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Event:
PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Kelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Drahomir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Drahomir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Drahomir stops Kelly from standing up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Drahomir throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. A head kick by Kelly misses and Drahomir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Drahomir misses with a looping right. Drahomir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drahomir wants it to stay on the feet. Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drahomir half committed to a counter leg kick. Drahomir misses the shot to the body. Drahomir tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it. Drahomir throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalibor Drahomir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# A decent looking cross lands there for Drahomir. Drahomir 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. Drahomir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Kelly dives in and scores a takedown into Drahomir's guard. My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Kelly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Drahomir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drahomir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drahomir holds on and takes a little breather. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Drahomir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kelly looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Drahomir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drahomir tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
#CL# Drahomir has Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Drahomir lands a right hand. Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Kelly is trying to trip Drahomir. He has hold of a leg but Drahomir is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kelly persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Drahomir is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture. Kelly throws a strike but Drahomir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Drahomir prevents Kelly from getting back to his feet. Kelly wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Drahomir manages to pass to side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kelly is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalibor Drahomir dominated that round. That's time! Drahomir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD2# Kelly gets the takedown into side control. Gerry Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far. Drahomir is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control. Kelly wants to control but Drahomir is keeping him busy. Kelly postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kelly thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drahomir keeps working. #T1# Sloppy strikes there by Kelly. Drahomir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Drahomir trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it. Kelly is looking to escape. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drahomir in particular looking to stall.#T2# Kelly is trying to stand up here but Drahomir is controlling him well. Drahomir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Drahomir'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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Drahomir's belly button to the back.#T3# Kelly goes for a double leg but Drahomir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drahomir continues to drive forward. Drahomir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Drahomir. No joy for Kelly on that attempt. Drahomir looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Drahomir lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming. Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drahomir. Drahomir throws a shot to the body.
Drahomir lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Drahomir clinches up against the cage. Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Drahomir can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Drahomir - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land. #T4# Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly. Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Drahomir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Drahomir throws a head punch that misses. Drahomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Drahomir scores with a nice hook to the head. Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Drahomir smiles and moves away.
Dalibor Drahomir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Drahomir keeps Kelly at a distance using the push kick. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Drahomir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL# Drahomir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Drahomir working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalibor Drahomir 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# Drahomir moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Drahomir tried to counter with a leg kick but Kelly avoided it. Drahomir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Drahomir connects with the punch. Kelly throws a right and a left that Drahomir avoids nicely. Drahomir works Kelly's body with a nice hook. Drahomir connects with an inside leg kick. Dalibor Drahomir is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Kelly gets a double leg takedown into Drahomir's guard. Kelly trying to control but Drahomir is working from the bottom. Kelly slips nicely into half guard. Drahomir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though. Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drahomir's head. #T1# Kelly wants to control but Drahomir is keeping him busy. Drahomir tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg. Kelly thows a huge punch but Drahomir dodges it nicely.
Kelly is pressing down on Drahomir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drahomir is holding on for now. Drahomir tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control. Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Kelly stands up and beckons Drahomir to join him on the feet. Drahomir throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Despite the aggression on Kelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drahomir as he jumps to the side. Drahomir missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drahomir throws a leg kick but Kelly moved away. Drahomir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily. Some bone on bone action there as Drahomir checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Drahomir drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drahomir walks away with a smile on his face. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Drahomir throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3# Kelly scores with a nice strike. Drahomir misses the shot to the body. Kelly now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Drahomir. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick. Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Drahomir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A little feinted left hand from Drahomir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dalibor Drahomir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drahomir sprawls well. Drahomir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet. Drahomir with a nice cross. Drahomir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Drahomir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drahomir tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drahomir to the ground. Drahomir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Drahomir slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Drahomir is looking to counter punch.#T4# Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drahomir moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drahomir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Drahomir scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Drahomir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it. Nice uppercut there from Drahomir. Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Drahomir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Drahomir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kelly throws a counter combo. A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick. Drahomir misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick. Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drahomir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drahomir. Gerry Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dalibor Drahomir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A combination from Kelly does no damage. Drahomir thumps Kelly with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalibor Drahomir showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drahomir, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalibor Drahomir! Dalibor Drahomir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2# Kelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brophy's guard. Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brophy's head. Kelly wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. Brophy pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kelly wants to pass the guard but Brophy is keeping the position.#T1# Brophy is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Kelly throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brophy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kelly is in Brophy's guard. Kelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Brophy controlling Kelly's posture. #T2# Kelly sitting in guard here, content to control. Brophy pulls Kelly in to control the position. Kelly passes into half guard. Kelly sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SU2# Kelly stands up out of the half guard. Brophy scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly lands a high kick!
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands. Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Brophy looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
#T4# Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kelly is trying to counter with his kicks. Kelly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Brophy against the cage but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Brophy digs a good hook to Kelly's 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! Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brophy defends it nicely. Mikael Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Kelly fails with a takedown attempt. Mikael Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brophy throws out the jab. Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.#TD2# Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into Brophy's guard. Kelly wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Brophy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Brophy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy. Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Brophy circles away easily and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. Mikael Brophy is winning the standup battle so far. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily. Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly. Brophy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1##TD2# Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Brophy pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. Kelly wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Brophy is retaining full guard. Kelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Brophy keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. #T2# Brophy wants to improve his position but instead Kelly has moved into half guard.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Brophy wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
Brophy is not content to let Kelly control the position. Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Kelly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brophy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2# Brophy gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kelly trying to move into half guard but instead Brophy has managed to sweep!#REVR# Kelly wants to stand and escape but Brophy is having none of it. #ES2# Kelly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brophy slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brophy takes one on the button. Brophy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination. #T4# Brophy swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kelly goes for a double leg but Brophy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brophy continues to drive forward. Mikael Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it. Brophy moves out of range as Kelly throws a body kick.
Brophy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly misses with a takedown letting Brophy counter with a right hand. Kelly is breathing heavily. Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage! Brophy connects with an inside leg kick. Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.#TD2# Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brophy! Kelly 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.
Brophy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Brophy can't do much from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Kelly decides to stand back up. Kelly steps back and let's Brophy get back to his feet. Brophy throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.#T1# Kelly misses with a jab to the body
and Brophy counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Brophy to acknowledge the strikes. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Brophy counters with a low kick, right behind Kelly 's knee. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy. A decent looking body kick lands there for Brophy. Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelly fails with the takedown. Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brophy throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease. Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Brophy has control of Kelly's left arm, preventing Kelly from doing any damage. Brophy continues to stall. Mikael Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Brophy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Brophy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.#SU2# Kelly stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy. Kelly slips a straight right by Brophy. Brophy works Kelly's body with a nice hook. Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
#T3# Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mikael Brophy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Brophy tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
Kelly takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses. Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kelly throws a lazy head kick and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brophy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brophy wants it to stay on the feet. Brophy 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. #TD2# Kelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brophy wants to control but Kelly postures up. Kelly wants to control but Brophy is keeping him busy. Gerry Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# Brophy is looking to regain half guard here but Kelly keeps moving and retains side control. Kelly trying to control the position but Brophy is working away. #SU2# Kelly decides to stand back up. Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Crunch! Kelly slams his shin into Brophy's torso. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brophy blocks a head kick by Kelly.
As Kelly looks to move away, Brophy throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gerry Kelly. I've got Kelly 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly 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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Event:
PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Semenko lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A lazy body kick from Kelly and Semenko counters with a straight right hand. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Semenko. Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight. Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semenko can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenko. Kelly jabs Semenko to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Semenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet. Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt and Semenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. 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! Semenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Semenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Semenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Kelly blocks it. Semenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss! Semenko half committed to a counter leg kick. Semenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly. Dave Semenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Kelly blocks a head kick by Semenko.
Kelly shoots and misses and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick. Kelly scores with a nice head shot. Kelly throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range. Semenko avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Semenko lands a high kick!
Semenko connects with a solid leg kick. Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Semenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Semenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kelly throws a lazy body kick and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing. Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Kelly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Semenko's guard.#SU2# Kelly gets to his feet. Semenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kelly shoots and misses enabling Semenko to counter with a crisp jab. Kelly walks into a jab.#KD# Semenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kelly sprawling to the canvas! Kelly rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Semenko finish him?!
#ROC# Kelly is rocked! Kelly is aggressively charging in as Semenko backs up avoiding any damage. Semenko tosses out a jab and Kelly runs right into it face first! Kelly is out cold! Semenko dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kelly's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Semenko! A relieved looking Dave Semenko 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:
PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly tries to clinch but Mookjai moves away and Mookjai counters with a nice body shot. Kelly throws a head kick that Mookjai semi-blocks.
Mookjai throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Nice body punch from Kelly. Kelly shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mookjai eats them both and turns towards Kelly to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Samran Mookjai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD# Kelly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mookjai is controlling Kelly's position as best he can from this difficult position. Mookjai trying to control here.
#T1# Mookjai tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg. #SUB# Kelly is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Kelly seems content to control. Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mookjai's head. Mookjai is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mookjai avoid being mounted? Kelly controlling the action here. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. That kick from Kelly tenderised Mookjai's leg. Mookjai is trying to keep his angry face on. Kelly tries to clinch but Mookjai is having none of it. It seemed like Mookjai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Kelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mookjai quickly recovers to half guard. Mookjai regains full guard. Nicely done. Mookjai managing to control the position. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mookjai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Kelly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mookjai is pulling down on Kelly's head to control his posture. Mookjai keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. Kelly looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mookjai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Mookjai.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Mookjai avoids it well. Mookjai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kelly avoids the body shot from Mookjai.
Mookjai looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Mookjai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly. #CL# Kelly has managed to clinch.
Kelly is looking for a takedown. Mookjai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow. Mookjai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mookjai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mookjai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kelly tries to pull guard but Mookjai forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kelly fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Mookjai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage. Mookjai working aggressively here.
Mookjai lands a left hand.
Mookjai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Mookjai stuffs the takedown. Mookjai digs a good hook to Kelly's body.
A nice combination there by Mookjai.
Mookjai misses with a body shot.
Mookjai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A nice combination there by Mookjai.
Mookjai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly. Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mookjai.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mookjai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kelly rather than just go for the knockout. A slapping leg kick lands for Mookjai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mookjai. Mookjai throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range. #T1# Mookjai misses the shot to the body. Kelly thinks about countering with a head kick. Mookjai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly wants to clinch and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mookjai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelly's head backwards. Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Mookjai misses the target. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mookjai, right into the meat.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mookjai. No joy for Kelly on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kelly wants to clinch.#T2# Mookjai jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well. Mookjai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mookjai pinned against the cage. Mookjai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Mookjai counters with a left to the body. Samran Mookjai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kelly avoids the head kick by Mookjai.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Mookjai.
It looked like Kelly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice uppercut lands for Mookjai. That snapped Kelly's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly moves out of range of the leg kick from Mookjai. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mookjai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mookjai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3##CL# Kelly drives through and clinches with Mookjai against the cage.
Mookjai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly. #BC# Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Mookjai with a nice cross. Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mookjai is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Mookjai circles away and we're back to standing. Mookjai throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mookjai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mookjai throws a body kick that misses. Mookjai throws a quick inside leg kick. Mookjai slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mookjai throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly moves out of range as Mookjai strikes.#T4# A head kick misses from Mookjai. Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kelly tries to clinch up. Mookjai misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Kelly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kelly wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mookjai. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mookjai to keep the fight standing. Mookjai lands a shoulder strike. Mookjai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mookjai just stands there and leans against the cage. Mookjai misses with a body punch.
#BC# Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Kelly pushes Mookjai up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samran Mookjai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mookjai. Kelly shrugs it off though. A combination from Mookjai does no damage. Mookjai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Mookjai moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Mookjai. A slapping leg kick lands for Mookjai.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Samran Mookjai seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mookjai throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly dodges the punch combination from Mookjai.
Kelly attempts a counter takedown but Mookjai avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mookjai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mookjai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1# Kelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mookjai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly has a takedown stuffed. Kelly dives in and grabs Mookjai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mookjai pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mookjai tries to clinch but Kelly is having none of it. #CL2# Mookjai moves into range and clinches up with Kelly. Mookjai misses with a hook from the clinch. Mookjai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Gerry Kelly has been cut. Mookjai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kelly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mookjai can turn it around. Mookjai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mookjai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mookjai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kelly takes a shot to the head. Mookjai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Kelly working hard to break the clinch. Mookjai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mookjai misses with a wild body shot. Kelly throws a big counter combination but Mookjai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mookjai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mookjai throws a body shot but no joy. Mookjai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mookjai throws a nice outside leg kick. Mookjai wants to clinch.#T3##TD# Kelly drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2# Mookjai throws Kelly to one side and escapes! Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2# Mookjai gets a clinch. Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mookjai misses with a punch to the body.
Mookjai looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Mookjai. #TD# Kelly pulls guard. #T4# Mookjai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kelly trying to keep a closed guard but Mookjai is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mookjai is one step ahead there. Kelly wants to stand up but Mookjai is controlling him. Mookjai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Samran Mookjai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mookjai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samran Mookjai! Samran Mookjai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1# Blade works over Kelly's head and body with a nice combination. We've been told by Blade's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Blade leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kelly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# Kelly moves into the clinch. Blade is defending well against a takedown attempt. Blade misses with some punches.
Blade misses with the head strike.
Kelly is working for takedown but Blade is calmly controlling the position for now. Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blade as Kelly tries to tie him up. Blade misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blade misses with a punch on the inside.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly blocking some punches.
