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Event:
S.A.F.O NEW ERA #2
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stienis.#TD#
Kelly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stienis is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Stienis keeps moving.
Kelly is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stienis wants to stand up but Kelly is controlling him.
Stienis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Stienis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stienis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Stienis rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Stienis pulls guard. #SU#
Kelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stienis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stienis wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Stienis has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Stienis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Stienis pulls guard successfully.
Stienis trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Stienis has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
Stienis 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#
Stienis is thwarting Kelly's attempts to control the position.
Stienis is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stienis.
Stienis blocks the strikes from Kelly.
Stienis trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it.
Stienis controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stienis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kelly throws a head kick but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stienis shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Stienis counters with a body kick.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses
and Stienis counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Stienis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Stienis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kelly really felt that one!
Kelly leaves Stienis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stienis clinches up against the cage.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Stienis won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stienis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.#T1#
Stienis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Stienis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Stienis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stienis is in Kelly's guard.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis forces his way into half guard.
Stienis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rita Stienis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stienis drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head. #T2#
Stienis lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stienis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stienis connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
Stienis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kelly has hold of Stienis's hands but Stienis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stienis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kelly is controlling an arm, preventing Stienis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Stienis with shots to the head and body - Kelly looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stienis lands a heavy elbow.
Stienis wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
Stienis with good strikes from the mount here!
Stienis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kelly?
#T4#
Stienis breaks from Kelly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stienis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Stienis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stienis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stienis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis wants to control the pace but Kelly is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Stienis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stienis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stienis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stienis leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stienis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.
Stienis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Stienis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rita Stienis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stienis closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. Stienis pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stienis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kelly takes a step back to recover.
Stienis tries to clinch up.
Stienis throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily. #T1#
Stienis is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stienis throws a nice head kick!
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly misses with a combination
letting Stienis counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stienis manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Stienis stalling.
Stienis passes to full mount!
Stienis lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stienis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Stienis is landing with some decent strikes but Kelly is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kelly tries to hold on but Stienis postures up.
Stienis controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Stienis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stienis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Stienis with a couple of short strikes.
Stienis looking to control but Kelly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stienis controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly tries to lock up and control but Stienis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stienis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stienis landing strikes from the mount and Kelly is in trouble!
Mike Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rita Stienis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stienis controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rita Stienis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stienis 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Mungus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mungus lands the left hand.
Mungus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Mungus lands a left and a right that send Kelly crashing to the mat, dazed. Mungus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kelly is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Kelly has been cut.
Mungus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Mungus finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Mungus shows good takedown defense.
Mungus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kelly to the canvas! Kelly doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mungus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argus Mungus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Donovan leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donovan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donovan's calf.
Donovan throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
Donovan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donovan stuffs the takedown.
Kelly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donovan as he jumps to the side.
Darnell Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donovan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelly!
#CUT2#
It looks like Darnell Donovan has been cut.#CL2#
Kelly has closed the distance and engaged Donovan in a clinch.
#T1#
Kelly has Donovan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donovan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan is trying to break the clinch but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donovan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donovan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kelly keeps control of Donovan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donovan smiles and moves away.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donovan sprawls well. Donovan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Donovan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Kelly tries to clinch but Donovan moves away #TD#
and Donovan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly trying to control but Donovan postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Donovan connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple. #T3##SUB#
Donovan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donovan.
Kelly is positioning himself well to prevent Donovan advancing to mount. #ES2#
Kelly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Donovan is on him like a limpet, forcing Kelly back against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Donovan dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Donovan's head and hops out.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Donovan circles away.
Donovan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Donovan's cut.
That's time! Donovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donovan avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelly goes for a double leg but Donovan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donovan continues to drive forward.
Donovan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelly.#CL#
Donovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donovan wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donovan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donovan.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donovan prevents it.
Darnell Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kelly.#T1#
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Donovan manages to get underhooks.
Kelly stalls. #BC2#
Kelly breaks the clinch.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Donovan misses the jab.
Donovan throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Donovan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mike Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Donovan connects with a jab.
Mike Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Donovan sprawls well initially but Kelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donovan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donovan is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture.
Kelly won't allow Donovan to sweep him 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!
Donovan being controlled here, momentarily.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donovan pulls Kelly in to control the position.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.#T3#
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donovan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donovan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donovan trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kelly moves into full mount! Donovan won't be happy about that!
Kelly takes Donovan's back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kelly. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Donovan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Donovan is positioning himself well to prevent Kelly advancing to mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kelly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Donovan tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Donovan is not content to let Kelly control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donovan trying to control but Kelly postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Donovan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donovan.
Donovan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darnell Donovan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donovan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is in Donovan's guard.#ES#
Donovan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kelly is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kelly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kelly works on Donovan's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donovan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darnell Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kelly.#BC#
Donovan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donovan is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Donovan circles away and we're back to standing.
Donovan is looking to counter punch.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donovan is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Donovan circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Donovan.#T1#
Donovan thuds his right hand into Kelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kelly doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Donovan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donovan is trying to break free.
Donovan tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Donovan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
No luck for Kelly with that takedown attempt.
Donovan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Kelly moves forwards but Donovan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelly doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donovan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donovan.
Donovan tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Donovan pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donovan.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.#T3#
Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Donovan throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Donovan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kelly tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelly drops back down to his feet.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Donovan is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Donovan has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.
Donovan wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
#T4##BC#
Donovan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Donovan circles away.
#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Darnell Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donovan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kelly 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Kelly!
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