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Event:
AD428: Interference
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1# Union takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Kehoe misses and Kehoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut. A swing and a miss from Union. Kehoe throws a hook but Union avoids it easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Union. Union misses the body punch and Kehoe counters with a nice uppercut. Kehoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Union in the body. Union on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Union dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Union misses with a right hand and Kehoe counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Union staying out of range there. Union waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kehoe. Kehoe swings for the body but Union moves out of range.
Union throws out a counter right but Kehoe avoids it with no problem. Kehoe stuns Union with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kehoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Union misses with a body punch
and Kehoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Union. Kehoe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jacks Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Kehoe digs a good body shot into Union's ribs. A lazy left from Union finds it's target. Bregan Union seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Union lands a nice looking body kick. Union scores with a jab. Kehoe dips to his left and cracks Union with an uppercut! Kehoe misses with an uppercut. Union misses with a low kick. Union lands an overhand right. Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kehoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kehoe misses with a low kick. Union looks to throw the jab but Kehoe is out of range. #T2# Kehoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Union's sensitive parts. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Union misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Kehoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Union lands with an uppercut that bounces Kehoe off the cage and back into range. A jab from Union misses. Union throws a right hand that misses
and Kehoe counters with a nice body shot. Kehoe throws a body punch but Union moves out of range. Kehoe lands a nice hook to Union's body. Union takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A big right from Union misses. Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Union. Kehoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Union avoided it. A head kick misses from Kehoe. Kehoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Union has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kehoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Union's head. Kehoe throws a hook but Union blocks it. Union misses with an uppercut. #T3# Kehoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Kehoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Union walks into a left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Union. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Kehoe throws a hook but Union avoids it easily. Kehoe throws a lazy head kick and Kehoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Union. Kehoe lands with a cross. Kehoe with a nice cross. Union gets in close and tags Kehoe with a short punch that almost sends Kehoe to the mat! Oh Kehoe is in big trouble! He turns his back on Union, trying to create some distance but Union rushes him, striking wildly and Kehoe goes down! The referee tackles Union into the cage to end the fight! Union is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bregan Union! Bregan Union decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD421: The inverse
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1# Kehoe throws a right and a left that both miss. Kehoe misses with a hook. Gustin ducked under it nicely. Kehoe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kehoe scores with a hook to the body. Gustin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gustin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gustin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target. Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kehoe looks to land a left hand but Gustin moved out of range nicely. Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustin's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kehoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gustin. Kehoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Gustin moves away and avoids it. Gustin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Kehoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The fighters circle momentarily. Gustin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT# It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut. Kehoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kehoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gustin throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily. Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gustin's hands. Gustin blocks a jab. Gustin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kehoe. Gustin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Gustin scores with a jab. Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gustin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe. Gustin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A jab from Kehoe misses. Gustin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kehoe. 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!#CL# Gustin rushes Kehoe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Gustin tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Kehoe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gustin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kehoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustin's elbow. Gustin misses with an elbow over the top. Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kehoe blocking some punches.
Kehoe lands with a short shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Gustin.
A short right from Kehoe. Gustin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kehoe gets an underhook and turns Gustin into the cage. Kehoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kehoe tries to throw a body punch but Gustin avoids it by throwing Kehoe back against the cage. Gustin blocking some punches.
#BC# Gustin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gustin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3# Kehoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustin sees it coming and avoids it easily. A head kick from Gustin lands but Kehoe takes it in his stride. Kehoe tries to land a leg kick but Gustin saw it coming and moves away.
Kehoe connects with a looping right hand.
Gustin throws a series of punches but Kehoe moves out of range. Gustin throws a right hand that Kehoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehoe also avoids with ease. Kehoe throws a hook but Gustin blocks it. Gustin moves in looking to clinch but Kehoe pushes him off. Gustin throws a lazy right hand but Kehoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kehoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kehoe there as he acknowledges the shot. Kehoe is looking to slow Gustin down with leg kicks. #CL# Gustin clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Gustin manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kehoe. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gustin misses with a double jab.
Kehoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gustin's head backwards. Kehoe lands with a good body shot. Gustin digs a good hook to Kehoe's body.
Kehoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kehoe lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target. Kehoe cracks Gustin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gustin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kehoe! But no joy. Gustin walks into a left hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Gustin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kehoe.
