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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Chukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kehveli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chukwu walks away with a smile on his face. Kehveli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kehveli gets tackled into the cage by Chukwu. Chukwu maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kehveli ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kehveli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kehveli holds on and takes a little breather.
Kehveli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chukwu's guard. #REVR##SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Chukwu to follow him. #CL2#
Chukwu clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Kehveli drags the fight down to the ground.
Chukwu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Chukwu throwing strikes from guard but Kehveli blocks nicely.
Chukwu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chukwu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chukwu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chukwu looks winded!
Kehveli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chukwu's guard. #REVR##SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Chukwu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Chukwu rushes Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kehveli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chukwu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chukwu misses with the head strike.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Chukwu has a couple of punches blocked by Kehveli.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kehveli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chukwu can't fight it off and eventually Kehveli manages to take the fight to the floor. Chukwu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chukwu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chukwu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Chukwu to follow him. #CL2#
Chukwu has closed the distance and engaged Kehveli in a clinch.
Kehveli blocking some punches.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Chukwu misses with the head strike.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but Chukwu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chukwu smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Chukwu has managed to clinch.
Kehveli goes for a takedown attempt but Chukwu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwu has a couple of punches blocked by Kehveli.
Chukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Kehveli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chukwu uses from the top position.
Chukwu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chukwu throws an elbow that misses. Kehveli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chukwu's guard. Nice move by Kehveli!#REVR##SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Chukwu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Chukwu pushes Kehveli up against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwu throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anike Chukwu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kehveli tries to keep at a distance but Chukwu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kehveli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chukwu after a bit of a struggle.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Kehveli successfully pulls guard.
Chukwu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kehveli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chukwu throws a strike but Kehveli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Chukwu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Chukwu clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwu misses with the head strike.
Chukwu is breathing heavily.
Kehveli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
#T1#
Chukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kehveli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chukwu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kehveli.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kehveli tries to score a body lock takedown but Chukwu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chukwu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kehveli backwards.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehveli. #T2#
Chukwu stalling against the cage.
Anike Chukwu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kehveli jumps into guard, dragging Chukwu to the mat.
Kehveli pulls Chukwu in close to prevent any damage.
Chukwu throwing strikes from guard but Kehveli blocks nicely.
Chukwu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kehveli is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chukwu, up you get! #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Kehveli drags the fight down to the ground.
Kehveli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chukwu throwing strikes but missing.
Kehveli 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##SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Chukwu closes the distance and pushes Kehveli back into the cage.#T4#
Chukwu misses with the head strike.
Chukwu has a couple of punches blocked by Kehveli.
#TD#
Kehveli jumps into guard, dragging Chukwu to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli 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#
Chukwu punching from the bottom.
#SU#
Kehveli stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chukwu to get 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!#CL2#
Chukwu closes the distance and clinches.
Chukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kehveli.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kehveli jumps guard and drags Chukwu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kehveli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chukwu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kimmo Kehveli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Chukwu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kehveli.
Chukwu stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Kehveli gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Chukwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chukwu just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but Chukwu won't allow it.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kehveli gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1##CL2#
Chukwu closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwu fails to land.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kehveli blocks an uppercut.
Kehveli jumps guard but Chukwu stands there with Kehveli around his waist. Kehveli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kehveli blocks an uppercut.
Kehveli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chukwu prevents it.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Chukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kehveli. #TD#
Kehveli has picked Chukwu up - he's going for a ride! Kehveli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chukwu is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#SU#
Kehveli stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Chukwu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kehveli pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehveli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chukwu's guard. #REVR##SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Chukwu follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Chukwu takes the fight into the clinch.
Kehveli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kehveli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chukwu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Kehveli manages to pull guard.
Chukwu throws a strike but Kehveli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Chukwu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Chukwu moves into range and clinches up with Kehveli.#TD#
Kehveli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chukwu throwing strikes but missing.
Chukwu throws a strike but Kehveli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SU#
Chukwu is working an open guard so Kehveli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Chukwu pushes Kehveli up against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Kehveli blocking some punches.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwu.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chukwu to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwu. #TD#
Kehveli pulls guard.
Kehveli controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kehveli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chukwu trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kehveli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kehveli 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
Kimmo Kehveli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawke looks to land a combination but Kehveli avoids it well.
Kehveli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawke misses with a double jab.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Hawke is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Hawke does no damage.
A punch combination from Hawke misses.
Hawke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Warren Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Hawke is quick to defend against it.
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawke thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Hawke to follow him.
Hawke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawke looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Hawke.
A low kick from Hawke misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SU#
Kehveli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A low kick from Hawke is predictable there #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hawke swinging wildly here.
Hawke throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Kehveli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kehveli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kehveli checks a leg kick.
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Hawke fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hawke is looking to chop away at Kehveli's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehveli slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
#T2#
A low kick from Hawke is predictable there #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hawke actively working from the bottom here.
Hawke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Hawke is quick to defend against it.
Hawke misses with a double jab.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Hawke is quick to defend against it.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawke! #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hawke to his feet.
Hawke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Hawke fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Hawke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawke misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawke misses with a combination
#TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Hawke to follow him.
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawke wants to stand back up but Kehveli manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Hawke get back to his feet.
Hawke throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#SUB2#
Hawke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kehveli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Kehveli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawke throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hawke to his feet.
Hawke throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawke is looking to stand back up but Kehveli counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hawke. #T4##REVB##SU#
Kehveli postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hawke to stand up.
Kehveli dodges the punch combination from Hawke.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawke sprawls and moves away.
Hawke misses with the combination.
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hawke to get to his feet.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SU#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Kehveli avoids them all with ease.
Hawke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kehveli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hawke thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawke manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Warren Hawke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Hawke rushes Kehveli and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Kehveli lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!#SU#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Hawke to join him on the feet.
Hawke throws a head kick that misses.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand and escape the position.
Hawke looks to land a combination but Kehveli avoids it well.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hawke is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kehveli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kehveli has managed to get both his arms back between Hawke's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kehveli stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Kehveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Hawke avoids it well and moves away.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Hawke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kehveli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Hawke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up.
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hawke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hawke misses with a combination
#TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hawke tries to bum rush Kehveli with a series of wild strikes but Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Hawke misses #TD#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Hawke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kehveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
#T3#
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands up out of the half guard.
Warren Hawke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawke misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hawke throws a series of punches but Kehveli moves out of range.
Hawke throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to return to a standing position.
Kehveli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehveli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kehveli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawke misses with a few strikes there.
Kehveli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Hawke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kehveli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawke can do to turn this around?
Hawke misses with a series of wild punches.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Hawke avoids it well and moves away.
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawke! #SU#
Kehveli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Hawke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kehveli passes into half guard.
#SU#
Kehveli postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hawke to stand up.
Warren Hawke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Hawke is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Hawke misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kehveli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Hawke follows without any prompting.
Hawke throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a single leg into guard. Hawke didn't expect that. #SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hawke, up you get!
Hawke misses with a double jab.
Hawke tries to bum rush Kehveli with a series of wild strikes but Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawke throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a single leg into guard. Hawke didn't expect that.
