrien throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OBrien's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVR#
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Green manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Green stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass. #T4#
Green stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
OBrien pulls Green in to control the position.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lochlain OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but OBrien persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green misses with a head kick.
OBrien tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
OBrien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OBrien tries to clinch up.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Green lands a head kick!
Green moves away from the strike by OBrien. #CL2#
Green tries to keep at a distance but OBrien has taken the fight into the clinch.
OBrien jumps guard but Green stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OBrien jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Green content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Green stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Green breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Green tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Green tries to sprawl but OBrien drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
OBrien misses with a head shot. Green uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OBrien closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OBrien manages to avoid it.
OBrien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
After winning the bout, Lester Green 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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Event:
RISE 169
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
OBrien clinches up with Franco and pushes him back against the cage.
Franco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Franco to keep the fight standing.
OBrien has Franco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Franco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
OBrien has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Franco is trying to keep an underhook but OBrien manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Franco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. OBrien is working away from the top position though.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franco's head.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Franco defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T1#
Franco is refusing to be controlled, as OBrien sits in half guard.
OBrien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franco won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
Franco trying to control here.
OBrien stalling away here and it's allowed Franco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
OBrien is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien lands a couple of digs.
Franco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien stays in close to Franco's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OBrien misses with a takedown attempt
letting Franco counter with a right hand.
Manny Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up with Franco, looking for a takedown. OBrien pushes Franco against the cage but Franco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franco is looking for a counter combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by OBrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
OBrien tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franco throws a solid leg kick but OBrien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Franco.#CL2#
OBrien clinches.
Franco throws a head punch that misses. #T3##TD2#
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
OBrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Franco holds on and takes a little breather.
OBrien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franco's head.
Franco managing to control the position.
Franco keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Franco blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Franco tries to regain full guard. Instead though, OBrien has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
OBrien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Franco is looking to escape.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Franco is desperately trying to improve his position but OBrien has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
OBrien shoots and misses
and Franco counters with a nice uppercut.
Franco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franco is looking to counter with a body kick.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from OBrien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manny Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Franco throws a low kick, looking for OBrien's leg but OBrien calmly moves out of range.
Franco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Franco.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franco sprawls well. Franco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OBrien tries for a takedown but Franco circles away easily
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!#T1#
Franco ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with OBrien's jaw. OBrien's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Franco does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Franco!
A very excited looking Manny Franco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
Lochlain OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Clerk Maxwell misses its intended target. #CL2#
OBrien takes the fight into the clinch.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
OBrien wants a takedown.
James Clerk Maxwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
OBrien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clerk Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
OBrien wants a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OBrien or not.
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!
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Lochlain OBrien has been cut.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell tries to break the clinch but OBrien is controlling the position.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but OBrien has double underhooks.
OBrien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clerk Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clerk Maxwell pushes OBrien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against OBrien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien fails with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for OBrien to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Clerk Maxwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
OBrien takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Green. #TD2#
OBrien gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Green regains guard.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
OBrien trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T1#
OBrien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green scrambles and gets back to his feet.
OBrien defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
OBrien with a poor takedown
letting Green counter with a right hand.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
OBrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green avoiding damage.
Green stops a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.#T2##TD2#
OBrien turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Green throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for OBrien with that takedown attempt.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Green manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Green keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
Green is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien preventing the sweep. #T3#
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green looking to control.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green wants to clinch.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
OBrien takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Green gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
Green looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
OBrien has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Green just leaning against OBrien, taking a breather.
Green is pressed up against the cage. OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OBrien.
OBrien shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
OBrien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OBrien wants to clinch.
OBrien shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OBrien with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
Green gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
OBrien goes for a takedown in the clinch but Green prevents it.
Green misses with the head strike.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Green is defending well.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Green gets underhooks to prevent OBrien's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
OBrien has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
OBrien wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OBrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
OBrien controlling Green's posture. #T1#
Green controlling from the top position.
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Green won't allow OBrien to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green controlling from the top position.
Green trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is pulling down on Green's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Green circles away from the clinch attempt
and OBrien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OBrien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green thinks about countering with a body kick.
OBrien tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.
OBrien fails with the takedown
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
OBrien drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green tries to work over OBrien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Green controlling the action here for a moment.
Green is pressed up against the cage. OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OBrien looks to clinch
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that second round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Green throws a one two combo.