#TD2# Kelly decides to pull guard. Blade wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1# Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.#ES2# Kelly pushes Blade off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2# Kelly closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Kelly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kelly 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. Kelly has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shark Tank MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2# Kelly controlling Blade's posture. Blade wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard. Blade stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.#T3# Kelly controlling the position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A big left from Blade misses. As Blade backs off Kelly throws a huge counter combo but Blade manages to avoid it all. Blade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2# Kelly shoots in and bounces Blade off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Blade wants to stand but Kelly is controlling the position. #T4# Kelly throws a big elbow that misses. Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blade is keeping the position for now. Blade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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. Blade wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Kelly rushes Blade and presses him up against the cage. Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kelly takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses. #TD2# Kelly drives through with a takedown into guard. Kelly prevents Blade from getting back to his feet. #ES# Blade has his feet on Kelly's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2# Blade gets tackled into the cage by Kelly. Kelly maintains the clinch. #TD2# Kelly jumps guard.
Blade wanted to stand there but Kelly had control of the position. Kelly is pulling down on Blade's head to control his posture. Kelly 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. Blade trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelly's guard.#T1# Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blade manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2# Kelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blade, up you get! #TD2# Kelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Blade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kelly has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2# Kelly decides to stand back up. Kelly steps back and let's Blade get back to his feet.#TD2# Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blade is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2# Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Blade tries to kick Kelly off but Kelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kelly working the head and body with strikes. Kelly working over Blade with some ground and pound. Blade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Kelly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2# Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly. Gerry Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Blade wants to stand back up but Kelly manages to pass into side control.
Kelly prevents Blade from escaping the position. Kelly controls the position. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kelly cracks Blade with a big elbow. #SUB2# Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kelly works to advance to full mount. Blade defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Blade throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely. #TD2# Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Blade is trying to escape back to his feet but Kelly uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kelly prevents Blade from escaping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Kelly stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1# Blade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelly swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2# Kelly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2# Kelly stands up from half guard. Kelly keeps the fight on the outside. Kelly thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2# Kelly has managed to clinch.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blade is pressed up against the cage. Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blade down to the mat. Blade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Kelly pushes Blade up against the cage in a clinch. Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly. Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blade is keeping busy. Kelly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kelly tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Kelly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blade regains guard immediately. Kelly stays in close to Blade's body and controls the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES# Blade wriggles free and stands up. #CL2# Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Blade misses with some punches.
Kelly is looking to take this one to the mat. Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Blade misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Blade throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kelly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blade. Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Blade is retaining full guard. Kelly won't allow Blade to get back to his feet. Kelly controlling from the top position. Kelly trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom. #T4##ES# Blade wriggles free and stands up. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Kelly breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Blade has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Kelly jumps into guard, dragging Blade to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelly trying to control the position.
Blade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kelly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gerry Kelly. I've got Kelly 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Kelly closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage. A short right from Tyson. Kelly has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.#TD2# Kelly has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kelly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Kelly dives into Tyson's guard. Tyson looking to control.
Tyson pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly looking to pass the guard. #T1# Kelly throws a big right hand that misses. Tyson controlling the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly's guard. #REVR# Kelly trying to control the position here. Tyson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tyson wants to stand but Kelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kelly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kelly fails with the takedown and Tyson counters with a straight right hand. Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss. A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target. Tyson swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tyson looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away. Tyson throws a lazy body kick #TD2# and Kelly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kelly pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Kelly is looking for a kimura here.
#T4##SUB2# Kelly is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tyson wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly 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# Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tyson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2# Kelly moves into the clinch. Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kelly misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tyson cracks Kelly with an open hand slap. Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2# Kelly drives through with a takedown into guard. Kelly trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. Kelly wants to stand but Tyson is controlling his posture from full guard. Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Kelly is fighting to break Tyson's control of his arms but Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly with the counter takedown but Tyson avoids it easily. Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Tyson throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Kelly gets the takedown into side control. Tyson seems a little lost for a moment, as Kelly dominates the positioning. Kelly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Kelly is trying to ground and pound but Tyson uses the momentary lack of control by Kelly to regain half guard. #T4# Tyson is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard. Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tyson wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Kelly seems unphased.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson. Kelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kelly throws a head kick that misses and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2# Kelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyson quickly recovers to half guard. Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Tyson trying to control the position here. #T1# Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kelly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss. Tyson is pulling down on Kelly's head. It's preventing any offense from Kelly, at least for the moment. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Kelly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.#TD2# Kelly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Kelly in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The ground and pound from Kelly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SU2# Kelly decides to stand back up. Kelly lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kelly wants to clinch.#T3# Tyson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kelly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tyson is looking to land body kicks. Tyson misses the jab. Kelly misses with a takedown and Tyson counters with a nice body shot. Tyson lands with a right hand. Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kelly has his takedown stuffed and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly.#T4##CL2# Kelly closes the distance and clinches. Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch. Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Kelly.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tyson tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well. Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson. Kelly fails to pull guard.
Kelly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Kelly taking a breather. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Tyson working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! In his post fight interview, Gerry Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA 84 Kelly Vs Kocur
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly checks a leg kick nicely. Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Kocur breaks away and moves out of range. Kocur misses with a low kick as Kelly jumps back. Kocur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly looks to land a body kick but Kocur moved away. Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kocur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kocur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kocur misses with a straight right. Kelly is looking to counter with head kicks. Kelly takes a swing at Kocur's ribcage but misses. Kelly throws a wild body kick that Kocur sees coming a mile off. No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kocur misses the jab. Kocur 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. Kocur throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kocur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly lands with a straight right. Kocur didn't see that one coming. Kelly slips a jab from Kocur. Kelly swinging wildly here.
#T1# Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kocur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Kocur manages to avoid it. Kocur doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelly circles away.
A low kick from Kelly misses and Kocur counters with a nice body shot. Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. Kocur fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kocur lands a head shot.#CL2# Kocur forces Kelly back against the ropes and clinches. Kocur lands a nice uppercut. A short left from Kocur. Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# Kocur lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kelly with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Joey Kocur has been cut. Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocur. Kocur working aggressively here.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocur. Kelly working aggressively here.
Kocur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Kocur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly takes a knee to the side of the body. Kocur swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kocur lands a left hand.
#T3# Kocur trying to land knees to the body.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocur landing knees to the body.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly can't break the clinch.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the ropes. Kelly throws a head punch that misses. Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Kocur swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocur scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head. #T4# Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow. Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Kocur working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kocur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kocur blocks an uppercut.
Kelly gets through Kocur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kelly blocking some punches.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it. Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Kocur is controlling him. Kelly is trying to maintain a safe position but Kocur gets an underhook and turns Kelly into the ropes. Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kocur swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kocur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Kocur. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Kocur dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joey Kocur's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kocur has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kelly throws a low kick but Kocur moves out of range easily. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A cross from Kelly lands. Joey Kocur seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheers as Kocur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though. Kocur lands a lovely overhand right. Kelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kocur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2# Kelly is rocked! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kocur throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kelly is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joey Kocur! Joey Kocur is the new light heavyweight champion! A victorious Joey Kocur 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:
MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1# Kahn works the jab nicely. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Kahn throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly throws out a powerful jab.#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Kelly throws a lazy head kick and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss. Kahn lands a jab to the nose. A jab from Kahn misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily. Kahn scores with a nice strike. Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kelly feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down. #T1# Kahn missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands. Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf. Kelly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn connects with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by Kelly. Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A jab from Kahn does it's job there. Kelly cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg. Kahn checks a low kick from Kelly. Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kahn misses with a body shot.
#T2# Kahn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses. A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kelly slips under a jab from Kahn. Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kahn drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kahn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Kelly scores with a hook. Kahn throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target. Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem. Kahn throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. As Kahn looks to move away, Kelly throws a big counter combo but Kahn just gets out of the way. Kahn blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Kahn tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Kelly misses with a low kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Kahn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn misses the shot to the body. #KD# Kelly lands a high kick to the side of Kahn's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kelly dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC# Kahn is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kahn is still in real trouble! Can Kelly finish him? Kahn is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. #SU# Kelly gets to his feet. Kahn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kelly throws a monster overhand right that drops Kahn! Kelly follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! A very excited looking Gerry Kelly 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:
MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly throws a leg kick and Highjack counters with a nice uppercut. Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Highjack has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelly is landing a low percentage of strikes. Highjack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly jabs Highjack right on the nose. Highjack blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Highjack closes the distance and pushes Kelly back into the cage. Highjack blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Kelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land. A shot in the inside from Highjack. Kelly lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Kelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Highjack wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side and Kelly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Highjack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jab by Highjack. Highjack scoring well with a low kick there.
Highjack jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance. Highjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Highjack wants to clinch.#T1# Highjack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly throws a hook but Highjack blocks it. Kelly gets off balance looking for a body kick and Highjack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
#CL2# Highjack pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch. Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head. Highjack misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Highjack.
#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Highjack manages to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Highjack 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highjack. Highjack obviously looking to wear him down.
Highjack misses with a head kick.
Kelly connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination. Highjack lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly throws a head kick but Highjack moves out of range.
Highjack lands a body shot.
#CL2# Highjack darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage. Highjack misses with the head strike.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Highjack. Highjack connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Highjack.
Knees in the clinch landing for Highjack.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Highjack missing with knees to the body.
Highjack blocking some punches.
Highjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Highjack. Highjack blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Highjack.
Highjack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #T3# Highjack blocking some punches.
Highjack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it. Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage. Highjack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Highjack controls his hands.
Highjack blocks a body shot from Kelly. Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kelly thumps Highjack with a low kick. Highjack scores with a leg kick.
Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly walks into a left hand. Kelly misses with a straight right. A solid body kick from Kelly. Kelly misses with a hook.#T4# Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Highjack's head backwards. Kelly 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Highjack misses with a low kick.
Highjack 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.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highjack. Kelly moves away from the strike by Highjack. Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter. Highjack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kelly slips under a jab from Highjack. Highjack tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Highjack tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highjack. A big right from Kelly misses. Highjack wants to counter the offense by Kelly and move into the clinch position. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Highjack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well. Highjack avoids a kick to the body.
Highjack wants to counter with a clinch but Kelly pushes him away. Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly thuds his shin into the meat of Highjack's side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# That kick from Highjack tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on. Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Highjack's body. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Highjack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Highjack just manages to avoid it. Kelly misses with a wild combination.
Highjack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Highjack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly looks to land a combination but Highjack avoids it well. Highjack's corner calls for a 1-2. Highjack obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Highjack scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Highjack lands a jab to the head.
Kelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A shot to the liver by Highjack. Beautiful body shot. Kelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kelly throws a jab when Highjack was well out of range.#T1# Highjack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it. Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter. Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Remi Highjack seems to be getting the better of the standup. Highjack scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Highjack avoids it. Highjack swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly. Highjack has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Highjack tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it. Highjack avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Highjack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Highjack to score with a decent uppercut. Kelly scores with a body shot.
Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Highjack moves out of range. Highjack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Highjack jabs at Kelly's body.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Highjack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Highjack scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Highjack.#CL2# Highjack rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage. Kelly looking to stall.
Highjack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Highjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly misses with a knee strike.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Highjack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A hook to the body from Highjack.
Highjack misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. Highjack working aggressively here.
#T3# Highjack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Highjack. Remi Highjack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Highjack looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses. Highjack lands a right hand. Highjack can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Highjack is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kelly looking to slow down the pace here. Highjack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms. A nice right hand lands inside from Highjack. Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Highjack tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it. Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Highjack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Highjack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Highjack defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A nice combination there by Kelly.
Highjack looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Kelly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highjack tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
Kelly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Kelly misses the shot to the body. Kelly throws a hook but Highjack blocks it. Highjack cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Highjack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage. Highjack working aggressively here.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Highjack. Kelly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Highjack is keeping busy. Highjack misses with a hook from the clinch. Highjack misses with a punch to the body.
Highjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly. Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Highjack blocks a head kick by Kelly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highjack.
Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Highjack lands a lovely overhand right. Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Highjack sees it coming and avoids it easily. That kick from Kelly tenderised Highjack's leg. Highjack is trying to keep his angry face on. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Highjack lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming. Kelly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Highjack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Highjack slips under a jab from Kelly. A nice side step and Highjack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Highjack connects with an inside leg kick. Highjack throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it. Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Highjack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kelly's head. Highjack tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Highjack avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Highjack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kelly avoids the head kick by Highjack.
Kelly misses with a combination
and Highjack counters with a lovely shot to the body. Highjack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Highjack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head. Highjack scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kelly's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Highjack connects with a nice looking jab.
Highjack slips under a jab from Kelly. Highjack scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Kelly.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Highjack connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Highjack thumps Kelly with a low kick. Good exchange - Highjack coming out on top. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Highjack, as that shot connected.
Highjack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly gets off balance looking for a body kick and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Highjack moves out of range easily. Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly. Highjack thuds a left hand into Kelly's body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride. Highjack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An inside leg kick lands from Highjack. Highjack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# A head kick misses from Kelly. Highjack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Highjack misses with a hook. Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highjack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highjack. Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Highjack releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Highjack as he connects with a hook. Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Highjack moves away and avoids it. Highjack moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
Highjack moves out of range of the strikes. A punch combination from Kelly misses. Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Highjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highjack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice shot lands for Kelly.#CL2# Highjack closes the distance and clinches. Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside. Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Highjack lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Kelly breaks the clinch.
Highjack lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Highjack lands a jab to the head.
Kelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Highjack counters with a straight right hand. Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top. Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Highjack with a hook. Highjack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly. Highjack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Highjack.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly tries to move into range but Highjack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Highjack closes the distance and clinches. Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highjack's elbow. Kelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Highjack won't allow it.
