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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ACE8 Wade Vs Covington
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Sella blocks a head kick by Chancellor.
Sella looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chancellor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sella shoots for a takedown but Chancellor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Chancellor clinches up against the ropes.
Sella swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Chancellor manages to break the clinch.
Chancellor moves out of range as Sella throws a body kick.
Chancellor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Sella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chancellor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chancellor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sella pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Chancellor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chancellor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chancellor wants to get back to his feet but Sella is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chancellor trying to keep a closed guard but Sella is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Sella stops Chancellor from standing up.
Chancellor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sella is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chancellor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chancellor is trying to control the position but Sella postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Chancellor pulls Sella in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chancellor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sella looks to land a combination. Chancellor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Chancellor throws a sloppy head kick and Sella moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sella closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Chancellor shoots in looking for a takedown but Sella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chancellor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chancellor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Chancellor moves into the clinch.
Chancellor wants a takedown.
#BC#
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Chancellor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chancellor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Chancellor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Chancellor misses with a leg kick.
Nic Sella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chancellor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sella takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Sella closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD#
Chancellor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sella uses from the top position.
Chancellor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chancellor wants to sweep but no luck.
Chancellor has control of Sella's left arm, preventing Sella from doing any damage.
Chancellor wants to sweep here but Sella controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Chancellor has Sella pulled in close to control his posture.
Chancellor trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chancellor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chancellor prevents Sella from getting back to his feet.
Chancellor trying to control but Sella is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Chancellor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chancellor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chancellor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sella defends it nicely.
Sella closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chancellor counters with a three punch combo that has Sella backing up. Sella nods at Chancellor to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sella stuffs the takedown attempt from Chancellor. Chancellor gets slowly back to his feet.
Sella is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Chancellor scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Sella is rocked!#CL#
Chancellor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sella is still on wobbly legs! Can Chancellor finish him?#T1#
Nice elbow from Chancellor.
Chancellor tries to break the clinch but Sella is controlling the position.
Chancellor blocks the elbow strike.
Chancellor wants a takedown.
Sella seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chancellor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chancellor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chancellor jumps guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Sella is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chancellor is keeping busy.
Chancellor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Sella breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Sella tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Chancellor gets tackled into the ropes by Sella. Sella maintains the clinch.
Chancellor has a couple of punches blocked by Sella.
Chancellor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sella backwards. #BC#
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Sella slaps away a takedown attempt from Chancellor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Chancellor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chancellor is trying to break the clinch but Sella has him pressed against the ropes.
Chancellor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sella is defending well.
Sella misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Chancellor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Chancellor is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sella has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chancellor as Sella tries to tie him up.
Chancellor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sella can do to turn this around?
Chancellor is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Chancellor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sella rushes Chancellor and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
Sella tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chancellor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sella tries to avoid it but Chancellor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sella to the ground. Sella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Sella tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Chancellor clinches. #BC#
Chancellor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chancellor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sella swivels and escapes.
Chancellor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sella tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chancellor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chancellor tries to clinch up but Sella circles away and keeps his distance.
Sella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sella tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chancellor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sella throws a series of punches but Chancellor moves out of range.
Sella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sella wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chancellor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Chancellor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sella moves into the clinch.
Chancellor avoiding damage.
Chancellor jumps guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chancellor tries to score a body lock takedown but Sella shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nic Sella seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Chancellor decides to pull guard.
Chancellor has his hands on Sella's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chancellor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chancellor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Chancellor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Chancellor gets to his feet. Sella looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chancellor swats away the attempt to clinch by Sella.
Chancellor is looking to clinch but Sella is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Sella moves into range and clinches up with Chancellor.
Chancellor is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chancellor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chancellor is trying to force a seperation but Sella has the dominant position.
Sella stops a takedown attempt from Chancellor.
#T2#
Chancellor is trying to pull guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chancellor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sella pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Sella closes the distance and clinches.
Chancellor wants a takedown but no success here.
Sella landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chancellor managing to block the knees to the body from Sella.
Chancellor tries to stall but Sella uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chancellor is trying to pull guard but Sella turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Nic Sella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sella misses with a body punch.
Sella looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chancellor managing to block the knees to the body from Sella.
#BC2#
Sella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sella tries to clinch up but Chancellor circles away and keeps his distance.
Sella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chancellor avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Chancellor moves into the clinch.
Chancellor can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Chancellor has Sella pressed against the ropes, preventing Sella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Chancellor breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Chancellor moves into range and clinches up with Sella.
Chancellor wants a takedown but no success here.
Chancellor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sella pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chancellor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Sella rushes Chancellor and presses him up against the ropes.
Chancellor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sella tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chancellor avoids it.
Jason Chancellor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sella creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chancellor's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nic Sella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chancellor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Chancellor!
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Event:
ACE7 Aronna vs Moreno
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Nickelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simeonov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nickelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nickelson content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nickelson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sloppy strikes from Simeonov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Nickelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simeonov is trying to defend but Nickelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB#
Nickelson is trying for a kimura here. Simeonov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nickelson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Nickelson!
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Banchamek
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Oleary throws a series of strikes that have Lynch backpedaling.