#ROC#OBrien is rocked!
OBrien drops his hands momentarily and Green needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips OBrien just on the top of the head. OBrien drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in OBrien - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lester Green!
A victorious Lester Green thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Brychczy lands an impressive looking overhand right. OBrien doesn't seem phased though.
OBrien slips a straight right by Brychczy.#TD2#
Brychczy gets caught flat footed, as OBrien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
OBrien throws a strike but Brychczy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy preventing the sweep.
OBrien controlling Brychczy's posture. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVB#
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
OBrien throwing strikes but missing.
OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien passes Brychczy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if OBrien 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.
OBrien trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
OBrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brychczy is fending him off so far but OBrien persists. Nope, Brychczy circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien slips a jab from Brychczy.
OBrien ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
OBrien wants to clinch.
Brychczy thuds a left hand into OBrien's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien dives in and grabs Brychczy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brychczy pushes down on OBrien's head and hops out.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Brychczy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy stuffs the takedown.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OBrien.
OBrien avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OBrien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
OBrien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brychczy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OBrien somewhat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brychczy enables OBrien to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brychczy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brychczy is keeping the position for now.
OBrien postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
OBrien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brychczy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is trying to ground and pound but Brychczy uses the momentary lack of control by OBrien to regain half guard.
OBrien is taking a breather. Brychczy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brychczy's head.
Brychczy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brychczy is not content to let OBrien control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Brychczy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Brychczy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien 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.
Brychczy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brychczy tries to get out of the position.
OBrien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brychczy takes a swing at OBrien's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brychczy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OBrien.
Brychczy misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brychczy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OBrien's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brychczy lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
OBrien has hold of one of Brychczy's legs. Brychczy is fighting the takedown attempt but OBrien gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
OBrien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OBrien postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it. #T3#
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brychczy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien passes Brychczy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brychczy won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OBrien trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brychczy's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OBrien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Brychczy.
OBrien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brychczy's waist but Brychczy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OBrien off to one side.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and pushes Brychczy back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brychczy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brychczy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
OBrien wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Brychczy circles away.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OBrien manages to avoid it.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Brychczy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OBrien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OBrien tries to clinch but Brychczy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Brychczy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OBrien was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brychczy pinned against the cage. Brychczy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brychczy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien working the strikes but Brychczy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
OBrien passes the guard and advances to mount!
OBrien unloading with bombs!#T1#
Brychczy is looking to improve his position but OBrien isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien lands a nice shot to the head.
OBrien punching from mount but Brychczy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brychczy is squirming around, avoiding OBrien's attempts to control the action.
OBrien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
OBrien throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
OBrien trying to control but Brychczy is having none of it. #T2#
OBrien landing punches.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound.
OBrien thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
OBrien thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brychczy is in a horrible position here. OBrien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OBrien working away from the top, dropping strikes.
OBrien punching from mount but Brychczy doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
OBrien punching from mount but Brychczy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OBrien scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brychczy?
OBrien throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brychczy because OBrien loaded up on that one.
OBrien throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
OBrien scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brychczy?
#ROC2#Brychczy is rocked!
Brychczy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brychczy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Brychczy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien working Brychczy over with strikes here.
OBrien working the ground and pound effectively.
OBrien misses with a head shot.
OBrien lands with some strikes.
OBrien looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Brychczy is squirming around, avoiding OBrien's attempts to control the action.
OBrien raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by OBrien.
Brychczy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brychczy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brychczy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! OBrien celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
Lochlain OBrien thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 131
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Brychczy misses.
OBrien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brychczy tries to avoid it but OBrien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brychczy to the ground. Brychczy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brychczy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
OBrien shoots in and drives through. Brychczy sprawls well.
OBrien tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
OBrien has a takedown stuffed.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. OBrien moves away and avoids it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brychczy sprawls well. Brychczy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet.
OBrien misses with a takedown attempt - Brychczy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brychczy scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
OBrien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brychczy's half guard.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
Brychczy 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.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
Brychczy blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
OBrien prevents Brychczy from improving his position.
OBrien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brychczy wants to get back to full guard.
Brychczy wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brychczy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OBrien not doing much here.
Brychczy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brychczy tries to get out of the position.
Brychczy is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brychczy avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brychczy is doing well to control the position and prevent OBrien from advancing to side control.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brychczy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
OBrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brychczy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
Brychczy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
OBrien trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
Brychczy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
Brychczy is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brychczy is trying to control but can't.
