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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 881 p4p, 110 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 2446 p4p, 264 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Keosayan closes the distance and pushes Xi Jia back into the cage.
Keosayan prevents the takedown attempt.
Xi Jia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keosayan to keep the fight standing.
Keosayan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Keosayan fails to pull guard.
Xi Jia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keosayan after a bit of a struggle.
Sergey Keosayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kang Xi Jia.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Xi Jia won't allow it.
Xi Jia decides to pull guard.
Xi Jia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan stays in close to Xi Jia's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan forces his way into half guard.
Xi Jia tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Keosayan wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Xi Jia defends it.
Xi Jia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xi Jia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Keosayan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Xi Jia is having none of it.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xi Jia is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xi Jia wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Xi Jia is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia trying to hold on to Keosayan's head to control him but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (3) vs (0) Xi Jia
Xi Jia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keosayan goes for an armbar but Xi Jia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Xi Jia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (3) vs (2) Xi Jia
Xi Jia is fighting to break Keosayan's control of his arms but Keosayan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xi Jia looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xi Jia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Keosayan is tightening it up a little... Xi Jia has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xi Jia reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xi Jia taps out! Nice BJJ there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison (ranked 2296 p4p, 248 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 836 p4p, 111 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. On his way into the cage it seems that David Morrison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Morrison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison looks for a takedown but Keosayan sprawls well.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Morrison avoids it easily.
Keosayan clinches with his opponent.
Keosayan gets underhooks to prevent Morrison's takedown attempt.
Morrison wants the takedown. Keosayan is fighting it off but Morrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Keosayan's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan wants to control the position but Morrison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison is pressing down on Keosayan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keosayan is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Keosayan is trying to control but can't.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keosayan defends it well.
Keosayan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keosayan defends it well.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but Keosayan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Morrison trying to advance position but Keosayan counters by regaining guard.
Morrison passes Keosayan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison content to control rather than advance.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Morrison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keosayan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle here but Morrison uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.
Keosayan is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morrison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keosayan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morrison trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Keosayan is right now.
Keosayan tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control Morrison's posture but Morrison avoids it.
Keosayan is looking for a sweep.
Morrison taking a break here but Keosayan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Keosayan tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Keosayan is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison prevents Keosayan from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Keosayan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morrison has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (8) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan manages to get back to half guard.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morrison advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Keosayan is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan trying to control here.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (11) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is stalling here but it's allowed Keosayan to get half guard.
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keosayan trying to hold on to Morrison's head to control him but Morrison postures up.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (14) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to improve his position but Morrison isn't that keen on the idea.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
Keosayan actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Keosayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keosayan looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Keosayan defends it.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (14) vs (4) Keosayan
Keosayan tries to keep control of the position but Morrison is staying busy.
Keosayan keeps control of the position easily here as Morrison tries to buck him off.
Keosayan looking for the choke from the back.
Keosayan is looking to control Morrison but Morrison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control but Morrison is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Morrison tries to reverse the position but Keosayan maintains control.
Keosayan tries to control but Morrison wriggling away.
Morrison is trying desperately to improve position.
Keosayan trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keosayan content to stall in guard here.
Morrison wants to control the position but Keosayan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Morrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to advance to full mount but Morrison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keosayan defends well.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Keosayan pushes down on Morrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keosayan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Morrison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious David Morrison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan (ranked 809 p4p, 103 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2480 p4p, 267 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (0) vs (2) Wasa
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Wasa controlling the action here.
Keosayan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Keosayan won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (4) vs (2) Wasa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling well, preventing Wasa from escaping the position.
Keosayan is trying to stick to Wasa's back but Wasa is turning into Keosayan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keosayan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wasa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (4) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan working for a triangle but Wasa defends it easily.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan can't keep his opponent in guard - Wasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wasa stalling away here and it's allowed Keosayan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keosayan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (6) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (6) vs (6) Wasa
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa keeps trying to improve his position.
Wasa preventing the sweep.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan pulls Wasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Wasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Keosayan is really struggling to control Wasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keosayan controlling Wasa's posture.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wasa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wasa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (6) vs (9) Wasa
Keosayan struggling a bit here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Wasa trying to control the pace.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is defending well.
Keosayan is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan moves into full guard.
Keosayan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wasa has picked Keosayan up and slammed him! Keosayan can't keep hold of the triangle and Wasa manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (6) vs (12) Wasa
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.
Wasa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (6) vs (14) Wasa
Wasa looking to control but Keosayan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa can't control as he wanted to and Keosayan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Keosayan looking to control but Wasa passes into half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to advance to full mount but Keosayan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Keosayan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (8) vs (14) Wasa
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is pushing down on Wasa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wasa is fighting to maintain full guard but Keosayan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keosayan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wasa is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keosayan is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 14 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 726 p4p, 37 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 812 p4p, 103 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keosayan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keosayan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Mata wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mata is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keosayan. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keosayan's legs.
Mata trying to control the action but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keosayan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is working to get back to half guard.
Mata wants to finish this one by submission but Keosayan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mata.
Keosayan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (10) vs (0) Keosayan
Mata has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mata looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata doesn't have the hooks in and Keosayan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (2) Keosayan
Mata has his foot on Keosayan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keosayan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata wants to sweep here but Keosayan controlling him for the moment.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Mata keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Mata working for a triangle but Keosayan defends it easily.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keosayan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (12) vs (2) Keosayan
Mata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (15) vs (2) Keosayan
Mata trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Keosayan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (17) vs (2) Keosayan
Mata moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keosayan has worked his arm free - good work by Keosayan!
Mata advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (19) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan working to try and regain half guard.
Mata controlling from the full mount.
Keosayan gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Keosayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mata is really struggling to control Keosayan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (22) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Mata passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (25) vs (2) Keosayan
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (25) vs (4) Keosayan
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Keosayan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan is still trying to improve position.
Keosayan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata has his foot on Keosayan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keosayan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan pushes down on Mata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keosayan prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keosayan trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Mata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keosayan defends it easily.
Mata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keosayan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (25) vs (7) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Mata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position but Mata is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keosayan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Keosayan just content to control the position.
Mata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (25) vs (10) Keosayan
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the position easily from mount.
Keosayan trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Keosayan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to improve his position but Keosayan has taken his back! Keosayan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mata tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Keosayan pushes Mata away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Keosayan!
A relieved looking Sergey Keosayan 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:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 2492 p4p, 124 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 810 p4p, 104 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keosayan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettis has Keosayan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keosayan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pettis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Keosayan can't fight it off and eventually Pettis manages to take the fight to the floor. Keosayan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Pettis postures up.
Keosayan wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Keosayan has his feet on Pettis's thighs here. He's pushed Pettis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pettis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 703 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa's entrance music is Welcome To The Jungle. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Wasa trying to control from half guard but Keosayan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa is trying to work for a kimura but Keosayan is defending well.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan gets back to full guard.
Keosayan pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Keosayan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keosayan looking for a guillotine here but Wasa defends easily.
Wasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keosayan wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan keeping control of the position.
Well, if Wasa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keosayan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking for subs off his back but Wasa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to pass to full mount but Keosayan defends it.
Wasa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working.
Keosayan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa wants to control but Keosayan is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa is working for a kimura but Keosayan is defending it quite comfortably.
Keosayan is looking to get back to full guard here but Wasa has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Keosayan
Keosayan sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Wasa wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
Wasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wasa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keosayan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
Keosayan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Wasa uses his free foot to push down on Keosayan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keosayan. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Keosayan
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keosayan is looking to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains half guard.
Wasa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Keosayan has recovered full guard.
Keosayan keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (8) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keosayan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (5) Keosayan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Keosayan controlling the position from side mount.
Keosayan wants to control but Wasa is keeping him busy.
Keosayan tries to move to mount but Wasa blocks the move with his legs.
Keosayan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Keosayan controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is staying tight to Wasa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wasa is looking to reverse the position.
Wasa regains half guard.
Wasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wasa! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (12) vs (5) Keosayan
Keosayan is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Keosayan prevents Wasa from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 3764 p4p, 338 weight class) and Sergey Keosayan (ranked 691 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vinnie Vincent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent drives through and clinches with Keosayan against the cage.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vincent just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vincent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keosayan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vincent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keosayan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Vincent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vincent wants to take the fight to the mat but Keosayan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Vincent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keosayan drags the fight down to the ground.
Vincent is posturing up here but Keosayan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vincent tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vincent has to tap! Slick submission there by Keosayan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan!
A relieved looking Sergey Keosayan 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:
RFL 25: Gatsby vs Pete
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Am is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Am circles away and we're back to standing.
Keosayan shoots in for a double leg but Am sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Am checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Am throws a jab when Keosayan was well out of range.
Am loads up on a big right hand but Keosayan slips the punch.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a two punch combo.
Am throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keosayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Am lands a nice shot that snaps Keosayan's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Am steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Am misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Am misses the target.
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keosayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Am scoring well with a low kick there.
Keosayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Am misses.
Keosayan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like I Am has been cut.
A good leg kick by Am.
Am with a jab.
Keosayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Am lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Am works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Am rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keosayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
I Am is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Am! #T2#
Keosayan tries to advance to mount but Am denies him.
Am manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Keosayan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan moves into full guard.
Am advances position into side control!
Am wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working. #SUB#
Am wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keosayan, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Am wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keosayan, who protects the arm well.
Keosayan wants to control but Am postures up.
Keosayan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Am wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Am trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away. #SUB#
Am looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Am lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keosayan is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Am has hold of Keosayan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Keosayan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Am cranks the arm and Keosayan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Keosayan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). I Am!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, I Am made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Keosayan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut.
Da Skrumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan delivers a nice body kick.
Keosayan misses with a right hand
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan throws a jab when Skrumbo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.#T1##TD2#
Keosayan feints and as Skrumbo raises his hands in defense, Keosayan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skrumbo wants to stand and escape but Keosayan is having none of it.
Keosayan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skrumbo is looking to stand up but Keosayan isn't so interested in that idea.
Skrumbo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Skrumbo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skrumbo connects with a right hand. Keosayan shakes it off.#T2#
Skrumbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keosayan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Skrumbo counters with a right hand to the body.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
Keosayan scores with a punch to the head.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan works Skrumbo 's body with a nice hook.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Keosayan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Keosayan thuds his shin into the meat of Skrumbo 's side.
Keosayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Skrumbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Keosayan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skrumbo lands a jab to Keosayan's midsection.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Keosayan blocks it.
Keosayan looks to throw a body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo checks the leg kick.
Keosayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skrumbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skrumbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Keosayan slips the punch.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skrumbo defends it well.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Keosayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Keosayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Skrumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keosayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbo .
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Skrumbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Keosayan ducked under it nicely.
Skrumbo avoids a kick to the body.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo walks into a stiff left hand from Keosayan.
A slow jab from Keosayan misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Keosayan stuns Skrumbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Skrumbo moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Skrumbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skrumbo thuds a left hand into Keosayan's body.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Skrumbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keosayan.
Keosayan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Skrumbo .#TD2#
Keosayan gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Skrumbo throws Keosayan to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .#T2#
Keosayan drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keosayan.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Skrumbo .