Kimmo Kehveli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Hawke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawke! #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. #T1#
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands up out of the half guard.
Hawke throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
Hawke pushes Kehveli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kehveli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand back up.
Hawke swinging wildly here.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Hawke avoids it well and moves away.
Hawke misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawke wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kehveli manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB##SU#
Kehveli stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Hawke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kehveli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Hawke is quick to defend against it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kehveli checks a leg kick.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawke throws a right and a left that Kehveli avoids nicely.
Hawke throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU#
Kehveli stands up from Hawke's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hawke misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to return to a standing position.
Hawke thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Kehveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a single leg into guard. Hawke didn't expect that. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hawke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU#
Hawke is working an open guard so Kehveli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A low kick from Hawke is predictable there #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a single leg into guard. Hawke didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Warren Hawke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Kehveli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hawke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawke won't be happy with that.
Hawke is pushing Kehveli's head away, looking to escape. Kehveli manages to hold on to the position though.#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand back up.
Hawke throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Kimmo Kehveli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawke misses with the combination.
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SU#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kehveli dodges the punch combination from Hawke.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kehveli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kehveli, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
Kimmo Kehveli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hawke throws a series of punches but Kehveli avoids them all with ease.
Hawke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehveli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehveli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kehveli eats them both and turns towards Hawke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hawke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawke tried to score with a low kick but Kehveli checks it.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehveli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Kehveli slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Hawke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a single leg into guard. Hawke didn't expect that.
Kehveli won't allow Hawke to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hawke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kehveli defends well.#SU2#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Hawke to follow him.
Hawke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke throws a nice looking combination but Kehveli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warren Hawke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawke swinging wildly here.
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawke won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hawke to his feet.
Hawke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Hawke misses.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Kehveli checks a low kick from Hawke.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Kehveli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawke tries to bum rush Kehveli with a series of wild strikes but Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawke swinging wildly here.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Hawke misses with a wild combination.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Hawke to his feet.
Hawke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kehveli slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Hawke throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke is looking for a sweep.
Hawke striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hawke is breathing heavily.
Kehveli prevents Hawke from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Hawke does no damage.
Hawke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawke uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kehveli slips a jab and a cross from Hawke.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Hawke dominated that round.
That's time! Hawke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Hawke does no damage.
Hawke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?
Hawke swinging wildly here.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Hawke thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#SUB#
Hawke looking for a guillotine here but Kehveli defends easily.
#SU2#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Hawke gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawke misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kehveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawke.
#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Kehveli moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawke misses with a few strikes there.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehveli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Hawke avoids it easily.
Hawke tries to bum rush Kehveli with a series of wild strikes but Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Hawke.
#T2#
Hawke gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Hawke does no damage.
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!
Hawke misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a single leg into guard. Hawke didn't expect that. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from Hawke's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hawke is looking to slow Kehveli down with leg kicks.
Hawke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawke throws a nice looking combination but Kehveli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawke thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#T3##SU2#
Kehveli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawke throws a nice looking combination but Kehveli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Hawke to follow him.
Hawke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehveli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hawke's guard.#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Hawke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hawke misses with a few strikes there.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hawke rushes Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kehveli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kehveli blocks a body shot from Hawke. #TD2#
Kehveli jumps guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kehveli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hawke misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimmo Kehveli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Hawke follows without any prompting.
Hawke misses with the combination.
A combination from Hawke does no damage.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kehveli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warren Hawke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawke misses with a few strikes there.
Hawke looks to land a body kick but Kehveli moved away.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Kehveli.#T1#
Hawke misses with a series of wild punches.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Hawke.
Hawke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke throws a chopping leg kick but Kehveli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hawke closes the distance and clinches.
Hawke misses with some punches.
Hawke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Kehveli successfully pulls guard.
Kehveli wants to sweep here but Hawke controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kehveli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawke trying to control but Kehveli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawke won't allow Kehveli to sweep him here.
Kehveli seems keen to control Hawke's posture.#T3#
Kehveli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Hawke follows without any prompting.
Hawke misses with a wild combination.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Hawke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kehveli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawke misses with the combination.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawke defends it well.
Hawke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warren Hawke is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Hawke throws a nice looking combination but Kehveli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Hawke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kehveli checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Hawke misses.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
No joy there for Hawke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawke tries to bum rush Kehveli with a series of wild strikes but Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Kehveli moves out of range.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawke pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawke throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hawke falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawke won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Hawke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawke 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Hawke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Draven darts in and clinches Kehveli up against the cage.
Draven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Draven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Draven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli has Draven pressed against the cage, preventing Draven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kehveli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Draven pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Kehveli is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draven avoiding damage.
Draven continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Draven.
Draven lands a head shot.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kehveli's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Draven.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Draven is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kehveli wants a takedown but no success here.
Draven avoiding damage.
Draven leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Draven stuns Kehveli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Draven tries a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Draven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Draven.
Draven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Kehveli.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Kehveli gets tackled into the cage by Draven. Draven maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Draven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Draven - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Draven prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Draven to work.
#T4#
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Kehveli has him pressed against the cage.
Draven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Draven.
Draven throws a body kick that misses.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Draven sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Draven clinches with his opponent.
Draven lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven stalling in the clinch.
Draven can't break the clinch.
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven dominated that round.
That's time! Kehveli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
Kehveli dodges the punch combination from Draven.
Draven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Draven - that will leave a mark!
Draven lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Draven pushes Kehveli up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven has Kehveli pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Draven lands a nice shot that snaps Kehveli's head back.
Draven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Draven avoids it well and moves away.
Draven throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Draven pushes Kehveli up against the cage in a clinch.
Kehveli being controlled against the cage.
Draven tries to circle away but Kehveli has him pinned against the cage.
Kehveli wants a takedown but no success here.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Kehveli has the dominant position.
Draven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##BC2#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Draven is quick to defend against it.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven swings for the body but Kehveli moves out of range.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kehveli moves away.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Draven scores with a push kick.
Kehveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draven.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Draven clinches.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Draven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Draven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Draven stalling.
Draven taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Draven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kehveli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Draven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eric Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Kehveli moves out of range easily.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draven throws a head kick that misses.
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Draven.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Draven throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Draven throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
Draven has his feet on Kehveli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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#
Draven moves into the clinch.
Draven wants to get back to striking at distance but Kehveli won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Draven.
Draven is trying to break the clinch but Kehveli is controlling him.
Draven is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kehveli is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kehveli dodges the punch combination from Draven.
#CL2#
Draven has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kehveli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Draven darts in and clinches Kehveli up against the cage.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Draven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Draven is quick to defend against it.
Draven sizes up Kehveli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehveli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kehveli takes a kick to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kehveli blocks the leg kick.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Kehveli.
Kehveli keeps control of Draven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Draven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Draven has Kehveli pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Kehveli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Draven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven stalling.
Draven tries to circle away but Kehveli has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Draven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Draven is stalling here.
Draven tries a knee to the head but Kehveli blocks it.
Draven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Draven holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Draven's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Draven.
Draven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehveli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Draven avoids it well and moves away.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Kehveli postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Draven to stand up.