Brychczy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Brychczy has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brychczy is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien working Brychczy over with strikes.
Brychczy wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brychczy controlling the position for now.
Brychczy wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Brychczy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
Brychczy trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Brychczy is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
Well, if OBrien 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.
Brychczy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OBrien wants to control but Brychczy is keeping him busy.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round.
That's time! Brychczy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
OBrien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Brychczy as OBrien shoots in.
Brychczy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brychczy defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Brychczy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.#CL#
Brychczy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but OBrien uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head. #TD2#
OBrien gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brychczy regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
OBrien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brychczy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brychczy, not yet.
Brychczy is working hard here to advance position.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien landing with the ground and pound.
OBrien trying to control but Brychczy is working from the bottom. #T1#
OBrien is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OBrien being controlled here momentarily.
Brychczy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien won't allow Brychczy to sweep him here.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Brychczy is retaining full guard.
Brychczy trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
Brychczy is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture.
Brychczy is trying to control the position but OBrien postures up.
OBrien postures up in Brychczy's guard and throws a big left but Brychczy blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brychczy is pulling down on OBrien's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OBrien looks for a takedown but Brychczy sprawls well.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brychczy enables OBrien to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brychczy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brychczy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brychczy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OBrien is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OBrien working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brychczy controlling OBrien's posture.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses.
OBrien stays in close to Brychczy's body and controls the position.
Brychczy 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.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
OBrien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is fighting to break Brychczy's control of his arms but Brychczy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brychczy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brychczy throws a jab when OBrien was well out of range.
Marek Brychczy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
OBrien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brychczy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OBrien moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brychczy tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brychczy down.
Brychczy can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Brychczy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OBrien passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien takes a little break here. Brychczy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brychczy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien working away.
Brychczy defending against the ground and pound.
OBrien lands some shots froms side control.
OBrien creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brychczy keeps working.
OBrien cracks Brychczy with a big right hand but Brychczy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lochlain OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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##TD2#
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OBrien showed some decent athleticism there.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
Brychczy is positioning himself well to prevent OBrien advancing to mount.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brychczy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brychczy trying to control from the bottom.
Brychczy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brychczy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brychczy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
OBrien passes to full mount!
OBrien lands a big shot there that rocks Brychczy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brychczy wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brychczy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
OBrien lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Brychczy is rocked!
OBrien looking to control but Brychczy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Brychczy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brychczy hang on?
Brychczy working to try and regain half guard.
Brychczy tries to lock up and control but OBrien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
OBrien pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
OBrien cracks Brychczy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
OBrien landing shots from mount.
Brychczy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brychczy is in a horrible position here. OBrien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
OBrien wants to control the pace but Brychczy is squirming around nicely.
Brychczy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien landing punches.
Brychczy is trying to escape the mount.
Brychczy tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
Brychczy seems to have got his legs back now.
Brychczy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brychczy holds of for dear life.
OBrien fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brychczy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
OBrien lands a big shot there that rocks Brychczy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brychczy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OBrien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OBrien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brychczy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien working over Brychczy with some ground and pound. Brychczy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brychczy is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Brychczy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brychczy trying to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Brychczy is looking to control OBrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brychczy avoid being mounted?
OBrien trying to control from half guard but Brychczy is working away.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brychczy trying to control here.
OBrien 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.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marek Brychczy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lochlain OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OBrien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lochlain OBrien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OBrien winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lochlain OBrien!
A relieved looking Lochlain OBrien 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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from OBrien enables Dux to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OBrien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (0) OBrien
OBrien pulls Dux in close to his closed guard and prevents Dux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OBrien for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien seems keen to control Dux's posture.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is fighting to break OBrien's control of his arms but OBrien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
OBrien pulls Dux in to control the position.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien controlling the position.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
OBrien has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position.
Dux showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Dux slips nicely into half guard.
OBrien is trying to get back to full guard.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
OBrien keeping hold of Dux's head, controlling as best he can.
Dux passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (5) vs (0) OBrien#T4#
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien holding on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
OBrien is not content to let Dux control the position.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien trying to remain calm as Dux controls from the top position.