Gustin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kehoe backwards. Kehoe lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Gustin fails in his attempt to clinch. Gustin slips under a jab.#CL# Gustin darts in and clinches Kehoe up against the cage.#BC# Gustin manages to break the clinch.
Kehoe misses with a straight left. #CL# Gustin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Melvin Gustin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kehoe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustin after a bit of a struggle. Gustin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kehoe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kehoe lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Gustin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehoe throws a low kick but Gustin avoids it. Gustin moves out of range as Kehoe strikes. Gustin throws a head kick that misses. Gustin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gustin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Gustin ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. Gustin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kehoe on the side of the head. Melvin Gustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kehoe throws a looping overhand right but Gustin ducks down to avoid it. Gustin catches Kehoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kehoe thuds his right hand into Gustin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kehoe slips a jab from Gustin. Gustin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKehoe. Kehoe pushes Gustin away with a front kick. Kehoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gustin throws a hook but Kehoe blocks it. Gustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2# Gustin is rocked! A looping hook to the body misses from Gustin. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet. Oh Gustin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kehoe takes a kick to the side of the head. 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! Gustin is aggressively charging in as Kehoe backs up avoiding any damage. Kehoe tosses out a jab and Gustin runs right into it face first! Gustin is out cold! Kehoe dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gustin's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Kehoe! An out of breath Andrew Kehoe 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:
AD414: Sarcasm LOL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Kehoe connects with a high kick. Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rayder is just out of range. Rayder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kehoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target. A little feinted left hand from Rayder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rayder tries to clinch there but Kehoe circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rayder throws a series of strikes that have Kehoe backpedaling.
#CUT# It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut. Sloppy strikes from Rayder. Those never looked like landing. Rayder throws a right hand that misses
and Kehoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1# Rayder misses with a body shot.
Kehoe shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL# Rayder clinches up against the cage. Rayder has a couple of punches blocked by Kehoe.
Kehoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kehoe lands an uppercut. Rayder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rayder tries to work over Kehoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kehoe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rayder. Kehoe tries to throw a body punch but Rayder avoids it by throwing Kehoe back against the cage. Rayder tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Kehoe can't find room to land a body shot as Rayder controls the action.
Rayder misses with a punch on the inside.
Rayder scores with a nice hook to the head. Rayder misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kehoe. #T2# Rayder has a couple of punches blocked by Kehoe.
Kehoe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Rayder trying to stall but Kehoe improves his position.
Kehoe misses with the head strike.
Kehoe misses with a short punch on the inside. Rayder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rayder lands a body punch. Rayder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kehoe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rayder up against the cage. Kehoe lands a shot to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kehoe wants to stall.
Rayder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short left from Kehoe. Rayder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rayder stalling.
Rayder misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# Kehoe is pushing Rayder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Rayder misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rayder fails to land. #BC# Rayder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kehoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rayder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kehoe scrambles back to his feet. Kehoe misses with a hook. Rayder ducked under it nicely. Decent striking displayed by Rayder there. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kehoe.
Kehoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rayder misses with a straight right. Kehoe tries to clinch up.#T4# Kehoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kehoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rayder at a distance.
Kehoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. 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! Rayder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehoe scores with a jab. Kehoe slips under a jab. Kehoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rayder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kehoe.#CL# Rayder moves into range and clinches up with Kehoe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mance Rayder will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe'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# Kehoe is looking to clinch. Kehoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rayder.
Rayder misses with a straight right. Rayder 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. Kehoe works the jab nicely.#CL# Rayder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kehoe, pushing him back against the cage. Rayder throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rayder working aggressively here.
#TD2# Kehoe is trying to trip Rayder. He has hold of a leg but Rayder is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kehoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Rayder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kehoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Kehoe content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kehoe is in close to Rayder's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kehoe trying to control but Rayder is working from the bottom. Rayder has Kehoe pulled in close to control his posture. Rayder 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##T2# Kehoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Rayder tries to stand but Kehoe is controlling from the bottom. Kehoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Kehoe, not yet. #SU# Rayder gets to his feet - Kehoe follows without any prompting. Rayder misses with a hook. Kehoe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Rayder doesn't manage to clinch there - Kehoe circles away.
