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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ceomo has managed to clinch.
Keenan tries to work over Ceomo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ceomo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keenan wants to break free but Ceomo has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keenan working hard to break the clinch.
Keenan is trying to pull guard but Ceomo has him pressed against the cage.
Ceomo prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Ceomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ceomo lands a body punch.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ceomo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceomo lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Keenan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ceomo.
Ceomo blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Ceomo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ceomo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ceomo cracks Keenan with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ceomo.
Ceomo is working Keenan over against the cage.
Keenan tries to work over Ceomo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ceomo is leaning against Keenan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Ceomo.
Ceomo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ceomo.
Keenan looks winded!
Ceomo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ceomo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ceomo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan trying to control the position but instead, Ceomo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keenan into the cage.
Keenan tries to pull guard but Ceomo won't allow it.
Sebastol Ceomo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.#T2#
Ceomo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Ceomo - that landed with a thud.
Ceomo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ceomo lands a body shot.
Ceomo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keenan.
Ceomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ceomo works on Keenan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ceomo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ceomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ceomo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ceomo lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Ceomo lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ceomo.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ceomo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ceomo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ceomo lands with a light punch inside.
Ceomo is working Keenan over against the cage.
Ceomo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ceomo lands a right hand.
Ceomo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ceomo misses with a knee to the head.
Ceomo lands a nice uppercut.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Ceomo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keenan's efforts to push away.
Keenan wants to get back to striking at distance but Ceomo won't allow it.
Ceomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ceomo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan is trying to pull guard but Ceomo has him pressed against the cage.
Ceomo scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Keenan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ceomo scores with a hook to the body.
Keenan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ceomo lands an uppercut.
Ceomo gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ceomo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keenan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ceomo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ceomo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ceomo lands a left hand.
Keenan tries to break the clinch but Ceomo is controlling the position.
Ceomo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ceomo gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
Ceomo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ceomo finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Ceomo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastol Ceomo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Ceomo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keenan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ceomo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ceomo closes the distance and pushes Keenan back into the cage.
Ceomo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ceomo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Ceomo.
Ceomo gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ceomo.
Nice body punch from Ceomo - that landed with a thud.
Ceomo lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ceomo.
Keenan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A hook to the body from Ceomo.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceomo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ceomo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ceomo digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ceomo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ceomo lands with a left to the head.
Ceomo scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. #ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
Ceomo misses with an elbow over the top.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ceomo finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Ceomo.
Keenan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sebastol Ceomo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ceomo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ceomo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head.
Ceomo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
A body shot lands from Ceomo.
A short right from Ceomo.
Ceomo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ceomo lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ceomo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ceomo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ceomo works on Keenan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ceomo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Ceomo cracks Keenan with a nice body shot.
Ceomo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Ceomo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Ceomo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ceomo throws a big uppercut that drops Keenan! More strikes from Ceomo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Keenan lies dazed against the cage as Ceomo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastol Ceomo!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 48
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Infamous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Infamous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keenan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Infamous has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keenan uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keenan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan is looking to stand up but Infamous won't let him.
Keenan pushing down on Infamous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keenan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Infamous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keenan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Infamous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Keenan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Infamous to get to his feet. #T1#
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Infamous pushes him off.
Infamous is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Keenan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Infamous to the ground. Keenan is now in Infamous's guard.#SUB#
Keenan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Infamous is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Infamous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keenan defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan stays in close to Infamous's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Infamous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keenan is in close to Infamous's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2##SUB#
Infamous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan is aware though and is defending well.
Keenan trying to control but Infamous is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keenan is posturing up here but Infamous has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Keenan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Keenan has to tap! Slick submission there by Infamous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Infamous!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 44
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonzalez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Keenan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keenan has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keenan tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keenan misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nick Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nick Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez .
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Keenan throws a lazy body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Keenan tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keenan misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Keenan wants to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keenan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Gonzalez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan looks winded!
A head kick misses from Keenan.
Keenan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Keenan tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keenan wants to slow Gonzalez down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Keenan misses
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keenan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzalez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Maynard Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Keenan misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking.