Dux wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Dux trying to control the action but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face as Dux controls the position.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
OBrien is still trying to improve position.#T7#
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face as Dux controls the position.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux wants to control for a moment but OBrien uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
OBrien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux tries to pass to full mount but OBrien defends it. #T8#
Dux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OBrien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dux stalling.
OBrien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dux (5) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
OBrien keeps control of the position as Dux tries to break free.
Dux just trying to survive but OBrien is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Dux buck him off.
Dux prevents OBrien from getting a body triangle.
Dux tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
OBrien avoiding Dux 's attempts to control his hands.
OBrien keeps control of the position easily here as Dux tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Dux trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Dux from escaping the position.
What can Dux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
OBrien struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. OBrien controlling the positon.
Dux is trying to break free.
Dux trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
OBrien keeps control of the position as Dux tries to break free.
OBrien not allowing Dux to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
OBrien is not going to allow Dux to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dux tries to escape the position.
OBrien struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
OBrien gets his hands free as Dux looks to control.
Dux tries to break free.
What can Dux do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dux trying to control the position but OBrien manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Dux's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
OBrien controlling the position well here. Dux rolled but OBrien kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dux wants to escape the position.
Dux trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him.
OBrien controls the action.#T14#
OBrien is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
OBrien controls the action.
Dux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dux manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dux takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Frank Dux is the new bantamweight champion!
Frank Dux 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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cheese tries to sprawl but OBrien drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Cheese
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.
OBrien passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Cheese
OBrien controlling from mount.
OBrien looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cheese wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheese tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.#T3#
OBrien controlling from mount.
OBrien fails to take his opponent's back.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien is looking to take Cheese's back but instead Cheese gets back to half guard. Nice work.
OBrien looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it.
Well, if OBrien 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.
OBrien'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.#T5#
OBrien is looking to advance position but Cheese won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OBrien in particular looking to stall.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OBrien wants to free his trapped foot but Cheese is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cheese makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cheese.#T8#
OBrien is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
Cheese keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
OBrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Further stalling from OBrien.#T9#
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cheese has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cheese is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
OBrien is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (5) vs (4) Cheese
Cheese prevents OBrien from getting the reversal.
Cheese controlling the position easily from mount.
OBrien tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
OBrien has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (5) vs (7) Cheese
OBrien can't escape the position.
Cheese keeps control of the position easily here as OBrien tries to buck him off.
OBrien trying to control but not successfully.
OBrien is really stuck here.
#T13#
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien trying to control but not successfully.
OBrien rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
OBrien trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cheese controlling well, preventing OBrien from escaping the position.
#T14#
Cheese keeps control of the position easily here as OBrien tries to buck him off.
Cheese gets his hands free as OBrien looks to control.
OBrien tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien breaks Cheese's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (7) vs (7) Cheese
Cheese is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! OBrien is heads and Cheese is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Lochlain OBrien thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hughes pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
OBrien lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Hughes#SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
OBrien is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien stalling. #T2#
Hughes tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
OBrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OBrien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OBrien works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Hughes
Hughes is controlling an arm, preventing OBrien from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
OBrien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
Hughes tries to lock up and control but OBrien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien continues to hold on tight.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
OBrien controlling from the full mount. #T5#
OBrien is looking to take Hughes's back but instead Hughes gets back to half guard. Nice work.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
Well, if OBrien 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.
#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OBrien pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Hughes is in trouble now - OBrien has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (8) vs (0) Hughes
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien'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.
Hughes tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
Hughes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (11) vs (0) Hughes#T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hughes wants to escape the position.
OBrien controls the action.#T9#
Hughes manages to reverse the position and now he's in OBrien's guard. Nice work there by Hughes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (11) vs (2) Hughes
OBrien seems keen to control Hughes's posture.#T10#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
OBrien controlling the position.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hughes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OBrien dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (13) vs (2) Hughes#T11#
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hughes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OBrien is aware though and is defending well.
OBrien 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien passes Hughes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T12#
Well, if OBrien 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.
Hughes tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (16) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (19) vs (2) Hughes
OBrien keeps control of the position easily here as Hughes tries to buck him off.
#T13#
More hug and hope from OBrien.
Hughes turns into OBrien and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (19) vs (4) Hughes
OBrien seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (21) vs (4) Hughes
OBrien is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
OBrien trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OBrien not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Lochlain OBrien made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheese is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OBrien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OBrien has Cheese pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cheese manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
OBrien tightens his grip and picks Cheese up, before dumping him to the ground. Cheese manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Cheese
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
OBrien really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass. #T2#
OBrien won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien'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.