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skrumbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skrumbo blocks the body kick.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Keosayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skrumbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Keosayan.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Keosayan lunges at Skrumbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skrumbo 's hand.
Skrumbo swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a single leg into guard. Skrumbo didn't expect that.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keosayan is stalling in the full guard.
Skrumbo wants to stand and escape but Keosayan is having none of it.
Keosayan is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrumbo has wrist control.
Keosayan stops Skrumbo from standing up.
Keosayan is working Skrumbo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan won't allow Skrumbo to get back to his feet.
Keosayan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skrumbo is looking to stand up but Keosayan isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrumbo scores with a hook.
Keosayan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keosayan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skrumbo checks a leg kick.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keosayan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keosayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan tests Skrumbo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
Keosayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.#T1#
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
Keosayan throws a low kick, looking for Skrumbo 's leg but Skrumbo calmly moves out of range.
Skrumbo throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Keosayan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skrumbo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Skrumbo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Keosayan off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan defending well as Skrumbo loads up on a big left hand.
Sergey Keosayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Keosayan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keosayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrumbo misses the target.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
Keosayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrumbo .
Keosayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Skrumbo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good exchange - Keosayan coming out on top.#ROC2#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Keosayan throws a push kick but Skrumbo slaps the foot to one side.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Skrumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Keosayan needs to keep his hands up - Skrumbo had a free shot at his head there.
Skrumbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keosayan slips under a jab from Skrumbo .
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keosayan walks into a straight right hand from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo scores with a jab. Keosayan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skrumbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keosayan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keosayan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Skrumbo catches Keosayan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Keosayan avoids the punch easily.
Skrumbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Nice shot by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo works the jab nicely.
Keosayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skrumbo scores with a nice head shot.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Skrumbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skrumbo , 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SYN 115 Pedro vs Smith 2
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Keosayan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls and moves away.
Vovchanchyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Keosayan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vovchanchyn misses with the combination.
Keosayan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keosayan slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Keosayan gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Vovchanchyn kicks off Keosayan and gets to his feet.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keosayan's head backwards.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Keosayan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the head.
Vovchanchyn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Keosayan has a takedown stuffed.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keosayan throws out a leg kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range and Keosayan only half commits.
Keosayan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vovchanchyn swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Vovchanchyn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Keosayan is on him like a limpet, forcing Vovchanchyn back against the cage.
Keosayan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Vovchanchyn both land. Nice combination.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at Vovchanchyn's knee but Vovchanchyn avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keosayan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Vovchanchyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vovchanchyn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice strike.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy right hand but Keosayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keosayan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keosayan digs a good body shot into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
Keosayan scores with a shot to the body.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Keosayan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vovchanchyn will feel that in the morning.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Vovchanchyn throws a lazy right hand but Keosayan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keosayan feinted with a counter takedown.
Keosayan misses the jab.#T3#
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that Keosayan avoids nicely.
Keosayan misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.#TD#
Keosayan shoots in and bounces Vovchanchyn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keosayan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vovchanchyn gets full guard.
Keosayan trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Keosayan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Keosayan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Keosayan lands an elbow.
Keosayan is working Vovchanchyn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Keosayan taking a break here but Vovchanchyn is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn actively working from the bottom here.
Keosayan controlling the pace.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vovchanchyn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borislav Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keosayan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vovchanchyn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Vovchanchyn connects with a body shot that sends Keosayan's belly button to the back.
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vovchanchyn misses with a right hand #TD#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keosayan connects with a nice short shot to Vovchanchyn's temple.
Keosayan is pressing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vovchanchyn is holding on for now.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vovchanchyn is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to pass to mount but Vovchanchyn is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Keosayan wants to work for an arm triangle but Vovchanchyn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keosayan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vovchanchyn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keosayan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Keosayan seems content to control.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Keosayan content to control rather than advance.
Keosayan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vovchanchyn is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keosayan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vovchanchyn!
Keosayan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keosayan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Keosayan content just to control the position here.
Keosayan landing shots from mount.
Keosayan content just to control the position here.
Keosayan lands a big elbow.
Keosayan dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Keosayan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vovchanchyn looks a forlorn figure.
Keosayan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vovchanchyn is trying desperately to improve position.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
Vovchanchyn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vovchanchyn regains half guard.#T4#
Keosayan is taking a breather. Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn is trying to control but can't.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vovchanchyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn lands a jab to the nose.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Vovchanchyn avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn thumps Keosayan with a low kick.
Borislav Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Keosayan moves out of range easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vovchanchyn throws a solid leg kick but Keosayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vovchanchyn.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan scores with a nice head shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Keosayan misses.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovchanchyn. Keosayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Keosayan connects with a solid leg kick.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Keosayan.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Keosayan attempts a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it well and moves away.
Vovchanchyn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Keosayan. No joy for Vovchanchyn on that attempt.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Keosayan attempts a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it well and moves away.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Vovchanchyn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vovchanchyn stuns Keosayan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Vovchanchyn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keosayan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Keosayan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keosayan fakes the leg kick and cracks Vovchanchyn in the body.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vovchanchyn falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Keosayan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keosayan is in close to Vovchanchyn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vovchanchyn for as long as he can get away with.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Vovchanchyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keosayan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn looking for a guillotine here but Keosayan defends easily.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Keosayan connects with a couple of short punches.
Vovchanchyn has momentary wrist control but Keosayan slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keosayan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Keosayan slips nicely into half guard.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn looking for submissions off his back.
Keosayan is controlling the pace.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keosayan 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.
Keosayan prevents Vovchanchyn from improving his position.
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 Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nilkki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keosayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keosayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keosayan blocks the body kick.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keosayan throws a series of punches but Nilkki avoids them all with ease.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki misses with a body shot.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilkki misses with a hook.
Keosayan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Keosayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keosayan just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki throws a solid leg kick but Keosayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nilkki.
Keosayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilkki defends it well.#T1#
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Keosayan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keosayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Keosayan checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan blocks a leg kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Nilkki lands a leg kick that knocks Keosayan off balance momentarily.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nilkki lands a nice hook to Keosayan's body. Keosayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Keosayan lands an overhand right.#T2#
Nilkki lands a leg kick that knocks Keosayan off balance momentarily.
That kick from Nilkki tenderised Keosayan's leg. Keosayan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nilkki is looking to chop away at Keosayan's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Keosayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Keosayan down.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keosayan, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T3#
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.#CL#
Nilkki moves into the clinch.
Keosayan misses with some punches.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Keosayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keosayan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nilkki eats them both and turns towards Keosayan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keosayan lands the left hand.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nilkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Nilkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keosayan on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Nilkki throws a hook but Keosayan avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Keosayan keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Nilkki lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased.
#TD2#
Keosayan drives through with a takedown into Nilkki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nilkki keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
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 Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nilkki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nilkki works Keosayan's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Pikku Nilkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki cracks Keosayan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilkki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keosayan tries to land a leg kick but Nilkki saw it coming and moves away.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keosayan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.#T1#
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keosayan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Nilkki is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Nilkki keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Nilkki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilkki is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan throws a big right hand that misses.
Keosayan postures up in Nilkki's guard and throws a big left but Nilkki blocks it.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Nilkki is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Nilkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Keosayan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Keosayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keosayan also avoids with ease.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nilkki is positioning himself well to prevent Keosayan advancing to mount.
Nilkki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nilkki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Nilkki controlling Keosayan's posture.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nilkki pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilkki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Nilkki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keosayan will feel that in the morning.
Nilkki clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Nilkki gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nilkki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keosayan.
Nilkki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keosayan moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Nilkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nilkki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan working some strikes from top position.
Nilkki has control of Keosayan's left arm, preventing Keosayan from doing any damage.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilkki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Nilkki's brow.
Keosayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilkki's guard.
Nilkki won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nilkki defending well though.
Sergey Keosayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Nilkki is having none of it.
Keosayan prevents Nilkki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Nilkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Nilkki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nilkki wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nilkki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan connects with the punch.
Nilkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Keosayan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki moves in looking to clinch but Keosayan pushes him off.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keosayan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Keosayan moves away and avoids it.
Keosayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan moves out of range as Nilkki throws a body kick.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keosayan jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Keosayan circles away.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keosayan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Donk. Nilkki catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Keosayan staying out of range there.
Keosayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilkki as he avoids it easily.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keosayan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I think Nilkki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Syn 507 - Donnelly vs Keosayan
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Keosayan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Donnelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keosayan 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.
The fighters circling - Donnelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keosayan takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Keosayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Donnelly digs a good body shot into Keosayan's ribs.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses
and Donnelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keosayan walks into a stiff left hand from Donnelly.
Keosayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donnelly.
Keosayan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Keosayan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly connects with a crisp jab.
Keosayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnelly finish him?
Donnelly lands an uppercut, right on the button! Keosayan tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Donnelly!
Liam Donnelly tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Syn 504 - Rocker vs Cabrera II
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Chekhov swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Keosayan shoots in and bounces Chekhov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Chekhov is pulling down on Keosayan's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chekhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Keosayan passes Chekhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chekhov is looking to improve his position.
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Keosayan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chekhov tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Chekhov defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chekhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Chekhov is a slippery customer.
Chekhov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keosayan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keosayan's back!#SUB#
Keosayan is in a bad position with Chekhov working for a choke. Keosayan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Chekhov seems keen to control Keosayan's posture.
Chekhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chekhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keosayan. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chekhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keosayan defends well.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Chekhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chekhov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chekhov trying to control the position.
Keosayan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chekhov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keosayan lands a jab to Chekhov's midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Chekhov does it's job there.
Keosayan moves forwards but Chekhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chekhov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chekhov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekhov defends it well.
Chekhov connects with a body shot.
Keosayan misses with a hook to the body
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Chekhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keosayan scores with a nice body kick.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keosayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chekhov doesn't seem phased though.
Keosayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chekhov.
Keosayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chekhov takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Chekhov.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Chekhov avoids it easily.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chekhov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keosayan manages to circle out of the way.
Chekhov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Chekhov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Chekhov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Keosayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keosayan tries to avoid it.
Keosayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chekhov. That did some damage!
Keosayan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keosayan misses with a leg kick.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chekhov.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Chekhov misses the target.
Keosayan scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Keosayan misses. #T2#
Chekhov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan misses the jab.
Chekhov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Chekhov counters with a quick kick to the body but Keosayan blocks it.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chekhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Keosayan off the cage and back into range.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chekhov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chekhov.
The fighters circling - Chekhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chekhov lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Chekhov misses its intended target.
Keosayan throws a solid leg kick but Chekhov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keosayan.
Keosayan feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chekhov checks a leg kick.
Keosayan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chekhov!
Keosayan trying to control the position but Chekhov is working away.
Chekhov is trying to control Keosayan's posture but Keosayan avoids it.
Chekhov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Chekhov looking for submissions off his back.
Keosayan prevents Chekhov from improving his position.#T4#
Chekhov trying to hold on to Keosayan's head to control him but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Chekhov is working away.
Keosayan slips a nice elbow through Chekhov's hands, connecting with Chekhov's forehead.#SUB2#
Keosayan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keosayan is looking to advance position but Chekhov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chekhov scores with a shot to the body.