Kehoe throws a fast counter high kick but Rayder manages to duck under it in time.#T3# Rayder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Kehoe closes the distance and pushes Rayder back into the cage. Kehoe goes for a takedown attempt but Rayder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rayder avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kehoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rayder.
Kehoe throws a hook but Rayder avoids it easily. Kehoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayder throws an overhand right that lands on Kehoe's shoulder, as Kehoe tries to avoid the shot. Kehoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A quick step to the side and Rayder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Rayder looks to throw the jab but Kehoe is out of range. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Rayder moves out of range of the body kick from Kehoe.
Kehoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rayder ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. A counter left hand to the body from Rayder misses its target. Kehoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rayder lands a head kick. Kehoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kehoe throws an off balance right hand
and Rayder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sloppy strikes from Rayder. Those never looked like landing. A little jabbing left from Kehoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kehoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Mance Rayder will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kehoe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Rayder misses with a hook
and Kehoe counters with a stiff right hand. Rayder ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. Rayder feinted there with a counter leg kick. Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kehoe fails to land the takedown. A little feinted left hand from Rayder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rayder cracks Kehoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kehoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rayder finds it's way round the side to connect with Kehoe's head. #T1# Kehoe with a nice cross. Rayder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Rayder misses. Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rayder throwing a counter right hand but Kehoe manages to avoid it. Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mance Rayder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A big left from Kehoe misses. Kehoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kehoe moves out of range as Rayder strikes. Rayder lands a nice hook to Kehoe's body. Kehoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2# Kehoe lands a head kick. Rayder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rayder avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Rayder avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kehoe misses with a body shot
and Rayder counters with a straight right hand. Rayder loads up on a big right hand but Kehoe slips the punch. Rayder throws a series of punches but Kehoe moves out of range. Rayder fakes the leg kick and cracks Kehoe in the body. Kehoe takes a kick to the side of the head. Kehoe misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Kehoe lunges at Rayder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rayder's hand. Kehoe walks into a left hand. Mance Rayder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kehoe throws a hook but Rayder blocks it. Kehoe misses with a looping left. Rayder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rayder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rayder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kehoe. Rayder scores with a jab. Kehoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Andrew Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Rayder closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rayder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kehoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mance Rayder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe. Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rayder was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe. Kehoe digs a good body shot into Rayder's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rayder was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe. Rayder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kehoe throws out a counter right but Rayder avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mance Rayder. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rayder, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mance Rayder! In his post fight interview, Mance Rayder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#606 Rutten v Torres
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# Sorsa misses with a right hand and Kehoe counters with a straight right hand. Sorsa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kehoe counters with a straight right hand. A slow jab from Sorsa misses its intended target. Sorsa misses the jab. Sorsa misses with an uppercut
and Kehoe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Sorsa moves away and avoids it. Sorsa throws a right and a left that Kehoe avoids nicely. Sorsa lands a body shot.
Sorsa swinging wildly here.
Kehoe lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT# It looks like Repe Sorsa has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kehoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorsa. Kehoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Sorsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1# Sorsa with a jab. Sorsa misses with a looping right. Sorsa misses with a wild body shot. Kehoe 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 Andrew Kehoe has been cut. Kehoe defending well as Sorsa loads up on a big left hand. Kehoe digs a good hook to Sorsa's body.
Sorsa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC# Sorsa is rocked! Sorsa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sorsa limp body while Kehoe jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Kehoe! Andrew Kehoe thanked the fans post fight for their support. Repe Sorsa was interviewed post fight and said 'See u later sonny....at u mommas house !'.
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Event:
GAMMA#601 Gunnar v Rutten
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Kullervo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kehoe scores with a decent looking hook. Good shot there by Kehoe. Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range. A leg kick checked by Kehoe. Kullervo scores with a shot to the body.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo throws a nice outside leg kick. Kullervo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Some wild striking there from Kullervo.
Kehoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kullervo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range. As Kehoe tries to get set, Kullervo tries to push him back and clinch up but Kehoe manages to avoid the attempt.#T1# Kehoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kehoe throws a head kick that misses. Kullervo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kullervo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. Nice straight punches there by Kehoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kehoe. Kehoe swings widly with a right hand
and Kullervo counters with a straight right hand. Evil Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kullervo misses the shot to the body. Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Kullervo clinches with his opponent.