Keenan moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzalez 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Keenan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Keenan.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Keenan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Maynard Keenan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keenan tries to clinch
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keenan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keenan is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.
Keenan is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Keenan.
#BC2#
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keenan tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
A quick step to the side and Gonzalez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Keenan misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Keenan tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Gonzalez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keenan!
Keenan tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nick Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan closes the distance but Gonzalez moves to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzalez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keenan tries to clinch
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body.
Keenan wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Keenan tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan misses with a combination
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Keenan thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan wants to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Keenan misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Keenan misses
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Gonzalez 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#
Keenan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan shoots and misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Keenan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Keenan darts in trying to clinch
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
A quick step to the side and Gonzalez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Keenan tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keenan wants to clinch.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Good body shot from Gonzalez .
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzalez .
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Keenan has the dominant position.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keenan's efforts to push away.
Keenan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Keenan misses
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keenan throws a lazy body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking.
Keenan looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.#T3#
No luck for Keenan with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nick Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
A head kick by Keenan misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Keenan with a poor takedown
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Keenan tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Keenan wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keenan with a poor takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Keenan closes the distance but Gonzalez moves to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keenan misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maynard Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Gonzalez !
Nick Gonzalez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bezerra cracks Keenan with an open hand slap.
Bezerra scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Bezerra waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Keenan to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Bezerra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keenan is still in real trouble! Can Bezerra finish him?
Bezerra postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Keenan's head off the mat! Keenan is out! He's out! Bezerra jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruno Bezerra!
A victorious Bruno Bezerra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yaj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Keenan back to the cage. Yaj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yaj sprawls well. Yaj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Yaj blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keenan takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Yaj lands a big right hand that sends Keenan crashing to the mat! Yaj stays standing though and waves Keenan back to his feet!#ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
Yaj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Keenan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Yaj blocks it well.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keenan glances at the clock... BAM! Yaj nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Keenan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Keenan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Din Yaj!
Din Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Keenan.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jurgs cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Jurgs.
Jurgs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Jurgs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keenan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jurgs passes Keenan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Keenan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jurgs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keenan! #T1#
Jurgs landing strikes from the mount.
Jurgs working Keenan over with strikes here.
Jurgs avoids the attempt from Keenan to control.
Jurgs landing punches.
Jurgs landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Keenan is rocked!
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Jurgs working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Keenan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurgs postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Keenan badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jurgs around the waist but Jurgs pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jurgs is the winner by TKO! Jurgs jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elof Jurgs!
Elof Jurgs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Killa scores with a head kick.
Keenan tries to clinch but Killa moves away
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Killa throws a big counter combination but Keenan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Killa's head coaches at Elite Strikers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keenan wants to clinch.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Killa connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
Keenan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keenan.
Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Killa drops Keenan with a beautiful combination! Keenan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Killa is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killa tries to counter with a takedown but Keenan is quick to defend against it.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Killa finish him?
Keenan shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keenan seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Wrestler Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Killa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan tries for a takedown but Killa circles away easily
and Killa counters with a big right hand! Oh Keenan is in trouble here! Killa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Da Wrestler Killa!
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Event:
EVOLUTION 1
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Adenuga in a clinch.
Keenan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Keenan drives through and clinches with Adenuga against the cage.
Adenuga misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
Keenan just leaning against Adenuga, taking a breather. #BC#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Adenuga shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adenuga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adenuga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keenan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adenuga somewhat.
Maynard Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Adenuga.
Keenan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adenuga defends it nicely.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Adenuga has been cut.#CL#
Keenan clinches.
Keenan has Adenuga pushed against the cage.#BC#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan cracks Adenuga with an open hand slap.
Adenuga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adenuga shoots for a takedown but Keenan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adenuga looks winded!
Adenuga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keenan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adenuga defends it nicely.#T2##CL#
Keenan forces Adenuga back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Keenan pulls Adenuga into guard.
#ES#
Keenan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keenan managing to block the knees to the body from Adenuga.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Adenuga's head. #BC#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Keenan rushes Adenuga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Adenuga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adenuga is looking for a takedown.