#T1# Highjack lands an uppercut.#ROC2# Kelly is rocked! Both guys are working to get underhooks. Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly seems to have got his legs back now. A head punch on the inside from Highjack fails to land. Highjack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but Highjack blocks with his arms.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kelly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kelly blocks a body shot from Highjack. Highjack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow. Kelly blocks a body shot from Highjack. Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Highjack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Highjack gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Highjack. Highjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Highjack lands a shoulder strike. #T2# Highjack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highjack misses with a body punch.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Highjack misses with a punch on the inside.
Highjack working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Highjack. Highjack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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! Kelly is struggling to control the position. Highjack lands a hook to the side of the head. Highjack throws a head punch that misses. Highjack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Highjack misses with the head strike.
Highjack working aggressively here.
Highjack misses with a short punch on the inside. Highjack misses with a body punch.
Highjack lands with a right to the head. #T3# Highjack blocks an uppercut.
Kelly is trying to push Highjack away but Highjack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Highjack misses with a short punch on the inside. Highjack misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Kelly. Highjack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Highjack fails to land. Kelly throws a head punch that misses. Highjack scores with a shoulder strike. Highjack working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly. Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly wants to stall.
Highjack misses with a short punch on the inside. Highjack misses with a short punch on the inside. Kelly tries to stall but Highjack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4# Highjack misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Highjack. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Kelly blocking some punches.
Highjack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Highjack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Highjack. Highjack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kelly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Kelly tries a knee to the head but Highjack blocks it.
Highjack presses Kelly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly trying to control the position but instead, Highjack has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kelly into the cage. Highjack is leaning against Kelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Highjack misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Highjack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Highjack dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Highjack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Highjack. That's going to slow Kelly down. Highjack connects with a solid leg kick. Kelly misses with a wild body shot. Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Highjack's head. Highjack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kelly throws a low kick but Highjack avoids it. Highjack connects with a jab. Kelly misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Highjack throws a shot to the body.
Highjack connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Highjack wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs. Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Highjack tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
#T1# Jab from Kelly. Highjack cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head. Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highjack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Highjack throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it. A head kick misses from Kelly. Highjack fails in his attempt to clinch. Kelly throws a leg kick but Highjack sees it coming and moves out of range. Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
letting Highjack counter with a right hand. Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Highjack. Highjack tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Highjack throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Highjack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Highjack moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highjack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Kelly lands with a nice body punch. Nice uppercut lands for Highjack. That snapped Kelly's head back.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Highjack had a free shot at his head there. A head kick by Kelly misses and Highjack counters with an outside leg kick.
Highjack takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses. Highjack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Highjack connects with a body shot. Highjack tries to clinch up. Highjack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kelly throws a head kick that misses. Highjack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3# Kelly throws a leg kick but Highjack sees it coming and checks it nicely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Highjack wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance. Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Highjack. Kelly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A low kick from Kelly misses and Highjack counters with a straight right hand. Kelly 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. Highjack tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kelly is looking to clinch but Highjack is avoiding it.
Highjack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Kelly cracks the inside of Highjack's front leg. Highjack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kelly throws a lazy head kick and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Highjack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4# Highjack lands a right hook 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! Highjack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Highjack throws a nice inside leg kick. Highjack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Highjack avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
Nice cross by Highjack. Highjack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Kelly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gerry Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highjack.
And that's the end of the fight! Remi Highjack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Highjack 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Highjack! Remi Highjack decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly is looking to land body kicks. Teló plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Teló fails to land the takedown. Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Teló gets a clinch. Teló throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2# Teló breaks the clinch.
Kelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Teló takes a step back to recover. Teló throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2# Teló feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Kelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Teló tries to stall but Kelly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Teló using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Teló breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Teló's defenses. #T1##CL2# Teló clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly. Teló using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Teló up against the cage.#BC# Kelly manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teló, pushing him back against the cage. A short right from Kelly on the inside. Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Teló gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Teló wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly pushes Teló off looking to stand but Teló dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Teló missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Teló performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Teló has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Teló wants to take a breather but Kelly is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kelly tries to kick Teló off but Teló keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Teló looks to land a strike but Kelly avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Teló's corner is telling him to maintain position. Teló wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Teló shoots in but no luck this time. It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Teló misses with the combination.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. A nice side step and Teló releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Teló takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Teló throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teló throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Kelly's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kelly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Teló tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A cross from Teló lands. Kelly misses with a looping left. Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Teló lands with an overhand left. Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4# Teló tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Teló feints and then cracks Kelly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kelly down. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teló blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Teló changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2# Teló feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teló is controlling him. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully. Kelly keeping full guard, as Teló tries to pass. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Teló from controlling successfully. 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 Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Teló shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelly's guard.#ES# Kelly has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Teló is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Teló controls the action.
Teló tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teló jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kelly walks away with a smile on his face. Teló gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A left and a right from Teló both land. Nice combination. Teló tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Teló shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Teló sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Teló moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT# It looks like Michel Teló has been cut. Teló misses with the body kick and Kelly counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Teló badly! He tries to strike back but Kelly puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Teló out cold! Oh man, Teló will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! A victorious Gerry Kelly 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:
MMMA 65 Kelly vs Vurny
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1# Vurny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly. Kelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Vurny misses the jab. Vurny throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly misses with a straight right. Vurny throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice body kick from Kelly. A leg kick checked by Vurny. Vurny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut. Vurny misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. A telegraphed right hand from Vurny misses the target. Kelly throws a series of punches but Vurny avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vurny looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Kelly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw. Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vurny defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Vurny moved out of range nicely. Vurny looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target.#T1# Kelly lunges at Vurny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vurny's hand. Kelly misses with a double jab.
Aldo Vurny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Vurny. Kelly stuffs the takedown. Vurny throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vurny just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKelly. A punch combination from Vurny misses. Vurny looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well. Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Vurny decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES# Kelly has one foot on Vurny's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. 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! Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Vurny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vurny showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Vurny is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Vurny throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely. #T2# Vurny not landing any meaningful shots this time. Vurny throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely. Vurny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though. Vurny missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Vurny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Vurny is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurny to get the leverage. Vurny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kelly to regain full guard. #T3# Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Vurny scoring with punches to the head and body. Vurny advances to half guard. Kelly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Vurny wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well. Vurny slips a nice elbow through Kelly's hands, connecting with Kelly's forehead. Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Vurny 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.
Vurny thows a huge punch but Kelly dodges it nicely.
#T4##SUB2# Vurny is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelly is trying to stand up here but Vurny is controlling him well. Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kelly tries to kick Vurny off but Vurny keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Nice strikes from Vurny there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Vurny, before circling back to the center of the mat. A jab lands there for Kelly. Decent striking displayed by Vurny there. Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny. Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vurny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly. Kelly cracks a nice hook into Vurny's ribs. Vurny fails with a takedown attempt. Kelly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly throws a series of punches but Vurny moves out of range. Kelly takes a swing at Vurny's ribcage but misses. Vurny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kelly is out of range. Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Vurny lands with a hook. Kelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vurny looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Vurny might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1# Vurny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kelly tries to counter by clinching up but Vurny breaks away and moves out of range. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Vurny moves out of range easily. Kelly moves forwards but Vurny connects with a nice, crisp jab. Vurny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vurny. Vurny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kelly lands a head kick!
#CUT# That has opened up Aldo Vurny's cut even more. Vurny shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well. Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny. Vurny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Vurny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vurny off to one side. Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Vurny slips the punch. Kelly cracks a nice hook into Vurny's ribs.#TD2# Kelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Vurny throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Vurny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vurny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vurny lands a couple of elbows. Vurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Vurny trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. Vurny forces his way into half guard. Vurny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vurny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Vurny stalling away here and it's allowed Kelly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3# Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Vurny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kelly 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. Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss. Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Vurny throws a big right hand that misses. Vurny throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Gerry Kelly is winning the standup battle so far. Kelly throws the left hand but Vurny avoids the punch easily. Vurny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Vurny throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Vurny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Kelly misses. Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. Vurny lands a lovely overhand right. Vurny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Kelly clinches up with Vurny and pushes him back against the cage. Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vurny blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2# Vurny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurny sees it coming and avoids it easily. A punch combination from Vurny misses. Vurny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Vurny scores with a punch to the head. 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 Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Vurny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vurny throws out a powerful jab. Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurny is defended easily by Kelly. Kelly moves away from the strike by Vurny. Vurny dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Vurny's head and hops out. Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch. Gerry Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vurny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly. Kelly checks a leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Kelly there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vurny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Vurny with a hook. Vurny shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Vurny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.#T1# Kelly connects with a jab. Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurny moves away. Vurny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Vurny persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing. Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vurny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Vurny misses. Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny. Kelly throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease.#CL# Kelly drives through and clinches with Vurny against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly. Vurny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly. Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurny.
Vurny gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Kelly. Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside. Vurny goes for a takedown attempt but Kelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice defenses there by Vurny. A punch combination from Kelly misses. The crowd cheers as Vurny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though. Vurny misses with a wild body shot. Kelly misses the jab. Vurny connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Vurny takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vurny shoots in looking for a takedown but Kelly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vurny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kelly misses with a straight left. No luck for Vurny with that takedown attempt. Kelly throws a hook but Vurny blocks it. Vurny avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Vurny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
Kelly cracks Vurny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vurny is defended easily by Kelly. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vurny. Vurny has a takedown stuffed. Vurny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Kelly defending well as Vurny loads up on a big left hand. #CL# Kelly pushes Vurny up against the cage in a clinch. Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurny. Vurny has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kelly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vurny can turn it around. Kelly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vurny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kelly misses with a knee strike.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Vurny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelly prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Kelly. Kelly has Vurny pushed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Kelly lands a jab. Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vurny. Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vurny's calf. Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny. Vurny misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot lands for Vurny. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vurny misses with a leg kick. Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vurny manages to circle out of the way. Vurny attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Vurny checks a leg kick. Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Vurny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kelly scores with a nice head shot.#CUT# The cut above Aldo Vurny's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1# Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Vurny lands a nice shot to the body.
Vurny dives in and grabs Kelly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes down on Vurny's head and hops out. Kelly misses with a combination
and Vurny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Vurny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL# Kelly closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly. Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Vurny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kelly. #CUT# Aldo Vurny's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Vurny prevents a body shot from Kelly. Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch. Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Vurny controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kelly. Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurny. Kelly is pushing Vurny up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly just leaning against Vurny, taking a breather. #T3##BC# Kelly breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kelly. Vurny throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly is looking for a counter combo. Vurny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kelly throws a right hand that Vurny ducks under and follows up with a left that Vurny also avoids with ease. Vurny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Vurny persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing. Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny. Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurny.
Kelly half committed to a counter leg kick. Vurny misses the jab. Vurny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kelly moves away from the strike by Vurny. Kelly tries to bum rush Vurny with a series of wild strikes but Vurny uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vurny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aldo Vurny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! Gerry Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1# Kelly slips a straight right by Cotto. Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kelly throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking. #CL# Cotto pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch. Cotto works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches. Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cotto as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly looks winded! Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good body shot from Cotto.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head. Kelly misses with the head strike.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cotto blocking some punches.
Cotto working some nice short punches in the clinch. Cotto lands a left hand.
Cotto is leaning against Kelly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Still in the clinch, Cotto scores with a nice short uppercut. Kelly takes a shot to the head. Cotto tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
#T1# Cotto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cotto digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected. Cotto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cotto tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cotto lands a nice shot to the body. Cotto misses with a body punch.
Cotto lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto. Cotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Kelly takes a shot to the head. Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside. Cotto lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kelly to his knees! Cotto keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto! Miguel Cotto 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:
MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1# Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut. Eliasson blocks a low kick nicely. Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kelly misses with a leg kick letting Eliasson counter with a right hand. Eliasson misses with a hook. Eliasson moves away from the strike by Kelly. Kelly moves out of range as Eliasson strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target. A shot to the body from Kelly misses and Eliasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Eliasson throws a combination that misses and Kelly counters with a straight right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eliasson. Eliasson takes one on the button. Kelly misses with a low kick. Kelly blocks a jab. Kelly throws a body kick that misses enabling Eliasson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Eliasson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eliasson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kelly jabs Eliasson right on the nose. Eliasson blinks but takes it well.#KD# Kelly bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Eliasson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC# Eliasson is rocked! Kelly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Eliasson working a defensive guard but Kelly manages to pass into side control anyway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Kelly decides to take the fight back to the feet. It looks like Kelly has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Eliasson misses with the combination.
#T2# A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kelly staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target. Eliasson lands with a nice body punch. Eliasson throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. Kelly throws a series of punches but Eliasson avoids them all with ease. Kelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT# That has opened up Erland Eliasson's cut even more. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Eliasson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kelly throws a low kick but Eliasson avoids it. Eliasson misses with the combination.
Eliasson throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kelly is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3# A head kick by Kelly misses and Eliasson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Eliasson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though. Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top. Kelly moves away from the strike by Eliasson. A punch combination from Eliasson misses. Jab from Kelly. Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Eliasson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively. Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eliasson. Kelly thuds his right hand into Eliasson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kelly throws a body kick that misses and Eliasson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Eliasson throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelly misses with a left hand and Eliasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Eliasson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Eliasson moves out of range. #T4# Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eliasson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice uppercut there from Kelly. A telegraphed right hand from Eliasson misses the target. Nice shot lands for Kelly.#CUT# The cut above Erland Eliasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Eliasson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kelly throws a head kick that misses. Eliasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kelly 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.
