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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
O Driscoll misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Lin feints and as O Driscoll raises his hands in defense, Lin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lin won't allow O Driscoll to sweep him here.
O Driscoll knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lin on the ground.
O Driscoll has Lin pulled in close to control his posture.
O Driscoll manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lin looks winded!
O Driscoll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Driscoll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Lin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Driscoll controls the pace.
O Driscoll'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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Driscoll would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
O Driscoll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
O Driscoll is stalking Lin. Lin circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from O Driscoll, and it's lights out! Lin really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy O Driscoll!
A determined Andy O Driscoll didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Phuck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phuck there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Phuck drives through and clinches with O Driscoll against the cage.
Phuck swings wildly with an uppercut but O Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Driscoll tries to throw a body punch but Phuck avoids it by throwing O Driscoll back against the cage.
O Driscoll working aggressively here.
Phuck misses with the head strike.
Phuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Driscoll misses with a punch to the body.
O Driscoll scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Driscoll working aggressively here.
O Driscoll working aggressively here.
O Driscoll lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuck pushes O Driscoll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Driscoll.
Phuck lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Driscoll taking a breather.
O Driscoll's coach down at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Driscoll's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Phuck tries to throw a body punch but O Driscoll avoids it by throwing Phuck back against the cage.
Phuck misses with a punch to the body.
Phuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuck being controlled against the cage.
O Driscoll has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll blocking some punches.
Phuck working aggressively here.
Phuck lands a right hand.
O Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Phuck's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
Phuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phuck misses with a body punch.
Phuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuck.
O Driscoll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuck misses with the head strike.
Phuck throws a punch but it's blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll presses Phuck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Driscoll blocks a body shot from Phuck.
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Phuck.
O Driscoll can't find room to land a body shot as Phuck controls the action.
O Driscoll pushes Phuck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Driscoll tries a body shot but Phuck blocks it.
Phuck prevents O Driscoll from breaking the clinch.
O Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Phuck's head.
O Driscoll stalls.
O Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Phuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phuck takes a shot to the head.
O Driscoll taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Phuck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Driscoll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuck tries to close the distance and clinch but O Driscoll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuck tries to clinch up.
Phuck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuck walks into a stiff left hand from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll lands a jab.
Phuck scores with a hook.
O Driscoll shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phuck slips a straight right by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phuck has time to react.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuck tries to clinch up.
O Driscoll defending well as Phuck loads up on a big left hand.
O Driscoll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Driscoll misses with a straight left.
Phuck is looking to counter the offense by O Driscoll and move into the clinch.
Phuck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho Lee Phuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
O Driscoll gets tackled into the cage by Phuck. Phuck maintains the clinch.
Phuck misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuck fails to land.
Phuck keeps control of O Driscoll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuck.
Phuck misses with a body punch.
O Driscoll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phuck throws a punch but it's blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll throws a head punch that misses.
O Driscoll has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Phuck blocking some punches.
Phuck misses with some punches.
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 Ho Lee Phuck will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phuck gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Driscoll fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuck swings for the body but O Driscoll moves out of range.
O Driscoll now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phuck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like O Driscoll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuck tries to close the distance and clinch but O Driscoll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Driscoll throws out a counter right but Phuck avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by O Driscoll.
Phuck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Driscoll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuck throws a body punch but O Driscoll moves out of range.
O Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Driscoll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Phuck forces O Driscoll back against the cage and clinches.
Phuck struggles to land a body shot inside as O Driscoll controls his hands.
O Driscoll blocking some punches.
O Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Phuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
O Driscoll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Driscoll swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Driscoll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phuck backwards.
Phuck lands a shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Driscoll - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phuck misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Driscoll.
Phuck has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuck misses with some punches.
A short left from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuck goes for a takedown attempt but O Driscoll pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
O Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Driscoll takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Driscoll looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuck is just out of range.
O Driscoll takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from O Driscoll.
Phuck misses with a body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Driscoll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuck throws out the jab.
O Driscoll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phuck paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phuck wants to clinch but O Driscoll slips to the side
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuck.
Phuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuck connects with a body shot that sends O Driscoll's belly button to the back.
Phuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Driscoll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuck tries to clinch but O Driscoll is having none of it. #T3#
Phuck wants to clinch.
Phuck looks to land a combination. O Driscoll sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phuck with a poor takedown
and O Driscoll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Driscoll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phuck moves forwards but O Driscoll connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Driscoll looks to land a right hand but Phuck moved out of range.
Phuck throws a shot from downtown. O Driscoll moves away and avoids it.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Driscoll throws a leg kick but Phuck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Driscoll misses with a low kick.
Phuck is looking to counter the offense by O Driscoll and move into the clinch.
Phuck tries to clinch up
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Phuck moves out of range of the strikes.
O Driscoll slips under a jab.
