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Event:
Island Fights 13
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Chastain lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Chastain finds it's target.
Silvain Chastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chastain cracks O Connell with a good jab.
Chastain scores with a jab to the head.
O Connell lands with a kick to the temple. Chastain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Connell closes the distance and clinches up with Chastain, looking for a takedown. O Connell pushes Chastain against the cage but Chastain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chastain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Connell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Connell takes one to the side of the head.
Chastain works O Connell's body with a nice hook.
O Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Chastain cracks O Connell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel O Connell has been cut.
O Connell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chastain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chastain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Connell darts in looking for a takedown but Chastain gets double underhooks and turns O Connell into the cage.
Chastain throws out a counter right but O Connell avoids it with no problem.
O Connell walks into a straight right hand from Chastain.
O Connell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
O Connell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chastain swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel O Connell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chastain punishes O Connell's body with a nice straight punch.
Chastain lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Chastain does it's job there.
Chastain punishes O Connell's body with a nice straight punch.
O Connell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chastain to score with a decent uppercut.
O Connell tries to clinch there but Chastain circles away.
Chastain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chastain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! O Connell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
O Connell wants to clinch up but Chastain keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chastain! But no joy.
Silvain Chastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chastain connects with a jab.
O Connell wants to clinch.
Chastain throws out a counter right but O Connell avoids it with no problem.
Chastain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Connell wants to clinch up but Chastain keeps it at a distance.
Chastain works the jab nicely.
O Connell takes one to the side of the head.
O Connell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chastain to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
O Connell is rocked!
Chastain connects with a right hand. O Connell shakes it off.
Oh O Connell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chastain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Connell on the side of the head.
O Connell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chastain tries to avoid it but O Connell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chastain to the ground. Chastain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chastain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Connell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chastain lands a jab.
O Connell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Chastain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chastain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chastain swats away the attempt to clinch by O Connell.#CL#
O Connell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chastain, pushing him back against the cage.
O Connell seems to have got his legs back now.
Chastain lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Chastain.
Chastain works on O Connell's body with a couple of short punches.
Chastain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chastain.
O Connell fails to pull guard.
O Connell takes a shot to the head. #TD#
O Connell jumps guard.
#T4#
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!
Chastain controlling from the top position.
O Connell wants to stand up but Chastain is controlling him.
Chastain wants to pass the guard but O Connell is keeping the position.#SU2#
Chastain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chastain keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvain Chastain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O Connell's cut.
That's time! O Connell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
O Connell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Connell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chastain cracks O Connell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chastain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chastain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chastain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chastain lands an overhand right.
O Connell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Connell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chastain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! O Connell falls backwards - clearly groggy! Chastain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvain Chastain!
Daniel O Connell spoke after the fight, saying 'That's it, I retire'.
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Event:
Island Fights 8
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Connell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with O Connell's head. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel O Connell has been cut.
Da Silva clobbers O Connell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Connell manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a hook.#TD2#
O Connell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Da Silva has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but O Connell is on him like a limpet, forcing Da Silva back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva.
Good body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Connell backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Silva. #T1#
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Silva.
A body shot lands from Da Silva.
O Connell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Da Silva.
A body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Connell backwards.
A hook to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Da Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Connell.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
O Connell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Connell tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Da Silva moves into range and clinches up with O Connell.
Da Silva cracks O Connell with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Da Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva.
O Connell looks winded!
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Da Silva stalling in the clinch.
O Connell is trying to drag Da Silva to the mat but Da Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Da Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva has O Connell pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Da Silva taking a breather.
O Connell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Connell is looking for a takedown.
Renato Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel O Connell.#T4#
O Connell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Da Silva.
Da Silva is pressed up against the cage. O Connell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva down to the mat. Da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Da Silva clinches.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that O Connell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva.
Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O Connell's cut.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
O Connell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Renato Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
O Connell rushes Da Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Connell can do to turn this around?
Da Silva has O Connell pushed against the cage.
Da Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva. #ROC#
O Connell is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva.
O Connell is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Renato Da Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Connell backwards.
Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Connell tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva digs a right hand underneath O Connell's ribcage. O Connell let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1##BC2#
O Connell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Connell seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Silva throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Da Silva lands a big right hand that sends O Connell crashing to the mat! Da Silva stays standing though and waves O Connell back to his feet!
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but O Connell ducks down to avoid it.
O Connell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Connell.
It looked like Da Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but O Connell is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on O Connell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
O Connell fails with a takedown attempt.
Da Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Connell manages to circle out of the way.
Da Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Connell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Da Silva rushes O Connell and presses him up against the cage.