Kelly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eliasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Eliasson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him? Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Eliasson slips the punch. Eliasson seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Eliasson ducks straight into an uppercut from Kelly and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Eliasson manages to regain guard straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. The cut man is working on Erland Eliasson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Eliasson throws a combination. Kelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Eliasson throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Eliasson finds it's way through Kelly's defenses. #KD# Kelly throws a left that rocks Eliasson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kelly dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Eliasson regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Eliasson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kelly easily slips into full mount! Eliasson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU# Kelly gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T1# Eliasson ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly. #CUT# Erland Eliasson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Eliasson scores with a body shot.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eliasson momentarily.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eliasson can do to turn this around? Eliasson misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Eliasson throws a big shot that misses. Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kelly misses with a looping right. Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Eliasson counters with a straight right hand. Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Eliasson scores with a jab to the body. Kelly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eliasson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kelly cracks Eliasson's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Eliasson slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Kelly can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! A relieved looking Gerry Kelly 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:
MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1# Garbutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Garbutt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly. Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly takes one on the button. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Garbutt saw that one coming. Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Garbutt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kelly is landing a low percentage of strikes. Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick. Garbutt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kelly slips under a jab from Garbutt. Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Garbutt slips the punch. Garbutt keeps the fight on the outside. A big left from Kelly misses. It seemed like Garbutt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kelly dips to his left and cracks Garbutt with an uppercut! Wow, both these guys are really going for it! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garbutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Garbutt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Garbutt moves out of range of the body kick. Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1# Kelly throws a low kick but Garbutt avoids it. Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Garbutt.
Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Garbutt is just out of range. A left lands for Kelly. Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly. Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts. Kelly throws a quick inside leg kick. Garbutt connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Kelly moves out of range of the strikes. Kelly moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Garbutt defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Garbutt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kelly. Kelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT# It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut. Garbutt connects with a single shot there. Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease. Garbutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kelly blocks a low kick nicely. Garbutt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt. Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Kelly does no damage. Garbutt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Garbutt scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Garbutt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Garbutt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kelly moves forwards but Garbutt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Garbutt defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. Kelly cracks Garbutt with a right hand to the side of the head. Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it. Kelly is looking for a counter combo. A big left from Garbutt misses. Garbutt lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.#T3# Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garbutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range. Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Garbutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kelly misses with a straight right. Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss. A head kick misses from Kelly. Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab. Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Garbutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land. #BC2# Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kelly misses. Garbutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Garbutt digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garbutt blocks a jab. Garbutt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Garbutt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Garbutt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl out of it but Garbutt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kelly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4# Garbutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt. Nice body kick from Garbutt. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Garbutt moved out of range nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garbutt! But no joy. A big left from Garbutt misses. Kelly looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Kelly throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it. Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Garbutt throws a right hand that Kelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelly also avoids with ease. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly throws a series of strikes that have Garbutt backpedaling.
Kelly throws a right hand that Garbutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Garbutt also avoids with ease. Garbutt follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Garbutt lands a head kick!
Kelly tries to clinch up but Garbutt circles away and keeps his distance. Garbutt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Garbutt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Garbutt finds it's way through Kelly's defenses. Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garbutt only half commits to the counter leg kick. Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Left hook, right uppercut from Garbutt. The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Garbutt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Garbutt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Garbutt misses with a low kick.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Garbutt shakes it off. No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Garbutt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly. Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly. A clash of legs there as Garbutt blocks the low kick.#T1# Garbutt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kelly connects with a leg kick. Garbutt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Garbutt moves out of range as Kelly strikes. Garbutt throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly moves out of range. Garbutt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Garbutt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts. Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss. And Garbutt tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garbutt throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Kelly thinks about countering with a head kick. Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garbutt throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Garbutt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Kelly throws a nice head kick!
Garbutt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2# Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch combination from Kelly misses. #TD2# Garbutt scores with a takedown into Kelly's guard.#ES# Kelly pushes Garbutt off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Garbutt does no damage. Garbutt misses with a low kick. Kelly cracks Garbutt with a good jab. Kelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kelly throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Garbutt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Garbutt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garbutt's head. Kelly misses with a straight right. Garbutt scores with a nice head shot. Garbutt jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Garbutt's leg but Garbutt calmly moves out of range. Garbutt swinging wildly here.
Garbutt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Kelly checks a leg kick. Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Garbutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Garbutt is out of range. A nice side step and Garbutt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kelly misses with a looping left. Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt. Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly. Kelly misses with a hook
and Garbutt counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Garbutt to acknowledge the strikes. Garbutt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbutt checks a leg kick. #T4# Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab. Kelly misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garbutt. Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kelly lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand. A low kick from Kelly misses #TD2# and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelly! #ES# Kelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Garbutt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garbutt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly 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. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Garbutt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Garbutt staying out of range there. Kelly lunges at Garbutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garbutt's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Kelly throws out a loose jab but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garbutt! But no joy. A low kick from Kelly misses #TD2# and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control. Garbutt is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gerry Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Garbutt in side control, throwing shots but Kelly defends. Garbutt throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelly's head but Kelly avoids it well. Garbutt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelly keeps working. Kelly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garbutt.
#T1# Garbutt working the head and body with strikes. Kelly regains half guard, as Garbutt was trying to land strikes. Garbutt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Garbutt is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it. Garbutt controlling the action here. Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# 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. Garbutt throwing shots but Kelly is blocking nicely. #ES# Kelly has one foot on Garbutt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked and Garbutt counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check. Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garbutt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garbutt. The fighters circling - Garbutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Garbutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garbutt to score with a decent uppercut. Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Garbutt misses with a low kick. Kelly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garbutt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt. An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target. Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3# Garbutt throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Garbutt throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Garbutt tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it. Garbutt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Garbutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly slips a straight right by Garbutt. Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Kelly. Garbutt tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it. Kelly throws a head kick that misses and Garbutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelly's knee momentarily. Garbutt throws a shot to the body.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Garbutt. Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Garbutt tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it. Garbutt misses with a wild body shot. Garbutt throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly misses with a hook. Garbutt ducked under it nicely. Garbutt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Kelly. Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it. Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Kelly scores with a one two! Garbutt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Garbutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly. Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing. #CL2# Garbutt has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Garbutt.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly keeps control of Garbutt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Garbutt. Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Garbutt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses. Kelly prevents a body shot from Garbutt. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garbutt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kelly's brow. Garbutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbutt. Garbutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the head but Garbutt blocks with his arms.
Garbutt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC2# Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garbutt. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD# Oooooh!!! Kelly has knocked Garbutt down with a huge combo! Kelly steps away and waves a wobbly Garbutt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Garbutt is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garbutt throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Garbutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him? Kelly misses with a double jab.
#T1# Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garbutt is looking to land body kicks. Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbutt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kelly works Garbutt's body with a nice hook. Kelly fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garbutt to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garbutt looks to clinch but Kelly throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garbutt taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! After winning the bout, Gerry Kelly 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:
MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1# Kelly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
James's coach down at AREA 51 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# It looks like Tyson James has been cut. James ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.#CL2# James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelly won't allow it.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it. James is trying to stall.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. James looking to throw knees to the head but Kelly is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# James breaks from the clinch.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelly in his tracks. Kelly lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelly's head.#CL2# James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage. James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by James.
#T1# James is trying to pull guard but Kelly has him pressed against the cage. Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kelly working aggressively here.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms. Kelly lands a nice shot to the body. Kelly lands a nice shot to the body. James looks winded! Kelly landing knees to the body.
#BC# Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. James slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.#KD# Kelly lands a big right hand that sends James crashing to the mat! Kelly stays standing though and waves James back to his feet! Kelly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James digs a good hook to Kelly's body.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# James darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage. Kelly blocks an uppercut.
James tries for a takedown but Kelly manages to get underhooks.
Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James. Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards. #CUT# That has opened up Tyson James's cut even more. James misses with an elbow over the top. A head punch blocked on the inside by James. Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Kelly on the inside. Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut. James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from James. Kelly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by James.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses. Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT# The cut above Tyson James's eye is starting to cause him problems now. James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Kelly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kelly back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. James stuns Kelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. James avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A head kick misses from Kelly. #T3##KD# Kelly lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Kelly waves James back to his feet!#ROC# James is rocked! James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?#CUT# Tyson James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Kelly keeps the fight on the outside. Kelly flashes James a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. James's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. James crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kelly punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! Our winner, Gerry Kelly, 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:
MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Maia misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly appears to be looking for a big counter. Maia misses with a head kick.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maia counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check. Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Maia lands a nice shot that snaps Kelly's head back.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Maia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly walks into a left hand. Maia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kelly moves out of range as Maia throws a body kick.
Maia throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side. Maia throws a half hearted mid kick. It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And Maia responds with a good body kick, but Kelly manages to step out the way in time. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kelly 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.
#T1# Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maia. Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Maia tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kelly catches Maia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Maia checks a leg kick. Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut. Maia looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well. Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maia just manages to avoid it. Kelly moves forwards but Maia connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kelly cracks Maia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Maia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kelly moves forwards but Maia connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kelly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maia counters with a solid body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kelly slips under a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target. Maia misses with a body kick. Kelly misses with a head kick.
Maia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Maia looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Maia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Kelly throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range. Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maia misses with a straight left. Maia is looking to land body kicks. Kelly looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range. Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maia. Kelly lands a jab. Maia misses with a low kick. Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Maia tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it. Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maia. A jab from Maia finds it's way through Kelly's defenses. Maia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kelly tries to clinch up.#T3# Kelly misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming. Maia misses with an uppercut. Kelly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kelly lands a jab to Maia's midsection. Maia is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs. An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Kelly misses with a right hand and Maia counters with a body kick. A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maia - that will leave a mark!
Maia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Maia.
Kelly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice shot by Maia. Maia slips under a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy. Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kelly blocks a jab.#T4# Maia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly. Maia throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem. Maia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Maia had a free shot at his head there. Maia connects with the punch. Maia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A counter left hand to the body from Kelly misses its target. Kelly looks to land a body kick but Maia moved away. Maia is trying to counter with his kicks. Maia cracks Kelly with an open hand slap. Kelly checks a leg kick nicely. Maia blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Maia. Kelly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kelly avoids the head kick by Maia.
Kelly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. An inside leg kick lands from Maia. Maia 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Maia dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##KD# Kelly sends Maia crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kelly is motioning to the referee to let Maia up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT# It looks like Demon Maia has been cut. Maia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Maia throws a head kick that misses and Kelly counters with a huge head kick that drops Maia! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly retains his light heavyweight title! Gerry Kelly thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Demon Maia stepped up to the mic, saying 'The first fight a lot of people felt I got robbed on...myself included. I had the chance to redeem myself and get the belt back but I fell short so not much more for me to say than It is what it is and congratulations to the champ '.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1# Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Garbutt ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Garbutt scores with a nice strike. Garbutt connects with a single shot there. Garbutt throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Garbutt throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well. Kelly misses with a head kick.
Garbutt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garbutt duly obliges. Kelly throws a hook but Garbutt blocks it. Garbutt misses with a body shot.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here. Garbutt misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garbutt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garbutt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garbutt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Garbutt saw that one coming. Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease. Garbutt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# Garbutt misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly wants to counter with a clinch but Garbutt pushes him away. Garbutt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly throws a fast counter high kick but Garbutt manages to duck under it in time. Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily. A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.#CL2# Kelly closes the distance and pushes Garbutt back into the cage. Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbutt uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garbutt backwards. Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch. Garbutt tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage. Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garbutt throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Garbutt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garbutt with a nice cross. Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kelly swings for the body but Garbutt moves out of range.
It looked like Garbutt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garbutt at a distance.
#CL# Garbutt clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage. We've been informed that Kelly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Garbutt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Garbutt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Garbutt.
Kelly gets through Garbutt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Garbutt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow. Garbutt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbutt tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Garbutt back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Garbutt.
#BC# Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Kelly. Kelly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garbutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly tries to counter with a clinch but Garbutt shakes him off and moves away.#T3# Garbutt throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD# Garbutt drives through with a takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garbutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2# Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly misses with a looping right. Garbutt slips under a jab. Garbutt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Garbutt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A jab from Kelly misses. Garbutt blocks a jab. Garbutt looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Some wild striking there from Kelly.
#T4# Kelly slips a jab from Garbutt. Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbutt moves away. Nice shot by Kelly. Garbutt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garbutt dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Garbutt throws an off balance right hand
and Kelly counters with a head kick. That will keep Garbutt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Garbutt. Garbutt tries a head kick but it misses.
Garbutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbutt. Garbutt slips a jab from Kelly. Kelly blocks a low kick nicely. Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garbutt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kelly thinking. Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Garbutt shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard. 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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kelly takes one to the chin there.#KD2# Kelly drops Garbutt with a beautiful combination! Garbutt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!#CUT2# It looks like Kevin Garbutt has been cut. Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Garbutt shoots in. Garbutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Garbutt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Garbutt throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease. Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly thuds his right hand into Garbutt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Garbutt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Garbutt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Garbutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly. Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses. Garbutt connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off. Garbutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kelly throws a counter combo. A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Kelly down. #T1# Garbutt is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks. A shot to the liver by Garbutt. Beautiful body shot. Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab. A good leg kick by Garbutt. A low kick from Garbutt misses and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick. No joy there for Kelly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garbutt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt. Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garbutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Garbutt checks a leg kick. Garbutt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well. Garbutt cracks Kelly with a good jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garbutt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Garbutt is looking to score with low kicks. Kevin Garbutt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Garbutt looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Kelly moves away from the strike by Garbutt. Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Garbutt's front leg but catches the back leg as Garbutt tries to avoid it. Garbutt throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range. Kelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Garbutt tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot. Garbutt lands a jab to the head.
Kelly stuns Garbutt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kelly throws a body punch but Garbutt moves out of range. Kelly tests Garbutt's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbutt is looking for a counter combo. Garbutt avoids a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination. Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbutt.
