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Event:
Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'Neil throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira jabs O'Neil right on the nose. O'Neil blinks but takes it well.
O'Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O'Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira cracks O'Neil with a right hand to the side of the head.
O'Neil tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O'Neil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Oliveira has knocked O'Neil down with a huge combo! Oliveira steps away and waves a wobbly O'Neil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
O'Neil is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan O'Neil has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira pounces like a tiger and cracks O'Neil with a vicious hook! O'Neil is down but not out! Oliveira follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fernando Oliveira!
An out of breath Fernando Oliveira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
O'Neil throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O'Neil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dimelo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dimelo 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.
Dimelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O'Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimelo.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O'Neil.
Nice body punch from O'Neil.
O'Neil connects with a body shot.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo connects with a body shot that sends O'Neil's belly button to the back.
Dimelo swings for the body but O'Neil moves out of range.
O'Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dimelo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
O'Neil kicks off Dimelo and gets to his feet. #T1#
O'Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimelo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O'Neil defends well and Dimelo ends up having to push O'Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
O'Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
O'Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O'Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
Dimelo looks to land a right hand but O'Neil moved out of range.
O'Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimelo.
O'Neil digs a good body shot into Dimelo's ribs.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
O'Neil throws a shot from downtown. Dimelo moves away and avoids it.
O'Neil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Dimelo.#TD2#
Dimelo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
O'Neil looking to control.
Dimelo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dimelo wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is keeping the position.#T3#
Dimelo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dimelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dimelo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O'Neil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dimelo advances to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dimelo tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Neil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dimelo slows the pace down in half guard.
O'Neil wants to improve his position but Dimelo is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dimelo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dimelo lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dimelo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dimelo misses with a straight right.
O'Neil checks a leg kick.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimelo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O'Neil is looking to counter the offense by Dimelo and move into the clinch.
Dimelo needs to keep his hands up - O'Neil had a free shot at his head there.
Dimelo looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
Dimelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimelo walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from O'Neil misses.
Dimelo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O'Neil swings for the body but Dimelo moves out of range.
#T1#
A big left from Dimelo misses.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Dimelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O'Neil punishes Dimelo's body with a nice straight punch.
O'Neil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
O'Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimelo in his tracks.
Dimelo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O'Neil steps in with a hook that catches Dimelo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! O'Neil follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dimelo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan O'Neil!
Post fight, Aidan O'Neil stared into the camera and said 'I've had a great career, but its time to go home to the family. Thank you everyone'.
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Event:
Gladiators 20 O'Neil v Zulu 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
O'Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from O'Neil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zulu cracks the inside of O'Neil's front leg.
Zulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Zulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the body
and Zulu counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
Zulu blocks a body shot from O'Neil.
Zulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
O'Neil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zulu throws a punch but it's blocked by O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Zulu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu. #ROC2#
O'Neil is rocked!
O'Neil has had enough of the clinch but Zulu keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil.#T1#
O'Neil takes a shot to the head.
Oh O'Neil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O'Neil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zulu lands a nice knee to the body.
O'Neil seems to have got his legs back now.
O'Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
O'Neil wants to stall.
O'Neil is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zulu.
O'Neil misses with some punches.
Zulu misses with the head strike.
Zulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zulu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan O'Neil has been cut.
O'Neil misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
O'Neil is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of O'Neil's head.
O'Neil misses with some punches.
Zulu has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles O'Neil - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zulu, and another! O'Neil is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Zulu Zulu!
Zulu Zulu is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Zulu Zulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Gladiators FN Bravo vs Cold
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
O'Neil throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow O'Neil down.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Chavez.
O'Neil cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
O'Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
O'Neil misses with a body shot
and Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez throws a leg kick but O'Neil checks it.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from O'Neil misses the target.#T1#
O'Neil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Chavez is rocked!
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and O'Neil counters with a right hand to the body.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Chavez's body. Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
O'Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez tries to counter with a clinch but O'Neil shakes him off and moves away.
Chavez throws a jab when O'Neil was well out of range.