Da Silva is pushing O Connell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Da Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Connell backwards.
O Connell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Renato Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel O Connell.
O Connell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Renato Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Da Silva.#T3#
Da Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Da Silva is stalling here.
O Connell tries for a takedown but Da Silva manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Da Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a right hand.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Da Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Connell or not.
O Connell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Connell is breathing heavily.
Da Silva scores with the left hand. O Connell knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
O Connell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva scores with a nice head shot.
O Connell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Da Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Connell backwards.
A body shot lands from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Da Silva gets through O Connell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva dips a shoulder and cracks O Connell with a mighty uppercut! O Connell falls back against the cage and Da Silva unloads with a barrage of strikes! O Connell 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 - Da Silva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Da Silva!
In defeat, Daniel O Connell stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shall all be free'.
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Event:
Island Fights 4
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Domicio misses.
Despite the aggression on O Connell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Domicio misses. #TD#
Domicio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Domicio controlling the action here.
O Connell wants to improve his position but Domicio is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Domicio seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domicio tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Connell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Domicio seems content to control.
Domicio wants to pass the guard but O Connell is defending well. #SUB#
Domicio is trying to work for a kimura but O Connell is defending well.
Domicio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB#
Domicio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Connell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Domicio. #SUB#
Domicio is working for a kimura but O Connell is defending it quite comfortably.
Domicio stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Domicio is looking for a kimura but O Connell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domicio to get the leverage.
Domicio trying to pass the guard but O Connell defending well. #SUB#
Domicio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Domicio wants to work for an arm triangle but O Connell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Domicio is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
O Connell manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Domicio gets a clinch.
Domicio looking for a takedown.
O Connell trying to control the position but instead, Domicio has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Connell into the cage.
Domicio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel O Connell has been cut.
O Connell is trying to break the clinch but Domicio is controlling him.#TD#
Domicio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but O Connell regains guard immediately. #T4#
Domicio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domicio is looking to pass into half guard but O Connell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O Connell is in guard.#REVB#
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Connell stands and throws Domicio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domicio can't do much from the bottom here.
O Connell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
O Connell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domicio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domicio gets back to half guard.
Domicio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domicio is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Domicio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel O Connell's cut.
That's time! Domicio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
O Connell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Connell.
O Connell tries to stand but Domicio is controlling his head.
Domicio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Connell off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domicio controlling the position well here. O Connell rolled but Domicio kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Domicio is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but O Connell won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Domicio off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucio Domicio!
The defeated Daniel O Connell had this to say: 'You shall all be free'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1#
O Connell slaps away a takedown attempt from Blue, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
O Connell clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
O Connell manages to break the clinch.
Blue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Connell's waist but O Connell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blue off to one side. #TD#
O Connell shoots in and gets a takedown into Blue's guard.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connell postures up in Blue's guard and throws a big left but Blue blocks it.
O Connell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Connell lands a couple of digs.#T1#
O Connell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
O Connell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blue sees it coming and defends easily.
O Connell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
O Connell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blue gets full guard.#SU#
O Connell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A thudding body kick lands there by Blue!
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Connell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Blue tries to sprawl but O Connell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Connell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Connell prevents Blue from improving his position.
Nice strikes from O Connell there. #T2#
O Connell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
O Connell is nestled in close to Blue, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Connell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
O Connell prevents Blue from improving his position.
O Connell throwing shots but Blue is blocking nicely. #SU#
O Connell stands up from half guard. #CL#
O Connell instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
O Connell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Connell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Connell looks to land a body kick but Blue moved away.#TD#
O Connell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blue to the mat! Blue manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Blue pushes O Connell off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from O Connell as Blue shoots in.
Daniel O Connell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labatts Blue.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Connell.
Blue looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Connell scoring with punches from side control.
O Connell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Blue struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Connell lands some shots froms side control.
Blue sneaks back into half guard.
O Connell is nestled in close to Blue, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Connell throws a strike but Blue avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
O Connell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blue's guard.
Blue tries to roll over but O Connell keeps him under control.
O Connell throwing shots but Blue is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel O Connell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
O Connell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blue, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
O Connell breaks the clinch.
Blue tries to clinch up.
O Connell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blue tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Connell swivels and escapes.
Daniel O Connell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Connell takes a swing at Blue's ribcage but misses.
Blue tries to clinch there but O Connell circles away.
Blue pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O Connell back to the cage. Blue follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blue with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Connell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
O Connell has Blue up against the cage in a clinch.
Blue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Connell is keeping busy.#T1##BC#
O Connell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
O Connell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blue on his heels. He'll look to pass Blue's guard now, I'm sure.