Phuck lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuck stuns O Driscoll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O Driscoll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuck tries to clinch there but O Driscoll circles away.
O Driscoll catches Phuck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Driscoll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuck.
Nice uppercut there from Phuck.
O Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Driscoll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from O Driscoll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Driscoll misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from O Driscoll misses its intended target.
Phuck is looking to counter the offense by O Driscoll and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy O Driscoll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phuck tries to clinch up.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Driscoll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Phuck clinches up with O Driscoll and pushes him back against the cage.
O Driscoll has Phuck pressed against the cage.
O Driscoll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuck misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Lee Phuck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phuck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuck can't find room to land a body shot as O Driscoll controls the action.
Phuck tries for a takedown but O Driscoll manages to get underhooks.
Phuck working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Driscoll blocks a body shot from Phuck.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Driscoll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
Phuck tries to throw a body punch but O Driscoll avoids it by throwing Phuck back against the cage.
Phuck throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from O Driscoll.
#T1#
O Driscoll lands with a right to the head.
Phuck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Phuck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Driscoll takes a swing at Phuck's ribcage but misses.
Phuck wants to clinch.
O Driscoll misses with a hook.
Phuck tries to clinch but O Driscoll is having none of it.
Phuck lands with a nice body punch.
Phuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Driscoll was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phuck takes a jab right on the kisser.
O Driscoll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Driscoll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phuck defending well as O Driscoll loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Phuck misses the jab.
Phuck cracks O Driscoll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Driscoll doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and O Driscoll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Phuck.
Phuck tries to clinch but O Driscoll moves out of range.
O Driscoll moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like O Driscoll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuck wants to clinch up but O Driscoll keeps it at a distance.
O Driscoll keeps the fight on the outside.
Phuck lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuck tries to clinch but O Driscoll is having none of it.
O Driscoll misses with a body shot.
Phuck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Driscoll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Phuck is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from O Driscoll.
Phuck moves away from the strike by O Driscoll.
Phuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phuck wants to clinch up but O Driscoll keeps it at a distance.
Phuck looks to throw the jab but O Driscoll is out of range.
O Driscoll throws out a counter right but Phuck avoids it with no problem.
Phuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Driscoll looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuck is just out of range.
O Driscoll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Driscoll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuck.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phuck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Driscoll throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Phuck darts in trying to clinch
and Phuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuck doesn't manage to clinch there - O Driscoll circles away.
Phuck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phuck takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Driscoll manages to avoid it.
O Driscoll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuck doesn't manage to clinch there - O Driscoll circles away.
Phuck takes a swing at O Driscoll's ribcage but misses.
Phuck doesn't manage to clinch there - O Driscoll circles away.
Phuck tries to clinch but O Driscoll moves out of range.
Phuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Driscoll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phuck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phuck wants to clinch up but O Driscoll keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy O Driscoll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Driscoll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andy O Driscoll!
Andy O Driscoll took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
O Driscoll lands a jab to the nose.
Kellen Mcmahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Driscoll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcmahon shoots and misses
letting O Driscoll counter with a right hand.
O Driscoll tests Mcmahon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Driscoll scores with a hook to the body. Mcmahon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcmahon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcmahon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
O Driscoll lands a jab to the head.
Mcmahon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Driscoll is looking to counter punch.
O Driscoll connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmahon looks for a takedown but O Driscoll sprawls well.#T1#
Mcmahon fails with the takedown
and O Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andy O Driscoll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Mcmahon.
Mcmahon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcmahon throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from O Driscoll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Driscoll lands with a straight right. Mcmahon didn't see that one coming.
O Driscoll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Driscoll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Driscoll keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mcmahon walks into a straight right hand from O Driscoll.
Jab from O Driscoll.
Mcmahon misses with a leg kick
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Driscoll blocks a head kick by Mcmahon.
A little feinted left hand from O Driscoll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcmahon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Driscoll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcmahon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Driscoll.
Mcmahon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Driscoll.
O Driscoll catches Mcmahon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Driscoll works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by O Driscoll.#T3#
Mcmahon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andy O Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Driscoll stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mcmahon with a poor takedown
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll lands with an overhand left.
Mcmahon walks into a stiff left hand from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll connects with a looping right hand.
Mcmahon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcmahon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Driscoll counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Mcmahon is rocked!
Mcmahon looks winded!
Mcmahon tries to clinch but O Driscoll moves away
and O Driscoll counters with a big right hand! Oh Mcmahon is in trouble here! O Driscoll follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy O Driscoll!
A pretty intense looking Andy O Driscoll took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Simeonov throws a hook but O Driscoll blocks it.
O Driscoll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simeonov misses with a hook.
O Driscoll unleashes a big counter combination but Simeonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simeonov throws a looping overhand right but O Driscoll ducks down to avoid it.
Simeonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simeonov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Driscoll! But no joy.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll is looking for the big counter here.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a two punch combo.
Simeonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Driscoll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeonov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov misses with a body shot.
O Driscoll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simeonov misses with a left hand
and O Driscoll counters with a three punch combo that has Simeonov backing up. Simeonov nods at O Driscoll to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a hook. O Driscoll ducked under it nicely.
O Driscoll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a straight right hand.
Simeonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Driscoll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simeonov with a body shot.#T1#
O Driscoll connects with a body shot that sends Simeonov's belly button to the back.
Simeonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeonov misses with a hook
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeonov misses with an uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Driscoll catches Simeonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Simeonov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Driscoll! But no joy.
Simeonov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling O Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simeonov misses with a jab to the body
and O Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Driscoll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Driscoll moves out of range as Simeonov strikes.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and O Driscoll moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Driscoll.
Simeonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Simeonov wants to break free but O Driscoll has control.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
Simeonov tries to break free but O Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
Simeonov is breathing heavily.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll effectively controlling the action here.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Simeonov letting O Driscoll take a breather here.
Simeonov wants to get back to striking at distance but O Driscoll won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Simeonov's head.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
O Driscoll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simeonov lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Driscoll taking a breather.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but O Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeonov tries a body shot but O Driscoll blocks it.
O Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Simeonov has him pressed against the cage.
O Driscoll prevents a body shot from Simeonov.
O Driscoll slowing the pace effectively.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeonov up against the cage.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Driscoll's elbow.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Driscoll blocking some punches.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
O Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeonov won't allow it.
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeonov tries a body shot but O Driscoll blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy O Driscoll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Simeonov misses with an uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a one-two to the body.
O Driscoll slips under a jab.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a one-two to the body.
O Driscoll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeonov jabs at O Driscoll's body.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeonov misses with an uppercut. O Driscoll saw that one coming.
Simeonov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov throws a jab but it's blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simeonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling O Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeonov misses the target.
O Driscoll with a nice cross.#T1#
O Driscoll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeonov thinking.
Simeonov misses with a straight right.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeonov misses with a hook
and O Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Simeonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simeonov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeonov.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Driscoll manages to avoid it.
O Driscoll with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Driscoll scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by O Driscoll there.
Simeonov misses with a body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Andy O Driscoll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Driscoll thuds a left hand into Simeonov's body.
Simeonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from O Driscoll misses.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeonov thinking.
O Driscoll connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Simeonov misses
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeonov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
O Driscoll has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Driscoll is pushing Simeonov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Driscoll stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll stalling in the clinch.
O Driscoll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Simeonov's head.
O Driscoll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeonov up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
O Driscoll wants to break free but Simeonov has control.
Stalling in the clinch from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy O Driscoll.
Simeonov lands a jab to O Driscoll's midsection.
Simeonov misses with a hook
and O Driscoll counters with a right hand to the body.
O Driscoll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Driscoll avoids the body shot from Simeonov.
O Driscoll ducks under a wild hook from Simeonov.
O Driscoll throws out a counter right but Simeonov avoids it with no problem.
Simeonov misses with a left hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy O Driscoll 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Simeonov misses with an uppercut
and O Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simeonov misses with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Simeonov throws a hook to the side of O Driscoll's head but O Driscoll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Driscoll, as that shot connected.
Simeonov throws a looping overhand right but O Driscoll ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Driscoll! But no joy.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a series of strikes. Simeonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simeonov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. O Driscoll's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Simeonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov misses with a wild body shot.
Simeonov throws a sloppy body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simeonov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
O Driscoll has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice body shot.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeonov misses with a left hand
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeonov.#T1#
O Driscoll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simeonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simeonov misses with a body shot
and O Driscoll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
letting O Driscoll counter with a right hand.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeonov misses with a lunging right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a right hand to the body.
O Driscoll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simeonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Driscoll.
O Driscoll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from O Driscoll lands.
Simeonov misses with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice body shot.
O Driscoll scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simeonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and O Driscoll counters by moving into the clinch.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Driscoll's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll stalls.
Andy O Driscoll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
O Driscoll stalling.
O Driscoll stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simeonov tries to break free but O Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
O Driscoll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeonov or not.
A right handed body shot lands from O Driscoll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
Simeonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Driscoll leaning against his opponent.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
O Driscoll breaks the clinch.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Simeonov misses the shot to the body.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeonov throws a poor cross that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Driscoll lands the left hand.
O Driscoll lands a nice looking body shot.
O Driscoll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeonov.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by O Driscoll.
Simeonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Driscoll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeonov misses with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simeonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simeonov throws a sloppy body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll cracks Simeonov with an open hand slap.
Simeonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vladimir Simeonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Simeonov throws a jab when O Driscoll was well out of range.
Simeonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Driscoll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladimir Simeonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Driscoll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy O Driscoll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Driscoll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy O Driscoll!
In defeat, Vladimir Simeonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Depressing result, but we will come back better than ever!'. |
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