Keosayan motions for Chekhov to come forward. Keosayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhov dips to his left and cracks Keosayan with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keosayan.
Chekhov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Chekhov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Chekhov checks it.
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keosayan under the eye.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keosayan jabs at Chekhov's body.
A left lands for Keosayan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Keosayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chekhov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chekhov as he jumps to the side.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Chekhov is out of range.
Chekhov throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Chekhov misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekhov is retaining full guard.
Keosayan stays in close to Chekhov's body and controls the position.
Chekhov looking to control.
Chekhov pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Keosayan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keosayan trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chekhov misses with a hook. Keosayan ducked under it nicely.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Chekhov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keosayan throws a nice head kick!
Keosayan blocks a low kick nicely.
Chekhov misses the jab.
Chekhov tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Chekhov throws a jab but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keosayan throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keosayan, right into the meat.
Chekhov throws a jab when Keosayan was well out of range.
Keosayan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chekhov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
Keosayan throws a sloppy head kick and Chekhov moves out of range easily.
Chekhov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Keosayan slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chekhov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chekhov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keosayan misses with a straight right.
Keosayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chekhov if he has to take too many more of those.
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chekhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keosayan feints and then cracks Chekhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhov down.
Chekhov throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chekhov defends it well.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Chekhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Chekhov tries to avoid it.
Chekhov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Chekhov slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I've got Keosayan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
A very excited looking Sergey Keosayan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Anton Chekhov was interviewed post fight and said 'Get this wet blanket off me!'.
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Event:
Syn 499 - Donnelly vs Matus
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Keosayan lands with an overhand left.
Keosayan slips under a jab from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
Keosayan sizes up Tyraanicao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Tyraanicao.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyraanicao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keosayan's calf.
Tyraanicao throws a good cross that connects.
Tyraanicao jabs Keosayan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyraanicao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tyraanicao walks into a jab.
Tyraanicao cracks Keosayan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Tyraanicao slips the punch.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keosayan thows a body kick. Tyraanicao tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keosayan throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
A big head kick from Tyraanicao and Keosayan is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Keosayan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao won't allow Keosayan to sweep him here.
Oh Keosayan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keosayan's guard.
Keosayan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao is looking for a kimura here.
Tyraanicao wants to pass to mount but Keosayan is defending the position.
Keosayan seems to have got his legs back now.
Keosayan is looking for a sweep. Tyraanicao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Tyraanicao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keosayan defends it well. #SUB#
Keosayan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyraanicao wants to free his trapped foot but Keosayan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyraanicao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyraanicao's back!
Keosayan trying to control momentarily.
Tyraanicao is trying to break free.
#T3#
Keosayan has Tyraanicao flattened out and is raining down punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan not allowing Tyraanicao to control his hands. #SUB#
Keosayan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tyraanicao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Keosayan is punishing Tyraanicao with some ground and pound.
Keosayan lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tyraanicao has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Keosayan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keosayan scores with punches to the body.
Tyraanicao wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keosayan tightening his grip on Tyraanicao, looking for the choke. #T4#
Keosayan is hanging on to Tyraanicao's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Keosayan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyraanicao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyraanicao for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyraanicao takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Keosayan missing with punches from the back.
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 Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keosayan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tyraanicao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keosayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyraanicao.
Keosayan goes for a double leg but Tyraanicao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyraanicao continues to drive forward.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyraanicao wants to land a leg kick but Keosayan is out of range.
Tyraanicao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keosayan at a distance.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Tyraanicao sees coming a mile off.
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyraanicao ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Tyraanicao lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tyraanicao misses.
Keosayan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keosayan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyraanicao thows a leg kick but Keosayan checks it #TD#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Tyraanicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Tyraanicao is keeping the position.
Keosayan trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Keosayan passes Tyraanicao's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Keosayan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyraanicao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyraanicao is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Keosayan prevents Tyraanicao from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Keosayan there. #T3#
Tyraanicao wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyraanicao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Keosayan there.
Tyraanicao is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Tyraanicao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Keosayan prevents Tyraanicao from improving his position.
Tyraanicao manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keosayan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyraanicao, as that shot connected.
Tyraanicao thumps Keosayan with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Keosayan throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Tyraanicao counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Keosayan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Keosayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyraanicao. That did some damage!
Keosayan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Keosayan gets the takedown into side control.
Tyraanicao looks to move to half guard but instead Keosayan has passed into mount! Damn!
Keosayan landing shots from mount.
Keosayan raining down shots from the mount!
Tyraanicao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Keosayan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB#
Keosayan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tyraanicao is now in Keosayan's guard. A big mistake from Keosayan there, giving up the dominant position!
Tyraanicao preventing the sweep.
Keosayan working a defensive guard but Tyraanicao passes into half guard.
Keosayan is looking for a sweep. Tyraanicao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sergey Keosayan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keosayan trying to get back to full guard but Tyraanicao takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Keosayan is looking to get to half guard.
Keosayan tries to hold on but Tyraanicao postures up.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Keosayan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tyraanicao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keosayan wants to control but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
Tyraanicao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keosayan is working to get back to half guard.
Tyraanicao looking to control but Keosayan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Keosayan holds on to Tyraanicao around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Keosayan is squirming around, avoiding Tyraanicao's attempts to control the action.
Keosayan tries to lock up and control but Tyraanicao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyraanicao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyraanicao avoids the attempt from Keosayan to control.#SU2#
Tyraanicao get's back to his feet.
Keosayan scores with a jab. Tyraanicao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyraanicao throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Keosayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyraanicao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keosayan.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick as Keosayan jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keosayan, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
A victorious Sergey Keosayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bostar Tyraanicao was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.
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Event:
Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Anders throws a shot from downtown. Keosayan moves away and avoids it.
Anders punishes Keosayan's body with a nice straight punch.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keosayan swings widly with a right hand
and Anders counters with a left to the body.
Keosayan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keosayan throws a head kick that misses
enabling Anders to counter with a crisp jab.
Anders moves out of range of the leg kick from Keosayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anders throws a low kick but Keosayan avoids it.
Anders keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keosayan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keosayan misses with a low kick. #T1#
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anders works Keosayan's body with a nice hook.
Anders tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Anders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keosayan tries a low kick but Anders avoids it.
Keosayan shoots for a takedown but Anders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anders fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keosayan just manages to avoid it.
Anders blocks a low kick nicely.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Anders moved away.
Anders is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Anders slips under a jab from Keosayan.
Keosayan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
Keosayan tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Anders checks a leg kick.
Anders avoids the body shot from Keosayan.
Anders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Keosayan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Anders throws a jab when Keosayan was well out of range.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keosayan misses with the body kick
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keosayan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crunch! Anders slams his shin into Keosayan's torso.
Keosayan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keosayan throws a lazy right hand but Anders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Keosayan is predictable there
and Anders counters with a three punch combo that has Keosayan backing up. Keosayan nods at Anders to acknowledge the strikes.
Anders misses with a straight right. #T3#
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the body.
Keosayan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anders cracks Keosayan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but Anders moved out of range nicely.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Anders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anders checks a leg kick.
Anders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Anders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keosayan lands a leg kick that knocks Anders off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Keosayan is predictable there
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Keosayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Anders takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keosayan!
Anders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keosayan.
Anders swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Keosayan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anders to the ground. Keosayan is now in Anders's guard.
Anders is looking to stand back up but Keosayan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Anders. #REVR#
Anders has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anders is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders trying to control but Keosayan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders controlling the position for now.
Anders tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.#T1#
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Anders is having none of it.
Anders works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Anders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keosayan's guard. #REVR#
Anders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Anders has control of the leg.
Anders is keen to just control but Keosayan is a slippery customer.#T2#
Keosayan works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
Anders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anders postures up.
Anders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keosayan's guard.
Keosayan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan has his hands clasped together around Anders's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Anders is trying to control. Keosayan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keosayan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anders is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A lazy body kick from Keosayan
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anders works the jab nicely.
Keosayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keosayan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anders scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one. #T4#
Anders takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan lands with a nice body kick.
Keosayan misses the jab.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keosayan cracks Anders with a good jab.
Anders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anders is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Keosayan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Anders sees coming a mile off.
Keosayan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anders avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Ingemar Anders will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Anders slips a jab and a cross from Keosayan.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Anders steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anders takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keosayan lands with a cross.
A big left from Anders misses.
Anders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keosayan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anders scores with the left hand. Keosayan knows he should have avoided that one.
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Anders slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan throws a low kick, looking for Anders's leg but Anders calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Anders blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Keosayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Keosayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Anders avoids it.
Keosayan throws a low kick but Anders moves out of range easily.
Keosayan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anders is able to avoid easily.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anders avoids it really well and circles away.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anders misses with a looping right.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Sergey Keosayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anders checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Keosayan slams his shin into Anders's torso.
Anders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anders scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Keosayan is predictable there
and Anders counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keosayan.
It looked like Anders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anders with a jab.
Keosayan misses with a straight right.
Anders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Keosayan walks into a jab.
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anders scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
A leg kick checked by Anders.
Anders misses with a straight left.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Anders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keosayan can do to turn this around?
Keosayan lands a jab.
Anders lands with an uppercut that bounces Keosayan off the cage and back into range.
Keosayan fakes the leg kick and cracks Anders in the body.
Keosayan darts in looking for a takedown but Anders gets double underhooks and turns Keosayan into the cage.
Keosayan scores with a leg kick.
Keosayan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anders finds it's way round the side to connect with Keosayan's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Anders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keosayan cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anders!
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keosayan tries to land a leg kick but Anders saw it coming and moves away.
Keosayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keosayan throws a shot from downtown. Anders moves away and avoids it.
Anders lands a nice looking body kick.
Keosayan misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Keosayan throws a body punch but Anders moves out of range.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anders.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Keosayan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keosayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keosayan takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Ingemar Anders.
Well Anders 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
Ingemar Anders decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Syn 490 - Wayne v. Keosayan
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keosayan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne slips under a jab from Keosayan.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Keosayan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keosayan gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keosayan avoids it.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws a low kick but Keosayan moves out of range easily.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Wayne as he checks the leg kick.
Keosayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Wayne keeps Keosayan at a distance using the push kick.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Wayne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keosayan.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keosayan.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Wayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beast Cartel in the buildup to the fight.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keosayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Keosayan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Wayne rushes Keosayan and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keosayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Keosayan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keosayan jumps guard but Wayne stands there with Keosayan around his waist. Keosayan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan. #TD2#
Keosayan jumps guard and drags Wayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne trying to control but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne advances to half guard.
Wayne controlling the action here.
Wayne wants to take a breather but Keosayan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wayne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Keosayan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne.
Keosayan trying to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wayne's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Keosayan actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wayne is working for a submission of some sort.
Keosayan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wayne trying to control but Keosayan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Keosayan has his foot on Wayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Keosayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Keosayan had a free shot at his head there.
Keosayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Wayne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wayne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keosayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keosayan jabs at Wayne's body.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Wayne misses with a low kick as Keosayan jumps back.