#T3# A swing and a miss from Garbutt. Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Garbutt off balance momentarily. Garbutt throws out a leg kick but Kelly moves out of range and Garbutt only half commits. Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Garbutt counter with a right hand. Kelly is looking to chop away at Garbutt's legs. Garbutt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Garbutt throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2# Kelly drops Garbutt with a beautiful combination! Garbutt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Garbutt is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garbutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Garbutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garbutt punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch. Garbutt checks a leg kick. Garbutt seems to have got his legs back now. Garbutt misses the shot to the body. Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kelly throws the left hand but Garbutt avoids the punch easily. Garbutt throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garbutt.
Kelly throws a jab when Garbutt was well out of range. Garbutt jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Garbutt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Garbutt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A lazy body kick from Kelly #TD# and Garbutt counters with a takedown into side control. Garbutt working the ground and pound from side control. Garbutt wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. Kelly dodges the ground and pound from Garbutt. Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sloppy strikes there by Garbutt. Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kelly to see if he's OK. Garbutt 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. Garbutt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kelly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. 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 Kevin Garbutt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garbutt is out of range and Kelly settles back down. Garbutt tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way. Kelly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Good leg kick by Garbutt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garbutt lands with a cross. Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly. Garbutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly sprawls well. Kelly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garbutt gets slowly back to his feet. Garbutt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKelly. Garbutt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garbutt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Garbutt settles back down. Kelly takes a shot right to the bread basket. An inside leg kick from Garbutt misses. Garbutt lands a jab to Kelly's midsection. Good work by Kelly as he checks the leg kick.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Garbutt. That's going to slow Kelly down. Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garbutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly. Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch combination from Kelly misses. Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelly avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kelly looks to throw a body kick and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand. Garbutt misses with a series of wild punches.
Garbutt connects with a single shot there. Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Garbutt counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garbutt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Garbutt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Garbutt is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head. Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though. Garbutt is nestled in close to Kelly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt. Kelly is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garbutt scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garbutt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though. Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garbutt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garbutt lands a nice short elbow. Garbutt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head. Garbutt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3# Kelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garbutt. Garbutt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kelly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garbutt. Garbutt landing with the ground and pound. Garbutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Garbutt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garbutt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Garbutt throwing strikes from guard but Kelly blocks nicely. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Garbutt distracts Kelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Garbutt with a flurry of punches that miss. Garbutt sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Garbutt misses the shot to the body. Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Garbutt throws a nice outside leg kick. Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Garbutt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garbutt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab. Kelly moves out of range as Garbutt strikes.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kelly is trying to break the clinch but Garbutt has him pressed against the cage. Kelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelly wants to break free but Garbutt has control.
Garbutt lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Garbutt manages to break the clinch.
Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garbutt's head. A combination from Garbutt does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garbutt. Garbutt obviously looking to wear him down.
Garbutt blocks a jab. Garbutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range. Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Garbutt's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Garbutt. #T1##CL# Garbutt darts in and clinches Kelly up against the cage. Kevin Garbutt has scored more points in the clinch so far. Garbutt lands a knee to the body.
Kelly blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garbutt. #BC# Garbutt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garbutt cracks Kelly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kelly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Garbutt misses the target. Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Garbutt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss! Garbutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Garbutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Garbutt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Garbutt connects with a body shot. 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! Garbutt throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garbutt.#T2# Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Donk. Garbutt catches Kelly right on the button with a cross. Garbutt cracks Kelly with a good jab. Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Kelly cracks Garbutt with an open hand slap. Garbutt throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly motions for Garbutt to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kelly feints a jab promting Garbutt to slip. Kelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garbutt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kelly scores with a head kick. Garbutt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kelly is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Garbutt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Garbutt avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Garbutt misses with an uppercut. Garbutt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garbutt. Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Garbutt.#T3# Jab, jab by Garbutt - just one landing. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garbutt. Garbutt shoots and misses and Kelly counters with a straight right hand. Garbutt slips under a jab from Kelly. A leg kick checked by Kelly. Garbutt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Garbutt looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Garbutt slips a straight right by Kelly. Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garbutt throws out the jab. Kelly tries to clinch but Garbutt is having none of it. A quick step to the side and Garbutt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Garbutt misses with a wild body shot. Garbutt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garbutt cracks Kelly with a good jab. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Garbutt's head but Garbutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A lazy left from Garbutt finds it's target.#T4# A head kick misses from Kelly. Garbutt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick lands from Garbutt. Kelly misses with a hook. Kelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garbutt. Garbutt circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Garbutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garbutt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garbutt scrambles back to his feet. Garbutt throws a quick inside leg kick. Kelly avoids the body shot from Garbutt.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Garbutt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A swing and a miss from Kelly. Garbutt attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away. Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Garbutt.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbutt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt had his way with Gerry Kelly in that round. The cut man is working on Kevin Garbutt's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Garbutt swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Kelly. Kelly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Garbutt walks straight into a right hand from Kelly - that's dropped him! Kelly jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Garbutt from any more punishment! Garbutt complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly is the new light heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Gerry Kelly 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:
MMMA 35: Unfinished Business
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gun throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Gun shrugs it off though. Gun misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly scores with a spinning back kick! The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kelly looks to land a body kick but Gun moved away. Gun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kelly throws a jab when Gun was well out of range. Kelly misses with a double jab
and Gun counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kelly clinches. Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gun misses with some punches.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1# Kelly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2# Kelly manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Gun misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kelly throws a head kick that misses. Kelly misses with a hook. Gun ducked under it nicely. Gun checks a low kick from Kelly. Gun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gun has time to react.#CL2# Kelly clinches up against the cage. Gun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gun misses with a hook from the clinch. Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Gun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Gun backwards. #T2# Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guns head. #ROC2# Gun is rocked! Kelly lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gun to his knees! Kelly keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly! Our winner, Gerry Kelly, 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1# Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kahn throws a body kick that misses. Kelly is looking to counter punch. Kahn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kelly throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kahn counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check. Kahn throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well. Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kahn is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks. Nice shot lands for Kahn. Kelly 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. Kahn tries to land a leg kick but Kelly saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
As Kahn backs away, Kelly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Kelly checks a leg kick nicely. Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kelly is looking to land body kicks. Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kahn can pounce on him.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kahn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kahn throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range. Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot. Kelly misses with a hook. Kelly misses with a looping right. Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kahn jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well. Kahn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range. Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kahn. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kahn tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way. A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2# Kahn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kelly cracks Kahn with an open hand slap. Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kelly checks a low kick from Kahn. Kelly motions for Kahn to come forward. Kelly throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A cross from Kelly lands. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Tyson Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kahn lands a jab. Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Kahn.
Kelly misses the jab. Kelly is looking to land body kicks. Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf. No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly. #T3# Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kahn with a jab. Kahn misses with a body shot.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. A thudding body kick lands there by Kahn!
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it. Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kahn throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range. Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kahn moves out of range as Kelly strikes. A big left from Kahn misses. Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though. Donk. Kahn catches Kelly right on the button with a cross. Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.#T4# Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn. Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn. Kelly scores with a jab. Kelly scores with a push kick. Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn. Kahn connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kahn. Kahn obviously looking to wear him down.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Kahn 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# Kahn throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage. The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kelly looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range. Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kahn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kahn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kahn keeps Kelly at a distance using the push kick. Kahn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kahn throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. A left and a right from Kelly both land. Nice combination. Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kahn catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn misses with a looping right. Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn throws a quick inside leg kick. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kelly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick. Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kahn lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# A clash of legs there as Kahn blocks the low kick. Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kahn misses with the combination.
Jab from Kahn. Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly backing away here, and Kahn unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn. Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn. Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kahn misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Kelly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick. Kahn with a jab.#T2# Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kahn looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range. Kahn misses with a looping right. Kahn throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly lands a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Kahn throws a nice inside leg kick. Tyson Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kelly misses the shot to the body. Kelly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kelly connects with a body shot. Kahn digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs. Kahn misses with a right hand and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand. Kahn is breathing heavily. Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
#T3# Kelly connects with a single shot there. Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn. Kahn is trying to counter with his kicks. Kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly. Kelly slips under a jab. Kahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Kelly throws a head kick that misses. Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD# Kelly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kahn sprawling to the canvas! Kahn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kelly finish him?!
#ROC# Kahn is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly fakes the body blow, causing Kahn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kahn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Syn 500 - Cabrera vs Rocker
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1# Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body and Vinetto counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vinetto 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 Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Vinetto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Vinetto cracks Kelly with an open hand slap. Kelly misses with a looping left. Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Vinetto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vinetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly connects with a leg kick. Vinetto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Vinetto missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2# Kelly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vinetto to the mat! Vinetto manages to get full guard. Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Vinetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Vinetto stops Kelly from standing up. Vinetto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kelly won't allow Vinetto to pass to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vinetto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Vinetto prevents Kelly from standing back up.
Vinetto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #ES2# Kelly has one foot on Vinetto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Vinetto staying out of range there. Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinetto manages to avoid it. Kelly missing with a left hand there. Vinetto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vinetto scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one. Vinetto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kelly.#T3# Kelly avoids the body shot from Vinetto.
Vinetto backing away here, and Kelly unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Vinetto slips the punch. Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Vinetto counters with a straight right hand. Vinetto jabs at Kelly's body. Vinetto throws a half hearted mid kick. Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinetto momentarily.
Vinetto throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinetto lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming. Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinetto. Vinetto throws a body kick that misses. And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinetto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4# Vinetto lands the left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vinetto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kelly with the counter takedown but Vinetto avoids it easily. Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly. Kelly fails to land the takedown. Vinetto with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Vinetto shows good takedown defense. Vinetto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kelly throws the left hand but Vinetto avoids the punch easily. Vinetto throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it. Kelly shoots in for a double leg but Vinetto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. An attempted straight right counter from Vinetto misses the target. Vincent Vinetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly. Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinetto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vinetto 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# Vinetto needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there. Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked and Vinetto counters with a leg kick. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly is looking to slow Vinetto down with leg kicks. Nice straight punches there by Vinetto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinetto. A looping hook to the body misses from Vinetto. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Vinetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinetto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vinetto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vinetto thows a body kick. Kelly tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kelly throws out a powerful jab. Kelly moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. Kelly misses with a straight left. Vinetto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Vinetto misses with a body kick. Vinetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Vinetto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Vincent Vinetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinetto moves away. Good work by Vinetto as he checks the leg kick. Vinetto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vinetto swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly walks into a jab. Vinetto ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. And Vinetto counters with a quick kick to the body but Kelly blocks it. Vinetto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vinetto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vinetto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Vinetto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.#T2# Kelly lunges at Vinetto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vinetto's hand. Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vinetto takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinetto. Vinetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinetto. Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vinetto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vinetto throws a nice head kick!
Vinetto lands the left hand. A solid body kick from Vinetto. Vinetto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vinetto throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. It seemed like Kelly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vinetto checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Vinetto slips the punch. Vinetto throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vinetto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though. Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. Kelly slips a jab from Vinetto. Vinetto scores with a decent looking hook. Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinetto, right into the meat.
Vinetto scores with a jab to the jaw. Vinetto misses with a looping left. Kelly looks to land a right hand but Vinetto moved out of range. Kelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vinetto counters with a left to the body. #T4# Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vinetto's sensitive parts. Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vinetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around? Kelly slips under a jab. Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vinetto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Vinetto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kelly lands a jab to the head.
Vinetto loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch. Kelly misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Vinetto misses the target. Vinetto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vinetto 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. This is the final round! #R3# Vinetto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kelly thuds a left hand into Vinetto's body. Vinetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vinetto scores with a punch to the head. Vinetto misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Kelly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vinetto's calf. Vinetto throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. Vincent Vinetto is winning the standup battle so far. Kelly slips a jab from Vinetto. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Vinetto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelly there as he acknowledges the shot. Vinetto lunges at Kelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kelly's hand. Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Vinetto ducks down to avoid it. Vinetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinetto.#T1##KD# Vinetto drops Kelly with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kelly looks back up at him and smiles so Vinetto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Kelly is rocked! Vinetto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinetto finish him? A punch combination from Vinetto misses. Vinetto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vinetto flashes Kelly a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kelly's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kelly crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Vinetto punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Vinetto! A victorious Vincent Vinetto 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 496 - Wein vs Rocker II
Date: Jan 05, 2017 |
#R1# Sole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick. Sole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD# Kelly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Sole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelly is working away from the top position though. Sole wants to get back to his feet.
Kelly throws a strike but Sole avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Sole 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly postures up in Sole's guard and throws a big left but Sole blocks it. Kelly 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. #T1# Kelly is fighting to break Sole's control of his arms but Sole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A head kick misses from Sole. Sole misses with a low kick as Kelly jumps back. Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick misses from Sole. Nice jab there from Kelly. A bone on bone clash there as Sole blocks the leg kick.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Sole. Kelly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sole under the eye. Kelly throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range. Sole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Kelly avoids the head kick by Sole.
Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly. Sole 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. A jab from Kelly does it's job there. Kelly moves out of range as Sole strikes. Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly slips a straight right by Sole. Sole walks into a left hand. Kelly scores with a jab to the body. Sole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Sole's head. Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sole swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
#T3# Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kelly checks it well. Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Sole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kelly cracks Sole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sole looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. Sole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Sole shoots in but no luck this time. Sole fails with a takedown attempt. Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
#T4# Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly connects with a right hand. Sole shakes it off. Kelly misses with a low kick.
Kelly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole. Sole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly. Sole misses with a straight right. Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sole misses with an uppercut
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand. Kelly tries to land a leg kick but Sole saw it coming and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Sole.
