PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmy Tune (ranked 3550 p4p, 5885 weight class) and Danny ONeill (ranked 463 p4p, 586 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tune
vs
ONeill

175 cm
25
155
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
177
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimmy Tune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny ONeill!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tune is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tune throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeill blocks a head kick by Tune.

Tune closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.
Tune tries to score a body lock takedown but ONeill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
ONeill prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tune manages to pull guard.

ONeill stands up and waves to Tune to follow him.
ONeill misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ONeill cracks Tune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Tune's shoulder, as Tune tries to avoid the shot.
Tune was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
ONeill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tune.
ONeill misses with the combination.
Kimmy Tune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tune tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it.
Tune shoots in looking for a takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl out of it but Tune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ONeill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tune throws a head kick that misses.
ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tune shoots in looking for a takedown but ONeill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from ONeill does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tune closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Tune pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ONeill throws a right hand that Tune ducks under and follows up with a left that Tune also avoids with ease.
Tune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like ONeill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tune throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tune off to one side.
Tune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
ONeill misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
ONeill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTune.
Tune tries to clinch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill unleashes a big counter combination but Tune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
ONeill has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tune is landing a low percentage of strikes.
ONeill cracks a nice hook into Tune's ribs.
ONeill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tune moves out of range as ONeill strikes.
ONeill keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from ONeill misses.
ONeill leaves Tune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ONeill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tune pushes ONeill up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tune wants the takedown. ONeill is fighting it off but Tune persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in ONeill's guard against the cage.
ONeill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tune is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tune is in close to ONeill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Tune from controlling successfully.
ONeill wants to get back to his feet but Tune is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tune drops back looking for a leg! ONeill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ONeill manages to kick Tune off! Tune jumps back into ONeill's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tune won't allow ONeill to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ONeill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
ONeill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ONeill keeping moving, preventing Tune from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny ONeill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tune dives in and grabs ONeill's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeill pushes down on Tune's head and hops out.
Kimmy Tune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tune takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from ONeill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Tune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tune is in ONeill's guard.
Tune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
ONeill wants to stand up but Tune is controlling him.
Tune engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Tune stands up and waves to ONeill to follow him.
ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeill throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by ONeill.
Tune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ONeill pinned against the cage. ONeill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tune wants to clinch.
Tune is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ONeill lands an overhand right.
Tune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ONeill pinned against the cage. ONeill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tune closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.
Tune has ONeill pressed against the cage.
ONeill lands with a left to the head.
Tune is looking for a takedown.
ONeill working hard to break the clinch.

Tune jumps into guard, dragging ONeill to the mat.
Tune working a defensive guard here.
Tune pulls ONeill in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeill wanted to stand there but Tune had control of the position.
Tune trying to keep a closed guard but ONeill is proving a slippery customer.
Tune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ONeill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tune is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tune has his feet on ONeill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tune dives in and grabs ONeill's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeill pushes down on Tune's head and hops out.
ONeill unleashes a big counter combination but Tune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tune.
A right-left combo lands from ONeill.
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick from Tune.
ONeill connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tune defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
Tune throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Tune's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Danny ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeill avoids it really well and circles away.
ONeill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ONeill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tune eats them both and turns towards ONeill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

ONeill leaves Tune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ONeill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tune tries to clinch up
and ONeill counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ONeill!
Tune shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from ONeill. No joy for Tune on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tune ducks right into an uppercut from ONeill.

Tune shoots in and bounces ONeill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kimmy Tune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ONeill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
ONeill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeill keeps the fight on the outside.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tune fails with the takedown
and ONeill counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeill punishes Tune's body with a nice straight punch.
Tune closes the distance looking to clinch
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and ONeill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
ONeill connects with a crisp jab.
Tune closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tune throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tune off to one side.
Tune closes this distance looking for a takedown but ONeill circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill lands a nice shot that snaps Tune's head back.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Tune.
ONeill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tune tries for a takedown but ONeill circles away easily
and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tune tries for a takedown but ONeill circles away easily
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill cracks Tune with an open hand slap.
Danny ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ONeill with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tune takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ONeill misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeill throws a one two combo.
Tune shoots for a takedown but ONeill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tune in his tracks.
ONeill swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny ONeill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ONeill 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny ONeill!