Cheese wants to sweep here but OBrien controlling him for the moment. #T3#
OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien passes into half guard.
OBrien looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Cheese won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien stalling.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Cheese is defending well.
Well, if OBrien 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.
#T6#
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Cheese defending well. #T8#
OBrien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OBrien passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Cheese
OBrien is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cheese will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T9#
More hug and hope from OBrien.
Further stalling from OBrien.#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.#T11#
OBrien continues to hold on tight.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
OBrien just content to control the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Cheese is working away.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Cheese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien just content to control the position. #T14#
Cheese is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OBrien controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Lochlain OBrien 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:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riggins controlling the position well.
OBrien controlling the action here.
It looks like OBrien 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins taking some punishment here, with OBrien in his half guard.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Riggins's hands, connecting with Riggins's forehead.#T1#
Nice strikes from OBrien there.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Riggins's head.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Riggins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
OBrien prevents Riggins from improving his position.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggins wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
OBrien controlling the pace.
OBrien lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins is looking for a sweep. OBrien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OBrien lands a nice short elbow.
OBrien controlling the action here.
OBrien lands strikes from half guard.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
OBrien 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.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OBrien landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Riggins tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien drops an elbow to the side of Riggins's head.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
Riggins trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
OBrien stalling.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggins.
OBrien is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
OBrien's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Riggins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien stays in close to Riggins's body and controls the position.
Riggins looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OBrien slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
OBrien shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riggins's guard.
Riggins 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.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riggins's head.
Riggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggins trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
OBrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggins has momentary wrist control but OBrien slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riggins 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.
OBrien works over Riggins with some ground and pound from guard.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
Riggins keeping full guard, as OBrien tries to pass.
Riggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggins, not yet.
Riggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Riggins stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OBrien is on top in guard.
#REVB#
OBrien looking to pass the guard.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
OBrien keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riggins's head.
OBrien stands up over Riggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
OBrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OBrien is working Riggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien trying to control but Riggins is working from the bottom.
OBrien advances position into side control!
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riggins is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Riggins is trying to improve his position.
Riggins taking a bit of punishment here - OBrien scoring with strikes. #T4#
Riggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
OBrien lands a few punches from side control.
Riggins tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Riggins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Riggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Riggins is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position from side control.
Riggins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as OBrien stalls from top position.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Riggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lochlain OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Riggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggins. OBrien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggins swings for the body but OBrien moves out of range.
#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Riggins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
OBrien stands up over Riggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
OBrien scoring with some ground and pound.
OBrien lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
OBrien is in close to Riggins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
OBrien passes Riggins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riggins has hold of OBrien's hands but OBrien slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
OBrien is nestled in close to Riggins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Riggins looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from OBrien.
Riggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but OBrien scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if OBrien 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.
OBrien prevents Riggins from improving his position.
Riggins is pressing down on OBrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riggins 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.
OBrien is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
OBrien preventing the sweep.
Riggins can't keep his opponent in guard - OBrien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OBrien lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Riggins defending well.
Riggins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riggins trying to control but OBrien postures up.
#T3#
OBrien working over Riggins with some ground and pound. Riggins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OBrien controlling the pace.
OBrien is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OBrien working Riggins over with strikes.
Riggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OBrien passes to full mount!
Riggins working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
OBrien with shots to the head and body - Riggins looks very uncomfortable down there.
OBrien landing shots from mount.
OBrien with good strikes from the mount here!
OBrien raining down shots from the mount!
OBrien lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Riggins hang on?
Riggins is looking to get to half guard.
Tim Riggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riggins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Riggins is rocked!
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Riggins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
OBrien lands a nice shot to the head.
Lochlain OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riggins takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! OBrien's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lochlain OBrien!
A very excited looking Lochlain OBrien made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
OBrien shoots in and gets a takedown into Cheese's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Cheese
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien is looking to advance position but Cheese has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: OBrien (2) vs (4) Cheese#T1#
OBrien is in all sorts of trouble here.
OBrien tries to control Cheese's body but Cheese pushes him off. OBrien squirms to his side and now Cheese has his back! Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (2) vs (7) Cheese
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cheese is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
OBrien rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
OBrien trying to control the position but Cheese manages to sink in the hooks.