Keosayan throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne defending well as Keosayan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Keosayan wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wayne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keosayan darts in looking for a takedown but Wayne gets double underhooks and turns Keosayan into the cage.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keosayan's sensitive parts.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
A big right from Keosayan misses.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keosayan throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Keosayan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wayne lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Wayne jabs Keosayan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Keosayan wants to land a leg kick but Wayne is out of range.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Keosayan thumps Wayne with a low kick.
Wayne cracks Keosayan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lil Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan 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.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but Keosayan saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keosayan wants to slow Wayne down by chopping away at his legs.
Wayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keosayan scores with a nice body kick.
Wayne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Nice body kick there by Keosayan.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wayne tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wayne is looking to get back to full guard here but Keosayan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Keosayan takes a little break here. Wayne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wayne is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wayne to see if he's OK.
Wayne is letting Keosayan control him for a moment. #T4#
Wayne gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Wayne is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayne trying to control from the bottom.
Wayne tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keosayan throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Keosayan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wayne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Wayne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Keosayan tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keosayan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wayne will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Wayne avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keosayan.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wayne misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keosayan.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Keosayan's belly button to the back.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Keosayan slams his shin into Wayne's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Wayne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keosayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Wayne's head.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wayne.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Wayne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keosayan.
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keosayan to score with a decent uppercut.
Keosayan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wayne lands a front kick.#T2#
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!
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keosayan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Keosayan throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Keosayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keosayan checks it well.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at Wayne's knee but Wayne avoids it well.
Keosayan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.
Keosayan takes one to the side of the head.
Keosayan thuds his shin into the meat of Wayne's side.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a hook but Keosayan avoids it easily.
Jab from Wayne.
Keosayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.#T3#
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Keosayan throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Keosayan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keosayan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keosayan has time to react.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wayne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keosayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Keosayan misses
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan shoots for a takedown but Wayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keosayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Wayne moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keosayan misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Wayne has closed the distance and engaged Keosayan in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keosayan blocks a body shot from Wayne.
Keosayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wayne working aggressively here.
Keosayan fails to pull guard.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Wayne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wayne tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing Wayne back against the cage.
Wayne trying to stall but Keosayan improves his position.
Wayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keosayan up against the cage.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lil Wayne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wayne looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming.
Wayne throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Wayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keosayan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keosayan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keosayan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wayne lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keosayan blocks a body shot from Wayne. #T1#
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keosayan prevents a body shot from Wayne.
Keosayan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Good leg kick by Keosayan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wayne is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Wayne circles away and we're back to standing.
Lil Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Keosayan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne punishes Keosayan's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne throws a nice head kick!
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks Keosayan in the body.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keosayan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses Keosayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keosayan tries to avoid it.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Keosayan moved away.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.
Keosayan scores with a push kick.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Wayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keosayan delivers a nice body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keosayan if he has to take too many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
#T3#
Nice cross by Wayne.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Keosayan keeps it at a distance.
Wayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Wayne catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Wayne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Wayne avoids it.
Keosayan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wayne counters with a good, hard body kick but Keosayan shrugs it off.
Keosayan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keosayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keosayan - that will leave a mark!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keosayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
Keosayan throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Wayne catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Keosayan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick from Keosayan.
A clash of legs there as Keosayan blocks the low kick.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wayne.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body shot.
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keosayan checks it well.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Wayne had his way with Sergey Keosayan in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keosayan defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Wayne tests Keosayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Keosayan throws a low kick but Wayne moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Wayne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keosayan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keosayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Keosayan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Keosayan punishes Wayne's body with a nice straight punch.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Wayne cracks the inside of Keosayan's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Keosayan. #T2#
A jab from Keosayan misses.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Keosayan throws a combination that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Keosayan scores with a nice strike.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keosayan.
A big left from Keosayan misses. #T3#
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wayne defends it well.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keosayan misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Keosayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wayne connects with a body shot that sends Keosayan's belly button to the back.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Wayne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keosayan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wayne defends well and Keosayan ends up having to push Wayne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keosayan loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
A big left from Wayne misses. #T4#
Wayne checks the leg kick.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Keosayan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Wayne jabs at Keosayan's body.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Keosayan slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
A head kick misses from Keosayan.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Keosayan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keosayan.
Wayne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keosayan.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Keosayan's shoulder, as Keosayan tries to avoid the shot.
Keosayan misses with a left hand #CL#
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!
After winning the bout, Lil Wayne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dust rushes Keosayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Keosayan.
#TD2#
Keosayan pulls guard effortlessly.
Dust is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dust is working Keosayan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keosayan pulls Dust in close to his closed guard and prevents Dust from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dust working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keosayan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but Dust is proving a slippery customer.
Dust wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving. #T1#
Dust is really struggling to control Keosayan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Dust postures up. #SUB2#
Keosayan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dust trying to control the position but Keosayan is working away.
Keosayan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dust is looking to take a break and control but Keosayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keosayan tries to improve position but can't.
Keosayan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dust off and has taken his back!
Dust tries to escape the position.
Dust trying to get back to his feet but Keosayan is in full control for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keosayan is riding his opponent, not letting Dust buck him off.
Keosayan wants to control but Dust is keeping busy.#T3#
Keosayan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dust's body.
Keosayan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Keosayan is punishing Dust with some ground and pound.
Dust tries to escape the position.
Keosayan softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Keosayan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dust!
Dust is trying to break free.
#T4#
Dust breaks Keosayan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dust passes into half guard.
Dust is nestled in close to Keosayan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dust thows a huge punch but Keosayan dodges it nicely.
Keosayan is pressing down on Dust's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dust works over Keosayan with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Keosayan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dust should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Keosayan has tightened it up now! Dust should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan 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:
Syn 481 - Bustamante vs Norton
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keosayan's hands.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Smoochie Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keosayan.
Keosayan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keosayan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smoochie Wallace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keosayan. That one must have hurt.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smoochie Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Keosayan pushes him away.
Keosayan tries for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace circles away easily
and Smoochie Wallace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Keosayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace blocks the body kick.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Smoochie Wallace.
Keosayan shoots in and drives through. Smoochie Wallace sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoochie Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan tries to counter with a takedown but Smoochie Wallace is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. Smoochie Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Smoochie Wallace avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range as Keosayan strikes.#TD#
Keosayan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smoochie Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keosayan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smoochie Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoochie Wallace, not yet.
Keosayan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smoochie Wallace keeps working. #T2#
Smoochie Wallace controls the position for a moment.
Keosayan wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy.
Keosayan tries to move to mount but Smoochie Wallace blocks the move with his legs.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Smoochie Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smoochie Wallace moves into full guard.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smoochie Wallace keeps working. #SUB#
Keosayan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Smoochie Wallace is a slippery customer.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Keosayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but Keosayan checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keosayan. That's going to slow Smoochie Wallace down.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Smoochie Wallace avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Keosayan lands with a right hand.
Smoochie Wallace checks a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Keosayan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Keosayan misses.
Smoochie Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
Smoochie Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace throws a chopping leg kick but Keosayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but Smoochie Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smoochie Wallace! But no joy.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Keosayan tries to counter with a takedown but Smoochie Wallace is quick to defend against it.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Smoochie Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keosayan.
Smoochie Wallace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keosayan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Smoochie Wallace sees coming a mile off.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smoochie Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smoochie Wallace.
Keosayan fakes the leg kick and cracks Smoochie Wallace in the body. #T2#
Smoochie Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smoochie Wallace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keosayan.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keosayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Keosayan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smoochie Wallace is trying to defend but Keosayan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Smoochie Wallace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smoochie Wallace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keosayan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smoochie Wallace avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keosayan.
Keosayan trying to control the position but Smoochie Wallace is working away.
Keosayan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smoochie Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keosayan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keosayan is looking to pass Smoochie Wallace's guard but actually Smoochie Wallace recovers to full guard.
Smoochie Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Keosayan cracks Smoochie Wallace with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keosayan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keosayan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sergey Keosayan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keosayan scores with a decent looking hook.
Smoochie Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Keosayan avoids a kick to the body.
Keosayan attempts a counter takedown but Smoochie Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right hand that Keosayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keosayan also avoids with ease.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smoochie Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Keosayan lands.
Keosayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keosayan tries to land a front kick but Smoochie Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws an off balance right hand
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keosayan avoids the body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Keosayan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keosayan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Keosayan.
Good exchange - Keosayan coming out on top.
A head kick by Keosayan misses
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keosayan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keosayan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smoochie Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses
and Smoochie Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Keosayan 's knee. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smoochie Wallace enables Keosayan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smoochie Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smoochie Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Smoochie Wallace, not yet.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Keosayan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace working a defensive guard but Keosayan passes into half guard.
Keosayan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Keosayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan wants to control but Smoochie Wallace is keeping him busy. #T3#
Keosayan controlling the action here.
Smoochie Wallace wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy.
Keosayan prevents Smoochie Wallace from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Smoochie Wallace throws a low kick but Keosayan moves out of range easily.
Keosayan feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Keosayan lands with a cross.
Smoochie Wallace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keosayan.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smoochie Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Keosayan tests Smoochie Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Keosayan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Smoochie Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keosayan is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keosayan 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
A very excited looking Sergey Keosayan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 477 - Matus vs Wayne
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan swings for the body but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Keosayan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilkki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keosayan.
Nilkki tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Nilkki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Keosayan working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki trying to control here.
Nilkki tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.#T1#
Keosayan is thwarting Nilkki's attempts to control the position.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Nilkki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nilkki trying to control from the bottom.
Keosayan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nilkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keosayan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keosayan's back!
Keosayan trying to control the hands but Nilkki breaks the grip.
Keosayan tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Nilkki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Keosayan tries to break free.
Keosayan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nilkki's guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Nilkki working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilkki is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Keosayan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keosayan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Keosayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keosayan scores with a body shot.
Nilkki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilkki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Keosayan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nilkki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Nice sprawl there from Nilkki as Keosayan shoots in.
Nilkki unleashes a big counter combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keosayan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilkki.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki works Keosayan's body with a nice hook.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki thuds a left hand into Keosayan's body.
Keosayan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nilkki throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Nilkki throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Nilkki - just one landing.
Keosayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki tries a low kick but Keosayan avoids it.
Keosayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keosayan's calf.
Nilkki misses with a body shot.
Keosayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nilkki's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Keosayan blocks the low kick.
Keosayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keosayan slips a jab from Nilkki.
Keosayan feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilkki slips a straight right by Keosayan.
And Nilkki responds with a good body kick, but Keosayan manages to step out the way in time.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan throws out a leg kick but Nilkki moves out of range and Keosayan only half commits.
Keosayan throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Nilkki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keosayan's defenses. #T2#
Keosayan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keosayans head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Keosayan.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Nilkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Keosayan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Keosayan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Keosayan manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Keosayan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilkki wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nilkki defends it easily.
Nilkki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Nilkki postures up.
Keosayan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Keosayan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Keosayan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keosayan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nilkki doesn't defend quickly enough and Keosayan has managed to lock this one up! Can Nilkki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Keosayan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Keosayan!
A victorious Sergey Keosayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 472 - Malvo v. Wayne
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan scores with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao needs to keep his hands up - Keosayan had a free shot at his head there.
Tyraanicao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with an uppercut. Tyraanicao saw that one coming.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Tyraanicao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyraanicao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keosayan at a distance.
Keosayan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyraanicao.