Adenuga is trying to pull guard but Keenan has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Keenan gets control of Adenuga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keenan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keenan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keenan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keenan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adenuga's guard. #REVR##SU#
Keenan stands up from Adenuga's guard - Keenan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adenuga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adenuga enables Keenan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adenuga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adenuga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keenan.
Keenan throwing strikes but missing.
Keenan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keenan stops Adenuga from standing up.
Keenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keenan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Adenuga looking for subs off his back but Keenan has passed one foot through into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Adenuga's cut.
That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Adenuga gets tackled into the cage by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Adenuga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keenan is defending well.
Stalling in the clinch from Keenan.
Adenuga tries to break free but Keenan pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adenuga backwards.
Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Keenan pulls guard effortlessly.
Keenan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Keenan wants to sweep but no luck.
Adenuga is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Keenan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adenuga is aware though and is defending well.
Keenan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Adenuga is fighting to break Keenan's control of his arms but Keenan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
Keenan pushes Adenuga off and scrambles back to his feet.
Keenan shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Adenuga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adenuga throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. #CL#
Keenan has Adenuga up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Keenan as the two fighters clinch.
#T2##BC#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adenuga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keenan somewhat.#CL#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Keenan decides to pull guard.
Adenuga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan is adopting a defensive guard.
Adenuga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Keenan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adenuga is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Keenan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keenan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adenuga is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Adenuga from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adenuga wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maynard Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adenuga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adenuga fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Adenuga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adenuga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adenuga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Keenan gets a clinch.
Adenuga tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
#BC#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Adenuga.
Keenan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adenuga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adenuga fails to pull guard.
Maynard Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Adenuga.
Keenan stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adenuga backwards.
Adenuga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Keenan pulls Adenuga into guard.
Keenan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Keenan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adenuga defending well though. #SU#
Keenan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Adenuga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Keenan counters with a good, hard body kick but Adenuga shrugs it off.
Keenan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adenuga is fending him off so far but Keenan persists. Nope, Adenuga circles away and we're back to standing.
Adenuga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot.#CL#
Adenuga tries to keep at a distance but Keenan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Keenan.
#BC#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. #CL#
Adenuga gets tackled into the cage by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch. #T2#
Keenan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keenan connects with a knee to the head.
Adenuga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keenan presses Adenuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keenan stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Keenan rushes Adenuga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adenuga's efforts to push away.#BC#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Keenan scores with a body shot.
Maynard Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Adenuga gets tackled into the cage by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch.
Keenan wants to take the fight to the mat but Adenuga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maynard Keenan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adenuga gets underhooks to prevent Keenan's takedown attempt.
Keenan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adenuga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keenan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keenan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adenuga takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Keenan with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Keenan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Keenan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Keenan instigates a clinch.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.#BC#
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Keenan drives through and clinches with Adenuga against the cage.
Adenuga throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan'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.
Joseph Adenuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard Keenan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adenuga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keenan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keenan 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Maynard Keenan!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Maynard Keenan!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Maynard Keenan!
Maynard Keenan wins by unanimous decision!
Maynard Keenan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Demayo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demayo.#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan tries to work over Demayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demayo tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Demayo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Demayo fails to land. #BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Demayo.
Demayo thuds a left hand into Keenan's body.#CL2#
Keenan instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. #BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown but Demayo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demayo sprawls well. Demayo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Keenan forces Demayo back against the cage and clinches.
Keenan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paul Demayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.#T1#
Keenan stalling the fight.
Keenan tries for a takedown but Demayo manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Demayo connects with a nice looking jab.
Demayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul Demayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Keenan pushes Demayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Demayo.
Demayo blocking some punches.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Demayo. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Demayo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Demayo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Demayo circles away.
#T2#
Demayo works Keenan's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Keenan has managed to clinch.
Demayo lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
A short right from Demayo.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Demayo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Demayo's head.
Demayo lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demayo looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well.
Demayo throws a series of strikes that have Keenan backpedaling.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demayo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demayo throws a good cross that connects.
Demayo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Demayo.
