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Event:
ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
O Rourke throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for O Rourke. That snapped Sanders's head back.
O Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Rourke finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanders's head. #CL#
Sanders pushes O Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
O Rourke lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Sanders manages to pull guard.
O Rourke wants to stand but Sanders has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
O Rourke tries to stand but Sanders is controlling from the bottom.
Sanders trying to control the position.
#T1#
O Rourke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanders is pulling down on O Rourke's head. It's preventing any offense from O Rourke, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Sanders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Rourke defends it easily.
Sanders striking off his back but it's not causing O Rourke any problems. #SU2#
O Rourke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Rourke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Rourke tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
O Rourke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanders sprawling to the canvas! Sanders rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can O Rourke finish him?!
#ROC2#Sanders is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! O Rourke ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sanders clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy O Rourke!
Paddy O Rourke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ICF 4
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Gunner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rourke misses the shot to the body.
Gunner swings for the body but O Rourke moves out of range.
O Rourke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Rourke scores with a punch to the head.
O Rourke misses with a body shot.
Gunner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Rourke throws a right hand that misses
and O Rourke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but O Rourke slips the punch.
Gunner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Rourke throws a shot to the body.
O Rourke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Rourke lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunner's head.
O Rourke avoids the head kick by Gunner.
O Rourke throws an overhand right that drops Gunner like a sack of potatoes! O Rourke dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy O Rourke!
Paddy O Rourke tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
O Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yefimkova.
An attempted straight right counter from O Rourke misses the target.
Yefimkova shoots in looking for a takedown. O Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Yefimkova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from O Rourke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
O Rourke tries to sprawl but Yefimkova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Rourke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Rourke is positioning himself well to prevent Yefimkova advancing to mount. #SU2#
Yefimkova decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yefimkova or perhaps it was just good defense by O Rourke, which made it look bad.
Paddy O Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladyk Yefimkova.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from O Rourke. No joy for Yefimkova on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yefimkova. #T3#
Yefimkova goes for a double leg but O Rourke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Rourke continues to drive forward.
Yefimkova dives in and grabs O Rourke's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Rourke pushes down on Yefimkova's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from O Rourke. No joy for Yefimkova on that attempt.
O Rourke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yefimkova fails with a takedown attempt.
O Rourke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yefimkova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Rourke is looking to counter punch.
Yefimkova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T5#
O Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from Yefimkova. Yefimkova gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rourke throwing a counter right hand but Yefimkova manages to avoid it.
Yefimkova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Rourke is fending him off so far but Yefimkova persists. Nope, O Rourke circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from O Rourke misses its target.
Yefimkova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Rourke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yefimkova looks winded!#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yefimkova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Rourke as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yefimkova. #T7#
No luck for Yefimkova with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from O Rourke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yefimkova shoots in looking for a takedown. O Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Yefimkova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yefimkova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Rourke tries to avoid it but Yefimkova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Rourke to the ground. O Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yefimkova is defended easily by O Rourke.
A little feinted left hand from O Rourke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paddy O Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T9#
Yefimkova closes the distance and clinches up with O Rourke, looking for a takedown. Yefimkova pushes O Rourke against the cage but O Rourke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yefimkova shoots in for a takedown but O Rourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yefimkova goes for a double leg but O Rourke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Rourke continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rourke leaves Yefimkova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rourke is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy O Rourke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yefimkova dives in and grabs O Rourke's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Rourke pushes down on Yefimkova's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from O Rourke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yefimkova has a takedown stuffed.
Yefimkova fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from O Rourke misses the target.
Paddy O Rourke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladyk Yefimkova.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from O Rourke as Yefimkova shoots in.
O Rourke is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yefimkova.
Yefimkova is breathing heavily.
O Rourke stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from O Rourke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yefimkova fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yefimkova shoots in but no luck this time.
Yefimkova shoots in for a takedown but O Rourke shows good takedown defense.
It looked like O Rourke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yefimkova shoots for a takedown but O Rourke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
O Rourke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yefimkova.
O Rourke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yefimkova fails with the takedown
and O Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Vladyk Yefimkova has been cut.
Yefimkova fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from O Rourke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yefimkova shoots in for a takedown but O Rourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Rourke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yefimkova dives in and grabs O Rourke's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Rourke pushes down on Yefimkova's head and hops out.
Yefimkova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from O Rourke misses the target.#T5#
Yefimkova shoots for a double leg takedown but O Rourke sprawls well. He's pushed Yefimkova's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like O Rourke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yefimkova.
O Rourke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yefimkova can do to turn this around?
Yefimkova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yefimkova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Rourke defends it nicely.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yefimkova darts in looking for a takedown but O Rourke gets double underhooks and turns Yefimkova into the cage.
Yefimkova doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and O Rourke counters with a nice right hand that sends Yefimkova toppling to the canvas! Yefimkova scrambles and gets back to his feet - can O Rourke finish him?!#T7#
Yefimkova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Rourke tries to avoid it but Yefimkova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Rourke to the ground. O Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Rourke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yefimkova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Rourke defends it nicely.
O Rourke throwing a counter right hand but Yefimkova manages to avoid it.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yefimkova misses with a takedown attempt - O Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yefimkova shoots in and drives through. O Rourke sprawls well.
Yefimkova misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and O Rourke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yefimkova! O Rourke lets Yefimkova back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Yefimkova is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Vladyk Yefimkova's cut even more.
Yefimkova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Rourke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yefimkova is still on wobbly legs! Can O Rourke finish him?#T9#
Yefimkova with a poor takedown
and O Rourke counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy O Rourke!
Paddy O Rourke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Paruzzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Rourke moves in looking to clinch but Paruzzi pushes him off.
Paruzzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
O Rourke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Rourke lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi pushes a forearm under O Rourke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, O Rourke is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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