O'Neil connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Chavez tumbling to the canvas! O'Neil pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Chavez was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Aidan O'Neil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 9
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Zulu scores with a push kick.
O'Neil stuns Zulu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O'Neil lands a jab to Zulu's midsection.
O'Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from O'Neil misses the target.
O'Neil avoids the body shot from Zulu.
O'Neil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Zulu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from O'Neil.
O'Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Zulu.#BC#
Zulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
O'Neil gets a clinch.
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'Neil has Zulu pressed against the cage.
O'Neil tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position. #BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
O'Neil lands an overhand right.#CL2#
O'Neil moves into the clinch.
O'Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
O'Neil lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu misses with an elbow strike.
Zulu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Zulu.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Aidan O'Neil has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu throws an elbow that misses.
Zulu blocking some punches.
O'Neil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Zulu lands a right hand that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil stalling the fight.
Zulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zulu lands a good knee to the midsection. O'Neil won't want to take too many of those.
O'Neil scores with a shot to the side of Zulu's head.
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zulu misses with a straight right. #CL2#
O'Neil takes the fight into the clinch.
O'Neil tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing O'Neil back against the cage.
Zulu working O'Neil over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zulu just misses with a elbow thrown towards O'Neil's brow.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O'Neil is defending well for now.
O'Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zulu being controlled against the cage.
Zulu looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
O'Neil has had enough of the clinch but Zulu keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O'Neil pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O'Neil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zulu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zulu lands a body shot.
Zulu lands with a right hand.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses.
O'Neil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Zulu Zulu has been cut.
O'Neil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
Zulu throws a leg kick but O'Neil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O'Neil unleashes a big counter combination but Zulu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
O'Neil throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for O'Neil.#CL2#
O'Neil instigates a clinch.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
O'Neil works on Zulu's body with a couple of short punches.
O'Neil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
O'Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
O'Neil moves into the clinch successfully.
Zulu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zulu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
O'Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zulu defending well as O'Neil loads up on a big left hand.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Zulu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O'Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zulus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zulu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O'Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
O'Neil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O'Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and Zulu counters with a nice leg kick.
Zulu lands a head shot.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of O'Neil's head.
O'Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O'Neil takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil lands a jab.
Aidan O'Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Zulu.
#CL2#
O'Neil drives through and clinches with Zulu against the cage.
#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O'Neil moves away.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Zulu moves out of range.
O'Neil lunges at Zulu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zulu's hand. #CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and clinches.
O'Neil lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from O'Neil.
Zulu keeps control of O'Neil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Zulu working O'Neil over with knees to the body.
Zulu misses with an elbow over the top.
Zulu misses with an elbow over the top.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O'Neil is keeping busy.#T2#
O'Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zulu crunches a lovely knee into O'Neil's ribcage.
O'Neil dodges an elbow strike from Zulu.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil tries to clinch but Zulu moves away
and Zulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zulu swings for the body but O'Neil moves out of range.
A jab from O'Neil finds it's way through Zulu's defenses.
Zulu moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
Zulu misses with a low kick.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Zulu.
Zulu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
O'Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O'Neil swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
O'Neil misses with a double jab
and Zulu counters with a body kick.
O'Neil connects with a jab.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zulu moves forwards but O'Neil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O'Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
O'Neil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'Neil misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
O'Neil moves in looking to clinch but Zulu pushes him off.
O'Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Aidan O'Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Zulu avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
Zulu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as O'Neil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zulu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O'Neil.#CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu working O'Neil over with knees to the body.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike.
Zulu is pushing O'Neil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zulu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
O'Neil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zulu blocks a body shot from O'Neil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aidan O'Neil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
O'Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from O'Neil.
Zulu tried to counter with a leg kick but O'Neil avoided it.
Zulu misses with a hook to the body
letting O'Neil counter with a right hand.
O'Neil connects with a body shot.
Zulu falls off balance throwing a combination
and O'Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
O'Neil instigates a clinch.
O'Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zulu's elbow.
O'Neil is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zulu is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O'Neil blocks the elbow strike.
Zulu avoiding damage.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land.
Zulu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike.
O'Neil blocks the elbow strike.