Keenan counters with a body kick.
Demayo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Demayo.
Demayo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Demayo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Demayo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keenan shoots in and drives through. Demayo sprawls well.#CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.
Keenan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keenan looks winded!
Demayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Demayo - that landed with a thud.
Keenan tries a knee to the head but Demayo blocks it.
Demayo can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
#BC2#
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demayo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul Demayo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Demayo.
Demayo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demayo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Demayo tries to keep at a distance but Keenan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demayo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keenan backs up against the cage.
Demayo cracks Keenan with a good jab.#CL2#
Keenan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Keenan fails to pull guard.
Demayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demayo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demayo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan tries to pull guard but Demayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Demayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Demayo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Keenan pushes Demayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Maynard Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan fails to pull guard.
Demayo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
Demayo cracks Keenan with a nice body shot.
Keenan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demayo blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Demayo.
Keenan missing with knees to the body.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keenan lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Demayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan.
Demayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Demayo.
Demayo misses with some punches.
Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demayo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Demayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Keenan tries to work over Demayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demayo working aggressively here.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan tries to clinch but Demayo moves out of range. #CL2#
Keenan has Demayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Demayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Demayo lands a right hand.
Demayo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demayo working aggressively here.
Demayo gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Demayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Demayo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Demayo controls the action.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demayo tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Demayo back against the cage.
Keenan misses with a knee to the head.
Demayo lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Demayo - that landed with a thud.
Demayo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demayo.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demayo throws a head punch that misses.
Demayo tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demayo is keeping busy.
Demayo lands a nice uppercut.
Demayo scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head.
Demayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Demayo.
Demayo lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Demayo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Demayo throws a good cross that connects.
Demayo lands a jab to the head.
Demayo lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Demayo. Beautiful body shot.
Demayo's corner calls for a 1-2. Demayo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Demayo. #ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Demayo finish him?#CL2#
Keenan darts in and clinches Demayo up against the cage.
Demayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan seems to have recovered his senses.
Demayo gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Demayo.
Demayo blocks a body shot from Keenan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Keenan cracks Demayo with a nice body shot.
Demayo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demayo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Demayo scores with a jab to the head.
Paul Demayo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Demayo scores with a one two! Keenan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demayo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Demayo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Demayo finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
Demayo cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Demayo is avoiding it.
Demayo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. #CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Demayo back into the cage.
Demayo blocks a body shot from Keenan.
A short right from Demayo on the inside.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Demayo.
Demayo misses with a body punch.
Keenan tries for a takedown but Demayo manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan is trying to pull guard but Demayo has him pressed against the cage.
Demayo pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Keenan manages to pull guard.
Keenan trying to control the position here.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Demayo wants to stand but Keenan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Keenan wants to improve his position but instead Demayo has moved into half guard.
Keenan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demayo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keenan trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Demayo misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul Demayo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paul Demayo is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A combination from Keenan does no damage.
Demayo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Demayo throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease.
Demayo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Demayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Demayo after a bit of a struggle.
Paul Demayo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan is trying to drag Demayo to the mat but Demayo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Demayo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demayo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Demayo fails to land.
Demayo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Keenan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Keenan is trying to keep Demayo in close.
Demayo is looking to stand up but Keenan won't let him. #SUB2#
Keenan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Demayo passes into side control.
Keenan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Demayo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maynard Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keenan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Demayo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demayo 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Demayo!
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Event:
NYBD 4
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Bagheri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keenan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bagheri, which made it look bad.
Bagheri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keenan circles away.#TD2#
Bagheri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keenan!#SUB2#
Bagheri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keenan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bagheri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keenan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bagheri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bagheri goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keenan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bagheri's guard! Nice work there by Keenan! #T1##SUB2#
Bagheri looking for subs off his back but Keenan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Keenan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bagheri is looking for a sweep. Keenan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bagheri is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Keenan is tapping! Great win for Bagheri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mohammad Bagheri!
Mohammad Bagheri took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
NYBD 3
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Domino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
Keenan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Domino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Keenan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domino as he avoids it easily.