Draven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Kehveli.
Kehveli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Draven walks away with a smile on his face. Kehveli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Draven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draven looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven is looking to stand up but Kehveli isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Draven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Draven throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Draven to follow him.
Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Draven fights it but they end up in guard.
Draven controlling the position.#SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Draven, up you get!
Draven throws a right and a left that Kehveli avoids nicely.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Draven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
In his post fight interview, Eric Draven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Brooksbank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kehveli!
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Kehveli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooksbank tries to advance to mount but Kehveli denies him. #SUB2#
Brooksbank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to buck Brooksbank off but Brooksbank is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Brooksbank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kehveli, who protects the arm well.
Brooksbank looking to control but instead Kehveli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brooksbank wants to control but Kehveli is keeping him busy.
Brooksbank wants to advance to full mount but Kehveli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kehveli controlling the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Brooksbank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brooksbank throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kehveli to regain full guard.
Brooksbank looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##CL2#
Brooksbank gets a clinch. #TD2#
Brooksbank pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Brooksbank to follow him.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Brooksbank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.
Brooksbank throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Brooksbank is quick to defend against it.
Brooksbank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave Brooksbank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehveli was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooksbank.#T4#
A good leg kick by Brooksbank.
Kehveli checks a leg kick nicely.
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Brooksbank.
#CL2#
Brooksbank clinches up with Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage.
Kehveli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooksbank's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Brooksbank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Brooksbank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kehveli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kehveli is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Brooksbank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooksbank tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to bench press Brooksbank off him but Brooksbank keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kehveli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kehveli being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kehveli is trying to improve his position.
Brooksbank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Brooksbank throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick which misses Kehveli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kehveli tries to avoid it.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
#TD2#
Brooksbank dives in and scores a takedown into Kehveli's guard.
Brooksbank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooksbank stands and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooksbank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kehveli keeps working. #T4#
Kehveli regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brooksbank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kehveli trying to hold on to Brooksbank's head to control him but Brooksbank postures up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Brooksbank has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Brooksbank is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kehveli makes his way to full guard, as Brooksbank worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Brooksbank throws a series of punches but Kehveli avoids them all with ease.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli moves out of range of the body kick from Brooksbank.
#TD2#
Brooksbank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kehveli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank trying to move into half guard but instead Kehveli has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Brooksbank has a closed guard, preventing Kehveli from standing up. #T1##SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Brooksbank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooksbank throws the kick towards the body but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Brooksbank has managed to clinch.
Brooksbank is trying to break free.#TD2#
Brooksbank ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brooksbank no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Brooksbank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kehveli defends well.#SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooksbank, up you get!
Kehveli avoids the body shot from Brooksbank.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2##TD2#
Brooksbank drives through with a takedown into Kehveli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kehveli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooksbank tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
Brooksbank trying to control but Kehveli is working from the bottom.
Brooksbank stands and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dave Brooksbank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooksbank working away.#T3#
Brooksbank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brooksbank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kehveli's legs.
Brooksbank wants to take a breather but Kehveli manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brooksbank.
Brooksbank preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Brooksbank has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brooksbank's guard.#REVR##SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Brooksbank follows without any prompting.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Brooksbank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Brooksbank rushes Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kehveli lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Brooksbank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooksbank 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Brooksbank!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brooksbank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PANDA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Brown misses with a body shot.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kehveli has time to react.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown throws a body punch but Kehveli moves out of range.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from half guard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.#T1#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a body punch but Kehveli moves out of range.
Brown catches Kehveli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehveli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kehveli checks a leg kick.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a head kick but Kehveli moves out of range.
Brown throws a hook but Kehveli avoids it easily.
Brown cracks Kehveli with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown jabs at Kehveli's body.
Kehveli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown cracks Kehveli with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Kehveli down.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kehveli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehveli.
Kehveli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown stuns Kehveli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Kehveli's shoulder, as Kehveli tries to avoid the shot.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Kehveli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Kehveli moves away and avoids it.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
John Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Kehveli moves away from the strike by Brown.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kehveli stands up out of the half guard.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Kehveli off balance momentarily.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Brown to join him on the feet.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from half guard.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Brown to join him on the feet.
Kehveli ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown is looking to chop away at Kehveli's legs.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
Brown has control of Kehveli's left arm, preventing Kehveli from doing any damage. #SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kehveli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehveli.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Kehveli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kehveli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?
Brown looks to land a body kick but Kehveli moved away.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from Brown's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kehveli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.#T3#
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Kehveli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Kehveli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SU2#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Kehveli slips the punch.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Kehveli seems unphased.
Kehveli moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Kimmo Kehveli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Kehveli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kehveli staying out of range there.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kehveli moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kehveli manages to avoid it.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kehveli 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Kehveli's head but Kehveli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Kehveli slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Kehveli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
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!#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Brown looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kehveli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Kehveli slips under a jab.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up out of the half guard.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Kehveli with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kehveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Kehveli saw that one coming.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
A big left from Brown misses.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Brown throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Brown misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kehveli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Brown follows without any prompting.
Brown misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Brown looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Kehveli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli. #SU2#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Brown looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Kehveli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kehveli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kehveli 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
After winning the bout, Kimmo Kehveli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I Ain’t Retiring Until Im The Champ'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Avetisyan misses with a left hand
and Kehveli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan keeps Kehveli at a distance using the push kick.
Kehveli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avetisyan scores with a push kick.
Avetisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Kehveli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avetisyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kehveli.
Kehveli throws out a counter right but Avetisyan avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kehveli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Avetisyan lands a jab to the head.
Avetisyan works the jab nicely.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kehveli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kehveli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avetisyan misses with a hook
and Kehveli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
letting Kehveli counter with a right hand. #T2#
Nice jab there from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kehveli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avetisyan takes a swing at Kehveli's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Kehveli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avetisyan throws a low kick, looking for Kehveli's leg but Kehveli calmly moves out of range.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Avetisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kehveli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan misses with a head kick.
Kehveli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edgar Avetisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Avetisyan.
Avetisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Avetisyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kehveli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avetisyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kehveli.
Kehveli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avetisyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kehveli! But no joy.
Avetisyan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kehveli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kehveli! But no joy.
Kehveli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avetisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehveli was well out of range. Poor timing from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kehveli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Avetisyan misses.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avetisyan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avetisyan misses with a hook
and Kehveli counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Kehveli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli'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.#R2#
Avetisyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avetisyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kehveli counter with a right hand.
Avetisyan throws a right hand that misses
and Kehveli counters with a straight right hand.
Kehveli might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sloppy strikes from Avetisyan. Those never looked like landing.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut
and Kehveli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli moves out of range as Avetisyan strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kehveli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Avetisyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kehveli counters with a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avetisyan throws a leg kick but Kehveli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avetisyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kehveli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan throws the left hand but Kehveli avoids the punch easily.
Avetisyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kehveli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan lands a jab to the nose.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Kehveli counters with a straight right hand.
Kimmo Kehveli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Avetisyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick by Avetisyan misses
and Kehveli counters with a straight right hand.
Avetisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kehveli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut.
