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Event:
T172
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
O'Sé keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
O'Sé gets tackled into the cage by Maddox. Maddox maintains the clinch.
O'Sé tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maddox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O'Sé fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but O'Sé shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O'Sé avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O'Sé seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O'Sé paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'Sé was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
O'Sé moves into range and clinches up with Maddox.
O'Sé is trying to drag Maddox to the mat but Maddox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox goes for a takedown in the clinch but O'Sé prevents it.
#BC2#
Maddox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
O'Sé wants to clinch up but Maddox keeps it at a distance.
O'Sé tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Sé somewhat.
O'Sé looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O'Sé closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maddox circles away.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox looks to land a combination but O'Sé avoids it well.
Maddox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O'Sé is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maddox shoots in looking for a takedown but O'Sé manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maddox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maddox dives in and grabs O'Sé's left leg, looking for a takedown. O'Sé pushes down on Maddox's head and hops out.
O'Sé appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox shapes to counter with a head kick.
O'Sé looks for the body kick but Maddox saw that one coming.
Maddox goes for a double leg but O'Sé avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O'Sé continues to drive forward.
Maddox throws a right and a left that O'Sé avoids nicely. #T2#
O'Sé shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maddox pinned against the cage. Maddox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maddox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown but Maddox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maddox - that will leave a mark!
Maddox misses with a takedown #TD#
and O'Sé counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox wants to stand up but O'Sé is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Sé trying to control the position from guard on top but Maddox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
O'Sé wants to stand but Maddox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
O'Sé has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O'Sé advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Sé is trying to move to mount but Maddox reverses beautifully and ends up in O'Sé's guard.
O'Sé wants to control but Maddox passes easily into half guard.
Nice strikes from Maddox there. #T4#
O'Sé is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but O'Sé is working away.
Maddox controlling the action here.
Maddox stops O'Sé from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maddox controlling the pace.
O'Sé tries to get to full guard but Maddox has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Idris Maddox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
O'Sé with a poor takedown
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O'Sé throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
Maddox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O'Sé tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maddox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
O'Sé has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maddox is working for takedown but O'Sé is calmly controlling the position for now.
O'Sé fails to pull guard.
O'Sé gets underhooks to prevent Maddox's takedown attempt.
O'Sé drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Sé struggles to land a body shot inside as Maddox controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sé is pressed up against the cage. Maddox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O'Sé down to the mat. O'Sé avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from O'Sé. No joy for Maddox on that attempt.
Maddox stuffs the takedown attempt from O'Sé. O'Sé gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
O'Sé throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
O'Sé drives through and clinches with Maddox against the cage.
Maddox tries to pull guard but O'Sé won't allow it.
#TD2#
Maddox pulls guard effortlessly.
O'Sé wanted to stand there but Maddox had control of the position.
O'Sé throwing strikes from guard but Maddox blocks nicely.
O'Sé engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O'Sé throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Maddox 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#
Maddox is controlling the pace.
O'Sé is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
O'Sé is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maddox jumps into side control!
Maddox tries to move to mount but O'Sé blocks the move with his legs.
Maddox cracks O'Sé with a big right hand but O'Sé just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O'Sé is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maddox off and has taken his back!
O'Sé wants to control the position but Maddox frees himself and scrambles - O'Sé manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB#
O'Sé looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maddox is trying to control O'Sé's posture but O'Sé avoids it. #T4#
Maddox sneaks back into half guard.
Idris Maddox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if O'Sé is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
O'Sé stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maddox to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maddox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tadhg O'Sé will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
O'Sé tries to clinch up but Maddox circles away and keeps his distance.
Maddox is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Maddox drives through and clinches with O'Sé against the cage.
Maddox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maddox is pressed up against the cage. O'Sé has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maddox down to the mat. Maddox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
O'Sé shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maddox napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Maddox bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
O'Sé fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maddox with the counter takedown but O'Sé avoids it easily.
Tadhg O'Sé is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from O'Sé.
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'Sé tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maddox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O'Sé somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadhg O'Sé. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
O'Sé shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maddox is trying to hold O'Sé in close to prevent damage but O'Sé has managed to pass into half guard.
Maddox works his way to full guard. Good work.
O'Sé throws an elbow that misses. Maddox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in O'Sé's guard. Nice move by Maddox!#REVB#
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Sé is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Maddox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maddox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from O'Sé.
O'Sé is trying to control the position but Maddox postures up. #SUB#
O'Sé looking for a guillotine here but Maddox defends easily.