Kelly takes a kick to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Kelly. Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly feinted there with a counter leg kick. Sole misses with a wild body shot. Sole throws a right and a left that both miss. Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye. Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly lands with a good body shot. A low kick from Kelly misses and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kelly's knee momentarily. Kelly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sole's sensitive parts. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sole throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Sole throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side. Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it. Kelly misses the shot to the body. Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1# Kelly 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 looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet. Kelly blocks a head kick by Sole.
Sole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Sole down. Gerry Kelly is winning the standup battle so far. Sole lands with a nice body punch. Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab. Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sole throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Sole swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Sole throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly.#T2# Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sole.
Sole cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly blocks a head kick by Sole.
Sole tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kelly missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss! Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sole thuds his right hand into Kelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sole throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly connects with a body shot. Sole lands a head kick. Kelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kelly lands a jab to the nose. Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.#T3# Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Sole connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2# Sole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES# Kelly uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range. Sole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kelly with a body shot. A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot. Sole throws a leg kick that is checked and Kelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sole avoids the body shot from Kelly.
A shot to the liver by Sole. Beautiful body shot. Sole dips to his left and cracks Kelly with an uppercut! Kelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kelly thuds his right hand into Sole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4# Sole misses with a body shot
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sole walks into a straight right hand from Kelly. Kelly throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Sole looks to land a body kick but Kelly moved away. Sole lands an overhand right. A bone on bone clash there as Kelly blocks the leg kick.
Sole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Sole misses with a body shot.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly blocks a head kick by Sole.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sole moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sole throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kelly throws a hook but Sole blocks it. Sole gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kelly counters with a straight right hand. Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sole throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely. Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw. Sole throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. Sole throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1# Donk. Kelly catches Sole right on the button with a cross. Kelly throws a jab when Sole was well out of range. Sole throws a nice outside leg kick. Sole throws a combination. Kelly tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole stuns Kelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice defenses there by Sole. Sole follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sole needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there. Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Sole throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab. Kelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Sole. Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Sole is looking to score with low kicks. Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole. Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Sole off the cage and back into range. Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing. Kelly has a takedown stuffed. Sole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# Kelly blocks a head kick by Sole.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly cracks Sole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kelly throws out a powerful jab. Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sole defends it nicely. Sole tries to bum rush Kelly with a series of wild strikes but Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kelly moves out of range as Sole strikes. Sole slips under a jab. Sole lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4# Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch. Kelly backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kelly checks a leg kick nicely. Kelly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sole is out of range. Sole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sole moves out of range of the strikes. Sole throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole. Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick. Sole tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly tries to counter with a takedown but Sole is quick to defend against it. Sole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A low kick from Kelly misses and Sole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jacks Sole just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Kelly blocks a head kick by Sole.
Both fighters circling a little - Sole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sole lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sole gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kelly misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely. Sole replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kelly blocks it well. Sole moves out of range as Kelly strikes. Sole swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Sole with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sloppy strikes from Sole. Those never looked like landing. Sole throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily. Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it. Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kelly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sole's head. Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A solid body kick from Sole. Sole tries to clinch up. Sole wants to slow Kelly down by chopping away at his legs. Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage! Sole swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kelly counters with a low kick, right behind Sole 's knee. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.#T2# Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Sole's head. Sole avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sole moves away from the strike by Kelly. Sole scores with a leg kick.
Kelly blocks the body kick.
Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it. Kelly throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily. 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! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sole.
Sole moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sole tries to land a body kick and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut. Sole tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it. Sole misses with a double jab.
Kelly throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily. Sole moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T3# Sole throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Sole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sole digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs. Sole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD# Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sole keeps working. Sole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sole pulls Kelly in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Sole. Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kelly preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. 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! Sole throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that fourth round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R5# A shot to the body from Kelly misses and Sole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sole misses with a looping left. Sole ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly. Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a jab. Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly blocks a jab. Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sole momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sole, as that shot connected.
#TD# Kelly fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sole sprawls well initially but Kelly persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Sole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1# Kelly stalling. Kelly is thwarting Sole's attempts to control the position. Sole is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sole wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy.
Kelly trying to control the action but Sole is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kelly performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sole throws a leg kick that misses. Kelly digs a good hook to Sole's body.
Sole fails with the takedown. A big left from Kelly misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sole! But no joy. Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly. Kelly shoots in but no luck this time. Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it. Kelly feinted with a counter takedown. Kelly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sole. Gerry Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Kelly catches Sole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sole 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. Sole throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Sole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sole swivels and escapes. Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Sole misses with a straight right. Sole slips under a jab from Kelly. That kick from Kelly tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on. Sole misses the body punch and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Sole.#T4# Sole connects with a high kick. Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly misses with an uppercut. An inside leg kick from Sole misses. A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kelly moves out of range of the body kick. Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kelly will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Sole misses with a hook to the body
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A swing and a miss from Sole. Kelly tried to counter with a leg kick but Sole avoided it. Kelly blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Gerry Kelly. I think Sole 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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Syn 492 - Kokane v.Wein
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# Attila throws a sloppy body shot
and Attila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Attila 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. Attila tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily and Kelly counters with a straight right hand. Attila just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Attila manages to avoid it. Kelly 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. Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab. Attila swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly is looking to counter punch. Attila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Attila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Attila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though. Attila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand! Attila doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Attila thinking. Kelly throws the left hand but Attila avoids the punch easily. Attila misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Attila's knee momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly misses with a hook.#TD# Kelly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Attila's half guard.#T1# Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kelly prevents Attila from improving his position. Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Attila tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg. #SUB2# Attila looking for submissions off his back.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Attila is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Attila is not content to let Kelly control the position. Kelly is thwarting Attila's attempts to control the position. Kelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Attila throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and checks it nicely. The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Attila doesn't seem phased though. Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. #T3# Attila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Attila displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Attila. Attila looks to land a left hand but Kelly moved out of range nicely. Kelly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Attila. Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top. Kelly connects with a body shot. Attila is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Kelly looks to land a right hand but Attila moved out of range. Attila misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Attila. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Attila scores with a jab to the jaw. Attila throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. 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! Attila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a thumping low kick. Kelly blocks a jab.#T4# Attila throws a quick inside leg kick. Kelly looks for a takedown but Attila sprawls well. Kelly slips a jab from Attila. A big left from Attila misses. Attila takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses. Attila throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Johan Attila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Attila. Kelly misses with a hook. Attila ducked under it nicely. Attila slips a straight right by Kelly. Kelly lands a jab. Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attila. The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Attila misses with a body shot.
Attila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Attila scores with a shot to the body.
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 Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kelly looks to land a right hand but Attila moved out of range. Attila connects with a solid leg kick. Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Attila slips the punch. Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Attila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Attila with a body punch. A glancing blow. Attila lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily. Kelly misses with a low kick. Attila blocks a jab. Attila throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Attila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Attila. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly. Attila stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Attila misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Attila moves away and avoids it.#T1# Attila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Attila ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. A low kick from Attila is predictable there and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kelly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Attila dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Attila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kelly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
Johan Attila seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice takedown defense from Attila. No joy for Kelly on that attempt. Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Attila's shoulder, as Attila tries to avoid the shot. No joy there for Attila, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly slips under a jab from Attila. Attila throws a big shot that misses. Attila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Attila sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kelly swings for the body but Attila moves out of range.
#T2# Attila digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs. Attila lands with a nice body punch. Attila staying out of range there. Kelly throws a hook but Attila blocks it. Attila takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses. Attila throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range. Kelly lands a jab to the nose. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attila. Attila tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot. Attila throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Attila swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand! Attila swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Attila's hands. Kelly slips a jab from Attila. It looked like Kelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Attila. Attila swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Kelly lands a lovely overhand right. Attila thuds his right hand into Kelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kelly misses with a wild body shot. Kelly doesn't succeed with the takedown and Attila counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Attila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attila only half commits to the counter leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly. Attila digs a good hook to Kelly's body.
Attila throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. A leg kick checked by Kelly. Attila tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it. Attila scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice shot lands for Attila. Kelly misses with a hook. Attila ducked under it nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Kelly connects with a body shot. Kelly dives in and grabs Attila's left leg, looking for a takedown. Attila pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out. Attila needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there. Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly digs a good hook to Attila's body.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Attila's head backwards. A slapping leg kick lands for Attila.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Attila ducks down to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Attila. Attila throws a leg kick and Kelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Attila ducks down to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Attila misses with a left hand and Attila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Attila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Attila. Attila throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. A combination from Attila does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johan Attila will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kelly with a lazy takedown attempt and Attila counters with a right hand to the body. A leg kick checked by Kelly. Kelly moves away from the strike by Attila. Attila throws a leg kick that misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Attila checks a leg kick. Nice shot by Attila. Attila ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly. Attila misses with a looping left. Attila connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back. Attila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Attila just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Attila jabs at Kelly's body. Kelly moves out of range as Attila strikes. Attila misses the body punch and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Attila throws a leg kick and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Attila's head but Attila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Attila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Attila misses the jab. Attila throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Kelly enables Attila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kelly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES# Kelly is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Attila presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Attila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelly prevents a body shot from Attila. Attila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Attila misses with a short punch on the inside. Attila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# Kelly gets a trip takedown into half guard. Attila is looking to improve his position.
Attila is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kelly in particular looking to stall. Attila trying to control from the bottom.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Attila throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Attila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Attila dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A big right from Kelly misses. Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Attila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attila. Attila is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs. Attila avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Attila. No joy for Kelly on that attempt. Attila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelly on the side of the head. #T4# Nice defenses there by Attila. Kelly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick from Kelly misses. Attila misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. A jab from Attila does it's job there. Attila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Attila swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand. Attila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attila swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Attila throws out the jab. Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kelly misses with a hook. Attila ducked under it nicely. Attila is looking to score with low kicks. Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Attila's leg but Attila calmly moves out of range.
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 Gerry Kelly. I think Kelly 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gloom's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gloom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A big left from Gloom misses. Kelly throws a hook but Gloom blocks it. Gloom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kelly 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. Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick. Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD# Kelly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Gloom wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment. Gloom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Gloom is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Gloom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Gloom is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly postures up and lands a big shot to Gloom's brow. #T1# Gloom controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself. Gloom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Kelly keeping moving, preventing Gloom from controlling successfully. Gloom preventing the sweep. Kelly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Kelly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Gloom lands a right hand. #TD# Kelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kelly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kelly working the head and body with strikes. 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. Kelly looks to land a strike but Gloom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2# Gloom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well. Kelly landing some decent shots from guard. Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily. Kelly works over Gloom with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kelly postures up.
Kelly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gloom's head. Gloom keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. Kelly is working Gloom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3# Gloom wants to sweep but no luck. Kelly landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Gloom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving. Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kelly with a nice head shot there. Kelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kelly landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Gloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gloom working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kelly postures up and lands a big shot to Gloom's brow. Kelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kelly lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kelly scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Gloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kelly with a nice head shot there. Kelly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Gloom slips a straight right by Kelly. Kelly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gloom avoids the body shot from Kelly.
#TD# Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gloom on his heels. He'll look to pass Gloom's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2# Gloom looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
#SUB2# Gloom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gloom can do to turn this around? Gloom looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly scoring with some ground and pound. Gerry Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Gloom looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kelly has picked Gloom up and slammed him! Gloom can't keep hold of the triangle and Kelly manages to pass to side control! Kelly lands some shots froms side control. Gloom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kelly off and has taken his back!#T1# Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Gloom is in full control for now. Kelly 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. Kelly trying to control the position but Gloom manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2# Gloom 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, Kelly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kelly tries to roll but Gloom sticks to his back.
Gloom trying to control.#SUB2# Gloom is looking for the choke from the back position but Kelly is controlling his hands well. Kelly wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Gloom looking to break Kelly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kelly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gloom will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2# Gloom missing with strikes. #SUB2# Gloom is looking for the choke from the back position but Kelly is controlling his hands well. Kelly is in bad spot here.
Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Gloom is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kelly tries to roll but Gloom sticks to his back.
Kelly manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gloom's guard. Nice work there by Kelly.
#SUB2# Gloom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gloom is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kelly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly controlling from the top position. #T3# Kelly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet. #SUB2# Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gloom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Gloom's legs - danger averted. Gloom looking for a sweep. Not yet Gloom, not yet. Kelly cracks Gloom with a solid left hand. Gloom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Gloom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gloom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Kelly wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nice strikes from Gloom there. Kelly looks like he's trying to stand up.
#ES# Kelly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gloom is on him like a limpet, forcing Kelly back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. Kelly lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kelly lands a left hand.
#TD2# Gloom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES# Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet! A head kick by Gloom misses and Kelly counters with an outside leg kick.
Gloom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Gloom throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly feinted with a counter takedown. Gloom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab. Good shot there by Kelly. Gloom throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly counters with a straight right hand. A swing and a miss from Kelly. A head kick misses from Gloom. A decent looking cross lands there for Gloom. Gloom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# Kelly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Gloom is looking to improve his position.