Kehveli throws out a counter right but Avetisyan avoids it with no problem.
Avetisyan misses with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avetisyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kehveli counters with a stiff right hand.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut
and Kehveli counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Avetisyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kehveli counters with a straight right hand.
Avetisyan misses with a wild combination.
Avetisyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kehveli counters with a stiff right hand.
Avetisyan misses with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kehveli counter with a right hand. #T4#
Avetisyan tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Avetisyan fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehveli won't allow Avetisyan to get back to his feet.
Kehveli wanted to stand there but Avetisyan had control of the position.
Avetisyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Avetisyan wants to land a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avetisyan defends it well.
Avetisyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Avetisyan misses with a hook
letting Kehveli counter with a right hand.
Avetisyan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kehveli checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kehveli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
That's time! Avetisyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Avetisyan misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kehveli is controlling him. #SU2#
Kehveli stands up from Avetisyan's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Avetisyan misses with a combination
and Kehveli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avetisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kehveli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan misses with a right hand
and Kehveli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avetisyan misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kehveli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Avetisyan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avetisyan misses with a low kick.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avetisyan defends it well.
Avetisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kehveli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan throws an off balance right hand
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kehveli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kehveli there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avetisyan.
Avetisyan misses with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Avetisyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Kehveli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avetisyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avetisyan misses with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
letting Kehveli counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avetisyan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kehveli counters with a straight right hand.
Avetisyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kehveli counters with a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kehveli looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses
and Kehveli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kehveli blocks a jab.
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Avetisyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kehveli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avetisyan misses with a straight left.
Kehveli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avetisyan misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Avetisyan misses its intended target.
Kehveli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kehveli slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kehveli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Kehveli ducks under a wild hook from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kehveli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kimmo Kehveli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avetisyan throws a right hand that misses
and Kehveli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avetisyan throws a right hand that misses
and Kehveli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avetisyan throws a jab when Kehveli was well out of range.
Kehveli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edgar Avetisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avetisyan misses with a left hand
enabling Kehveli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kehveli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kehveli 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
A victorious Kimmo Kehveli 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: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Fox rushes Kehveli and presses him up against the cage.
Fox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kehveli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fox defends it well.
Fox tries to work over Kehveli's front leg with a kick but Kehveli checks it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Kehveli jumps guard.
Fox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kehveli is proving hard to escape from.
Fox wants to stand and escape but instead Kehveli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet - Fox follows without any prompting.
Fox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jack Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fox throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.#CL#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike from Fox.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Kehveli avoids a wild elbow strike from Fox.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Kehveli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fox can't fight it off and eventually Kehveli manages to take the fight to the floor. Fox looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Fox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Kehveli dodges an elbow strike from Fox.
Kehveli blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike from Fox.
Fox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kehveli up against the cage.
Fox misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Kehveli is trying to trip Fox. He has hold of a leg but Fox is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kehveli persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fox, up you get!
Fox throws a series of punches but Kehveli moves out of range.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fox defends it well.
A head kick misses from Fox.
Kehveli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fox lands with a slapping head kick. #T4##CL#
Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Fox misses with an elbow over the top.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike from Fox.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fox lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox'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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kehveli's brow.
Kehveli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kehveli's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fox throws an elbow but misses.
Kehveli avoids a wild elbow strike from Fox.
Fox taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fox throws a sloppy head kick and Kehveli moves out of range easily.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Fox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.
Kehveli avoids a wild elbow strike from Fox.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kehveli's brow.
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli avoids the elbow strike from Fox, against the cage.
Kehveli is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fox throws an elbow but misses.
Kehveli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jack Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Fox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Fox tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehveli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fox clinches.
Fox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kehveli avoids the elbow strike from Fox, against the cage.
#TD2#
Kehveli pulls Fox into guard.
Fox wanted to stand there but Kehveli had control of the position. #T2#
Kehveli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kehveli's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Fox throws a leg kick but Kehveli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Kehveli slips under a jab from Fox.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Kehveli tries to counter it with a takedown but Fox pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Kehveli gets tackled into the cage by Fox. Fox maintains the clinch.
Kehveli letting Fox take a breather here.
Fox misses with an elbow strike.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike.
Fox will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kehveli up against the cage.
Fox lands an elbow inside. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kehveli's brow.
Fox stalling against the cage.
Fox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Fox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fox lands an elbow inside that Kehveli shrugs off.
Kehveli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Fox has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fox drives through and clinches with Kehveli against the cage.
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Fox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kehveli, pushing him back against the cage.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fox is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli avoids the elbow strike from Fox, against the cage.
Kehveli takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kehveli's brow. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fox just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kehveli's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Fox.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Fox stalling in the clinch but Kehveli improves position.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jack Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Kehveli dodges an elbow strike from Fox.
Fox holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox stalling in the clinch.
Fox lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fox taking a breather.#T2#
Fox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fox pushes off an throws an elbow but Kehveli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fox stalling against the cage.
Fox misses with an elbow strike.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike.
Fox looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fox throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fox holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fox leaning against his opponent.
Fox seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Fox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kehveli blocks the elbow strike.
Fox throws an elbow that misses.
Kehveli avoids the elbow strike from Fox, against the cage.
Fox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kehveli wants a takedown.
Fox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kehveli tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike from Fox.
Fox pushes off an throws an elbow but Kehveli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fox'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.
Fox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Fox creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kehveli's defenses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kehveli as Fox tries to tie him up.
Kehveli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fox misses with an elbow over the top.
Fox misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox misses with an elbow over the top.
Fox misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Fox.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fox, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fox!
An out of breath Jack Fox thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kehveli did well to prevent Ulatov getting side control.#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ulatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Kehveli is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov prevents Kehveli from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kehveli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kehveli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulatov. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kehveli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ulatov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB#
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kehveli has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura here but Kehveli manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ulatov's guard.
#T3##SUB#
Ulatov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kehveli has passed into half guard!
#SU2#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Ulatov to join him on the feet. #TD#
Ulatov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ulatov wants to control for a moment but Kehveli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kehveli is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
Ulatov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kehveli works to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kehveli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kehveli is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Ulatov to follow him. #TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kehveli did well to prevent Ulatov getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli manages to get to full guard.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ulatov tries to stand and escape but Kehveli is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but Kehveli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulatov to get the leverage.
Sergei Ulatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kehveli moves into full guard.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ulatov has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ulatov's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Ulatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##TD#
Ulatov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kehveli quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ulatov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Ulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ulatov wants to control but Kehveli is keeping him busy.
Kehveli wants to control but Ulatov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ulatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Kehveli is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ulatov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kehveli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Kehveli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ulatov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ulatov wants to stand but Kehveli has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kehveli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Kehveli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kehveli escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Ulatov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kehveli!#T1##SUB#
Ulatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kehveli is trying to control Ulatov's posture but Ulatov avoids it. #SUB#
Ulatov tries for a kimura but Kehveli is defending well. #SUB#
Ulatov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kehveli is defending well. #SUB#
Ulatov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kehveli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ulatov's guard! Nice work there by Kehveli! #T2##SUB#
Ulatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kehveli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kehveli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Ulatov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Ulatov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kehveli is trying to defend but Ulatov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Ulatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kehveli sees it coming and defends easily.
