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Event:
C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Tucker looks to land a combination. Alcindor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Alcindor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Tucker.#TD#
Tucker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alcindor's guard.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Tucker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcindor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alcindor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker stuns Alcindor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Tucker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alcindor to the mat! Alcindor manages to get full guard.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Alcindor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alcindor keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alcindor trying to remain calm as Tucker controls from the top position.#T3#
Tucker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alcindor!
Tucker avoids the attempt from Alcindor to control.
Tucker wants to control the pace but Alcindor is squirming around nicely.
Tucker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tucker trying to control but Alcindor is having none of it.
Alcindor tries to improve his position but instead Tucker has taken his back! #T4#
Tucker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alcindor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tucker keeps control of the position easily here as Alcindor tries to buck him off.
Alcindor is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tucker off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alcindor wants to control his opponent's hands but Tucker gets his hands free.
Tucker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alcindor doesn't escape. #SUB#
Tucker working for a choke but Alcindor is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tucker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alcindor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alcindor for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alcindor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Alcindor persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Lew Alcindor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alcindor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alcindor wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcindor is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Alcindor tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker passes to full mount!
Tucker wants to control the pace but Alcindor is squirming around nicely.
Tucker controlling from the full mount.
Alcindor wants to hold on but Tucker pushes him away.
Tucker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alcindor is trying desperately to improve position.
Jeffrey Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tucker looking to control but Alcindor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alcindor has given up his back. Will we see Tucker going for some submissions?
Tucker looking to hold on to the position here but Alcindor rolls and ends up regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Alcindor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.#T3#
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcindor is keeping the position for now.
Tucker stands and throws Alcindor's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tucker tries for a kimura but Alcindor is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alcindor tries to improve position but can't.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcindor keeps working.
Alcindor is looking for a sweep.
Tucker slows the pace down.
Alcindor is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alcindor regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Tucker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Alcindor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcindor can do to turn this around?
Tucker scores with a push kick.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Alcindor's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Alcindor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
Alcindor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Alcindor's ribs.
Alcindor shoots in for a takedown but Tucker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffrey Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Tucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Alcindor is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alcindor avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Alcindor is defending against the submission attempts here by Tucker.
#T1#
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alcindor tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Tucker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alcindor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alcindor wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alcindor controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from Alcindor. Alcindor gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffrey Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alcindor punching from the bottom.
Alcindor trying to hold on to Tucker's head to control him but Tucker postures up.
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Tucker trying to control the action but Alcindor is working from the bottom.
Tucker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alcindor is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tucker has taken his back.
#SUB#
Tucker working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Alcindor is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Tucker has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Alcindor taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffrey Tucker! |
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Event:
C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Alcindor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke stuffs the takedown attempt from Alcindor. Alcindor gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcindor shoots for a takedown but Beneke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Beneke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcindor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Alcindor is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Beneke.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Beneke lunges at Alcindor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alcindor's hand.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcindor slips a straight right by Beneke.
Alcindor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Beneke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1##TD2#
Beneke tries to sprawl but Alcindor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alcindor throws a strike but Beneke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alcindor is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Beneke pushes Alcindor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Beneke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alcindor closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Alcindor pushes Beneke against the cage but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcindor.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Alcindor didn't see that one coming.
Alcindor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Alcindor dives in and scores a takedown into Beneke's guard.#T2#
Alcindor cracks Beneke with a solid left hand.
Alcindor wants to control from the top but Beneke keeps moving.
Alcindor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beneke has control of Alcindor's left arm, preventing Alcindor from doing any damage.
Alcindor tries to free his leg and advance position but Beneke is retaining full guard.
Alcindor stops Beneke from standing up. #ES#
Beneke kicks Alcindor off and gets to his feet.
Alcindor takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Alcindor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beneke misses with a hook. Alcindor ducked under it nicely.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beneke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Alcindor's head back.
Beneke stuffs the takedown.
Alcindor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke misses with a hook. Alcindor ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Beneke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcindor sprawls well initially but Beneke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beneke in particular looking to stall.
Alcindor is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU#
Beneke stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Alcindor slips under a jab.
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Alcindor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alcindor throws a strike but Beneke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Beneke stopping the sweep attempt from Alcindor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Alcindor moves out of range easily.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alcindor momentarily.
Beneke lands a two punch combo.
Beneke cracks Alcindor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcindor shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Alcindor shoots for a takedown but Beneke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Beneke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alcindor's head.
Lew Alcindor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Alcindor shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Alcindor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alcindor.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Beneke.
Donk. Beneke catches Alcindor right on the button with a cross.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Alcindor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alcindor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke cracks Alcindor with an open hand slap.
Alcindor shoots for a double leg takedown but Beneke sprawls well. He's pushed Alcindor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beneke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke scores with a jab. Alcindor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Alcindor walks into a left hand. #ROC#Alcindor is rocked!
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alcindor is still on wobbly legs! Can Beneke finish him?