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu lands a nice knee to the body.
Zulu scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
Zulu tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu wants to stall.
#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Some wild striking there from O'Neil.
Zulu misses with a double jab.
O'Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zulu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Zulu ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from O'Neil misses the target.
O'Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu thinks about countering with a head kick.
O'Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O'Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
O'Neil connects with a crisp jab.
Zulu throws the left hand but O'Neil avoids the punch easily.
O'Neil throws a lazy uppercut
and Zulu counters with an outside leg kick.
Zulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Zulu slips the punch.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
O'Neil throws a hook but Zulu blocks it.
Donk. Zulu catches O'Neil right on the button with a cross.
Zulu misses with a hook.
O'Neil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
O'Neil has managed to clinch.
Zulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
O'Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zulu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zulu throws a lazy uppercut
and O'Neil counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and pushes Zulu back into the cage.#T4#
Zulu throws an elbow but it misses.
Zulu crunches a lovely knee into O'Neil's ribcage.
Zulu blocks an uppercut.
A short right from O'Neil on the inside.
O'Neil tries to throw a body punch but Zulu avoids it by throwing O'Neil back against the cage.
O'Neil is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Zulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zulu scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Zulu misses
and O'Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zulu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O'Neil as he jumps to the side.
O'Neil works Zulu's body with a nice hook.
O'Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
O'Neil misses with a left hand
and Zulu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zulu slips a straight right by O'Neil.
Zulu scores with a nice right hand.
Zulu tries a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.
Zulu avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil with a hook.
O'Neil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zulu's hands.
Zulu throws a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.
Zulu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zulu feints and then cracks O'Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O'Neil down.
Zulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O'Neils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
O'Neil is rocked!
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil checks the leg kick.#T1#
O'Neil doesn't manage to clinch there - Zulu circles away.
Zulu moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
It looked like Zulu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from O'Neil misses.
Zulu throws a front kick aimed at O'Neil's knee but O'Neil avoids it well.
O'Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu sets himself, and O'Neil steps forward looking for the clinch! Zulu avoids it this time.
O'Neil misses with a hook to the body
and Zulu counters with a thumping low kick.
Zulu misses with a shot to the body
and O'Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from O'Neil misses.
Zulu misses with a low kick.
Zulu misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zulu manages to avoid it.
O'Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Zulu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O'Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zulu can pounce on him.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil looks to throw the jab but Zulu is out of range.
O'Neil checks a low kick from Zulu.
O'Neil scores with a nice head shot.
Zulu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zulu.
Zulu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zulu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O'Neil finds it's way round the side to connect with Zulu's head. #CL2#
O'Neil closes the distance and clinches.
O'Neil slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
O'Neil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
O'Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
O'Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Zulu is just out of range.
It looked like Zulu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu throws a low kick, looking for O'Neil's leg but O'Neil calmly moves out of range.
Zulu throws out a leg kick but O'Neil moves out of range and Zulu only half commits.
O'Neil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O'Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
O'Neil clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from O'Neil fails to land.
Zulu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O'Neil is defending well for now.
Zulu lands a right hand.
Aidan O'Neil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
O'Neil is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zulu misses with a straight left.
Zulu misses with a right hand
and O'Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from O'Neil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zulu throws a leg kick which misses O'Neil's front leg but catches the back leg as O'Neil tries to avoid it.
O'Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zulu thows a body kick. O'Neil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zulu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O'Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zulu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O'Neil tries to clinch but Zulu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Aidan O'Neil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zulu throws a head kick but O'Neil moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from O'Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O'Neil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O'Neil, as that shot connected.
Zulu slips under a jab.
Zulu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
O'Neil moves out of range of the leg kick from Zulu.
O'Neil lands with a shot to the body.
O'Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zulu lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil moves away from the strike by Zulu.
Zulu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zulu dodges the punch combination from O'Neil.
#T1#
Zulu is looking to slow O'Neil down with leg kicks.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zulu.
Zulu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O'Neil lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
O'Neil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zulu.
Zulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neil.
O'Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zulu was well out of range. Poor timing from O'Neil.
Zulu moves out of range of the strikes.