Keosayan checks a low kick from Tyraanicao.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyraanicao slips a jab from Keosayan.
A little feinted left hand from Tyraanicao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyraanicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Tyraanicao catches Keosayan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keosayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyraanicao if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Tyraanicao misses.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyraanicao moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Tyraanicao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keosayan lands a body shot.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tyraanicao looks to throw the jab but Keosayan is out of range.
Tyraanicao throws out a leg kick but Keosayan moves out of range and Tyraanicao only half commits.
Keosayan lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyraanicao's head.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Keosayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keosayan jabs Tyraanicao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keosayan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyraanicao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tyraanicao throws a jab but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook. Keosayan ducked under it nicely.
Keosayan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Tyraanicao's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyraanicao avoids a kick to the body.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tyraanicao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyraanicao misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keosayan!
#T3#
Keosayan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyraanicao doesn't seem bothered though.
Keosayan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keosayan works the jab nicely.
Keosayan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyraanicao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyraanicao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keosayan. Tyraanicao shrugs it off though.
Tyraanicao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keosayan can pounce on him.
Keosayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyraanicao.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Keosayan with a poor takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a straight right hand.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that Keosayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keosayan also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Keosayan.
Keosayan lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Tyraanicao walks into a left hand.
Tyraanicao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bostar Tyraanicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyraanicao throws a big shot that misses.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyraanicao wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Keosayan gets a double leg takedown into Tyraanicao's guard.
Keosayan looking to sit in guard and control but Tyraanicao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tyraanicao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a nice looking combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan is looking to chop away at Tyraanicao's legs.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Tyraanicao missing with a left hand there. Keosayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyraanicao misses with a low kick.
Keosayan throws a hook to the side of Tyraanicao's head but Tyraanicao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Tyraanicao.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Tyraanicao missing with a left hand there. Keosayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Tyraanicao avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Keosayan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyraanicao. That did some damage!
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
It looked like Tyraanicao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tyraanicao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keosayan. That one must have hurt.
Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyraanicao.
Keosayan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyraanicao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keosayan scrambles back to his feet.
Tyraanicao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyraanicao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Keosayan moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keosayan!
Keosayan misses the shot to the body.
Tyraanicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyraanicao moves out of range of the body kick from Keosayan.
#T2#
Keosayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyraanicao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Tyraanicao misses its intended target.
Tyraanicao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
Keosayan takes a swing at Tyraanicao's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Tyraanicao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keosayan misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyraanicao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keosayan.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Keosayan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyraanicao digs a good hook to Keosayan's body.
Keosayan moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao defending well as Keosayan loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan dodges the punch combination from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a series of punches but Keosayan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyraanicao misses the target.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyraanicao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Keosayan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyraanicao is fending him off so far but Keosayan persists. Nope, Tyraanicao circles away and we're back to standing.
Keosayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyraanicao's calf.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyraanicao throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range. #TD2#
Keosayan gets a double leg takedown into Tyraanicao's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao trying to control the position.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao controls Keosayan momentarily but Keosayan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keosayan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keosayan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the side of Keosayan's head but Keosayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keosayan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tyraanicao counter with a right hand.
Keosayan scores with a leg kick.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyraanicao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyraanicao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keosayan eats them both and turns towards Tyraanicao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keosayan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Keosayan is rocked!
Keosayan wants to slow Tyraanicao down by chopping away at his legs.
Keosayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyraanicao finish him?#T1#
Keosayan misses with the body kick
and Tyraanicao counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyraanicao throws a right hand that Keosayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keosayan also avoids with ease.
Crack! A monster head kick from Tyraanicao and Keosayan falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tyraanicao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Line em up, an I'll fuck em up man! Now send me the Jewish Boy, heard that bitches manager wants some.'.
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Event:
Syn 468 - Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Matus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keosayan looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matus won't be happy with that.
Keosayan trying to control the position but Matus is working away.
Keosayan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matus keeps working.
Matus is looking to reverse the position.
Matus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matus wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Matus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matus.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keosayan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keosayan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keosayan with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Keosayan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matus! #REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Keosayan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matus wants to control but Keosayan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Keosayan's face as Matus controls the position.
Keosayan tries to buck Matus off but Matus is having none of it.
Keosayan is not content to let Matus control the position.
Keosayan keeps Matus under control for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keosayan throws a right hand that misses
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Matus.
#T4#
Keosayan checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matus looks to land a combination but Keosayan avoids it well.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Keosayan goes for a double leg but Matus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matus continues to drive forward.
Keosayan throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Matus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Matus rushes Keosayan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Matus throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matus is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Keosayan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Matus is controlling well.
Keosayan is trying to control but Matus passes into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus working away.
Keosayan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keosayan is being controlled here. #T1#
Matus is looking to take a break and control but Keosayan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to control but Matus postures up.
Keosayan is letting Matus control him for a moment.
Keosayan gets back to half guard.
Keosayan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matus is working away from the top position though.
Matus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keosayan won't allow Matus to pass to mount.
Matus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keosayan connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keosayan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keosayan.
Keosayan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matus but Matus pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Keosayan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matus. Matus obviously looking to wear him down.
Matus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan pushes Matus away with a front kick.
Matus catches Keosayan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keosayan catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Juan Matus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Keosayan.
Keosayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keosayan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Keosayan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses
and Matus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keosayan lands with a right hand.
Keosayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keosayan thumps Matus with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Matus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matus swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Keosayan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Matus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Matus sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Keosayan coming out on top.
Keosayan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matus to score with a decent uppercut.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Keosayan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matus pinned against the cage. Matus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matus fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Matus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matus tries to land a front kick but Keosayan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Keosayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Matus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matus thumps Keosayan with a low kick.
A left lands for Matus.#ROC#
Keosayan is rocked!
Matus scores with a hook to the body. Keosayan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Keosayan with an uppercut!
Keosayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Matus finish him?
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan lands a really nice looking cross but Matus seems unphased.
Matus circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Keosayan to the canvas! Keosayan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Matus keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan Matus!
Our winner, Don Juan Matus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Ascension EPL FINAL
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Malvo misses.
Malvo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Malvo saw that one coming.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at The Cooker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keosayan throws a solid leg kick but Malvo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keosayan.
Malvo works over Keosayan's head and body with a nice combination.
Keosayan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Malvo throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keosayan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keosayan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Malvo.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malvo doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo tries to clinch up but Keosayan circles away and keeps his distance.
Malvo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Keosayan throws a series of punches but Malvo avoids them all with ease.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Malvo.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keosayan, right into the meat.
Keosayan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keosayan slips a jab from Malvo.
Malvo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malvo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keosayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keosayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keosayan throws a right hand that Malvo ducks under and follows up with a left that Malvo also avoids with ease.
Malvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo tries to land a leg kick but Keosayan saw it coming and moves away.
Malvo throws a leg kick but Keosayan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Malvo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Malvo. #T2#
Malvo thows a leg kick but Keosayan checks it #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Malvo is working away.
Malvo is trying to maintain the position but Keosayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Malvo pushes Keosayan off looking to stand but Keosayan dives back in and keeps control.
Keosayan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for submissions but instead, Malvo has regained full guard.
Keosayan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Malvo trying to control the position.
Keosayan looking to sit in guard and control but Malvo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Malvo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
Keosayan is controlling Malvo's posture.
Malvo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Malvo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet. #SUB2#
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malvo defends it easily.
Malvo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Keosayan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malvo misses the shot to the body.
Keosayan moves out of range as Malvo throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Keosayan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Malvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Keosayan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malvo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan stops Malvo from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Keosayan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malvo is not content to let Keosayan control the position.#SUB2#
Keosayan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malvo is just riding it out for now. Keosayan eventually gives up the hold.
Malvo won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Keosayan thows a huge punch but Malvo dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keosayan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sergey Keosayan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malvo tries to kick Keosayan off but Keosayan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malvo is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keosayan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malvo. Keosayan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Keosayan cracks the inside of Malvo's front leg.
Malvo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keosayan if he has to take too many more of those.
Keosayan tries to work over Malvo's front leg with a kick but Malvo checks it.
Keosayan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malvo.
Keosayan cracks Malvo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keosayan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Malvo connects with an inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malvo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Keosayan misses its intended target.
Keosayan throws a front kick that sends Malvo stumbling back into the cage.
Malvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keosayan avoids the head kick by Malvo.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malvo 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.
Malvo moves out of range of the leg kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Nice defenses there by Keosayan.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming. #T4#
Malvo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan tries to bum rush Malvo with a series of wild strikes but Malvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Keosayan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Malvo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keosayan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keosayan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malvo lands a right hand.
Malvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Keosayan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Lorne Malvo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Keosayan.
Malvo misses with a body kick.#CL#
Malvo gets a clinch.
Keosayan blocks an uppercut.
Malvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Keosayan drags the fight down to the ground.
Keosayan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malvo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Keosayan stops Malvo from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malvo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Keosayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malvo's guard.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malvo defending well though.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Malvo defends it.
Malvo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malvo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Malvo is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keosayan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keosayan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malvo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Keosayan seems to be working for a kimura but Malvo defends the submission attempt.
Malvo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keosayan trying to control from Malvo's half guard. Malvo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Malvo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Malvo counters with a series of strikes. Keosayan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malvo misses with a looping right.#T4#
Keosayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Malvo does no damage.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malvo.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
Malvo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Keosayan - just one landing.
Keosayan lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan looks to land a combination but Malvo avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malvo throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a sloppy body shot
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keosayan lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Keosayan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Malvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malvo drops his hands momentarily and Keosayan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malvo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keosayan misses the body punch
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keosayan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Malvo is out of range.
Malvo throws a nice looking combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Keosayan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Malvo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Keosayan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malvo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Keosayan.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Malvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keosayan under the eye.
Keosayan jabs at Malvo's body.
Malvo checks the leg kick.
Malvo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keosayan. That one must have hurt.
Keosayan misses with a takedown attempt - Malvo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Malvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Malvo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Malvo avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keosayan.
Malvo lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased.
#CL#
Malvo takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Keosayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malvo has a couple of punches blocked by Keosayan.
Malvo tries a body shot but Keosayan blocks it.
Malvo tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing Malvo back against the cage.
Keosayan blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Keosayan jumps guard.
Keosayan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Keosayan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan throws a big elbow that misses.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Malvo is keeping the position.
Keosayan lands a couple of digs.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malvo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keosayan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #SUB2#
Keosayan is working for a kimura but Malvo is defending it quite comfortably.
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Malvo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Keosayan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
An inside leg kick lands from Keosayan.
Keosayan shoots in and drives through. Malvo sprawls well.
Keosayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malvo moves away.
Malvo walks into a stiff left hand from Keosayan.
Nice straight punches there by Malvo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malvo.
Keosayan scores with a body shot.
Keosayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malvo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keosayan or perhaps it was just good defense by Malvo, which made it look bad. #CL#
Keosayan gets tackled into the cage by Malvo. Malvo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Malvo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malvo throws a head punch that misses.
Malvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keosayan blocks it with crossed arms.
Malvo working aggressively here.
Malvo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malvo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malvo lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
Lorne Malvo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keosayan.
Malvo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a punch but it's blocked by Malvo.
Malvo working aggressively here.