OBrien tries to escape but Cheese has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cheese not allowing OBrien to control his hands.
Cheese really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for OBrien.
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Cheese biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on OBrien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
OBrien is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
OBrien looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
OBrien rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Cheese has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OBrien's body.
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
OBrien can't escape the position.
Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully.
OBrien is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
OBrien tries to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
OBrien is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese fails to take his opponent's back.
OBrien is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Cheese controlling his opponent.
OBrien looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Cheese looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cheese avoids the attempt from OBrien to control.
OBrien regains half guard.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T8#
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien wants to control but Cheese passes easily into half guard.
#T9#
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
Cheese is taking a breather. OBrien says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
OBrien works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cheese's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OBrien controlling the position.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment.
Cheese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
OBrien 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.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Cheese from controlling successfully.
Cheese being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien managing to control the position. #T12#
Cheese won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
Cheese 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.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cheese controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
OBrien is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheese showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
OBrien controls Cheese momentarily but Cheese frees himself.
OBrien has his hands on Cheese's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese wins on points by 7 to 2.
Richard Cheese is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Richard Cheese made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Spencer Fulbright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fulbright (0) vs (2) OBrien
Fulbright is looking to get back to full guard here but OBrien has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (0) vs (5) OBrien
Fulbright tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fulbright gets back to half guard.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fulbright is looking to improve his position.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fulbright actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Fulbright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fulbright tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.#T2#
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
Fulbright is trying to maintain the position but OBrien is very close to passing his half guard.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB#
Fulbright actively working from the bottom here.
OBrien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien controlling the action here.
Fulbright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OBrien's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OBrien's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fulbright (4) vs (5) OBrien#T4##SUB#
Fulbright looking to break OBrien's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. OBrien remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fulbright will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
OBrien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fulbright is looking to work his way around to OBrien's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fulbright prevents OBrien from getting the reversal.
OBrien wants to control but Fulbright is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is wriggling around trying to escape.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fulbright jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but OBrien manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fulbright tries to move into full mount but can't pass OBrien's legs.
OBrien is looking to reverse the position.
I wouldn't like to be where OBrien is right now. #T5#
OBrien prevents Fulbright from improving position.
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Fulbright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fulbright wants to control but OBrien is keeping him busy.
OBrien gets back to half guard.
Fulbright trying to mount his opponent but OBrien defends it.
OBrien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for OBrien.
OBrien is pulling down on Fulbright's head to control his posture. #T6#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien is pulling down on Fulbright's head to control his posture.
Fulbright won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Fulbright tries to pass.
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fulbright (4) vs (7) OBrien#SUB#
Fulbright looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! OBrien has picked Fulbright up and slammed him! Fulbright can't keep hold of the triangle and OBrien manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (4) vs (10) OBrien
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fulbright will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fulbright is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
OBrien taking a breather here.
Fulbright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OBrien controlling the position. #T8#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien takes a little break here. Fulbright wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that OBrien 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.
Fulbright tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fulbright tries to improve position but can't.
Fulbright is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
Fulbright is letting OBrien control him for a moment.
Fulbright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
More stalling from OBrien.#T11#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position.
Fulbright is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien controlling from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.
Fulbright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from OBrien.
Fulbright is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fulbright tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien taking a breather here. #T13#
Fulbright manages to get back to half guard.
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.
OBrien passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fulbright (4) vs (13) OBrien
OBrien controlling from mount.
Fulbright is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
OBrien controlling his opponent.
Fulbright is working to get back to half guard.
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fulbright is trying to escape the mount.
OBrien content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 13 to 4.
Lochlain OBrien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Philbert tries to clinch but OBrien moves out of range. #TD2#
OBrien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (0) vs (4) OBrien
OBrien happy to just control the position for now.
Philbert tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like OBrien 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.
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
OBrien controlling the position from side mount.
Philbert might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that OBrien 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.
Philbert is looking to regain half guard here but OBrien keeps moving and retains side control.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Philbert is trying to get back to half guard.
Philbert is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien 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 Philbert's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
OBrien controls the position from side control.#T5#
Philbert is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien working away.
Philbert is being controlled here.
Philbert tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
OBrien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Philbert, who protects the arm well. #T6#
The referee asks OBrien politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. OBrien prefers to stall for the moment though.