O'Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zulu throws an overhand right that lands on O'Neil's shoulder, as O'Neil tries to avoid the shot.
O'Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O'Neil looks to land a combination. Zulu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
O'Neil takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
O'Neil is trying to break free.
Zulu can't find room to land a body shot as O'Neil controls the action.
#BC#
Zulu breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil takes a swing at Zulu's ribcage but misses.
Zulu tried to counter with a leg kick but O'Neil avoided it.
Zulu moves out of range as O'Neil strikes.
Zulu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zulu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zulu throws a low kick but it's checked well by O'Neil.
O'Neil tries to clinch up but Zulu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zulu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zulu.
O'Neil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O'Neil throws out the jab.
O'Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zulu can pounce on him.
O'Neil blocks a head kick by Zulu.
#T3#
Zulu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
Zulu half committed to a counter leg kick.
O'Neil misses with a lunging right hand
and Zulu counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zulu.
Aidan O'Neil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O'Neil misses the jab.
O'Neil stalks Zulu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zulu's face. Zulu staggers backwards, shaken.
Zulu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zulu avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
Zulu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
O'Neil misses with a right hand
and Zulu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zulu Zulu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O'Neil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zulu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
O'Neil scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
O'Neil darts in and clinches Zulu up against the cage.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu throws an elbow that misses.
Zulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O'Neil's efforts to push away.
Zulu crunches a lovely knee into O'Neil's ribcage.
Zulu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O'Neil up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O'Neil.
O'Neil pushes Zulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O'Neil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from O'Neil.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aidan O'Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O'Neil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil is the new featherweight champion!
Aidan O'Neil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch but O'Neil is avoiding it.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and O'Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov shoots and misses
and O'Neil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurmagomedov thinking.
O'Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice takedown defense from O'Neil. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
Aidan O'Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
O'Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and O'Neil counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
O'Neil clinches up against the cage.
O'Neil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
O'Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but O'Neil circles away easily
enabling O'Neil to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
O'Neil gets a clinch.
O'Neil lands with a light punch inside.
O'Neil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nurmagomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
O'Neil looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but O'Neil controlling him for the moment.
O'Neil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Neil has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nurmagomedov is proving hard to escape from.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on O'Neil's head, controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov pulls O'Neil in close to prevent any damage.
O'Neil wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov darts in looking for a takedown but O'Neil gets double underhooks and turns Nurmagomedov into the cage. #CL2#
O'Neil tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
O'Neil lands with a light punch inside.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but O'Neil stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
O'Neil stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
#T3#
O'Neil preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but O'Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nurmagomedov in particular looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is defending well.
O'Neil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov. #T4#
Nurmagomedov is taking a breather. O'Neil 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.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is defending well.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nurmagomedov moves into full mount! O'Neil won't be happy about that!
Nurmagomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nurmagomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O'Neil is looking to escape.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and O'Neil has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
O'Neil prevents Nurmagomedov from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - O'Neil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O'Neil cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown
and O'Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aidan O'Neil is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
O'Neil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O'Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for O'Neil.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O'Neil walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aidan O'Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov tries for a takedown but O'Neil circles away easily#CL#
and O'Neil moves into the clinch.
O'Neil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nurmagomedov tries to pull guard but O'Neil forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
O'Neil is leaning against Nurmagomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
O'Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
O'Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a body punch. #T1#
O'Neil presses Nurmagomedov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from O'Neil. #BC#
O'Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aidan O'Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O'Neil jabs Nurmagomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O'Neil lands a right hook to the body.
O'Neil connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
O'Neil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the chin there.
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown
and O'Neil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
O'Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O'Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O'Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O'Neil avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##CL#
O'Neil instigates a clinch.
O'Neil pushes Nurmagomedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmagomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. O'Neil smiles and moves away.
#CL#
O'Neil has taken the fight to the clinch.
O'Neil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
O'Neil manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
Nurmagomedov with a poor takedown #KD#
and O'Neil counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nurmagomedov! O'Neil lets Nurmagomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nurmagomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O'Neil ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Nurmagomedov out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Takayanagi gets tackled into the cage by O'Neil. O'Neil maintains the clinch.
Takayanagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O'Neil managing to block the knees to the body from Takayanagi.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takayanagi throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Takayanagi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O'Neil defends well.#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O'Neil's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Takayanagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but O'Neil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O'Neil wants to control from the top but Takayanagi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takayanagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O'Neil is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Takayanagi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takayanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Takayanagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but O'Neil pushes his legs off easily.
O'Neil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Takayanagi controlling the position.#T4##SUB2#
O'Neil got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takayanagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O'Neil has managed to get both his arms back between Takayanagi's legs - danger averted.
Takayanagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Takayanagi looking for a triangle here. O'Neil is fighting it but it looks tight! Takayanagi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O'Neil is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Meguru Takayanagi!
Meguru Takayanagi is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Meguru Takayanagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Aidan O'Neil had this to say: 'I probably shouldn't have drank that whole bottle before going in there - but it's Christmas!'.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
O'Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O'Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O'Neil lands a head shot.
Mcgregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from O'Neil.
Mcgregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O'Neil finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcgregor's head. #ROC#
Mcgregor is rocked!
O'Neil lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 7
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
O'Neil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plouman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from O'Neil. No joy for Plouman on that attempt.
It looked like O'Neil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aidan O'Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Plouman.
Plouman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
Plouman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O'Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plouman slips a jab and a cross from O'Neil.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plouman manages to avoid it.
O'Neil swings for the body but Plouman moves out of range.
Plouman misses with a takedown
letting O'Neil counter with a right hand. #T1#
Plouman shoots in but no luck this time.
Plouman slips a jab from O'Neil.
Plouman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O'Neil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plouman thinking.
Plouman with a lazy takedown attempt
and O'Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plouman with a poor takedown
and O'Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Plouman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Plouman fails with the takedown
and O'Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Plouman is rocked!
O'Neil throws an uppercut from hell that sends Plouman clean off his feet! He's out cold! O'Neil stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil retains his featherweight title!
Aidan O'Neil took some time post fight to say the following; 'Destroyed, as expected. Now fuck off out of this org, you got no business here.'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 4
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
O'Neil thuds a left hand into Platje's body.
No joy there for O'Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Platje is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
O'Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O'Neil stuns Platje with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
O'Neil with a jab.
O'Neil swings for the body but Platje moves out of range.
Platje doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Platje moves to clinch but O'Neil breaks away
and Platje takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for O'Neil.
O'Neil works over Platje's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Platje. #T1#
O'Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Platje drops his hands momentarily and O'Neil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Platje is rocked!
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Platje takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Platje is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
Platje looks winded!
Platje glances at the clock... BAM! O'Neil nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Platje crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Platje is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil retains his featherweight title!
Aidan O'Neil looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is what it's about, fighting and beating top contenders. A certain boy wants none of this, and neither does his pussy brother. Bare-knuckle power.'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
O'Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan lands a nice hook to O'Neil's body. O'Neil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but O'Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O'Neil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by O'Neil. Beautiful body shot.
O'Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O'Neil is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
O'Neil catches Sullivan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O'Neil swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
O'Neil throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Donk. Sullivan catches O'Neil right on the button with a cross.#T1#
O'Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sullivan jabs O'Neil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O'Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
O'Neil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Neil.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O'Neil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by O'Neil's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sullivan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O'Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
O'Neil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O'Neil.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan blocks a jab.
O'Neil lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by O'Neil.
O'Neil drops Sullivan with a huge uppercut! Sullivan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. O'Neil is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, Aidan O'Neil took to the microphone: 'Frank came to fight, and that's what matters. Plouman was a pussy that wanted none of this. Steel-Knuckle strikes again!'.
Frank Sullivan spoke after the fight, saying 'What the fuck just happened?!'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
O'Neil clinches up against the cage.
Vukadin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vukadin misses with an elbow over the top.
Vukadin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike.
O'Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vukadin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O'Neil's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vukadin.
Vukadin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vukadin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vukadin lands an elbow inside that O'Neil shrugs off.