#T3#
O'Sé wants to control but Maddox passes easily into half guard.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Sé is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O'Sé is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maddox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maddox's back!
O'Sé throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Maddox turns into O'Sé and is now in his guard.
#T4#
O'Sé preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O'Sé pulls Maddox in to control the position.
O'Sé is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Sé looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Sé, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
O'Sé working for submissions but it's allowed Maddox to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maddox trying to control from half guard but O'Sé is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idris Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maddox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Maddox!
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Event:
T170 Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Two tries to clinch but Five is having none of it.
Five throws a nice looking combination but Two bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Two shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Five pinned against the cage. Five gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Five. Five gets slowly back to his feet.
Two is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Five.
Crunch! Two slams his shin into Five's torso.
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Two manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Five on his heels. He'll look to pass Five's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Two not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Five working for a triangle but Two defends it easily.
#T1#
Two trying to control but Five is working from the bottom.
Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Two has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Five is proving hard to escape from.
Two pushing down on Five's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Five missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Five is looking to escape.
Five is looking to improve his position.
Five keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Five wants to improve his position but Two is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Two is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two wants to control but Five is keeping him busy.
Two not doing much here.
Five tries to roll over but Two keeps him under control.#T3#
Five is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Five avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Two tries to clinch up but Five circles away and keeps his distance.
Two sets himself, and Five steps forward looking for the clinch! Two avoids it this time.
Five will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Five leaves Two with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Five is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Two with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Recruit Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Two clinches. #BC2#
Five escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Two lands in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and Five has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Two has managed to get both his arms back between Five's legs - danger averted.
Five working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Two is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Five keeping full guard, as Two tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Five has a closed guard, preventing Two from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Recruit Two dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Two is looking to clinch but Five is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Two.
Five tries to close the distance and clinch up but Two swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Two shoots in for a double leg but Five sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Two as Five shoots in.
Five connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Five as he connects with a hook.
Two circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five fails with a takedown attempt.
Two scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Five doesn't seem bothered though.
Five will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Recruit Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Recruit Five.#T1#
Two shoots for a double leg takedown but Five sprawls well. He's pushed Two's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Five closes the distance but Two moves to the side
and Two counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Five is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Five scores with a four punch combination!
Two fails with the takedown.
Two fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Five tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Five pulls guard effortlessly.
Two scoring with punches to the head and body.
Five is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SU#
Two stands up from Five's guard - Two perhaps looking for a knockout.
Two shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Five defends it nicely.
Five swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Five wants to clinch up but Two keeps it at a distance.
Two wants to clinch.
Two sets himself, and Five steps forward looking for the clinch! Two avoids it this time.
Recruit Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown. Five tries to sprawl out of it but Two keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Five manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Two takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Five shoots in but no luck this time.
Five stuns Two with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Five doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Two counters with a crisp one two that drops Five! Two thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Five to his feet! Five is in big trouble!
Five tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Two defends well and Five ends up having to push Two into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Five throws a head kick that half lands.
Five lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Two closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Five prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Five.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Five.
Two tries a knee to the head but Five blocks it.
#BC#
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Five closes this distance looking for a takedown but Two circles away.
Five walks forward, straight into a front kick from Two.#CL2#
Five has managed to clinch.
Two wants a takedown but no success here.
Two dodges an elbow strike from Five.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Five just stands there and leans against the cage.
Five goes for a takedown in the clinch but Two prevents it.
Two tries to pull guard but Five holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Recruit Five showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Two looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Two jabs Five to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Five closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Five pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Two tries a head kick but it misses.
As Two backs off Five throws a huge counter combo but Two manages to avoid it all.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Five manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Two gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Five slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Five works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Two manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Five manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Two is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Two wants to control from the top but Five keeps moving.
Two postures up.
Two not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Two drops back looking for a leg! Five is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Five manages to kick Two off! Two jumps back into Five's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Five not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Five swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Five is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Five is pulling down on Two's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Five has closed the distance and engaged Two in a clinch.
#BC#
Two breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Five closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Two quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Two has one foot on Five's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Five swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Recruit Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Two looking to score a takedown here. Five is defending well but Two drives through and ends up in Five's guard.#ES2#
Five pushes Two off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Two rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Five moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Five lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Five tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Five somewhat.
It looked like Two was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Five is defended easily by Two.
Five with a poor takedown
and Two counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Five stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Five wants it to stay on the feet.
Five stuffs the takedown attempt from Two. Two gets slowly back to his feet.
Five throws a head kick but Two moves out of range.
Five tries to clinch up but Two circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Recruit Two.
I think Two has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Recruit Two!
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