Kehveli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kehveli.
Sergei Ulatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov is looking to advance position but Kehveli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SU2#
Kehveli is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD#
Kehveli gets caught flat footed, as Ulatov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Kehveli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing Ulatov from standing up. #T4#
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kehveli pulls Ulatov in close to prevent any damage.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ulatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ulatov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ulatov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
No luck for Kehveli with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kehveli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kehveli holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Tszyu stands and steps away. Kehveli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Tszyu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Kehveli wants to improve his position but Tszyu is controlling well.
Kehveli is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Tszyu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3##TD#
Tszyu gets caught napping as Kehveli dives in and scores a takedown. Tszyu manages to retain guard.#SU#
Kehveli stands up from Tszyu's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Tszyu gets a double leg takedown into Kehveli's guard.
Tszyu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Kehveli 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.
Kehveli might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tszyu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tszyu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kehveli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kostya Tszyu has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kehveli, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kehveli seems keen to control Tszyu's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Kehveli won't let him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controlling Tszyu's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tszyu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tszyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SU2#
Tszyu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kehveli to his feet. #TD2#
Tszyu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Tszyu decides to stand up.
Kehveli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tszyu circles away.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tszyu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kehveli looking to score a takedown here. Tszyu is defending well but Kehveli drives through and ends up in Tszyu's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tszyu is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Tszyu drives through with a takedown into Kehveli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tszyu wanted to stand there but Kehveli had control of the position.
Kehveli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing Tszyu from standing up.
Kehveli pulls Tszyu in close to his closed guard and prevents Tszyu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Tszyu is looking to stand up but Kehveli won't let him.
Tszyu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tszyu wants to stand and escape but instead Kehveli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Kehveli wanted to stand there but Tszyu had control of the position.
Tszyu wants to stand and escape but Kehveli is having none of it. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Tszyu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tszyu wants to stand but Kehveli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kehveli wants to sweep here but Tszyu controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Tszyu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kehveli is proving hard to escape from.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
Well Tszyu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu! |
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Event:
CFC 432
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Boxer finds it's way through Kehveli's defenses.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Kehveli takes one on the button.
Kehveli moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
We've been told by Kehveli's head coaches at Concrete's Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kehveli blocks a low kick nicely.
Thai Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer connects with a single shot there.
Boxer cracks Kehveli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Kehveli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boxer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Kehveli is rocked!
Boxer misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxer!
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!
Boxer regains half guard.
Boxer is trying to maintain the position but Kehveli is very close to passing his half guard.#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T1#
Kehveli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Kehveli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer is looking to slow Kehveli down with leg kicks.
Kehveli seems to have got his legs back now.
Kehveli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Boxer is predictable there #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxer!
Boxer tries to bench press Kehveli off him but Kehveli keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kehveli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boxer throws a hook but Kehveli blocks it.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kehveli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer thumps Kehveli with a low kick.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Boxer. That snapped Kehveli's head back.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Boxer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boxer tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Kehveli defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Kehveli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer misses with a leg kick.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Kehveli's head back.
Boxer misses with a head kick.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boxer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kehveli is controlling him. #SU#
Kehveli stands up and waves to Boxer to follow him.
Boxer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boxer, up you get!
Boxer misses with a left hand #TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Donk. Boxer catches Kehveli right on the button with a cross.
Boxer throws a head kick but Kehveli moves out of range.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Boxer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Boxer misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands and steps away. Boxer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Kehveli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Boxer throws a low kick but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kehveli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kehveli.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thai Boxer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boxer misses with a body kick.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Boxer #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kehveli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thai Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kehveli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kehveli is out of range and Boxer settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer cracks Kehveli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Boxer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kehveli's head.
Boxer tries to land a leg kick but Kehveli saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boxer motions for Kehveli to come forward. Boxer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boxer throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boxer! #SU#
Kehveli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kehveli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kehveli staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer.
Boxer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli preventing the sweep. #T2##SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kehveli.
Kehveli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kehveli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kehveli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Boxer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that. #SU#
Kehveli stands up.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
Boxer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands up from half guard.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kehveli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kehveli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that. #SU#
Kehveli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kehveli in his tracks.
That kick from Boxer tenderised Kehveli's leg. Kehveli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Boxer misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Boxer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kehveli is on him like a limpet, forcing Boxer back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boxer wants to break free but Kehveli has control.
#TD#
Kehveli jumps guard.
#T4#
Boxer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Boxer from controlling successfully.
Kehveli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxer is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thai Boxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Boxer.
Kehveli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Boxer avoids it well and moves away.
Boxer thows a leg kick but Kehveli checks it #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Kehveli stands up from Boxer's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Kehveli down.
Boxer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Boxer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kehveli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
Kehveli tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Kehveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer throws a one two combo.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boxer's guard.#ES2#
Boxer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Boxer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer throws a leg kick #TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Kehveli stands up from Boxer's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Kehveli decides to stand back up. Kehveli steps back and let's Boxer get back to his feet.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that. #SU#
Kehveli stands up and beckons Boxer to his feet.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxer sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Good leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boxer, up you get!
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Kehveli decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Boxer.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Boxer is quick to defend against it.
Boxer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Kimmo Kehveli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kehveli decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boxer to his feet.
Boxer lands with a cross.
Kehveli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer throws a leg kick #TD#
so Kehveli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Kehveli gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kehveli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Kehveli stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Thai Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer connects with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kehveli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thai Boxer.
I've got Boxer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thai Boxer!
A relieved looking Thai Boxer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 99
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Chaplin misses.
Kehveli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chaplin throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Kehveli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kehveli stands and steps away. Chaplin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaplin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kehveli lands a takedown into guard.
Kehveli stands up from Chaplin's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chaplin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehveli scores with a takedown into Chaplin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaplin is pulling down on Kehveli's head. It's preventing any offense from Kehveli, at least for the moment.
Kehveli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chaplin connects with a body shot that sends Kehveli's belly button to the back.
Kehveli drives through with a takedown into Chaplin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli preventing the sweep.
Kehveli stands and steps away. Chaplin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaplin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kehveli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kehveli stands up and waves to Chaplin to follow him.
Chaplin misses with a wild body shot.
Chaplin misses with a shot to the body
and Kehveli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chaplin's guard.
Kehveli stands up from Chaplin's guard - Kehveli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chaplin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Chaplin lands a slapping body shot.
Chaplin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehveli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli feints the counter takedown.
Chaplin gets caught napping as Kehveli dives in and scores a takedown. Chaplin manages to retain guard.
Chaplin 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.
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaplin instigates a clinch.
Chaplin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaplin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaplin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaplin has a couple of punches blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Chaplin.
Chaplin misses with the head strike.
Kehveli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chaplin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaplin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kehveli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaplin misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Chaplin.
Chaplin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaplin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaplin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehveli's elbow.
Chaplin is pressed up against the cage. Kehveli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaplin down to the mat. Chaplin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Chaplin as he connects with a hook.