O'Neil stalling against the cage.
O'Neil misses with a body punch.
Vukadin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vukadin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O'Neil lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil dodges an elbow strike from Vukadin.
O'Neil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vukadin backwards. #ROC#
Vukadin is rocked!
O'Neil stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vukadin is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
Vukadin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike from Vukadin.
Vukadin seems to have recovered his senses.
Vukadin throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
O'Neil takes an elbow to the temple.
O'Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vukadin.
O'Neil misses with a body punch.
A short left from O'Neil.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it misses.
O'Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Vukadin backwards.
Vukadin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O'Neil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vukadin's elbow.
O'Neil taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from O'Neil as the two fighters clinch.
O'Neil throws a head punch that misses.
Vukadin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vukadin lands an elbow inside that O'Neil shrugs off.
Vukadin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee is keeping an eye on O'Neil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vukadin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vukadin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Vukadin.
Vukadin prevents a body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Vukadin.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Vukadin.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
O'Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Vukadin.
A body shot lands from O'Neil.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from O'Neil on the inside.
A short body shot lands from O'Neil as the two fighters clinch.
Vukadin looks winded!
O'Neil lands with a left to the head.
O'Neil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vukadin backwards.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike from Vukadin.
O'Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Vukadin controls his hands.
A short uppercut from O'Neil.
Vukadin misses with an elbow strike.
O'Neil stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vukadin.
The referee is keeping an eye on O'Neil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
O'Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
O'Neil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O'Neil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it misses.
O'Neil lands a left hand.
O'Neil dodges an elbow strike from Vukadin.
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O'Neil avoids the elbow strike from Vukadin, against the cage.
O'Neil scores with a shoulder strike.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
O'Neil avoiding damage.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it misses.
O'Neil blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vukadin.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vukadin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O'Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vukadin throws an elbow but misses.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
O'Neil tries to work over Vukadin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Vukadin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Vukadin blocks an uppercut.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Vukadin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Neil.
Vukadin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O'Neil's defenses.
O'Neil lands a shot to the body.
O'Neil blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a right hand.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O'Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Vukadin.
A right hook to the body lands for O'Neil.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukadin misses with an elbow strike.
O'Neil dodges an elbow strike from Vukadin.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike from Vukadin.
O'Neil lands an uppercut.
O'Neil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O'Neil tries to work over Vukadin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan O'Neil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
O'Neil sets himself, and Vukadin steps forward looking for the clinch! O'Neil avoids it this time.
Aidan O'Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Neil scores with a punch to the head.
Vukadin ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.#CL#
O'Neil has Vukadin up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vukadin throws an elbow but misses.
Vukadin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
Vukadin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vukadin pushes off an throws an elbow but O'Neil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vukadin lands an elbow inside that O'Neil shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil wants to stall.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vukadin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vukadin lands an elbow that stopped O'Neil in his tracks for a moment.
O'Neil takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Vukadin lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Aidan O'Neil has been cut.
Vukadin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Vukadin controls the action.
O'Neil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vukadin lands a damaging elbow.
Aidan O'Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O'Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vukadin backwards.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vukadin lands an elbow that stopped O'Neil in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Neil.
O'Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Vukadin controls his hands.
Vukadin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from O'Neil.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil blocks the elbow strike.
Vukadin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vukadin blocks an uppercut.
O'Neil dodges an elbow strike from Vukadin.
Vukadin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O'Neil's defenses.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike.
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike.
O'Neil lands a right hand. #T2#
Vukadin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vukadin lands a nice elbow.
A short right from O'Neil.
Vukadin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Vukadin.
Vukadin pushes off an throws an elbow but O'Neil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O'Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O'Neil avoids the elbow strike from Vukadin, against the cage.
O'Neil stalling the fight.
Vukadin throws an elbow that misses.
Vukadin throws an elbow that misses.
Vukadin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vukadin just misses with a elbow thrown towards O'Neil's brow.
Vukadin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a light punch inside.
Vukadin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
O'Neil blocks an elbow strike.
Vukadin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O'Neil avoids the elbow strike from Vukadin, against the cage.