Keenan goes for a double leg but Domino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Domino continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Domino gets the takedown into side control.
Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Domino is dominant here and he's now got Keenan's back!
Domino scores with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domino tries to keep control of the position but Keenan is staying busy.
Keenan covering up well and avoiding damage.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet but Domino has full control of the position and if anything, Keenan has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Keenan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Domino.
Domino lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Keenan.
Domino is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Domino punches Keenan on the ear.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet but Domino has full control of the position and if anything, Keenan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Keenan breaks Domino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keenan tries to free his leg and advance position but Domino is retaining full guard.
Keenan wants to get up but he can't break Domino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Keenan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keenan misses with a takedown
and Domino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Domino is avoiding it.
Domino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Keenan blocks a body shot from Domino. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan wants it to stay on the feet.
Domino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKeenan.
Domino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domino.#TD2#
Keenan has Domino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keenan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Domino tumbling to the mat - Keenan dives into Domino's guard.#ES#
Domino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Keenan forces Domino back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Domino tries to break free but Keenan pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan tries a body shot but Domino blocks it.
Domino stops a takedown attempt from Keenan.
Keenan jumps guard but Domino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan looking to stall.
Keenan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Domino is defending well.
Domino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Domino is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domino tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Domino has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Keenan counters by moving into the clinch.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Domino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Domino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and clinches.
Domino jumps guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Domino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Domino prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Keenan stalling the fight.
Keenan pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Keenan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keenan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Domino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keenan.
Keenan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Domino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Don Domino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.#BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Keenan gets a clinch.
Keenan looking to stall.
Maynard Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Domino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan stuffs the takedown.
Domino works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Domino does no damage.
Domino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Domino tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Domino tries to keep at a distance but Keenan has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Domino does it's job there.#CL2#
Keenan clinches up with Domino and pushes him back against the cage.
Domino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Keenan drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Domino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Domino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Domino. #T3#
Domino trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Keenan wants to stand and escape but Domino is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Keenan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Domino has picked Keenan up and slammed him! Keenan can't keep hold of the triangle and Domino manages to pass to side control!
Keenan is not content to let Domino control the position.
Keenan is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keenan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keenan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
Keenan holds on to Domino's head and controls the position momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Domino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan.
Domino throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease.
Keenan is looking to clinch but Domino is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Domino in a clinch.
Keenan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Domino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Domino wants to get back to striking at distance but Keenan won't allow it.
Domino has had enough of the clinch but Keenan keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Domino dominated that second round.
That's time! Domino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keenan closes the distance but Domino moves to the side
and Domino counters with a left and a right that stings Keenan.
Domino dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Domino misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Domino shoots in.#CL2#
Keenan forces Domino back against the cage and clinches.
Keenan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keenan stalls.
Domino goes for a takedown attempt but Keenan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. 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.
Keenan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domino avoids it really well and circles away.
Domino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Domino misses with a wild combination.
Don Domino is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domino dives in and grabs Keenan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes down on Domino's head and hops out.#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Domino is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Domino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keenan walks away with a smile on his face. Domino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Keenan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keenan is stalling here.
Keenan stalling in the clinch.
Keenan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Keenan tries to land a knee to the head but Domino blocks with his arms.
Domino is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.
Keenan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Domino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Domino pushes him off.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Domino misses with a two punch combination.
#T3##CL2#
Keenan instigates a clinch.
Domino letting Keenan take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keenan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Domino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan swivels and escapes.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino is having none of it.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Domino.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Domino circles away.
#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Domino back into the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keenan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Domino uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Domino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domino keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Domino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Keenan wants to clinch but Domino slips to the side
and Domino counters with a straight right hand.
Maynard Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Domino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Domino 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Domino!
A determined Don Domino didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
NYBD 2
Date: Apr 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Keenan goes for a double leg but Snodgrass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snodgrass continues to drive forward.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Keenan darts in and clinches Snodgrass up against the cage.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snodgrass.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snodgrass.
A short right from Snodgrass.
Keenan looks winded!
Snodgrass misses with a knee strike.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keenan takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snodgrass lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
A short left from Snodgrass.