Kehveli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kehveli stopping the sweep attempt from Chaplin.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Chaplin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kehveli defending well as Chaplin loads up on a big left hand.
Charlie Chaplin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kehveli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaplin is trying to keep Kehveli in close.
Kehveli stands and steps away. Chaplin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kehveli needs to keep his hands up - Chaplin had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Chaplin as he connects with a hook.
Kehveli is rocked!
Chaplin fakes the body blow, causing Kehveli to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kehveli goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Chaplin!
Charlie Chaplin 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:
CACC 75
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 1450 p4p, 172 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 2801 p4p, 301 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kimmo Kehveli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes is working for takedown but Kehveli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mendes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kehveli (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Kehveli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kehveli (4) vs (2) Mendes
Kehveli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes wants to hold on but Kehveli pushes him away.
Kehveli tries to control but Mendes wriggling away.
Kehveli controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
Kehveli wants to take Mendes's back here but Mendes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Kehveli pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kehveli controlling from the full mount.
Mendes regains half guard.
Mendes is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes is staying active underneath Kehveli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is holding on to half guard well.
Mendes is looking to control Kehveli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Kehveli slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mendes is trying to control but can't.
Kehveli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (7) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Mendes is being controlled here.
Kehveli wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Kehveli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mendes is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to escape the position but Kehveli is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes manages to get back to half guard.
Kehveli is keen to just control but Mendes is a slippery customer.
Mendes tries to roll over but Kehveli keeps him under control.
Kehveli trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is looking to advance position but Mendes won't allow it.
Mendes is pressing down on Kehveli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kehveli stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Kehveli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehveli is one step ahead there.
Kehveli content to stall in guard here.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Mendes is trying to keep Kehveli in close.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kehveli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (7) vs (4) Mendes
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pulls Mendes in close to prevent any damage.
Kehveli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (9) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (9) vs (6) Mendes
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura but Kehveli is defending well.
Mendes is looking to advance position but Kehveli won't allow it.
Kehveli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli gets back to full guard.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (11) vs (6) Mendes
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kehveli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kehveli wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kehveli won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems keen to control Kehveli's posture.
Kehveli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendes pulls Kehveli in close to prevent any damage.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Kehveli is really struggling to control Mendes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mendes 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kehveli is proving a slippery customer.
Kehveli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kehveli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kehveli trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mendes is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Kehveli stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Kehveli advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (14) vs (6) Mendes
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli tries to advance position but instead Mendes slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kehveli content to control rather than advance.
Mendes is not content to let Kehveli control the position.
Kehveli controlling the pace.
Kehveli prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Kehveli is taking a breather. Mendes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kehveli is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control from Mendes's half guard. Mendes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (14) vs (8) Mendes
My spies in TZY MMA inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kehveli takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Kimmo Kehveli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 68
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 1372 p4p, 158 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 2698 p4p, 281 weight class). Brown has chosen Hail Mary Tupac as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kimmo Kehveli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Kehveli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kehveli rushes Brown and presses him up against the ropes.
Brown has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kehveli is trying to keep an underhook but Brown manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kehveli (0) vs (2) Brown
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown wants to take a breather but Kehveli is having none of it.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to stall here but Kehveli recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kehveli controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kehveli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Kehveli in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (2) vs (2) Brown
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kehveli 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.
Kehveli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kehveli passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Kehveli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kehveli in particular looking to stall.
Kehveli wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Kehveli not doing much here.
Further stalling from Kehveli.
Kehveli prevents Brown from improving his position.
Kehveli trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown trying to control but Kehveli postures up.
Kehveli trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown trying to control here.
Kehveli wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kehveli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Kehveli wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Kehveli is keeping busy.
Kehveli is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kehveli in particular looking to stall.
Kehveli has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kehveli (5) vs (2) Brown
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kehveli is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kehveli controlling his opponent.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Kehveli going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kehveli (8) vs (2) Brown
Kehveli trying to control.
Brown is in bad spot here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli trying to control.
Brown felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Kehveli controlling from the back.
Kehveli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown prevents Kehveli from getting a body triangle.
Brown is trying to break free.
Kehveli trying to control momentarily.
Brown wants to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kehveli controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kehveli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kehveli keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Kehveli controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
Brown tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kehveli controlling the positon.
Kehveli is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kehveli is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brown breaks Kehveli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kehveli (8) vs (4) Brown
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kehveli is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Kehveli is working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli is holding on to half guard well.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown trying to control the action but Kehveli is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kehveli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Kehveli defends the submission attempt.
Kehveli trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown is keen to just control but Kehveli is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Kehveli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kehveli is concentrating on defense, preventing Brown from advancing position.
Brown is taking a breather. Kehveli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kehveli gets back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
Brown won't allow Kehveli to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kehveli is keeping the position for now.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kehveli takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Kimmo Kehveli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 2108 p4p, 245 weight class) and Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 1330 p4p, 161 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jäger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Fallschirm Jäger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kimmo Kehveli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kehveli has closed the distance and engaged Jäger in a clinch.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Jäger turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jäger jumps into guard, dragging Kehveli to the mat.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Jäger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jäger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kehveli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jäger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jäger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jäger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jäger (4) vs (0) Kehveli
Kehveli can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jäger moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jäger (6) vs (0) Kehveli
Kehveli is desperately trying to improve his position but Jäger has a good base and remains in mount.
Jäger content just to control the position here.
Jäger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli tries to hold on but Jäger postures up.
Jäger controlling the position easily from mount.
Jäger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kehveli for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jäger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jäger is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kehveli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger controlling the position easily from mount.
Jäger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kehveli is now in Jäger's guard. A big mistake from Jäger there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (6) vs (2) Kehveli
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jäger looking for a sweep. Not yet Jäger, not yet.
Kehveli has gone for a leg lock! Jäger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kehveli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (8) vs (2) Kehveli
Jäger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jäger looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (8) vs (4) Kehveli
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jäger looking for a sweep. Not yet Jäger, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kehveli looking to pass the guard.
Kehveli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jäger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kehveli has Jäger in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (10) vs (4) Kehveli
Kehveli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jäger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kehveli is keeping the position for now.
Kehveli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jäger is one step ahead there.
Jäger tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jäger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli is trying to control the position but Jäger postures up.
Jäger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jäger trying to control but Kehveli is working from the bottom.
Kehveli is trying to keep Jäger in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli pulls Jäger in close to his closed guard and prevents Jäger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jäger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jäger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kehveli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is stalling in the full guard.
Jäger looking to pass the guard.
Kehveli trying to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kehveli, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kehveli holds on and takes a little breather.
Jäger wants to pass the guard but Kehveli is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is working hard here to advance position.
Kehveli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jäger has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (13) vs (4) Kehveli
Jäger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kehveli keeps working.
Kehveli is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jäger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jäger in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kehveli prevents Jäger from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jäger takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Fallschirm Jäger 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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Event:
Demolition 10 - TBA
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Kehveli throws a big shot that misses.
Moore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kehveli throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore. #CL#
Kehveli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Kehveli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moore can't fight it off and eventually Kehveli manages to take the fight to the floor. Moore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kehveli controlling from the top position.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moore holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kehveli stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Kehveli passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moore!