Kullervo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kehoe just stands there and leans against the cage. Kullervo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kullervo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kehoe walks away with a smile on his face. Kullervo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evil Kullervo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kullervo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kehoe off the cage and back into range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kehoe connects with a high kick. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2# Kehoe dives in and scores a takedown into Kullervo's guard.#SUB# Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kullervo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kehoe. #SUB# Kullervo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kehoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kullervo is tightening it up a little... Kehoe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kehoe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kehoe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kullervo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Evil Kullervo! A relieved looking Evil Kullervo 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:
GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Aragon misses with a leg kick. Aragon blocks a jab. Kehoe fails with the takedown and Aragon counters with a leg kick. We've been hearing reports that Kehoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Aragon misses with a wild body shot. Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kehoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Aragon. Kehoe avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Kehoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Aragon scores with a nice strike. Aragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aragon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Aragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aragon moves out of range as Kehoe strikes. Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Aragon. Aragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kehoe. This has been an exciting period of action! Kehoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1# Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Kehoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aragon avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kehoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kehoe defending well as Aragon loads up on a big left hand. Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kehoe moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target. Aragon connects with an inside leg kick. Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kehoe is able to avoid easily. Kehoe is looking to counter punch. Aragon wants to clinch. Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Aragon drives through and clinches with Kehoe against the cage.
#T2# Kehoe takes a knee to the side of the body. Kehoe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kehoe 's head but he takes it in his stride. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kehoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kehoe throws a head punch that misses. Aragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Aragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kehoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kehoe ducks under a wild hook from Aragon. Aragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Aragon slips a straight right by Kehoe. A swing and a miss from Kehoe. Aragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kehoe's hands. Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kehoe. Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3# Aragon stuns Kehoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kehoe moves away from the strike by Aragon. Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Aragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kehoe. Aragon lands a nice shot that snaps Kehoe's head back.
Kehoe lands a glancing blow to the side of Aragon's head. Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage! Aragon looks to throw the jab but Kehoe is out of range. A slow jab from Kehoe misses its intended target. Aragon tried to score with a low kick but Kehoe checks it. Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kehoe scores with a jab to the jaw. The fight stays on the outside here - Aragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kehoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Aragon tries to clinch but Kehoe is having none of it. Kehoe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Kehoe cracks the inside of Aragon's front leg. 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! Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.#T4# Aragon misses with a body shot.
Aragon throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
Donk. Kehoe catches Aragon right on the button with a cross. Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kehoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kehoe moves out of range of the strikes. Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kehoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kehoe misses the shot to the body. Aragon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kehoe misses with a leg kick enabling Aragon to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Aragon clinches up with Kehoe and pushes him back against the cage. Kehoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kehoe. Kehoe is trying to stall.
#BC2# Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kehoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aragon. Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aragon throws a low kick, looking for Kehoe's leg but Kehoe calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Aragon ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. Aragon lands a lovely overhand right. Aragon misses with a low kick.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Aragon moved out of range. Kehoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aragon throws out the jab. Aragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kehoe. A head kick misses from Kehoe. #TD# Kehoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aragon to the mat! Aragon manages to get full guard. #ES2# Aragon pushes Kehoe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch. Kehoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aragon circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aragon moves in looking to clinch but Kehoe pushes him off. Kehoe looks to throw the jab but Aragon is out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target. Aragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kehoe avoids a kick to the body.
Kehoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Aragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kehoe's head. Aragon scores with a jab to the head.
Aragon fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Kehoe misses with a wild body shot. Aragon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kehoe in his tracks. Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage! Aragon misses with a leg kick. Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Aragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Aragon does it's job there. A low kick from Aragon misses and Kehoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aragon thinking. Kehoe moves away from the strike by Aragon. Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Aragon blocks a body shot from Kehoe. Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it. Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Aragon.
Aragon takes a shot to the head. Aragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kehoe can't find room to land a body shot as Aragon controls the action.
Kehoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aragon taking a breather. Aragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Aragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Aragon missing with knees to the body.
Aragon misses with the head strike.
Kehoe throws a head punch that misses. Kehoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Aragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kehoe or not. Aragon gets underhooks to prevent Kehoe's takedown attempt.
#BC2# Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Aragon avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Aragon scores with a leg kick.
#CL2# Aragon instigates a clinch. A nice left hand lands by Kehoe.
Diego Aragon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Aragon is leaning against Kehoe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it. Aragon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kehoe is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Aragon can't find room to land a body shot as Kehoe controls the action.
Aragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Aragon.
Aragon pressing his opponent against the cage. Kehoe misses with a hook from the clinch. Aragon taking a breather. Aragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Aragon misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Kehoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aragon's elbow. A body shot lands from Kehoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kehoe. Kehoe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Aragon trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Good body shot from Aragon.
A head punch on the inside from Kehoe fails to land. Kehoe misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Aragon breaks from the clinch.
Aragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Aragon throws a hook to the side of Kehoe's head but Kehoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Kehoe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aragon! This has been an exciting period of action! Kehoe lands a decent elbow from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kehoe lands a nice forearm strike. Aragon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2# Aragon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Kehoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aragon manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kehoe takes one to the chin there. Aragon slips under a jab. Good leg kick by Aragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kehoe shoots and misses and Aragon counters with a nice leg kick. Aragon misses the shot to the body. Kehoe lands with a slapping head kick. Aragon thows a leg kick but Kehoe checks it and Kehoe counters with a nice body shot. Kehoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kehoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Aragon works over Kehoe's head and body with a nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Kehoe. Kehoe throws a counter high kick but Aragon was just alert enough to avoid it. Aragon motions for Kehoe to come forward. Aragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice defenses there by Aragon. Kehoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kehoe is looking to score with low kicks. Kehoe misses with a looping left. Aragon wants to clinch up but Kehoe keeps it at a distance.#T1# Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Aragon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kehoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kehoe is able to avoid easily. Aragon throws a head kick that half lands.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Kehoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe.#TD# Kehoe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aragon is trying to defend but Kehoe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Aragon is trying to stand up here but Kehoe is controlling him well. Kehoe is taking a breather. Aragon 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. Aragon is trying to stand.
#T2# Kehoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kehoe tries to pass to full mount but Aragon defends it. Kehoe controlling the action here. Aragon is trying to stand.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Aragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Aragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kehoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Aragon misses with a leg kick. Kehoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Aragon connects with a solid leg kick. Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Diego Aragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Kehoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aragon leaves Kehoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aragon slips under a jab. Aragon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Aragon lands the left hand. Kehoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Aragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Aragon throws a body punch but Kehoe moves out of range. It looked like Kehoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aragon. A good leg kick by Aragon. The fight stays on the outside here - Aragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kehoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Aragon forces Kehoe back against the cage and clinches. Kehoe scores with a shot to the side of Aragon's head. Andrew Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kehoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Aragon scores with a shoulder strike. Aragon takes a shot to the head. Kehoe misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kehoe. Kehoe lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragon. Aragon prevents a body shot from Kehoe. Kehoe misses with a body punch.
Kehoe tries to work over Aragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kehoe misses with a short punch on the inside. Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Diego Aragon. I've got Aragon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon! As Diego Aragon got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: With this victory I have claimed your soul!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#588 Quinn v Rokicki
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# An inside leg kick from Aragon misses. Kehoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Aragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kehoe is out of range. Kehoe throws a head kick that misses. Aragon half committed to a counter leg kick. Aragon throws a head kick that misses. Aragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kehoe momentarily.
Kehoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kehoe misses with a two punch combination.
Kehoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aragon's waist but Aragon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kehoe off to one side. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kehoe. Kehoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away. Aragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Aragon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aragon throws a body punch but Kehoe moves out of range. A head kick misses from Kehoe. Aragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kehoe scores with a nice right hand.
Aragon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight. Aragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Aragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kehoe scores with a hook to the body. Aragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kehoe scores with a jab. Kehoe misses with a straight left. Aragon throws a body kick that misses. Aragon lands with a right hand. Aragon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kehoe moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Good work by Kehoe as he checks the leg kick. Aragon throws a leg kick which misses Kehoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Kehoe tries to avoid it. Kehoe fails with the takedown and Aragon counters with a nice uppercut. Kehoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aragon swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Aragon has managed to clinch.
Kehoe wants a takedown but no success here.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe. This has been an exciting period of action! Aragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# A short uppercut from Kehoe. Aragon lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Aragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kehoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kehoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kehoe. Aragon throws a hook to the side of Kehoe's head but Kehoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice defenses there by Aragon. Aragon moves into range and connects with a jab. Kehoe thuds a left hand into Aragon's body. Aragon checks a leg kick. Aragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aragon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kehoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aragon tries to avoid it but Kehoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aragon to the ground. Aragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Aragon lands a head kick. Kehoe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kehoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragon is just out of range. Kehoe loads up on a big right hand but Aragon slips the punch. Kehoe jabs Aragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Aragon throws a series of punches but Kehoe avoids them all with ease. A big right from Kehoe misses. Aragon tries to clinch there but Kehoe circles away.