A left hand lands to the body for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. #ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
A short right from Snodgrass.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#KD#
Snodgrass drops Keenan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Keenan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Keenan to his knees! Snodgrass keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass retains his middleweight title!
Dobber Snodgrass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
NYBD 1:Tate VS Toole Jr
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Keenan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Domino throws a lazy head kick
and Keenan counters with a three punch combo that has Domino backing up. Domino nods at Keenan to acknowledge the strikes.
Domino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Domino back into the cage.
Domino connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Keenan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Domino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Domino stuffs the takedown attempt from Keenan. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Domino swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Keenan decides to pull guard. #T1#
Domino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Domino stands up over Keenan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Domino passes Keenan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Domino seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Domino.
Domino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keenan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Keenan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Domino there.
Domino winds up and cracks Keenan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Domino wants to take a breather but Keenan is having none of it.
Domino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domino trying to control the action but Keenan is working from the bottom.
Domino 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.#SUB#
Domino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Domino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working.
Ground and pound from Domino.
Domino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keenan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Keenan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Domino is on him like a limpet, forcing Keenan back against the cage.
Keenan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Domino jumps guard but Keenan stands there with Domino around his waist. Domino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Domino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keenan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domino misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domino with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Keenan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keenan.
Keenan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keenan misses with a knee strike.
Domino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keenan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
Keenan lands with a left to the head.
Keenan tries to pull guard but Domino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Keenan pulls guard.
Keenan looks winded!
Domino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Domino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan dominated that 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.
#R2#
Keenan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan wants it to stay on the feet.
Domino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Keenan rushes Domino and presses him up against the cage.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Keenan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keenan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Domino trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Keenan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Domino is trying to pull guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Domino avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Domino looking to stall.
#BC2#
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keenan tries to clinch but Domino moves out of range.
Domino wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Keenan clinches with his opponent.
Domino wants to get back to striking at distance but Keenan won't allow it.
#TD#
Domino jumps guard and drags Keenan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Domino is looking to stand up but Keenan isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##SU2#
Keenan gets to his feet - Domino follows without any prompting.
Keenan moves in looking to clinch but Domino pushes him off.
Keenan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Domino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keenan somewhat.
Keenan is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Domino.
#CL2#
Keenan pushes Domino up against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan stalling in the clinch but Domino improves position.
Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Domino can't break the clinch.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Domino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maynard Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Domino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keenan is defending well for now.#TD2#
Keenan jumps into guard, dragging Domino to the mat.
#ES2#
Keenan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Domino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Domino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domino tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keenan defends well and Domino ends up having to push Keenan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Domino tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. #T4##CL2#
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Domino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keenan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Keenan.
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!
Keenan slowing the pace effectively.
Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Domino wants to break free but Keenan has control.
#TD2#
Keenan jumps guard and drags Domino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Our spies down at at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform us that Keenan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Domino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keenan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domino has managed to get both his arms back between Keenan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Keenan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Domino passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Domino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domino tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Domino both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Domino in a clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Keenan gets a clinch.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domino backwards.
Domino is working for takedown but Keenan is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Keenan misses with a combination
#TD#
and Domino counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Domino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Domino fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Keenan. No joy for Domino on that attempt.
Keenan tries to counter with a clinch but Domino shakes him off and moves away.
Domino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Domino. #CL#
Domino forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Domino is trying to force a seperation but Keenan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
Don Domino is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domino.
Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Domino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Domino stuffs the takedown.
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!
Domino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Domino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keenan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keenan's guard now, I'm sure.
Domino controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Keenan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Domino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Domino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keenan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Keenan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Domino is standing up over Keenan. Keenan looks to escape but Domino dives into side control.
Keenan is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Domino cracks Keenan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Domino cracks Keenan with a big elbow.
Keenan seems a little lost for a moment, as Domino dominates the positioning.
Keenan wants to get back to his feet but Domino drags him back down.
Domino landing a few strikes.
Keenan tries to escape but Domino is in control.
Domino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Domino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keenan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynard Keenan!