Vukadin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
O'Neil dips a shoulder and cracks Vukadin with a mighty uppercut! Vukadin falls back against the cage and O'Neil unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vukadin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - O'Neil screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Aidan O'Neil, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 1
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
O'Neil has managed to clinch.
Fighter Four gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fighter Four tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Fighter Four back against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Fighter Four is rocked!
Fighter Four trying to land knees to the body.
Fighter Four is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
O'Neil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter Four.
O'Neil lands a shot to the body.
Fighter Four looks winded!
O'Neil lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O'Neil works on Fighter Four's body with a couple of short punches.#KD#
O'Neil drops Fighter Four onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fighter Four is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
O'Neil lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fighter Four to his knees! O'Neil keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan O'Neil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Oneil slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruttenum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruttenum tries for a takedown but Oneil circles away easily
and Oneil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oneil connects with the punch.
Ruttenum closes the distance and clinches up with Oneil, looking for a takedown. Ruttenum pushes Oneil against the cage but Oneil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Ruttenum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruttenum has his takedown stuffed
and Oneil counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Oneil moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Oneil.
Oneil stalling the fight.
Oneil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Ruttenum is rocked!
Oneil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruttenum backwards.
Oh Ruttenum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneil throws a big uppercut that drops Ruttenum! More strikes from Oneil and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ruttenum lies dazed against the cage as Oneil celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Oneil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Sawadee shoots in looking for a takedown but Oneil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sawadee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sawadee moves into the clinch.
Oneil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sawadee looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Oneil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sawadee lands a nice looking body shot.
Oneil misses with an uppercut. Sawadee saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Oneil misses its intended target.
Oneil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Sawadee moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Oneil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Rod Sawadee has been cut.
Oneil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oneil is looking to break free of the clinch but Sawadee has double underhooks.
Sawadee jumps guard but Oneil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oneil is pushing Sawadee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil lands a right hand. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Oneil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oneil stalling against the cage.
Oneil avoiding damage.
Sawadee tries to pull guard but Oneil holds him up against the cage and eventually Sawadee drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Sawadee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawadee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oneil has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Oneil manages to break the clinch.
Oneil tries to clinch but Sawadee is having none of it.
Sawadee slips under a jab from Oneil.
Oneil throws an overhand right that lands on Sawadee's shoulder, as Sawadee tries to avoid the shot.
Sawadee thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Sawadee has Oneil up against the cage in a clinch.
Sawadee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oneil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
A short right from Oneil.
A body shot lands from Oneil.
Sawadee is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oneil.
Oneil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sawadee or not.
Oneil working aggressively here.
Oneil lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil lands a big right hand that drops Sawadee! The killer instinct kicks in and Oneil finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Oneil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Oneil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Oneil lands a jab to the nose.
Ruttenum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oneil counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oneil lands a jab.
Ruttenum shoots and misses
enabling Oneil to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Oneil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oneil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruttenum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oneil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aidan Oneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
A short right from Oneil on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oneil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneil lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Ruttenum is rocked!
Oneil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruttenum is still on wobbly legs! Can Oneil finish him?
Oneil softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oneil lands a big right hand that drops Ruttenum! The killer instinct kicks in and Oneil finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Oneil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Oneil!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Styles dives in for a single leg takedown but Oneil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Styles rushes Oneil and presses him up against the cage.
Oneil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oneil scores with a hook to the body.
Oneil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oneil.#BC#
Oneil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Styles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oneil but Oneil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Styles tries to move into range but Oneil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oneil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Styles.
Oneil has Styles pressed against the cage.
Oneil lands a shot to the body.
Styles looks winded!
Oneil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Oneil.
Oneil lands a shoulder strike.
Oneil gets through Styles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Styles is rocked!
Oneil gets through Styles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Styles is still on wobbly legs! Can Oneil finish him?
Oneil dips a shoulder and cracks Styles with a mighty uppercut! Styles falls back against the cage and Oneil unloads with a barrage of strikes! Styles is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oneil screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Oneil!
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