#T2#
Malvo can't find room to land a body shot as Keosayan controls the action.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Malvo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malvo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo has Keosayan pushed against the cage.
Malvo blocks a body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Keosayan fails to land. #BC2#
Keosayan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malvo looks for the body kick but Keosayan saw that one coming.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Malvo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Malvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malvo. That's going to slow Keosayan down. #T3#
Malvo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keosayan.
Malvo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keosayan lands a nice hook to Malvo's body. Malvo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malvo throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control.
Keosayan tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Keosayan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malvo is avoiding damage well.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #T4#
Malvo parries the strikes from Keosayan easily there. Keosayan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Malvo to escape.
You can see the frustration on Malvo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keosayan has knee on belly momentarily but Malvo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Malvo is trying to stand up here but Keosayan is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malvo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lorne Malvo!
Lorne Malvo gave a mention to FJCP Healthy Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
EPL Semi Final
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keosayan sprawls well. Keosayan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan slips a jab from Lopez.
Keosayan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pedro Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Keosayan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Keosayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Keosayan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keosayan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keosayan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keosayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Lopez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lopez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keosayan throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a front kick.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Keosayan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keosayan doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
Keosayan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lopez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keosayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lopez's guard! Nice work there by Keosayan!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there. #T2#
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Keosayan passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Keosayan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lopez is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lopez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lopez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB#
Lopez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keosayan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lopez's guard! Nice work there by Keosayan!
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Keosayan passes into half guard. #T4#
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keosayan is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Keosayan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lopez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Keosayan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lopez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lopez's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez trying to control the position but Keosayan manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Keosayan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lopez trying to control but not successfully.
Keosayan connects with a big shot to the side of Lopez's head.
#SUB2#
Lopez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keosayan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lopez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lopez is covering up but some of the strikes from Keosayan are getting through and doing damage.
#T6#
Lopez is really stuck here.
Keosayan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lopez up.
Keosayan avoiding Lopez 's attempts to control his hands.
Keosayan is trying to stick to Lopez's back but Lopez is turning into Keosayan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keosayan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lopez.#SUB#
Lopez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keosayan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keosayan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keosayan! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Keosayan working away.#T7#
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keosayan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Keosayan slips a nice elbow through Lopez's hands, connecting with Lopez's forehead.
Keosayan wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Lopez is positioning himself well to prevent Keosayan advancing to mount.
Keosayan is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Keosayan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Lopez is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keosayan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Keosayan sprawls well.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keosayan cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keosayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keosayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keosayan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keosayan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pedro Lopez spoke after the fight, saying 'No vittu!'.
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Event:
EPL Quarter Final
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan is looking to chop away at Jamison's legs. #TD#
Keosayan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamison is trying to defend but Keosayan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Keosayan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Keosayan throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
Jamison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
Keosayan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Jamison scores with a takedown into Keosayan's guard.
Keosayan wants to sweep here but Jamison controlling him for the moment.
Keosayan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is pulling down on Jamison's head. It's preventing any offense from Jamison, at least for the moment.
Keosayan wants to control the position but Jamison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Keosayan gets full guard.
Keosayan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keosayan, not yet.
Jamison throws a big right hand that misses.
Keosayan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Jamison keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Keosayan postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving. #SUB2#
Keosayan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keosayan has managed to get both his arms back between Jamison's legs - danger averted.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jamison keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Jamison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jamison clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keosayan tests Jamison's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Jamison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jamison with the ground and pound but Keosayan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jamison is keen to just control but Keosayan is a slippery customer.
Keosayan tries to get to full guard but Jamison has control of the leg.
Keosayan has his hands clasped together around Jamison's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
Keosayan wants to improve his position but Jamison is controlling well.
Keosayan trying to control but Jamison postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Keosayan manages to get to full guard.
Jamison preventing the sweep. #T7#
Keosayan controls Jamison momentarily but Jamison frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Keosayan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jamison sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Jamison drives through and clinches with Keosayan against the cage.
Keosayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison has Keosayan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keosayan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Keosayan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jamison.
Nice sprawl there from Keosayan as Jamison shoots in.
Keosayan thumps Jamison with a low kick.#T8#
Keosayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Keosayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Jamison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keosayan defends it well.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergey Keosayan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jamison.
Jamison swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Keosayan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Keosayan gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keosayan wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Keosayan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Keosayan trying to control the position but Jamison is working away.
Keosayan is staying tight to Jamison's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamison keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 10
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Jamison is looking to score with low kicks.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jamison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keosayan defends it well.
Keosayan lands a slapping body shot.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Jamison moved away.
Jamison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jamison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keosayan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jamison - the referee stops the clock and Keosayan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jamison. Keosayan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keosayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Keosayan settles back down.
And Jamison tries to counter it with a takedown but Keosayan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jamison has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jamison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jamison tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Keosayan stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison is looking for a sweep. Keosayan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamison manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Jamison looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamison, not yet.
Keosayan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keosayan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jamison manages to get back to half guard.
Jamison wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan trying to control the pace.
Jamison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keosayan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Jamison is trying to get back to full guard.
Keosayan lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jamison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Keosayan seems content to control.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Jamison defends it.
Jamison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jamison wants to sweep here but Keosayan controlling him for the moment.
Keosayan cracks Jamison with a solid left hand.
Keosayan controlling from the top position. #T3#
Keosayan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keosayan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but Jamison defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keosayan in particular looking to stall.
Jamison wants to improve his position but Keosayan is controlling well.
Keosayan is keen to just control but Jamison is a slippery customer.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Jamison is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keosayan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jamison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keosayan pulls his head out easily.
Jamison tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Jamison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jamison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keosayan advances to half guard. #T5#
Jamison gets back to full guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jamison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keosayan has picked Jamison up and slammed him! Jamison can't keep hold of the triangle and Keosayan manages to pass to side control!
Keosayan wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
Jamison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keosayan trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom. #T6#
Keosayan wants to pass to mount but Jamison is defending the position. #SUB#
Keosayan is working for a kimura but Jamison is defending it quite comfortably.
Jamison is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jamison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keosayan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jamison wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Keosayan working some strikes from top position.
Keosayan sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jamison working for a triangle but Keosayan defends it easily.
Keosayan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jamison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keosayan trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan preventing the sweep.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jamison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keosayan has passed into half guard!
#T9#
Jamison gets back to full guard.
Jamison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keosayan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Keosayan controlling the pace.
Jamison is looking to control Keosayan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamison avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jamison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keosayan pulls his head out easily.
Keosayan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jamison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jamison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keosayan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Keosayan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 9
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan feints a jab promting Steroidi Jr to slip. Keosayan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steroidi Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steroidi Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keosayan.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steroidi Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keosayan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good leg kick by Steroidi Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keosayan.
The crowd cheers as Steroidi Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keosayan doesn't seem phased though.
Steroidi Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keosayan throws a front kick that sends Steroidi Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body kick.
Keosayan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steroidi Jr slips a jab and a cross from Keosayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr lands a head kick. Keosayan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steroidi Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steroidi Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steroidi Jr but Steroidi Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steroidi Jr staying out of range there.
Keosayan throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Steroidi Jr looks for a takedown but Keosayan sprawls well.
Steroidi Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keosayan lands a leg kick that knocks Steroidi Jr off balance momentarily.
Keosayan throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Keosayan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Steroidi Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steroidi Jr is looking to slow Keosayan down with leg kicks.
Keosayan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keosayan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steroidi Jr on the side of the head.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steroidi Jr misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan looking to sit in guard and control but Steroidi Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steroidi Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Keosayan has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Steroidi Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Steroidi Jr pulls Keosayan in to control the position.
Keosayan throws a strike but Steroidi Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Keosayan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Keosayan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steroidi Jr is retaining full guard.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Steroidi Jr keeps moving.
Keosayan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from Steroidi Jr.
Keosayan trying to control but Steroidi Jr is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steroidi Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Keosayan dives in and scores a takedown into Steroidi Jr's guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steroidi Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Steroidi Jr 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.
Keosayan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steroidi Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Keosayan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Steroidi Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keosayan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steroidi Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T8#
Steroidi Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steroidi Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keosayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keosayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Keosayan.
Keosayan slips under a jab from Steroidi Jr.
Keosayan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and moves away.
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Steroidi Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Steroidi Jr tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keosayan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Steroidi Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Steroidi Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Keosayan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Keosayan looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.#T9#
Steroidi Jr dodges the punch combination from Keosayan.
Steroidi Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr throws a series of punches but Keosayan moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Steroidi Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keosayan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Steroidi Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Keosayan.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keosayan connects with a body shot.
Keosayan throws a front kick that sends Steroidi Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Steroidi Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keosayan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steroidi Jr walks into a straight right hand from Keosayan.
Keosayan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Keosayan thuds his right hand into Steroidi Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steroidi Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 8
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan lunges at Malvo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malvo's hand.
Keosayan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malvo.
Malvo thumps Keosayan with a low kick.
Malvo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Malvo's front leg but catches the back leg as Malvo tries to avoid it.
Keosayan with a nice cross.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan throws a lazy body kick
and Malvo counters with a straight right hand.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malvo.
Malvo blocks a head kick by Keosayan.
Malvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malvo if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Keosayan missing with a left hand there. Malvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo is looking for the big counter here.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
As Keosayan backs off Malvo throws a huge counter combo but Keosayan manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Keosayan misses the target.
Keosayan lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Malvo misses #TD#
so Keosayan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Malvo pushes Keosayan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Malvo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keosayan.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Keosayan.
Malvo throws out a counter right but Keosayan avoids it with no problem.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Malvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
Keosayan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Keosayan tenderised Malvo's leg. Malvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keosayan jabs Malvo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Keosayan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keosayan walks into a straight right hand from Malvo.
Keosayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malvo misses with a body kick.
Keosayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malvo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malvo avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan blocks a head kick by Malvo.
#T3#
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body.
Keosayan misses with a kick to the body.
Malvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo missing with a left hand there. Keosayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a nice looking body kick.
Keosayan throws a head kick but Malvo moves out of range.
#TD#
Keosayan gets the takedown into side control.
Malvo prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Malvo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Keosayan landing strikes. #T4#
Keosayan working away.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Malvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keosayan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malvo's legs. #SUB#
Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malvo, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malvo keeps working. #T5#
Malvo is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control.
Keosayan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malvo some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Keosayan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Malvo, who protects the arm well.
Keosayan throws an elbow but Malvo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keosayan cracks Malvo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T6#
Keosayan trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Malvo is trying to improve his position.
Keosayan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Keosayan working the ground and pound but Malvo is defending the strikes.
Keosayan just content to control the position.
Keosayan trying to control the action but Malvo is working from the bottom.
Malvo is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Malvo is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
You can see the frustration on Malvo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malvo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Malvo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keosayan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malvo takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Keosayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Keosayan shoots in and gets a takedown into Malvo's guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malvo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T9#
Malvo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keosayan throwing strikes but missing.
Malvo keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan throwing strikes from guard but Malvo blocks nicely.
Keosayan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keosayan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
A very excited looking Sergey Keosayan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 7
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keosayan connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Jokinen.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keosayan.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keosayan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keosayan scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keosayan, as that shot connected.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Keosayan avoids them all with ease.
Keosayan scores with a push kick.