Gloom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back!#T1# Gloom is trying to stick to Kelly's back but Kelly is turning into Gloom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gloom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kelly.#SUB2# Gloom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelly defends well. Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body. Gloom 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. Kelly lands a couple of digs. Kelly working some strikes from top position. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches. Kelly chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gloom's head.#T2# Kelly wants to control from the top but Gloom keeps moving. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches. Kelly landing with the ground and pound. #ROC# Gloom is rocked! Kelly cracks Gloom with a solid left hand. Gloom is still in real trouble! Can Kelly finish him? Kelly chips away with some ground and pound. Gloom keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. Kelly working some strikes from top position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly loads up on a big left hand. Gloom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kelly looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gloom can't hide his disappointment, as Kelly celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 480 - Rocker vs Hale
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1# Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Heap slips the punch. Heap slips under a jab. Heap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Donk. Kelly catches Heap right on the button with a cross. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Heap. Heap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heap on the side of the head. Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Heap misses. We've been hearing reports that Kelly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kelly slips under a jab. Heap wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Heap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Heap moves away and avoids it. Heap looks like he wants to counter punch here. Heap misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Nice defenses there by Heap. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Heap. Heap moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off. Kelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Heap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Heap misses with a looping right. A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heap looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD# Kelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Heap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kelly is in close to Heap's body, working some short punches and elbows. Heap wants to sweep but no luck. Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kelly distracts Heap with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Heap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Heap trying to keep a closed guard but Kelly is proving a slippery customer.
Kelly postures up in Heap's guard and throws a big left but Heap blocks it. Heap pulls Kelly in close to his closed guard and prevents Kelly from doing any damage or advancing position. Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kelly cracks Heap with a solid left hand. Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heap's head. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Heap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Heap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kelly chips away with some ground and pound. Kelly throws a big right hand that misses. Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss. Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heap's head. Heap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelly. Kelly is stalling in the full guard. Heap keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kelly trying to control but Heap is working from the bottom. #T4# Kelly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Heap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heap pulls Kelly in to control the position. Heap keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully. Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kelly 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. Kelly throws a big right hand that misses. Kelly wants to control from the top but Heap keeps moving. Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Heap moves away and avoids it. Heap throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kelly counter with a right hand. Heap lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kelly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heap throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab. Gerry Kelly is winning the standup battle so far. Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heap throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heap cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs. Heap blocks a jab. Heap was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. We've been informed that Heap has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Heap showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Kelly lands a jab-cross combination. Heap throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Heap manages to avoid it. Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heap can do to turn this around? Heap checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Heap releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kelly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heap's waist but Heap gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelly off to one side. Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Heap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Heap throws a body shot but no joy. Heap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An attempted straight right counter from Kelly misses the target. Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Heap misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Heap paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Heap looks to clinch and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Heap might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Heap down. #T2# Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Heap closes the distance looking to clinch and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab. Heap misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Heap manages to avoid it. Heap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heap. A nice side step and Heap releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly misses with a combination
enabling Heap to counter with a crisp jab. Kelly misses with a hook
and Heap cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Kelly clobbers Heap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Heap is looking to clinch. Kelly fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heap just manages to avoid it. Heap throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut. Kelly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Heap lands a right hook to the body.
Heap tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away. Heap moves in looking to clinch but Kelly pushes him off. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Heap's head but Heap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heap swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heap. A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target. Kelly lands a glancing blow to the side of Heap's head.#T4# Kelly works the jab nicely. Heap takes one on the button. Heap tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly scores with a jab. Heap acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Heap's head but Heap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heap misses with an uppercut
letting Kelly counter with a right hand. Heap cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs. Kelly throws a hook but Heap blocks it. A little jabbing left from Heap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Heap moved out of range nicely. Kelly staying out of range there. A nice inside leg kick there by Kelly. That's going to slow Heap down. Eildon Heap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Heap avoids a low kick by using good footwork. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Kelly fails with a takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from Heap. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Kelly slips under a jab. Kelly lands a head kick. Heap smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Heap saw that one coming. Heap defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. Kelly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heap will feel that in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook. Heap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Heap counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Heap defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Kelly cracks Heap with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A cross from Kelly lands. Heap moves out of range of the strikes. Kelly throws a hook to the side of Heap's head but Heap sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Heap ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Kelly looks for a takedown but Heap sprawls well. The fight stays on the outside here - Heap looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kelly is looking to counter punch. Heap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kelly slips a straight right by Heap. Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Heap lands with a kick to the temple. Kelly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Heap moves away from the strike by Kelly. Kelly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD# Kelly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly throws a strike but Heap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES# Kelly wriggles free and stands up. Heap takes one on the button.#CL2# Heap moves into the clinch. Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kelly tries a body shot but Heap blocks it.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heap. Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Heap. Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Heap controls the action.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kelly's defenses. Heap misses with an elbow over the top. Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head. Kelly has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kelly wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heap blocks a body shot from Kelly. Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Heap controls his hands.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Heap missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch.
Kelly lands a jab. Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heap. Eildon Heap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kelly connects with the punch. Heap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kelly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heap throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD# so Kelly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. This has been an exciting period of action! Heap is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up. Kelly works over Heap with some ground and pound from guard. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches. Heap is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerry Kelly showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kelly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. The defeated Eildon Heap had this to say: 'I'm so handome I'm not surprised this guy was all over me!!'.
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Syn 475 -
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Kelly.
Kai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight. Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kai misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Kai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kelly clinches up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai. Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A right hand to the body from Kai.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle. A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kai working aggressively here.
A short right from Kelly. Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kai's efforts to push away. Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head. Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kai is breathing heavily. Kelly lands an uppercut. Kelly lands a nice uppercut. Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside. Kelly lands a shoulder strike. Kai working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards. Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kelly 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. Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai prevents a body shot from Kelly. Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kai avoids the damage to the body. Kai scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow. Kelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Kai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Kelly has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kai is trying to keep an underhook but Kelly manages to get the takedown into half guard. Kelly trying to mount his opponent but Kai defends it. Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Kai wants to get back to full guard. Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kelly is stalling here. Kai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kelly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3# Kelly is being controlled here. You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kai wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #ES2# Kelly bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick. A little jabbing left from Kelly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kelly tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance. Kai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kai avoids the head kick by Kelly.
It looked like Kai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Kai.#T4# Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly slips under a jab. Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kai blocks a jab. Kelly misses with the body kick and Kai counters with a solid body kick. Kelly swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelly will feel that in the morning. Kai thumps Kelly with a low kick. Kelly misses the shot to the body. Kai is looking to counter with a body kick. Kai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Kelly is looking to score with low kicks. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kai - that will leave a mark!
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Kai tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch. Kai blocks a body shot from Kelly. Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards. Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai or not. Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage. Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Kai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kai is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position. Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly lands an uppercut.#T1# Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai working aggressively here.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow. A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly. A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head. Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Good body shot from Kelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards. Kai blocks a body shot from Kelly. Kelly tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
#T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly. Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage. Kelly digs a right hand into Kai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kai's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kelly. Kelly tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage. Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai stalling in the clinch but Kelly improves position. Kelly is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kai prevents a body shot from Kelly. Kai wants to break free but Kelly has control.
A short right from Kelly. Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2# Kelly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kai can't fight it off and eventually Kelly manages to take the fight to the floor. Kai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Kelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kelly trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom. Kelly works over Kai with some ground and pound from guard. Gerry Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far. Kai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kai's head. Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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. Kai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kai, not yet. Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kelly trying to control but Kai is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kelly throws a nice outside leg kick. Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far. Kai needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there. A low kick from Kelly is predictable there and Kai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kai works the jab nicely.#TD2# Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kai is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kai wants to improve his position but Kelly is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick. Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kai. Kelly missing with a left hand there. Kai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kai throws a head kick that misses. Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot. Jab from Kelly.#TD2# Kai gets caught napping as Kelly dives in and scores a takedown. Kai manages to retain guard. Kelly 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. Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1# Kelly wants to pass the guard but Kai is keeping the position. Kai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kelly lands a couple of elbows. Kelly connects with a couple of short punches. Kelly throwing strikes from guard but Kai blocks nicely. Kelly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kai controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Anakoni Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kai slips a straight right by Kelly. Kelly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2# Kelly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kai is trying to defend but Kelly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Kai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kai trying to control but Kelly postures up.
Kelly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kai is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard. Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kai trying to hold on to Kelly's head to control him but Kelly postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kelly dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai. Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage. Kai is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him. Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kai lands an elbow just above Kelly 's eye. Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly is working Kai over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerry Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kelly 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1# Fortunado lands with a nice body punch. Fortunado on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kelly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Fortunado counters with a low kick, right behind Kelly 's knee. Fortunado moves out of range as Kelly strikes. Kelly misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fortunado. Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortunado's head backwards. Fortunado avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fortunado throws a body kick that misses. Fortunado throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kelly counter with a right hand. Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. 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! Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortunado throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Kelly throws a leg kick but Fortunado checks it. #T1# Fortunado throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fortunado throws a head kick that misses. Fortunado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Kelly tenderised Fortunado's leg. Fortunado is trying to keep his angry face on. A good leg kick by Kelly. Fortunado lands a jab to the head.
Fortunado lands with a right hand. Fortunado looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range. Fortunado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy. Fortunado lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortunado checks it well. Fortunado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kelly looks for the body kick but Fortunado saw that one coming. #CL2# Fortunado tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2# Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Fortunado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kelly throws a head kick that Fortunado semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Our sources have told us that Fortunado has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Kelly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kelly lands with a right to the head. Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado tries to stall but Kelly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortunado backwards. Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly tries a body shot but Fortunado blocks it.
Kelly tries to work over Fortunado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kelly misses with a body punch.
Fortunado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortunado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kelly.
#T3# Fortunado blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Fortunado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fortunado wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance. Fortunado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly. Kelly defending well as Fortunado loads up on a big left hand. Kelly 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. Kelly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fortunado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fortunado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kelly thows a body kick. Fortunado tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kelly explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fortunado misses with a looping right. Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortunados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fortunado loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.#T4# Kelly blocks a head kick by Fortunado.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Fortunado avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Fortunado. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Fortunado takes one on the button. Fortunado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2# Kelly dives in and scores a takedown into Fortunado's guard. Kelly content to stall in guard here. Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fortunado wants to sweep but no luck. Fortunado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kelly 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly 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# Fortunado scores with a nice head shot. Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortunado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortunado's hands. An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Fortunado throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fortunado slaps away a takedown attempt from Kelly, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Fortunado off balance momentarily. Fortunado lands an overhand right.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Fortunado. That's going to slow Kelly down. Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A cross from Fortunado lands. Kelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortunado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Joaquin Fortunado is winning the standup battle so far. Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing. Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortunado counters with a body kick. Fortunado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A leg kick checked by Fortunado. Fortunado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fortunado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fortunado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Fortunado settles back down. 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! Kelly misses with an uppercut. Fortunado saw that one coming. Fortunado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
#T2# Kelly throws a leg kick and Fortunado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fortunado throws a head kick that half lands.
Fortunado staying out of range there. Kelly throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kelly misses with a wild body shot. As Kelly backs away, Fortunado returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Kelly looks for the body kick but Fortunado saw that one coming. A bone on bone clash there as Fortunado blocks the leg kick.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Fortunado. Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fortunado throws a solid leg kick but Kelly takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortunado. Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Fortunado avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Kelly. That snapped Fortunado's head back.
A head kick misses from Fortunado. Fortunado slips a jab from Kelly. Fortunado is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3# Donk. Kelly catches Fortunado right on the button with a cross. Kelly misses with a body kick. Kelly tries to clinch up but Fortunado circles away and keeps his distance. A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortunado has time to react. Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelly tries to work over Fortunado's front leg with a kick but Fortunado checks it. Fortunado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Fortunado appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortunado. Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fortunado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelly just manages to avoid it. A low kick from Kelly misses letting Fortunado counter with a right hand. Fortunado looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Kelly avoids the body shot from Fortunado.
#T4# Fortunado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fortunado blocks a low kick nicely. 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! Fortunado staying out of range there. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortunado. Kelly on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortunado connects with a leg kick. Kelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fortunado looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Fortunado slips the punch. Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortunado was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly. Kelly tries to land a body kick and Fortunado counters with a left and a right that stings Kelly. Fortunado blocks a jab. Fortunado drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kelly right on the button. Kelly goes down! Fortunado follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fortunado gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Fortunado! Joaquin Fortunado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
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Syn 465 - Gymer vs. Bustamante
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1# Ovaska throws a big shot that misses. Kelly throws a counter high kick but Ovaska was just alert enough to avoid it. Kelly slips a straight right by Ovaska. Kelly throws a body punch but Ovaska moves out of range. Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a head kick. Ovaska smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Kelly throws a head kick but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ovaska bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly slips a jab from Ovaska. Some bone on bone action there as Ovaska checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ovaska blocks a head kick by Kelly.
Kelly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ovaska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kelly duly obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly throws a lazy body kick and Ovaska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Ovaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with an inside leg kick. #T1# A head kick misses from Kelly. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Ovaska moves out of range easily. Ovaska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ovaska listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ovaska thuds a left hand into Kelly's body. Ovaska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ovaska lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head. Ovaska avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Ovaska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ovaska throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kelly throws a low kick, looking for Ovaska's leg but Ovaska calmly moves out of range. Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Ovaska counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ovaska jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly thinks about countering with a body kick. Ovaska missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ovaska pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kelly takes a swing at Ovaska's ribcage but misses. #T2# Kelly misses with a straight left. Ovaska throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. Kelly moves out of range of the strikes. A good leg kick by Ovaska. Ovaska checks a leg kick. Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Ovaska. Kelly throws a sloppy head kick enabling Ovaska to counter with a crisp jab. Ovaska lands with a shot to the body. #TD# Kelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ovaska keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass. Kelly trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom. We've been hearing good reports from Kelly'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. Ovaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Kelly won't allow Ovaska to sweep him here. Kelly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ovaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Kelly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ovaska. Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kelly. Kelly tries a body shot but Ovaska blocks it.
Kelly tries to work over Ovaska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kelly is working Ovaska over against the cage. Ovaska tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position. Ovaska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Kelly digs a right hand underneath Ovaska's ribcage. Ovaska let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Ovaska controls the action.