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Philbert tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Philbert gets back to half guard.
Philbert manages to get to full guard.
OBrien sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8##SUB#
Philbert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien 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. #T9#
OBrien passes Philbert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
OBrien perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Philbert defends it.
OBrien moves into full mount! Philbert won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (0) vs (7) OBrien#T10#
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
OBrien moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (0) vs (10) OBrien
OBrien keeps control of the position as Philbert tries to break free.
#SUB2#
OBrien is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Philbert is defending well though. OBrien let's go of the attempt for now.#T11#
Philbert is trying to break free.
OBrien controls the action.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
OBrien has the hooks in. Philbert is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Philbert buck him off.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.#T13#
Philbert trying to control the hands but OBrien won't let him. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yet more stalling tactics from OBrien.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Lochlain OBrien thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. OBrien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
OBrien drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) OBrien
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien taking a breather here.
It looks like OBrien 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.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite OBrien's best efforts.
OBrien with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it. #T1#
Kersikov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute OBrien jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (7) OBrien
Kersikov is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to remain calm as OBrien controls from the top position.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien not doing much here.
#T4#
OBrien trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OBrien slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (10) OBrien
Kersikov wants to control but OBrien postures up.
OBrien 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 Kersikov's shoulder. That is not cool. #T5#
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov gets full guard.
OBrien stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (13) OBrien
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is letting OBrien control him for a moment.
Kersikov is not content to let OBrien control the position.
OBrien just content to control the position. #T6#
OBrien trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite OBrien's best efforts.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
OBrien controlling the action here.
Kersikov wants to control but OBrien is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OBrien looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OBrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
Kersikov trying to hold on to OBrien's head to control him but OBrien postures up.
OBrien passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (16) OBrien#T8#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OBrien happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
Kersikov is not content to let OBrien control the position.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
OBrien is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
OBrien wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov being controlled for a moment. #T10#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11#
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
OBrien just content to control the position.
Kersikov tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Kersikov is not content to let OBrien control the position. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
OBrien is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.
OBrien takes a little break here. Kersikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T13#
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (16) OBrien
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
OBrien has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but OBrien is defending well.
Kersikov prevents OBrien from improving his position.
OBrien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OBrien trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien 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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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirill Berkut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Berkut's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkut (0) vs (2) OBrien
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Berkut has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Berkut is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berkut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
OBrien won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Berkut can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien postures up.
Berkut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like OBrien 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.#T2#
Berkut 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.
OBrien is pushing down on Berkut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkut is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut is trying to control but can't.
OBrien prevents Berkut from improving his position.#T3#
OBrien moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkut (0) vs (5) OBrien
We've been hearing good reports from Berkut'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.
OBrien controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that OBrien 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.
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berkut is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Berkut tries to improve position but can't.
Berkut is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berkut is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face as OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.#T5#
Berkut tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Berkut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berkut (4) vs (5) OBrien
OBrien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Berkut is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Berkut is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
OBrien keeping control of the position.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
Berkut is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg. #T7#
Berkut is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Berkut.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
Berkut is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
OBrien is pulling down on Berkut's head. It's preventing any offense from Berkut, at least for the moment.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien controlling Berkut's posture. #T9#
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Berkut won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment. #T10#
OBrien controlling Berkut's posture.
Berkut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is controlling Berkut's posture.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully. #T11#
OBrien managing to control the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.#T12#
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is controlling Berkut's posture.
OBrien 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.
Berkut wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien managing to control the position.
Berkut looking to pass the guard. #T13#
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Berkut drops back, looking for a kneebar! OBrien looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OBrien looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OBrien! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berkut (4) vs (9) OBrien
Berkut is letting OBrien control him for a moment. #T14#
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien 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 Berkut's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Lochlain OBrien, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Riggins tries for a takedown but OBrien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
OBrien displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggins.
OBrien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
OBrien tries to clinch there but Riggins circles away.
Riggins fails with the takedown.
Lochlain OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.#CL#
OBrien has Riggins up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
OBrien gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Riggins
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OBrien manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (2) Riggins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Riggins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
OBrien isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Riggins stacks OBrien on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Riggins! Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (2) vs (5) Riggins
What's OBrien going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
OBrien wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Riggins has ideas of his own. He's got hold of OBrien's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! OBrien is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Riggins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim Riggins!
A less than humble Tim Riggins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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