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Kehveli has a good base and remains in mount.
Kehveli content just to control the position here.
Kehveli avoids the attempt from Moore to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli lands a nice shot to the head.
Kehveli looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kehveli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kehveli throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Moore has his hands clasped together but Kehveli breaks the hold and Moore is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kehveli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Kehveli!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimmo Kehveli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mac Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Defeat tastes like shit.'.
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Event:
Demolition 3 - LHW vs Grayce
Date: Jan 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Kehveli looks to clinch
and Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Kehveli misses with a straight left.
Chang wants to clinch up but Kehveli keeps it at a distance.
Kehveli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chang misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Kehveli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kehveli wants to take the fight to the mat but Chang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kehveli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chang is defending well.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chang to keep the fight standing.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Chang lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Chang has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang lands an elbow just above Kehveli 's eye.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehveli controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kehveli has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Kehveli jumps guard.
Chang is looking to stand up but Kehveli won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controlling the position.#T1#
Kehveli wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kehveli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chang has passed into half guard!
Chang wants to stand up but Kehveli is controlling the position.
#SU#
Chang decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Kehveli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kehveli wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Kehveli is looking for a kimura but Chang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kehveli to get the leverage.
Kehveli content to control rather than advance.
Kehveli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
Kehveli wants to free his trapped foot but Chang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kehveli is looking to stall here but Chang recovers full guard.
Kehveli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kehveli content to stall in guard here.
Kehveli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chang is keeping the position for now.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Kehveli from controlling successfully.
Kehveli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Kehveli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chang is trying to defend but Kehveli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chang is looking to control Kehveli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chang avoid being mounted?
Kehveli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chang keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kehveli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chang defends it well.
Kehveli wants to pass the guard but Chang is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Kehveli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Chang.
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kehveli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kehveli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kehveli connects with a crisp jab.
Kehveli misses with a takedown
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Kehveli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kehveli throws a sloppy body shot
and Chang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehveli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chang is fending him off so far but Kehveli persists. Nope, Chang circles away and we're back to standing.
And Chang counters with a quick kick to the body but Kehveli blocks it.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.#T1#
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chang misses the shot to the body.
Kehveli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kehveli shoots in for a double leg but Chang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Chang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kehveli.
Chang tries to clinch up.
Kehveli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Kehveli avoided it.
Chang misses with a low kick as Kehveli jumps back.#TD2#
Kehveli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chang to the ground. Kehveli is now in Chang's guard.
Kehveli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kehveli wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Kehveli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kehveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Kehveli is proving a slippery customer.
Kehveli is stalling in the full guard.
Kehveli is looking to work some ground and pound but Chang has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chang pulls Kehveli in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kehveli. Chang does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kehveli looks to move away, Chang throws a big counter combo but Kehveli just gets out of the way.
Kehveli missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Chang slips under a jab.
Kehveli misses with a right hand
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Kehveli throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Chang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chang looks to land a body kick but Kehveli moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kehveli.
Chang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kehveli moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Pedro Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Kehveli throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Kehveli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kehveli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Kehveli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kehveli shoots and misses
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kehveli loads up on a big right hand but Chang slips the punch.
Chang is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Kehveli misses.
Chang looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chang lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang thuds a left hand into Kehveli's body.
Chang throws a solid leg kick but Kehveli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chang.
That kick from Chang tenderised Kehveli's leg. Kehveli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kehveli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Chang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chang moves away.
Kehveli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehveli.
Chang lands with a good body shot.
Pedro Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Kehveli takes one to the side of the head.
Kehveli throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Kehveli misses with a looping left.
Chang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kehveli on the side of the head.
Kehveli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kehveli. That snapped Chang's head back.
Kehveli misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Chang tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Chang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chang defends it well.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Kehveli.
Chang is looking for a counter combo.
Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chang throws a quick counter head kick but Kehveli was just out of range.
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehveli was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Chang looks to throw the jab but Kehveli is out of range.
Kehveli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kehveli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kehveli off to one side.
Chang throws a combination. Kehveli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kehveli misses with a looping left.
Kehveli throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehveli.#T2#
Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Kehveli on that attempt.
Kehveli checks the leg kick.
Chang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kehveli wants to clinch up but Chang keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Kehveli scores with a four punch combination!
Kehveli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedro Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.#T3#
Chang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kehveli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chang scrambles back to his feet.
Chang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Chang misses #TD2#
and Kehveli counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chang!
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Kehveli drags him back down.#SUB2#
Kehveli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kehveli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chang has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Kehveli advances to mount.
Chang is squirming around, avoiding Kehveli's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Kehveli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chang and Kehveli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kehveli wants to control but Chang is keeping him busy.
Chang is trying to buck Kehveli off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kimmo Kehveli.
I think Kehveli 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kimmo Kehveli!
A very excited looking Kimmo Kehveli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 120 Nti v HeavyWeight
Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Kehveli with a nice cross.#TD2#
Greene throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kehveli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greene is in Kehveli's guard.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kehveli's head.#SUB#
Kehveli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Greene doesn't defend quickly enough and Kehveli has managed to lock this one up! Can Greene escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kehveli on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Kehveli!
A relieved looking Kimmo Kehveli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Kehveli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Kehveli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kehveli connects with a body shot.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Kehveli attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
Kehveli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kehveli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!#TD#
Kehveli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kehveli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kehveli wants to free his trapped foot but Moore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kehveli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Moore is controlling Kehveli's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Moore is staying active underneath Kehveli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kehveli is really struggling to control Moore but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
Moore is staying active underneath Kehveli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kehveli misses with a head shot. Moore uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kehveli is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kehveli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
Kehveli 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore tries to score with a low kick but Kehveli moves his leg out of the way.
Kehveli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kehveli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehveli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore leaves Kehveli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore connects with a jab.#T3#
Kehveli connects with the punch.
Kehveli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kehveli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Kehveli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kehveli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Kehveli.#SUB#
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kehveli has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Kehveli is controlling Moore's posture.#T4##SUB#
Kehveli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kehveli is trying to keep Moore in close.
#SUB#
Kehveli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kehveli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Kehveli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kehveli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kehveli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kehveli misses with a shot to the body
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kehveli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Kehveli jabs Moore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kehveli.
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kehveli slips under a jab from Moore.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moore sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Kehveli with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Kehveli is rocked!
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Kehveli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kehveli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moore slips under a jab.
Kehveli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.#T1#
Moore closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kehveli! Moore dives in looking to finish! Kehveli is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Moore!
Mac Moore gave a mention to Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
RISE 99 Farina v Fortier
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#TD#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kehveli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Kehveli is looking to control Escobar but Escobar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kehveli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Escobar just trying to survive but Kehveli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kehveli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Escobar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kehveli trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Escobar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kehveli.
Kehveli trying to control.#SUB2#
Kehveli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kehveli lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kehveli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Escobar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controls the position.#T2#
Kehveli tries to get the hooks in deep but Escobar pushed the leg off.
Kehveli biding his time, controlling Escobar.
Well, with Kehveli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Escobar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kehveli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kehveli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Kehveli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kehveli looking for the choke but no joy.