Keosayan drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Jab from Jokinen.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen with a nice cross.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Keosayan slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Keosayan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Keosayan defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Keosayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Keosayan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keosayan lands with an overhand left.
Keosayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Keosayan fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keosayan scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keosayan throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a head shot.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Keosayan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keosayan misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen tests Keosayan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keosayan attempts a counter takedown but Jokinen avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Keosayan misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keosayan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokinen!
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Keosayan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keosayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keosayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Keosayan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Keosayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Keosayan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Jokinen slips under a jab from Keosayan.
A slow jab from Keosayan misses its intended target.
Keosayan shoots for a takedown but Jokinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Keosayan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Keosayan throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keosayan slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Ode Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keosayan backing away here, and Jokinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T6#
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Keosayan misses with a looping left.
Keosayan misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keosayan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Keosayan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keosayan lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming.
Keosayan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jokinen back to the cage. Keosayan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan misses with a combination
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
#TD#
Keosayan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jokinen!#T7#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Jokinen is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jokinen moves into full guard.
Keosayan with a nice head shot there.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keosayan.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Jokinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Keosayan won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Keosayan controlling from the top position.
Keosayan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:10
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 10:10
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 6
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a two punch combination.
De Santo Cristo takes one on the button.
Keosayan throws a hook but De Santo Cristo blocks it.
De Santo Cristo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but De Santo Cristo avoids it easily.
De Santo Cristo misses with a head kick.
Keosayan lands a really nice looking cross but De Santo Cristo seems unphased.
De Santo Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan scores with a jab to the head.
De Santo Cristo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo scores with a punch to the head.
De Santo Cristo just misses with a punch to the body.
Keosayan is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like De Santo Cristo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
De Santo Cristo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keosayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands with an overhand left.
Keosayan thuds his right hand into De Santo Cristo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keosayan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keosayan.
De Santo Cristo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Santo Cristo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keosayan.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo is out of range. #CL#
De Santo Cristo closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Keosayan breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
De Santo Cristo takes one to the side of the head.
Keosayan blocks the body kick.
Joao De Santo Cristo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Santo Cristo avoids the head kick by Keosayan.
Keosayan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but De Santo Cristo avoids it.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but De Santo Cristo is just out of range.
De Santo Cristo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from De Santo Cristo. No joy for Keosayan on that attempt.
De Santo Cristo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Santo Cristo blocks the body kick.
It looked like De Santo Cristo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keosayan takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
Keosayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santo Cristo misses the shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo is looking to wear down Keosayan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
De Santo Cristo throws a body shot but no joy.
Keosayan throws a front kick aimed at De Santo Cristo's knee but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
Keosayan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown but De Santo Cristo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but De Santo Cristo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick there by Keosayan.
Keosayan connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by De Santo Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Santo Cristo defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keosayan. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keosayan throws a push kick but De Santo Cristo slaps the foot to one side.
Keosayan is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keosayan scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo thuds a left hand into Keosayan's body.
De Santo Cristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keosayan. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down.
Keosayan avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo throws a body shot but no joy.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keosayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Keosayan avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Santo Cristo blocks a leg kick.
Keosayan takes a swing at De Santo Cristo's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keosayan was well out of range. Poor timing from De Santo Cristo.
Keosayan looks to land a left hand but De Santo Cristo moved out of range nicely.#T5#
De Santo Cristo connects with a nice looking jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a sloppy head kick and Keosayan moves out of range easily.
De Santo Cristo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.
Keosayan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Santo Cristo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Keosayan looking to score a takedown here. De Santo Cristo is defending well but Keosayan drives through and ends up in De Santo Cristo's guard.
Keosayan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving.
De Santo Cristo is controlling Keosayan's posture.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but De Santo Cristo keeps moving. #T6#
De Santo Cristo looking to control.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Santo Cristo is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santo Cristo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Santo Cristo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
No joy there for De Santo Cristo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Santo Cristo ducks under a wild hook from Keosayan.
The crowd cheers as Keosayan lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan avoids a kick to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body shot.
Keosayan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.#T7#
Keosayan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santo Cristo takes a swing at Keosayan's ribcage but misses.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
De Santo Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keosayan gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Keosayan avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keosayan's elbow. #BC2#
Keosayan breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo thows a leg kick but Keosayan checks it #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
Keosayan lands strikes from half guard.#T8#
De Santo Cristo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan won't allow De Santo Cristo to sweep him here.
Keosayan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keosayan trying to control but De Santo Cristo is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo 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#
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!
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Santo Cristo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9#
Keosayan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keosayan gets full guard.
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Keosayan's brow. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
Keosayan working a defensive guard here.
De Santo Cristo stopping the sweep attempt from Keosayan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 5
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keosayan lands a head kick. Hopkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keosayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins slips a jab from Keosayan.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Keosayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keosayan lands with a nice body punch.
Keosayan scores with a spinning back kick!
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keosayan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Keosayan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Keosayan's head but Keosayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keosayan keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keosayan. Keosayan obviously looking to wear him down.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopkins is defended easily by Keosayan.
Keosayan takes one on the button.
Keosayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Keosayan connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keosayan takes one on the button.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Keosayan is avoiding it.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keosayan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keosayan slips under a jab from Hopkins.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Hugs & Kisses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Keosayan's head but Keosayan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Keosayan.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Keosayan.
Keosayan scores with a nice strike.
Keosayan scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Keosayan gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins tries to escape but Keosayan is in control.
Keosayan working the ground and pound but Hopkins is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Hopkins wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Keosayan seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hopkins is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Vinny Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 4
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan misses with a leg kick.
Donowitz tries to work over Keosayan's front leg with a kick but Keosayan checks it.
Keosayan ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Donowitz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keosayan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keosayan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Donowitz checks it.
Donowitz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz throws a leg kick which misses Keosayan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keosayan tries to avoid it.
Donowitz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keosayan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keosayan tries to counter with a takedown but Donowitz is quick to defend against it.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a wild body shot.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Keosayan moves away
and Keosayan counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz throws a leg kick #TD#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Donowitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keosayan passes into half guard.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Donowitz is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard.
Keosayan is thwarting Donowitz's attempts to control the position.
Donowitz won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Keosayan moves nicely into side control.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Donowitz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Keosayan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control but Donowitz is working from the bottom.
Keosayan won't allow Donowitz to sweep him here.
Donowitz keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Donowitz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Donowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Keosayan tenderised Donowitz's leg. Donowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keosayan throws out the jab.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the body.
Keosayan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Donowitz.
Keosayan thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Donowitz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keosayan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donowitz scrambles back to his feet.
Keosayan moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Nice body kick there by Donowitz.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abraham Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Donowitz drops Keosayan with a beautiful combination! Keosayan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donowitz is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Keosayan has been cut.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Keosayan is just out of range.#CL2#
Donowitz moves into range and clinches up with Keosayan.#T5#
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body.
Keosayan stalling the fight.
Keosayan tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keosayan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keosayan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Donowitz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keosayan digs a right hand underneath Donowitz's ribcage. Donowitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keosayan tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T6##TD#
Keosayan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Donowitz regains guard immediately.
Keosayan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Donowitz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keosayan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keosayan passes Donowitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keosayan lands strikes from half guard.
Keosayan is thwarting Donowitz's attempts to control the position.
Donowitz tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg. #T7#
Keosayan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donowitz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Keosayan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keosayan is controlling the pace.
Donowitz is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keosayan is looking to pass Donowitz's guard but actually Donowitz recovers to full guard.
Donowitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Donowitz is retaining full guard.
Keosayan slips nicely into half guard.
Keosayan tries to pass to full mount but Donowitz defends it. #T9#
Keosayan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Donowitz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Keosayan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donowitz is surviving well by controlling Keosayan's body position as best he can.
Donowitz tries to control the position but Keosayan now has his back.
#SUB#
Keosayan tightening his grip on Donowitz, looking for the choke.
Keosayan controlling the position well here. Donowitz rolled but Keosayan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 3
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Lynch throws a wild body kick that Keosayan sees coming a mile off.
Lynch lands a jab to the nose.
Keosayan slips a straight right by Lynch.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynch scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Keosayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynch.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Keosayan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch blocks a leg kick.
Keosayan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keosayan throws a leg kick which misses Lynch's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynch tries to avoid it.
Keosayan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynch clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keosayan.
Keosayan throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Lynch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keosayan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lynch counters with a nice body kick.
Lynch slips a jab and a cross from Keosayan.
Keosayan slips a jab from Lynch.#TD#
Keosayan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lynch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keosayan working the ground and pound but Lynch is defending the strikes.
Lynch stops Keosayan from passing to mount.
Keosayan working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lynch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Lynch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lynch is trying to improve his position.
Keosayan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keosayan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Lynch can't do much from the bottom here.
Lynch prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Lynch tries to improve position but can't.
Keosayan gets to mount! Lynch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Lynch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keosayan controlling from the full mount.
Keosayan trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Keosayan landing punches. #T4#
Keosayan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan lands a nice shot to the head.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keosayan landing punches.
Keosayan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keosayan trying to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Keosayan landing strikes from the mount.#T5#
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Keosayan's attempts to control the action.
Keosayan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lynch hang on?
Keosayan controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Keosayan being controlled here, momentarily.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Keosayan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynch's guard. #REVR#
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan slips nicely into half guard.
Keosayan stalling away here and it's allowed Lynch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
Keosayan trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from Lynch.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keosayan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lynch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lynch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keosayan misses the jab.
Lynch clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keosayan throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keosayan moves away.
Lynch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lynch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch lands a nice hook to Keosayan's body. Keosayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T9#
Lynch stuffs the takedown attempt from Keosayan. Keosayan gets slowly back to his feet.
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
Lynch scores with a shot to the body.
Lynch moves away from the strike by Keosayan.
Lynch lands a jab to the nose.
Lynch checks a leg kick.
Keosayan scores with a kick to the body.
Cilian Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keosayan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keosayan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynch scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Lynch swings for the body but Keosayan moves out of range.
Lynch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keosayans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lynch takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keosayan misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Keosayan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 10:9
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 2
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Monteban connects with a crisp jab.
Keosayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monteban was well out of range. Poor timing from Keosayan.
A swing and a miss from Keosayan.
Keosayan lands a leg kick that knocks Monteban off balance momentarily.
Keosayan lands a body shot.
Keosayan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Monteban napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteban can't do much from the bottom here.
Monteban is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Monteban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Monteban tries to buck Keosayan off but Keosayan is having none of it.
Monteban prevents Keosayan from moving into mount.
Monteban is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Monteban's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Monteban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monteban wants to control but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan controls the position from side control.
Keosayan is working Monteban over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Monteban is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
Monteban is trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keosayan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Monteban regains half guard.
Monteban is controlling Keosayan's trapped leg to prevent Keosayan from advancing to side control.#T3#
Monteban is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Monteban throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keosayan trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Keosayan pushes down on Monteban's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Monteban is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keosayan scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Keosayan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Monteban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keosayan is working away from the top position though.
Keosayan trying to mount his opponent but Monteban defends it. #SUB#
Monteban looking for submissions off his back.
Monteban trying to control but Keosayan postures up.