O Connell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Connell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Connell working some strikes from top position.
O Connell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blue can do to turn this around?
O Connell postures up and lands a big shot to Blue's brow.
O Connell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Connell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Connell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blue's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Connell throws a big elbow that misses.
O Connell scoring with punches to the head and body.
O Connell with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
O Connell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O Connell throws a strike but Blue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Connell is pulling down on Blue's head. It's preventing any offense from Blue, at least for the moment.
Blue wants to control from the top but O Connell keeps moving.
O Connell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
O Connell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Blue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Connell to keep the fight standing.
Daniel O Connell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Labatts Blue.#TD#
O Connell pulls guard.
O Connell keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully. #ES#
O Connell pushes Blue off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Connell's waist but O Connell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blue off to one side. #CL#
O Connell clinches.
Blue goes for a takedown attempt but O Connell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blue is breathing heavily.#CL#
O Connell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blue, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Blue stalling in the clinch but O Connell improves position. #BC#
O Connell manages to break the clinch.
Blue shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Connell sprawls well. O Connell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blue gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like O Connell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
O Connell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Connell showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel O Connell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Blue swings for the body but O Connell moves out of range.
#CL#
O Connell has closed the distance and engaged Blue in a clinch.
Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Connell is defending well.#BC#
O Connell manages to break the clinch.
Daniel O Connell is winning the standup battle so far.
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and O Connell moves out of range easily.
Labatts Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
O Connell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blue's guard.
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Connell pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Connell.
Blue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Connell scores with a couple of nice shots.
O Connell not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
O Connell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Connell with the ground and pound but Blue uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Blue is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Connell scoring with punches to the head and body.
O Connell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
O Connell passes into half guard. #SU#
O Connell decides to stand up.
No luck for Blue with that takedown attempt.
O Connell appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##TD#
Blue tries to sprawl but O Connell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
O Connell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Daniel O Connell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Connell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head.
O Connell working over Blue with some ground and pound. Blue looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but O Connell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. O Connell connects with a nice short shot to Blue's temple.
O Connell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Blue is rocked!
O Connell drops an elbow to the side of Blue's head.
Blue is still in real trouble! Can O Connell finish him?#T3#
O Connell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Connell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Connell working over Blue with some ground and pound. Blue looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
O Connell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blue wants to improve his position but O Connell is controlling well.
Blue seems to have recovered his senses.
O Connell working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
O Connell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
O Connell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blue's thigh. Blue counters though and makes it back to full guard.
O Connell pushing down on Blue's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blue wants to control but O Connell is keeping busy.
O Connell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
O Connell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blue with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
O Connell lands strikes from half guard.
Labatts Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel O Connell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Connell is taking a breather. Blue 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel O Connell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Connell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel O Connell!
Daniel O Connell made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Puuuhhlease. Give me Labatt 50 any day'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
And Win K shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
O Connell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. And Win K has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
And Win K gets control of O Connell's arms and successfully pulls guard. And Win K will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Connell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
O Connell got a little sloppy there for a moment and And Win K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Connell has managed to get both his arms back between And Win K's legs - danger averted.
And Win K tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Connell looking to pass the guard.
O Connell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
And Win K looking for a guillotine here but O Connell defends easily.
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!#SUB#
O Connell got a little sloppy there for a moment and And Win K has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Connell has managed to get both his arms back between And Win K's legs - danger averted.
O Connell wants to stand but And Win K is controlling his posture from full guard.
O Connell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
And Win K looking for a guillotine here but O Connell defends easily.
And Win K might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
O Connell landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
And Win K is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Connell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as And Win K works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
And Win K looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And Win K is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Connell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of And Win K's head.
O Connell postures up and lands a big shot to And Win K's brow.
O Connell wants to pass the guard but And Win K is keeping the position.
O Connell advances position into side control!
O Connell scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
And Win K manages to get back to half guard.
And Win K manages to get to full guard.
O Connell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And Win K manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Connell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
And Win K is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Connell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Connell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
And Win K escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Connell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Connell cracks And Win K with a solid left hand.#SUB#
And Win K is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Connell defends well.#SUB#
And Win K is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Connell is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
O Connell is looking to work some ground and pound but And Win K has wrist control.
O Connell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
O Connell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but And Win K has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. O Connell is looking to defend but And Win K has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for O Connell! And Win K pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, O Connell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). I Just Fight And Win K!
Daniel O Connell spoke after the fight, saying 'Usually I have to pay to be dominated like that'.
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