Maynard Keenan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Keenan drives through and clinches with Koch against the cage.
#BC2#
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Keenan lands a big head kick that sends Koch tumbling to the mat! Keenan takes a step backwards and waves Koch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Lavern Koch has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch stuffs the takedown attempt from Keenan. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet.
Keenan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koch is fending him off so far but Keenan persists. Nope, Koch circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Koch in a clinch.
Keenan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koch up against the cage.
Keenan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koch blocks it with crossed arms. #T1##BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Koch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Koch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keenan lands an elbow inside.
Keenan prevents the takedown attempt.
Keenan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koch swivels and escapes.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.#CL2#
Keenan rushes Koch and presses him up against the cage.
Koch throws an elbow that misses.
Koch really is a fat lump.
Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koch.
Koch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Keenan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koch shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense.
Keenan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Keenan leaves Koch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Koch backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but Koch manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Keenan rushes Koch and presses him up against the cage.
Koch is looking to control Keenan's arms but Keenan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koch has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
#T3#
Keenan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koch's waist but Koch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keenan off to one side.
Keenan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koch pinned against the cage. Koch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Keenan clinches up with Koch and pushes him back against the cage.
Keenan jumps guard but Koch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Keenan manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Keenan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Koch is trying to force a seperation but Keenan has the dominant position.
Keenan stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Koch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keenan looks winded!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koch's elbow.
Keenan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keenan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koch's waist but Koch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keenan off to one side. #CL2#
Keenan has Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynard Keenan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lavern Koch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Keenan misses with a double jab
and Koch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keenan has his takedown stuffed
and Koch counters with a body kick that stops Keenan in his tracks momentarily.
Keenan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keenan wants it to stay on the feet.
Keenan goes for a double leg but Koch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koch continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Keenan rushes Koch and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan wants a takedown.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Koch trying to land knees to the body.
Keenan is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Keenan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Koch postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it. #T1#
Keenan wants to stand up but Koch is controlling him.
Koch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keenan 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.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Keenan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koch passes into half guard.
Keenan is trying to maintain the position but Koch is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keenan on the ground.
Keenan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keenan.
Koch postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it.
Koch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keenan pulls Koch in close to prevent any damage.
Koch stopping the sweep attempt from Keenan.#T3#
Koch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Keenan has Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Koch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koch fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Keenan moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan looks for a takedown but Koch sprawls well.#T4#
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick
and Koch counters with a three punch combo that has Keenan backing up. Keenan nods at Koch to acknowledge the strikes.
Keenan has a takedown stuffed.
Koch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keenan or perhaps it was just good defense by Koch, which made it look bad.
Maynard Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Koch tries to counter by clinching up but Keenan breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keenan stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Keenan clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lavern Koch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lavern Koch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Keenan darts in and clinches Koch up against the cage.
Keenan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koch walks away with a smile on his face. Keenan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maynard Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koch slaps away a takedown attempt from Keenan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan swings for the body but Koch moves out of range.
As Keenan looks to move away, Koch throws a big counter combo but Keenan just gets out of the way.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Keenan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan is trying to pull guard but Koch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynard Keenan.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koch working hard to break the clinch.
Keenan gets through Koch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Koch's head. #TD2#
Keenan jumps guard.
Keenan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koch is in close to Keenan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Keenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Keenan wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koch or perhaps it was just good defense by Keenan, which made it look bad.
Keenan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koch.
Keenan tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koch takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and pushes Koch back into the cage.#T3#
Keenan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Keenan gets control of Koch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keenan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keenan wants to stand up but Koch is controlling him.
Koch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koch throwing strikes but missing.
Keenan is trying to control the position but Koch postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Koch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keenan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koch has managed to get both his arms back between Keenan's legs - danger averted.
Maynard Keenan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keenan looking to control.
#ES2#
Keenan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Keenan stalling the fight.
Keenan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keenan has had enough of the clinch but Koch keeps him there for the moment.
Koch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keenan's defenses.
Koch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koch can't break the clinch.
Keenan takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keenan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynard Keenan!
Maynard Keenan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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