Escobar is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kehveli is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Escobar won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kehveli off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimmo Kehveli!
A victorious Kimmo Kehveli 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:
EF 1: The Beginning
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kehveli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehveli.
Kehveli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kehveli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zonta.
Zonta moves out of range as Kehveli strikes.
Zonta moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta misses with a right hand
and Kehveli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta throws a lazy right hand but Kehveli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kehveli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Kehveli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kehveli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kehveli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli cracks Zonta with a good jab.
Zonta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kehveli's hands.
Kehveli closes the distance and clinches up with Zonta, looking for a takedown. Kehveli pushes Zonta against the cage but Zonta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Zonta.
Zonta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kehveli.
Zonta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zonta duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Kimmo Kehveli has been cut.
Zonta lands a right hook to the body.
Zonta lands with a nice body punch.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kehveli doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Zonta throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Zonta.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Kehveli manages to pull guard.
Zonta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli has a closed guard, preventing Zonta from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Kehveli looking for a guillotine here but Zonta defends easily.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Zonta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kehveli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Zonta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kehveli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Kehveli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zonta tries to avoid it but Kehveli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zonta to the ground. Zonta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.#T3#
Zonta throws a looping overhand right but Kehveli ducks down to avoid it.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zonta!
#CL#
Zonta clinches up against the cage.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body.
Zonta lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zonta as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehveli's elbow.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zonta.
#BC#
Zonta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehveli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Kehveli jumps guard but Zonta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
Zonta is leaning against Kehveli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zonta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zonta works on Kehveli's body with a couple of short punches.
Zonta lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kehveli avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehveli avoids it.
Zonta pushes Kehveli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kehveli avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Kehveli blocks a jab.
Zonta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zonta lands a nice shot that snaps Kehveli's head back.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehveli.
Kehveli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Kehveli missing with a left hand there. Zonta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kehveli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zonta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kehveli misses with a body shot.
Kehveli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta lands a nice hook to Kehveli's body. Kehveli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Zonta misses with a double jab.
Peter Zonta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kehveli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kehveli misses with a hook to the body
and Zonta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kehveli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehveli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Zonta takes a swing at Kehveli's ribcage but misses.
Kehveli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kehveli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kehveli connects with a body shot.
Peter Zonta is winning the standup battle so far.
Kehveli misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Zonta moves into the clinch.
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zonta smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Kehveli connects with a single shot there.
Kehveli lands a jab to Zonta's midsection.
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!
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehveli closes the distance and clinches up with Zonta, looking for a takedown. Kehveli pushes Zonta against the cage but Zonta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta is looking to wear down Kehveli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kehveli swings widly with a right hand
and Zonta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zonta takes a swing at Kehveli's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Zonta instigates a clinch.
Zonta tries to work over Kehveli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehveli.
Zonta gets through Kehveli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##TD2#
Kehveli manages to pull guard.
Zonta trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kehveli's guard.
Zonta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kehveli on the ground.
Kehveli is trying to control the position but Zonta postures up. #SUB2#
Kehveli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kehveli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zonta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kehveli is breathing heavily.#SU#
Zonta gets to his feet - Kehveli follows without any prompting.
Zonta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kehveli has time to react.
Zonta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4##CL#
Zonta closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Kehveli blocks an elbow strike from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kehveli jumps guard but Zonta stands there with Kehveli around his waist. Kehveli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
Kehveli is trying to pull guard but Zonta has him pressed against the cage.
Kehveli tries to pull guard but Zonta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Peter Zonta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Kehveli dodges an elbow strike from Zonta.
Kehveli prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kehveli controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimmo Kehveli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta lands a body shot.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zonta moves away.
Zonta misses with a wild body shot.
Kehveli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kehveli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zonta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kehvelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Kehveli tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zonta lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta lands a body shot.
Kehveli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zonta - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Zonta.
Zonta lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zonta.
Zonta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zonta smiles and moves away.
Zonta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kehveli moves out of range. #T2#
Zonta lands a nice looking body shot.
Zonta digs a good body shot into Kehveli's ribs.
Good shot there by Zonta.
Kehveli just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Zonta moves 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!
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Kehveli fails to pull guard.
Zonta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kehveli backwards.
Zonta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Zonta.
#T3#
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehveli's elbow.
Kehveli being controlled against the cage.
Zonta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kehveli.
Zonta missing with knees to the body.
Kehveli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zonta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehveli controls his hands.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kehveli controls the action.
Zonta can't find room to land a body shot as Kehveli controls the action.
Zonta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zonta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kehveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zonta smiles and moves away.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Kehveli.
A big left from Kehveli misses.
Kehveli misses the body punch
letting Zonta counter with a right hand.
Zonta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zonta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Zonta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kehveli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kehveli digs a good hook to Zonta's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kehveli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zonta lands an overhand right.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zonta, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
A very excited looking Peter Zonta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFL-68
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Kehveli in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kehveli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kehveli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Kehveli's legs - danger averted.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kehveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kehveli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kehveli, not yet.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kehveli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kehveli keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is in close to Kehveli's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kehveli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kehveli managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
#T1#
Kehveli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown working Kehveli over with strikes here.
Kehveli in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kehveli tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown tries to control but Kehveli wriggling away.
Kehveli tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Kehveli regains half guard.
Brown is thwarting Kehveli's attempts to control the position.
Kehveli gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Kehveli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kehveli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kehveli down.
#T3#
Kehveli taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Kehveli holding on.
Brown wants to control but Kehveli is keeping him busy.
Kehveli wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kehveli to see if he's OK.
Kehveli is looking to reverse the position.
Kehveli tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kehveli is looking to escape.
Kehveli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Brown looking to finish Kehveli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kehveli!
Kehveli wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
Brown prevents Kehveli from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to control but Kehveli wriggling away.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kehveli looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Brown 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#
Kehveli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Kehveli throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Kehveli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown has Kehveli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kehveli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Kehveli to the mat.
#SUB2#
Kehveli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kehveli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Kehveli is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Kehveli is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Kehveli trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Kehveli prevents Brown from improving his position.
Kehveli is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kehveli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Kehveli is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kehveli to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kehveli is looking for submissions but instead, Brown has regained full guard.
Kehveli advances to half guard.
Kehveli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kehveli wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kehveli is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kehveli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is trying to keep Kehveli in close.
Kehveli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kehveli moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kehveli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kehveli works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Kehveli throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Kimmo Kehveli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehveli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehveli.
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Kehveli back into the cage.#TD2#
Kehveli jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Kehveli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kehveli can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kehveli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Brown is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kehveli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli taking a bit of punishment here - Brown scoring with strikes.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Kehveli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kehveli is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kehveli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kehveli sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Kehveli is defending well.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Kehveli trying to control but Brown postures up.
#SUB2#
Kehveli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kehveli actively working from the bottom here.
Kehveli is not content to let Brown control the position.#T3#
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kehveli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown working Kehveli over with strikes.
Kehveli is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kehveli avoid being mounted?
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Kehveli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Kehveli has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kehveli gets full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kehveli.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kehveli keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kehveli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown 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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