Alcindor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beneke connects with a jab.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Alcindor.#TD2#
Alcindor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcindor prevents Beneke from standing back up.
Alcindor seems to have recovered his senses.
Alcindor is looking to stall here but Beneke recovers full guard.
Alcindor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Alcindor trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom.
Beneke wants to stand but Alcindor is controlling the position.
Beneke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beneke works over Alcindor's head and body with a nice combination.
Alcindor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Alcindor has a takedown stuffed.
Alcindor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beneke circles away.
Alcindor fails to land the takedown.
Alcindor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beneke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcindor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beneke tests Alcindor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Alcindor knows he should have avoided that one.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcindor can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Alcindor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alcindor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Beneke catches Alcindor right on the button with a cross.
Alcindor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Alcindor shoots in and bounces Beneke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alcindor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alcindor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Alcindor is looking to pass into half guard but Beneke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beneke is in guard.#REVR#
Alcindor trying to control the position.
Beneke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Alcindor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beneke escapes and throws Alcindor's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Beneke decides to stand back up. Beneke steps back and let's Alcindor get back to his feet.#T2#
Alcindor goes for a double leg but Beneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beneke continues to drive forward.
Alcindor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beneke is fending him off so far but Alcindor persists. Nope, Beneke circles away and we're back to standing.
Beneke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcindor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alcindor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alcindor.
Beneke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Alcindor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcindor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Alcindor didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Beneke finds it's way through Alcindor's defenses.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Alcindor needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Alcindor with an uppercut!
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke drops Alcindor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alcindor! Beneke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Beneke!
After the fight, Mark Beneke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
C403: Cruz vs Jiang II
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Alaska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska punishes Alcindor's body with a nice straight punch.
Alaska waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcindor.#TD#
Alcindor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alaska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alaska looking for a sweep. Not yet Alaska, not yet.
Alaska keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Alaska isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Alcindor stacks Alaska on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Alcindor!
Alaska prevents Alcindor from improving position.
Alaska regains half guard.#T1#
Alaska is looking to improve his position.
Alaska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alaska is not content to let Alcindor control the position.
Alcindor scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Alaska actively working from the bottom here.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Alcindor has control of the leg.
Alaska regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcindor won't allow Alaska to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Alaska is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alcindor has his hands clasped together but Alaska extends and breaks Alcindor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Alaska.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska! |
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Event:
C393: Duran vs Okoro
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Alcindor darts in looking for a takedown but Benny gets double underhooks and turns Alcindor into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benny.
Benny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benny moves away from the strike by Alcindor.
A jab from Benny does it's job there.
Benny lands with a hook. Alcindor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Alcindor is rocked!
Alcindor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alcindor is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Alcindor wants to clinch up but Benny keeps it at a distance.
Benny digs a good body shot into Alcindor's ribs.
Alcindor seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Benny cracks Alcindor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alcindor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Benny finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcindor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benny.
Benny cracks Alcindor with a hook to the temple - Alcindor is on wobbly legs here! Benny swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alcindor falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Benny wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). D.C. Benny!
During a confident post fight interview, D.C. Benny thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
O Brien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcindor wants to clinch.
O Brien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Alcindor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O Brien is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alcindor.
O Brien feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Alcindor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. O Brien quickly recovers to half guard.
O Brien manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been informed that O Brien has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
The crowd cheers as O Brien lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alcindor doesn't seem phased though.
Alcindor ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Alcindor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
O Brien with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alcindor dodges the punch combination from O Brien.
Alcindor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Brien as he jumps to the side.
O Brien connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Alcindor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcindor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
O Brien throws a jab when Alcindor was well out of range.
Alcindor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alcindor.
Alcindor misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and O Brien counters with a nice right hand that sends Alcindor toppling to the canvas! Alcindor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can O Brien finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Lew Alcindor has been cut.
O Brien punishes Alcindor's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Alcindor feints and as O Brien raises his hands in defense, Alcindor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as O Brien holds on and takes a little breather.
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Alcindor from controlling successfully. #T3#
O Brien wants to stand but Alcindor is controlling the position.
Alcindor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O Brien can't keep his opponent in guard - Alcindor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Alcindor connects with a nice short shot to O Brien's temple.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
Alcindor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alcindor trying to control the action but O Brien is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brien tries to get to full guard but Alcindor has control of the leg.
Alcindor is trying to control the action in half guard but O Brien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alcindor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard but Alcindor has mounted him!
Alcindor unloading with bombs!
O Brien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Brien controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lew Alcindor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alcindor looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Alcindor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Brien steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lew Alcindor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien throws a head kick but Alcindor moves out of range.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien delivers a nice body kick.
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
O Brien throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcindor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for O Brien.#CL#
Alcindor closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from O Brien.
#T1#
O Brien with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Brien.#ROC2#Alcindor is rocked!
O Brien scores with a shot to the side of Alcindor's head.
Oh Alcindor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crack! A monster head kick from O Brien and Alcindor falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by O Brien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seamus O Brien!
Seamus O Brien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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