Aragon moves in looking to clinch but Kehoe pushes him off. Kehoe with a nice cross. Kehoe blocks a jab. Aragon throws a chopping leg kick but Kehoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot lands for Kehoe. Aragon throws a right and a left that both miss. Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kehoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aragon. Aragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kehoe dives in and grabs Aragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aragon pushes down on Kehoe's head and hops out. Kehoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kehoe loads up on a big right hand but Aragon slips the punch. Kehoe throws a hook but Aragon blocks it. Kehoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aragon tries to avoid it but Kehoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aragon to the ground. Aragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kehoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon. Kehoe throws a big counter head kick but Aragon avoids it with no problem. Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehoe swings for the body but Aragon moves out of range.
Aragon on the wrong end of a nice hook. A shot to the liver by Aragon. Beautiful body shot. Nice body kick from Aragon. Aragon tries to land a front kick but Kehoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Aragon is looking to clinch. Aragon tries to clinch there but Kehoe circles away.
Kehoe scores with a jab to the body. Kehoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Aragon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt - Aragon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kehoe drops his hands momentarily and Aragon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Aragon will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kehoe lands with a cross. Aragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kehoe with a nice cross. Kehoe cracks Aragon with a right hand to the side of the head. Aragon avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
Kehoe scores with a jab to the head.
Kehoe slips under a jab. Kehoe misses with a head kick.
Kehoe takes a swing at Aragon's ribcage but misses. Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Aragon misses with an uppercut. Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kehoe throws a sloppy head kick and Aragon moves out of range easily. Aragon throwing a counter right hand but Kehoe manages to avoid it. Good shot there by Aragon. Kehoe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Aragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehoe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kehoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Aragon slips under a jab from Kehoe.#T1# Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kehoe is able to avoid easily. Kehoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2# Aragon gets caught napping as Kehoe dives in and scores a takedown. Aragon manages to retain guard. Aragon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kehoe is controlling him. Kehoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES# Aragon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kehoe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Aragon prevents a body shot from Kehoe. Kehoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Aragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Aragon.
Kehoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Aragon. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Aragon lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Aragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kehoe misses with a hook. Aragon ducked under it nicely. Kehoe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Kehoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab from Aragon does it's job there. Aragon blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
Kehoe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aragon lands a jab to Kehoe's midsection. Kehoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Aragon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe. Kehoe swings for the body but Aragon moves out of range.
Jab by Kehoe. Aragon moves out of range of the body kick. Aragon slips a jab from Kehoe. Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aragon lands a body shot.
Kehoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kehoe throws a jab when Aragon was well out of range. Kehoe loads up on a big right hand but Aragon slips the punch.#T3# Kehoe on the wrong end of a nice jab. Aragon slips a jab from Kehoe. It looked like Aragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Nice defenses there by Aragon. Decent striking displayed by Kehoe there. Aragon throws a quick inside leg kick. Aragon goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kehoe misses the shot to the body. Aragon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Aragon lands with a kick to the temple. Kehoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A slow jab from Aragon misses its intended target. Aragon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKehoe. Kehoe misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Aragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kehoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Aragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehoe. A decent looking body kick lands there for Aragon. Kehoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aragon as he jumps to the side. Aragon misses with a straight left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aragon slips under a jab.#T4# A jab from Kehoe misses. Aragon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Aragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Aragon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aragon throws a chopping leg kick but Kehoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Aragon lands with a nice combination. Kehoe backs away looking to recover. Aragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Aragon loads up on a big right hand but Kehoe slips the punch. Kehoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aragon with a body shot. Kehoe misses with a hook. Aragon ducked under it nicely. Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragon is just out of range. Kehoe tries to land a front kick but Aragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kehoe misses with an uppercut. Kehoe with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kehoe looks to throw the jab but Aragon is out of range. Aragon is looking to land body kicks. Sloppy strikes from Aragon. Those never looked like landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Aragon avoids the head kick by Kehoe.