Keosayan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Keosayan tries to control but Monteban wriggling away. #T5#
Monteban slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Monteban wants to control but Keosayan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keosayan wants to free his trapped foot but Monteban is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Keosayan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Monteban trying to control here.
Keosayan slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keosayan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keosayan working Monteban over with strikes.
Keosayan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Monteban is trying to maintain the position but Keosayan is very close to passing his half guard.
Keosayan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monteban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monteban manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keosayan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Monteban managing to control the position.
Keosayan stays in close to Monteban's body and controls the position.
Monteban working a defensive guard but Keosayan passes into half guard.
Keosayan uses his free foot to push down on Monteban's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monteban.
Monteban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monteban looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Keosayan is persistently looking for the submission but Monteban is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Monteban's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Keosayan avoiding Monteban 's attempts to control his hands.
Monteban tries to break free.
Monteban rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Monteban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keosayan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Monteban wants to control but Keosayan is having none of it.
Keosayan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T9#
Keosayan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keosayan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keosayan with the ground and pound from mount.
Keosayan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Keosayan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#
Monteban is rocked!
Keosayan landing strikes from the mount.
Keosayan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Monteban is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keosayan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Monteban is bucking up trying to escape but Keosayan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Keosayan cracks Monteban with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Keosayan!
Sergey Keosayan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EPL 10 - Week 1
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Dillashaw Junior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keosayan has time to react.
Sergey Keosayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dillashaw Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Keosayan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dillashaw Junior moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keosayan looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range.
Keosayan scores with a hook to the body. Dillashaw Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a head kick.
Keosayan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillashaw Junior's hands.
Keosayan 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.
Dillashaw Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy body kick from Keosayan
and Dillashaw Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keosayan is looking to chop away at Dillashaw Junior's legs.
Dillashaw Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keosayan can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Keosayan.
#T1#
Dillashaw Junior lands a head shot.
Dillashaw Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillashaw Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dillashaw Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dillashaw Junior turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keosayan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dillashaw Junior.
Nice uppercut lands for Dillashaw Junior. That snapped Keosayan's head back.
#TD2#
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keosayan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dillashaw Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keosayan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
Dillashaw Junior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keosayan connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillashaw Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keosayan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dillashaw Junior keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Keosayan prevents Dillashaw Junior from improving his position.#T3#
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Dillashaw Junior is working away.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dillashaw Junior defending well though.
Keosayan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dillashaw Junior to regain full guard.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dillashaw Junior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keosayan throws a lazy head kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a right hand to the body.
Dillashaw Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillashaw Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dillashaw Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Dillashaw Junior scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Dillashaw Junior feints and then cracks Keosayan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keosayan down.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming.
Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dillashaw Junior won't be happy with that.
Keosayan landing strikes.
Dillashaw Junior takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T5#
Dillashaw Junior prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Keosayan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillashaw Junior keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Keosayan trying to control the position but Dillashaw Junior is working away. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Keosayan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dillashaw Junior is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it.
Dillashaw Junior has his hands clasped together around Keosayan's back. He's all about the action.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Dillashaw Junior is having none of it. #T7#
Keosayan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keosayan trying to control from half guard but Dillashaw Junior is working away.
Keosayan is pressing down on Dillashaw Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dillashaw Junior is holding on for now.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keosayan scores with a jab to the body.
Dillashaw Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keosayan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keosayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T8#
A lazy left from Keosayan finds it's target.
Keosayan misses with a leg kick
and Dillashaw Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dillashaw Junior cracks the inside of Keosayan's front leg.
Keosayan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Keosayan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dillashaw Junior tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Keosayan manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keosayan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dillashaw Junior is squirming around, avoiding Keosayan's attempts to control the action.
Keosayan misses with some ground and pound and Dillashaw Junior recovers position to half guard. #T9#
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Dillashaw Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura here.
Keosayan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dillashaw Junior's head. #SUB2#
Keosayan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillashaw Junior is just riding it out for now. Keosayan eventually gives up the hold.
Keosayan passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I think Keosayan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 9:10
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan and Michael Blake. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keosayan has picked Blake up - he's going for a ride! Keosayan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (0) Blake
Keosayan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake manages to get to full guard.
Keosayan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Keosayan tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Keosayan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blake has locked up a guillotine! Blake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Keosayan is holding on here and Blake must be using up a lot of energy. Keosayan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McDonald and Sergey Keosayan. McDonald comes into the arena with Hamburger blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Keosayan
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
McDonald trying to control but Keosayan is working from the bottom.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keosayan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Keosayan wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keosayan prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Keosayan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Keosayan
Keosayan fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
McDonald can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to improve his position but instead Keosayan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (8) Keosayan
McDonald tries to escape but Keosayan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
Keosayan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to escape but Keosayan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keosayan controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
Keosayan trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
Keosayan has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Keosayan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
McDonald tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keosayan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Keosayan's arms.
Keosayan trying to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keosayan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Keosayan looking for the RNC.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Keosayan trying to control momentarily.
Keosayan gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Keosayan keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Keosayan has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald prevents Keosayan from getting a body triangle.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keosayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Keosayan is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keosayan stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has his hands on Keosayan's head, controlling the position.
McDonald has his foot on Keosayan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keosayan works his way back into a safe position though.
Keosayan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Keosayan won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control the position but Keosayan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Keosayan is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Keosayan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (11) Keosayan
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Keosayan controlling from the full mount.
McDonald defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keosayan.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working for a submission but McDonald is keeping him at bay.
Keosayan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald has given up his back here. Will Keosayan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (14) Keosayan
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keosayan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
Keosayan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to roll but Keosayan sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
Well, with Keosayan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McDonald is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Keosayan doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (14) Keosayan
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Keosayan keeps moving.
Keosayan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Keosayan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (16) Keosayan
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keosayan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keosayan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keosayan controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keosayan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (19) Keosayan
McDonald is not content to let Keosayan control the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Keosayan off him but Keosayan keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keosayan wins on points by 19 to 4.
A victorious Sergey Keosayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conor McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need a Big Mac... '. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan and Igydo Dall. Dall has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Igydo Dall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keosayan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (0) Dall
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan passes Dall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keosayan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (5) vs (0) Dall
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
Dall can't escape the position.
Keosayan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working for a guillotine from mount but Dall is in no mood to give up.
Dall can't escape the position.
Keosayan looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Keosayan controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to improve his position but Keosayan isn't that keen on the idea.
Keosayan controlling from mount.
Dall stops Keosayan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Keosayan wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling his opponent.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keosayan is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keosayan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keosayan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (5) vs (4) Dall
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to stick to Keosayan's back but Keosayan is turning into Dall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keosayan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (7) vs (4) Dall
Keosayan trying to move into half guard but instead Dall has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (7) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan wants to control but Dall passes easily into half guard.
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Keosayan is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keosayan avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is defending well.
Keosayan wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall prevents Keosayan from improving his position.
Keosayan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keosayan.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keosayan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keosayan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keosayan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (11) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan works to advance to full mount. Dall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (13) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keosayan wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan prevents Dall from improving his position.
Keosayan uses his free foot to push down on Dall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dall. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (16) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
Keosayan tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
Keosayan takes Dall's back. Score +3 for taking back: Keosayan (19) vs (6) Dall
Dall staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dall is defending well though. Keosayan let's go of the attempt for now.
Keosayan is hanging on to Dall's back as he tries to escape.
Dall turns into Keosayan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (19) vs (8) Dall
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
Dall won't allow Keosayan to sweep him here.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (21) vs (8) Dall
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall with the active half guard here but Keosayan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (24) vs (8) Dall
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keosayan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Keosayan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (26) vs (8) Dall
Dall tries to improve his position but Keosayan has taken his back! Keosayan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dall tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Keosayan pushes Dall away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan 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:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Snuka and Sergey Keosayan. Snuka comes to the cage accompanied by Superfly by Curtis Mayfield. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Snuka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snuka gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snuka (2) vs (0) Keosayan
Snuka not doing much here.
Snuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keosayan keeps working.
Keosayan trying to hold on to Snuka's head to control him but Snuka postures up.
Snuka works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snuka (5) vs (0) Keosayan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka controlling from the full mount.
Snuka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snuka (5) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keosayan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keosayan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keosayan has managed to get both his arms back between Snuka's legs - danger averted.
Snuka is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Snuka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keosayan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snuka (7) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully.
Snuka pushing down on Keosayan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snuka controlling the action here.
Keosayan is refusing to be controlled, as Snuka sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to get back to full guard but Snuka has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Snuka (10) vs (2) Keosayan
Keosayan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snuka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keosayan is looking to escape.
Snuka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keosayan has worked his arm free - good work by Keosayan!
Snuka tries to move to full mount but Keosayan actually manages to regain half guard.
Snuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Keosayan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
Snuka stalling away here and it's allowed Keosayan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keosayan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Snuka is defending well. Keosayan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Snuka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Keosayan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Keosayan!
Our winner, Sergey Keosayan, 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.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the hell just happened? Anyone get the license plate number off that truck?'. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan and Ivan Putski. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keosayan gets a double leg takedown into Putski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (0) Putski
Putski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Putski is still trying to improve position.
Keosayan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keosayan won't allow Putski to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan trying to control but Putski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Putski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (2) Putski
Keosayan 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.
I've been told that Putski has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
Putski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keosayan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keosayan wants to control the position but Putski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Keosayan is defending against the submission attempts here by Putski.
Keosayan is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keosayan keeping moving, preventing Putski from controlling successfully.
Putski tries to free his leg and advance position but Keosayan is retaining full guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Putski postures up.
Keosayan wants to sweep here but Putski controlling him for the moment.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keosayan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (4) vs (2) Putski
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Putski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putski looking for a sweep. Not yet Putski, not yet.
Putski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keosayan controls the pace.
Keosayan won't allow Putski to sweep him here.
Putski keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Keosayan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putski trying to keep a closed guard but Keosayan is proving a slippery customer.
Keosayan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Putski is looking to sweep but instead, Keosayan has passed into half guard.
Keosayan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (7) vs (2) Putski
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan fails to advance to Putski's back.
Putski is looking to get to half guard.
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Putski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Putski has a hand on Keosayan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Keosayan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (10) vs (2) Putski
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putski tries to reverse the position but Keosayan maintains control.
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putski working to try and regain half guard.
Putski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Putski is staying active underneath Keosayan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keosayan content to control rather than advance.
Putski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
Putski is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putski is pressing down on Keosayan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Putski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keosayan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (13) vs (2) Putski
Putski is looking to regain half guard here but Keosayan keeps moving and retains side control.
Putski keeps trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keosayan tries to move to mount but Putski blocks the move with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putski is trying to control Keosayan's posture but Keosayan avoids it.
Keosayan controlling the position.
Putski is trying to get back to half guard.
Putski prevents Keosayan from improving position.
Keosayan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (15) vs (2) Putski
Putski is squirming around, avoiding Keosayan's attempts to control the action.
Keosayan fails to advance to Putski's back.
Putski wants to control but Keosayan is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Keosayan looking to control but Putski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putski is working to get back to half guard.
Putski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Keosayan (18) vs (2) Putski
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Putski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Putski right now.
Putski is trying to break free.
Putski is keeping busy.
Putski tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keosayan takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Sergey Keosayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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