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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sachi Keikain (ranked 2772 p4p, 3135 weight class) and Bruno Baranka (ranked 282 p4p, 311 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sachi Keikain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Baranka!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keikain drops his hands momentarily and Baranka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baranka misses the body punch
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keikain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baranka.
Baranka misses with a jab to the body
and Keikain counters with a nice uppercut.
Baranka misses with a left hand
and Keikain counters with a leg kick.
Baranka misses with a left hand
and Keikain counters with a low kick, right behind Baranka 's knee.
Bruno Baranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baranka misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Keikain.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baranka lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Baranka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keikain's sensitive parts.
Baranka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baranka keeps Keikain at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baranka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keikain is able to avoid easily.
Keikain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baranka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baranka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baranka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keikain was well out of range. Poor timing from Baranka.
Keikain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baranka misses with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baranka's knee momentarily.
Keikain scores with a head kick. Baranka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baranka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baranka misses with the combination.
Baranka avoids the body shot from Keikain.
Baranka wants to land a leg kick but Keikain is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Baranka
and Keikain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baranka is looking to chop away at Keikain's legs.
Baranka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keikain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baranka's head backwards.
Baranka misses with an uppercut. Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baranka avoids it.
Baranka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keikain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keikain closes the distance and pushes Baranka back into the cage.
Baranka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Baranka.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baranka or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keikain blocking some punches.
Baranka throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain.
Baranka avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Keikain.
Baranka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Baranka.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Baranka avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the cage.
Baranka misses with the head strike.
Baranka misses with a body punch.
Keikain misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baranka blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain is stalling here.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Baranka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baranka.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
Baranka throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Baranka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Baranka on the inside.
Baranka digs a right hand into Keikain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keikain's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baranka is looking to control Keikain's arms but Keikain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baranka has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Baranka struggles to land a body shot inside as Keikain controls his hands.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranka is looking to control Keikain's arms but Keikain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baranka has his back to the cage.
Baranka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baranka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baranka trying to stall but Keikain improves his position.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Baranka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sachi Keikain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baranka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keikain counters by moving into the clinch.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baranka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain slows down the pace here.
Baranka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keikain's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baranka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranka lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baranka fails to land.
Baranka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baranka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranka.
Keikain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Keikain gets through Baranka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baranka misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a body punch.
Baranka lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain prevents a body shot from Baranka.
Keikain just leaning against Baranka, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain pushes Baranka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baranka backwards.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baranka blocks an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a short shot to the head.
Keikain has Baranka pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain digs a right hand into Baranka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baranka's gas tank.
Baranka tries to work over Keikain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baranka being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baranka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Baranka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baranka is trying to stall.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barankas head.
Baranka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baranka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baranka takes a shot to the head.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baranka backwards.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Baranka.
Baranka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baranka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keikain swings away but doesn't land with a series of 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!
Keikain misses with a leg kick.
Baranka misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keikain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baranka's sensitive parts.
Baranka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baranka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baranka throws the kick towards the body but Keikain avoids it.
Keikain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baranka misses with a hook. Keikain ducked under it nicely.
Keikain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick from Keikain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranka tries to score with a low kick but Keikain moves his leg out of the way.
Baranka looks for the body kick but Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keikain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baranka.
Sachi Keikain is winning the standup battle so far.
Keikain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baranka misses with a lunging right hand
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Baranka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baranka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain throws a body shot but no joy.
Baranka tries to land a front kick but Keikain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Keikain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baranka thuds his right hand into Keikain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baranka throws a leg kick
and Keikain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain slips under a jab from Baranka.
Keikain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baranka just manages to avoid it.
Baranka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keikain manages to avoid it.
Keikain scores with the left hand. Baranka knows he should have avoided that one.
Baranka misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a nice uppercut.
Keikain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baranka misses with a body kick.
Baranka looks to score with a jab to the body but Keikain is just out of range.
Baranka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baranka jabs Keikain right on the nose. Keikain blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Baranka tenderised Keikain's leg. Keikain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baranka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baranka lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baranka misses with a right hand
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baranka throws a solid leg kick but Keikain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baranka.
Keikain with the inside leg kick.
Keikain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baranka can do to turn this around?
Baranka avoids a kick to the body.
Keikain lands with a kick to the temple. Baranka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baranka avoids the head kick by Keikain.
Baranka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baranka is rocked!
Keikain scores with a jab to the head.
Baranka is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?
Baranka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baranka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keikain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baranka's sensitive parts.
Keikain throws out a powerful jab.
Keikain lands a jab to Baranka's midsection.
Baranka throws a leg kick
and Keikain counters with a nice body shot.
Baranka with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baranka misses with a body punch
and Baranka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keikain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baranka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Keikain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sachi Keikain!
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