The crowd cheers as Aragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kehoe doesn't seem phased though. Aragon misses with a body kick. Kehoe thuds a left hand into Aragon's body. Kehoe staying out of range there. Aragon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Kehoe. Kehoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aragon throws a body shot but no joy. Kehoe missing with a left hand there. Aragon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kehoe misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Kehoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Aragon ducks under a wild hook from Kehoe. Kehoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aragon throws a front kick that sends Kehoe stumbling back into the cage. Aragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kehoe manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kehoe lands with a right hand. #T1# Aragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice defenses there by Aragon. Aragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kehoe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aragon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kehoe. Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragon is just out of range. Kehoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aragon tries to avoid it but Kehoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aragon to the ground. Aragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Aragon. Kehoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aragon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kehoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Aragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Aragon missing with a left hand there. Kehoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kehoe misses the body punch and Aragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kehoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Aragon is looking to clinch. A good leg kick by Aragon. Aragon throws a low kick but Kehoe moves out of range easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kehoe misses with a looping right. Kehoe throws a head kick but Aragon moves out of range.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon lands a slapping body shot.
Kehoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Aragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aragon. That's going to slow Kehoe down. Kehoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away. Kehoe throws an overhand right that lands on Aragon's shoulder, as Aragon tries to avoid the shot. Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage! Kehoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kehoe throws a wild body kick that Aragon sees coming a mile off. Aragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kehoe counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kehoe looks to land a combination but Aragon avoids it well. Kehoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aragon blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
Kehoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe. Kehoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kehoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aragon circles away quickly and effectively. Aragon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kehoe 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. Kehoe lands with a slapping head kick. Aragon throws the kick towards the body but Kehoe avoids it. Aragon throws a nice outside leg kick. Kehoe throws out a powerful jab. Kehoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aragon if he has to take too many more of those.
Aragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Aragon lunges at Kehoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kehoe's hand. 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! Kehoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice uppercut there from Kehoe. Andrew Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aragon, right into the meat.
Aragon lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily. Kehoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aragon's hands. Kehoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aragon defends it nicely. Aragon thinks about countering with a head kick. Good leg kick by Aragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aragon. Kehoe misses with a straight right. Aragon scores with the left hand. Kehoe knows he should have avoided that one. Aragon takes a kick to the side of the head. Aragon cracks Kehoe with a good jab. Aragon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Aragon. Well Aragon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#581 Beloff v Eerkilaa
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kehoe moves out of range of the body kick. Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kehoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kehoe moves away and avoids it. Kehoe lands a nice shot that snaps Williams 's head back.
Kehoe lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Williams tenderised Kehoe's leg. Kehoe is trying to keep his angry face on. Kehoe dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut! Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kehoe is just out of range. Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kehoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams connects with a right hand. Kehoe shakes it off. Kehoe throws an overhand right that lands on Williams 's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. Kehoe checks the leg kick. Kehoe misses the shot to the body. #TD# Williams tries to sprawl but Kehoe drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kehoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1# Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kehoe not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kehoe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Williams wants to get back to his feet. Kehoe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kehoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though. Williams wants to improve his position but Kehoe is controlling well.
Kehoe slips a nice elbow through Williams 's hands, connecting with Williams 's forehead.#SUB2# Williams looking for submissions off his back. Kehoe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Williams tries to roll over but Kehoe keeps him under control. Kehoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kehoe lands strikes from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kehoe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Kehoe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Kehoe stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2# Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kehoe drops an elbow to the side of Williams 's head. Kehoe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Kehoe. #T3# Williams wants to improve his position but Kehoe is controlling well.
Kehoe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kehoe scores with a couple of nice shots. Kehoe working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Williams is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Williams actively working from the bottom here. Williams manages to get to full guard.
Kehoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams 's head. Kehoe cracks Williams with a solid left hand.#T4# Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kehoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kehoe postures up in Williams 's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it. #SUB2# Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kehoe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Williams keeping moving, preventing Kehoe from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Williams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kehoe rolls with it to try and escape but Williams cranks on the arm and Kehoe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanly Williams ! An out of breath Stanly Williams 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:
GAMMA#576 Beloff v Murphy
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2# Kehoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Kehoe getting side control. Kehoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though. Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely. Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kehoe. Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely. Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kehoe. Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kehoe chips away with some ground and pound. Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Kehoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kehoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Volkov 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. Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kehoe chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kehoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kehoe moves away. Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Kehoe ducks down to avoid it. Kehoe jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well. Kehoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively. Kehoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kehoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kehoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Volkov misses with a straight left. #T2# Kehoe connects with a body shot. Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kehoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away. Kehoe is looking to score with low kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kehoe works the jab nicely. Kehoe dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Kehoe's head and hops out. Kehoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Kehoe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kehoe throwing shots but missing, from side control. Kehoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The ground and pound from Kehoe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Volkov parries the strikes from Kehoe easily there. Kehoe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volkov to escape.
Volkov parries the strikes from Kehoe easily there. Kehoe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volkov to escape.
#T3# Kehoe trying to control the position but Volkov is working away. Kehoe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Volkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kehoe.
Kehoe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kehoe working the head and body with strikes. Kehoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Kehoe cracks Volkov with an elbow. That is naaassty. Volkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Volkov struggling a bit here. Kehoe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Volkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kehoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head. Kehoe working Volkov over with strikes. #T4# Volkov is trying to get back to full guard. Kehoe wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it. Kehoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Kehoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Volkov is trying to stand up here but Kehoe is controlling him well. Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely. Kehoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Volkov pushes Kehoe off looking to stand but Kehoe dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kehoe slips under a jab from Volkov. Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Kehoe ducks down to avoid it. Kehoe misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a slapping leg kick. Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kehoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss! Kehoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kehoe. Kehoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Volkov connects with the punch.#CUT# It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut. Kehoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A slapping leg kick lands for Kehoe.
#TD2# Kehoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kehoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely. Kehoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Volkov is concentrating on defense, preventing Kehoe from advancing position. Kehoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head. Volkov is staying active underneath Kehoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Volkov tries to get to full guard but Kehoe has control of the leg. Andrew Kehoe has got the better of the ground game so far. Kehoe misses with a head shot. Volkov uses the momentum to regain guard. Volkov has Kehoe pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kehoe stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov. Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kehoe postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow. Kehoe distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Kehoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard. Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target. Kehoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kehoe.#T2# Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kehoe is looking to score with low kicks. Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Volkov throws a hook but Kehoe blocks it. Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Kehoe on that attempt. Kehoe throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range. Kehoe slips under a jab. Kehoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe. Kehoe throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target. Kehoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes. Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kehoe to score with a decent uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A leg kick checked by Kehoe. Kehoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2# Kehoe shoots in and gets a takedown into Volkov's guard.#T3# Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kehoe trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom. Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kehoe sitting in guard here, content to control. Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kehoe is controlling him. Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Volkov working a defensive guard here.
#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. Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Kehoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kehoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kehoe can pounce on him.
Kehoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kehoe manages to avoid it. Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kehoe avoids it. Kehoe is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs. Kehoe misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming. Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kehoe moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kehoe. Kehoe obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2# Kehoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Volkov wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kehoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Kehoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Kehoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it. Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kehoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kehoe somewhat. Volkov throws out a powerful jab. Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kehoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##TD2# Kehoe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehoe is one step ahead there. Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Volkov wants to stand but Kehoe is controlling the position. Kehoe wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving. Kehoe won't allow Volkov to sweep him here. Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Volkov wants to sweep but no luck. Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Kehoe lands a jab to Volkov's midsection. Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kehoe. Kehoe throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot. Kehoe lands a body shot.
Kehoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe. Kehoe avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Kehoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage! Kehoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kehoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it. Kehoe sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Kehoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Andrew Kehoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kehoe has time to react. Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Volkov misses with a looping right. Kehoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kehoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kehoe misses with a straight left. Kehoe cracks Volkov with a good jab. Volkov scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target. Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Kehoe slips the punch. Kehoe throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target. Kehoe throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target. Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range. Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Kehoe. Kehoe throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily. Volkov misses with a low kick as Kehoe jumps back. Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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! A swing and a miss from Volkov. Volkov throws a body shot but no joy. A nice side step and Kehoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nice body punch from Kehoe. Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily. Nice uppercut there from Kehoe. Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kehoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Volkov throws out a leg kick but Kehoe moves out of range and Volkov only half commits. Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehoe.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Kehoe on that attempt. Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kehoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Andrew Kehoe. Well Kehoe 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe! Our winner, Andrew Kehoe, 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. The defeated Ilya Mstislav Volkov had this to say: 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.
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