#TD2#
Oleary is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lynch's half guard.
Oleary content to control rather than advance.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
Oleary is taking a breather. Lynch 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.
Lynch is looking to control Oleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynch avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleary prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Oleary wants to stand up but Lynch has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Oleary with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lynch throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Oleary counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oleary looking to pass the guard.
Oleary passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Oleary is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Oleary is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lynch is just riding it out for now. Oleary eventually gives up the hold.
Oleary wants to pass the guard but Lynch is defending well.
Oleary content to control rather than advance.
Oleary looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Lynch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lynch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oleary lands strikes from half guard.
Lynch trying to control but Oleary postures up.
Lynch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Oleary manages to pass to mount!
Oleary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Oleary tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynch squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oleary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oleary lands a couple of good shots and Lynch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch trying to control the action but Oleary just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Oleary 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#
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynch tries to clinch but Oleary is having none of it.
Oleary shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Oleary raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Oleary shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oleary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lynch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oleary uses it to pass to side control.
Oleary cracks Lynch with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleary staying calm.#SUB2#
Oleary is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lynch has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Oleary advances to mount.
Oleary prevents Lynch from getting the reversal.
Oleary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oleary with good strikes from the mount here!
Oleary controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Oleary is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lynch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Devin Oleary has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Oleary breaks from Lynch's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Lynch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oleary.
Oleary scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oleary takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lynch tries to lock up and control but Oleary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Lynch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oleary is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oleary controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oleary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oleary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oleary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Lynch tries to hold on but Oleary pushes him away.
Lynch is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oleary is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oleary postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lynch looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Oleary looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Oleary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lynch doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Oleary counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lynch jumps guard but Oleary turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oleary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oleary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch tries to pull guard but Oleary holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynch drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Oleary is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lynch can't fight it off and eventually Oleary manages to take the fight to the floor. Lynch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lynch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oleary on the ground.
Oleary showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oleary forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Lynch is trying to stand back up but Oleary is controlling him
Lynch is controlling Oleary's trapped leg to prevent Oleary from advancing to side control.
Oleary tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lynch controls his leg.
Lynch trying to hold on to Oleary's head to control him but Oleary postures up.
Oleary lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oleary wants to get back to his feet.
Lynch is looking to improve his position.
Oleary is taking a breather. Lynch 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynch tries to clinch but Oleary moves out of range.
Oleary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lynch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Oleary manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Oleary working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oleary keeps working.
Oleary is controlling Lynch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oleary is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oleary avoid being mounted?
Oleary controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Lynch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oleary does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oleary regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch trying to control but Oleary is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oleary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lynch prevents Oleary from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Oleary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oleary 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Oleary!
Devin Oleary 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oneill tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oneill to the ground. Oneill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Oneill gets a double leg takedown into Rogers's guard.
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.
Oneill throws a big elbow that misses.
Oneill throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneill wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.
Rogers really is a fat lump.
Oneill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oneill prevents Rogers from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is trying to escape the position but Oneill is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Oneill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Oneill is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Oneill taking a breather here. #T2#
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.#SU2#
Oneill decides to stand back up. Oneill steps back and let's Rogers get back to his feet.#TD2#
Oneill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Oneill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rogers pushes Oneill off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Oneill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oneill trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Oneill content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Oneill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oneill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Rogers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneill defends it easily.
Oneill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rogers manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rogers won't allow Oneill to sweep him here.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oneill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneill working a defensive guard here.
Oneill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Oneill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oneill throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Rogers scores with a takedown into Oneill's guard.#ES2#
Oneill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Oneill counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Oneill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oneill.
Rogers taking a breather. #T1##TD#
Rogers jumps guard.
Oneill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oneill controls the pace.
Oneill looking to sit in guard and control but Rogers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oneill. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oneill seems keen to control Rogers's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Oneill 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneill trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Oneill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Oneill pushes Rogers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Oneill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oneill throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rogers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oneill! #ES2#
Oneill throws Rogers to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##TD2#
Oneill bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Rogers explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wayne Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Rogers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oneill is standing up over Rogers. Rogers looks to escape but Oneill dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR##SU2#
Oneill stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Oneill moves into the clinch.
Oneill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Rogers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oneill smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers is looking to counter the offense by Oneill and move into the clinch.
Oneill throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab lands there for Oneill.
Oneill misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Oneill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Rogers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Oneill gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Oneill turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Oneill manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Oneill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Oneill throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Rogers decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Oneill stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him. #TD#
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oneill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Oneill explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin Oneill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Oneill to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oneill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1##TD2#
Oneill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rogers sneaks back into half guard.
Rogers trying to hold on to Oneill's head to control him but Oneill postures up.
Oneill prevents Rogers from improving his position.
Oneill missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Oneill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oneill stalling.
Oneill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Oneill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oneill controlling the action here.
Kevin Oneill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Oneill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Oneill is looking for a kimura here.
Oneill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oneill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oneill trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rogers enables Oneill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rogers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Rogers wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Oneill shoots in and gets a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Oneill controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Oneill stands up from Rogers's guard - Oneill perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Oneill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oneill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Oneill!
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