Ovaska is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ovaska has his back to the cage. Kelly lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Kelly. Kelly works on Ovaska's body with a couple of short punches. Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Ovaska backwards. Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovaska controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly. Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kelly. Ovaska blocks a body shot from Kelly. Ovaska trying to stall but Kelly improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ovaska controls his hands.
Kelly works on Ovaska's body with a couple of short punches. Ovaska looks winded! Ovaska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ovaska throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Kelly. Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Ovaska's knee but Ovaska avoids it well. Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ovaska misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Gerry Kelly is winning the standup battle so far. Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kelly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice body kick there by Kelly. Ovaska misses with a right hand and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ovaska thinking. Ovaska takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ovaska avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ovaska can do to turn this around? 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! Kelly shoots for a takedown but Ovaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ovaska. Kelly throws a leg kick that misses. Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ovaska manages to avoid it. Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Ovaska takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ovaska avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Ovaska takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ovaska lands with a shot to the body. Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Crunch! Ovaska slams his shin into Kelly's torso. Kelly misses with a leg kick and Ovaska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick. Ovaska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly. Kelly throws a head kick that misses and Ovaska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ovaska.
Ovaska misses with a lunging right hand
#CL# and Kelly counters by clinching up. Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Ovaska.
Gerry Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kelly misses with a body punch.
Ovaska gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
#T2# Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaska. Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Ovaska breaks from the clinch.
Ovaska walks into a straight right hand from Kelly. Kelly lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ovaska takes a step back to recover. A punch lands to the side of Ovaska 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kelly works the jab nicely. Ovaska misses with a body shot.
Ovaska misses with a hook. Ovaska takes one to the chin there. Ovaska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Ovaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kelly at a distance.
Ovaska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ovaska keeps the fight on the outside.#T3# Ovaska takes a kick to the side of the head. Kelly avoids the body shot from Ovaska.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Ovaska slips the punch. Ovaska swings widly with a right hand
and Ovaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kelly throws a big shot that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Ovaska does a little dance to reset his feet. An inside leg kick from Kelly misses. Ovaska looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Kelly. Kelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ovaska if he has to take too many more of those.
Ovaska misses with a low kick as Kelly jumps back. Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ovaska feints a counter leg kick. Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Ovaska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kelly moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.#T4# Kelly misses with a wild body shot. Ovaska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kelly with a body shot. Kelly avoids the head kick by Ovaska.
Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Ovaska is just out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ovaska loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch. Kelly was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Kelly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A slow jab from Ovaska misses its intended target. Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ovaska on the side of the head. Kelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Ovaska is predictable there and Kelly counters with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kelly. Ovaska shrugs it off though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ovaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ovaska. Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ovaska. Kelly tries to land a leg kick but Ovaska saw it coming and moves away.
Ovaska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kelly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ovaska back to the cage. Kelly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Kelly moves out of range as Ovaska throws a body kick.
Ovaska misses with a straight right. Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly defending well as Ovaska loads up on a big left hand. Kelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ovaska counters with a stiff right hand. Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ovaska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Kelly misses with an uppercut. Ovaska saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kelly throws a hook but Ovaska avoids it easily.#TD# Kelly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ovaska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ovaska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kelly.
Kelly working the body and head with strikes. Ovaska regains half guard, as Kelly was trying to land strikes. Kelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Ovaska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelly lands a nice short elbow. Kimo Ovaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Kelly with the ground and pound but Ovaska uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovaska has wrist control. Kelly trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom. Kelly lands a couple of digs. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly 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. Kelly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ovaska is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly postures up in Ovaska's guard and throws a big left but Ovaska blocks it. Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Kelly trying to control but Ovaska is working from the bottom. Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ovaska's head. Kelly stands up over Ovaska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kelly controlling from the top position. Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Ovaska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Kelly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ovaska or not. Ovaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ovaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ovaska is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4# Ovaska blocks an uppercut.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Ovaska slows down the pace here.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Ovaska controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. Ovaska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from Ovaska.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Ovaska. Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Ovaska avoids the damage to the body. Kelly misses with a body punch.
#TD# Ovaska is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kelly is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ovaska to the mat. Ovaska regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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! Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Ovaska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##ES# Kelly is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ovaska lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerry Kelly showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kelly 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 James Ackerman 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... Gerry Kelly! After the big win, Gerry Kelly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1# Smith misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely. Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it. Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Smith misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand. Smith connects with a crisp jab. Smith slips under a jab from Kelly. Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Smith. Smith 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith. Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. A low kick from Kelly misses letting Smith counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Smith. Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T1# Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab. Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kelly jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Smith throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it. Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kelly throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kelly throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kelly moves away and avoids it.#T2# Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kelly swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kelly moves away from the strike by Smith. Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Smith is looking to score with low kicks. Smith misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.#TD# Kelly shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kelly was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kelly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Smith tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position. Kelly just content to control the position. Kelly'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.#T3# Kelly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't. Smith parries the strikes from Kelly easily there. Kelly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Smith is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kelly is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Kelly controlling his opponent. Kelly prevents Smith from getting the reversal. Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kelly landing punches. #T4# Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kelly with a couple of short strikes. Kelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kelly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kelly is in the full mount, landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Smith throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Smith misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab from Kelly. Kelly 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.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ian Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kelly misses with a straight right. Smith scores with a nice strike. Smith misses with a looping left. Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Smith missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some bone on bone action there as Kelly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Smith takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses. That kick from Kelly tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on. Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kelly - that will leave a mark!
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it. Kelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith. An inside leg kick lands from Smith. Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Smith. Kelly connects with a crisp jab. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch. Kelly blocks a low kick nicely. Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith. Kelly is looking to land body kicks. Kelly lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. #T2# Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith with a hook. Kelly slips a jab from Smith. Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head. Ian Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kelly throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body. Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kelly's shoulder, as Kelly tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly. Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly. Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith works over Kelly's head and body with a nice combination. Kelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kelly. Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. 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! The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kelly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kelly throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Kelly lands with a nice body kick. #T4# Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Kelly tries to clinch up. Kelly thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. Smith staying out of range there. Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks. Kelly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice leg kick. Smith catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly. 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 Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Kelly wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance. Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Smith settles back down. Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Smith is looking to score with low kicks. Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target. Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Smith throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily. Kelly fails with the takedown. Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Kelly lands with a nice body kick. Smith blocks a jab. Smith throws a leg kick and Kelly counters with a solid body kick. Kelly tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1# Smith lands with a good body shot. Kelly misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kelly throws a big shot that misses. Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. Kelly lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand. Kelly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith. Kelly tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance. Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith slips under a jab from Kelly. Kelly throws a leg kick and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it. Kelly staying out of range there.#T2# Kelly pushes Smith away with a front kick. 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! Smith clobbers Kelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kelly connects with a body shot. Smith throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kelly dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith 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. Kelly looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T3# Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kelly throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kelly. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Smith misses with a straight right. Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kelly.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#T4# Smith misses with a straight left. Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a looping left. Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smith throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Kelly lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kelly avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Kelly connects with the punch. Smith misses with a looping left. Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Smith misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming. Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kelly. A low kick from Smith misses and Kelly counters with a slapping leg kick. Kelly defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Kelly throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Smith really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Smith throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly tries to land a body kick and Smith counters with a straight right hand. Smith misses the jab. Kelly is looking to counter with a body kick. Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Kelly's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Kelly keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick. Smith throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Smith misses. Kelly misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Kelly closes the distance and clinches. Smith misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith prevents a body shot from Kelly. A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kelly. Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kelly. Kelly tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kelly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kelly takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Kelly connects with a body shot. Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kelly misses with the body kick and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Kelly misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. Kelly lands with a nice body punch. Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf. Both fighters circling a little - Kelly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kelly blocks a jab. Smith throws a front kick aimed at Kelly's knee but Kelly avoids it well. Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. Kelly misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming. The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though. Smith motions for Kelly to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Kelly with a hook.#T3# Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Smith throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it. Kelly is looking to counter punch. Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it. Kelly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kelly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Smith misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Kelly tries to clinch and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands. Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4# Smith misses with a straight left. Smith lands with an overhand left. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Kelly misses. Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Kelly.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kelly lands a nice looking body kick. Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5##CL# Kelly darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage. Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kelly prevents it.
#BC# Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Kelly staying out of range there. Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly misses with a looping right. Smith looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.#CL# Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Smith has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kelly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Gerry Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T1# Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control. Smith punches Kelly on the ear. Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Kelly has just worked his way into a worse spot. Kelly covering up well and avoiding damage. Kelly is trying to stand back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Kelly 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. Smith looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith is punishing Kelly with some ground and pound. Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kelly. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now. Smith lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kelly's head. I really don't envy Kelly right now.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man. Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Kelly is taking damage to the body and head. Kelly trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now. Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kelly is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3# Smith lands a shot to the body. Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target. Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kelly could be in trouble here!
Ian Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Smith controlling from the back. Smith avoiding Kelly 's attempts to control his hands. Kelly tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Kelly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4# Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Smith is landing with strikes. Kelly can't take much more of this. Smith lands punches and elbows. Smith lands punches and elbows. #ROC2# Kelly is rocked! Smith 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 Kelly!
Oh Kelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith is loading up with his shots from the back and Kelly is in big trouble! Kelly taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ian Smith! Ian Smith retains his light heavyweight title! In his post fight interview, Ian Smith gave a big smile as he said 'How are you even alive? After the beating I put on you, I would thought you'd be dead!'.
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Event:
USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
Kelly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kelly wants it to stay on the feet. Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Vurny off balance momentarily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kelly, right into the meat.
Vurny on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2# Vurny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vurny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kelly is trying to get back to his feet. Kelly is not content to let Vurny control the position. Vurny is working Kelly over with some ground and pound from side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vurny trying to control the position but Kelly is working away. #T1# Kelly is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Kelly takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kelly managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vurny.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vurny working the ground and pound but Kelly is defending the strikes. Kelly is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Vurny swings around for an armbar but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vurny's guard. Vurny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kelly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Vurny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. Vurny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Vurny wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Kelly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2# Vurny is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Vurny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vurny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nice uppercut there from Kelly. Kelly just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kelly. Vurny looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well. Vurny ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurny.
A big left from Kelly misses. Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Vurny does a little dance to reset his feet. Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kelly cracks Vurny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vurny paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vurny with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily. Kelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vurny moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Vurny, before circling back to the center of the mat. Kelly looks to land a right hand but Vurny moved out of range. Kelly with a nice cross. A punch combination from Vurny misses. Kelly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vurny misses with a takedown attempt - Kelly sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vurny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly. Vurny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Vurny. Vurny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away. Kelly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vurny. Aldo Vurny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Kelly misses. #T1# Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT# It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut. No joy there for Vurny, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vurny feints the counter takedown. Kelly cracks the inside of Vurny's front leg. Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick. Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing. And Vurny tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vurny slips a straight right by Kelly. Kelly connects with a solid leg kick. Vurny checks a leg kick.#CL# Kelly rushes Vurny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kelly looks to land a left hand but Vurny moved out of range nicely. Kelly looks to throw the jab but Vurny is out of range. #T2# Vurny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vurny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly. And Vurny tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out. Vurny defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand. Kelly thumps Vurny with a low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Kelly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vurny, pushing him back against the cage. Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vurny. Kelly lands a left hand.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vurny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kelly is keeping busy. Kelly lands with a light punch inside. Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch. Vurny takes a shot to the head. Vurny is looking for a takedown. Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny. Kelly misses with a body punch.
Vurny wants a takedown but no success here.
Kelly presses Vurny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vurny is breathing heavily. Kelly lands a nice knee to the body. #BC# Kelly breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly. #T4# Kelly connects with an inside leg kick. Kelly lands a leg kick that knocks Vurny off balance momentarily. Kelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Kelly pushes Vurny up against the cage in a clinch. Kelly tries a knee to the head but Vurny blocks it.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurny. Vurny takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Vurny controls the action.
Vurny is trying to break free. Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vurny blocks it with crossed arms. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut. That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Kelly missing with a left hand there. Vurny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And Vurny tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vurny's hands. Vurny looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range. Kelly swings for the body but Vurny moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a straight left. #CL# Kelly forces Vurny back against the cage and clinches. Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurny.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Vurny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vurny drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurny can do to turn this around? Kelly misses with a straight right. Vurny shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side. Kelly thows a leg kick but Vurny checks it #TD2# and Vurny counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelly! #ES# Kelly sneaks out the side door and pushes Vurny away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1# Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurny. Vurny gets slowly back to his feet. Kelly tries to bum rush Vurny with a series of wild strikes but Vurny uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vurny checks a leg kick nicely. And Vurny tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kelly moves out of range of the strikes. Vurny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vurny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly. Vurny shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well. Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny. Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vurny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vurny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# Kelly lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelly jabs Vurny right on the nose. Vurny blinks but takes it well. Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kelly misses with a leg kick. Kelly throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Vurny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Vurny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vurny wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. Vurny is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2# Vurny has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vurny's guard.#REVR# Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3# Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vurny is keeping the position for now. Vurny looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Vurny keeps trying to improve his position. Vurny looking to control.
Vurny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there. #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. Kelly content to stall in guard here. Kelly scoring with some ground and pound. Kelly controlling from the top position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Vurny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly. Vurny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kelly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL# Kelly clinches up with Vurny and pushes him back against the cage. Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vurny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut. That's time! Kelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Vurny shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Vurny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
As Kelly backs off Vurny throws a huge counter combo but Kelly manages to avoid it all. Vurny slips a straight right by Kelly. Vurny with the counter takedown but Kelly avoids it easily. A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target. Vurny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Kelly throws a series of punches but Vurny avoids them all with ease. Kelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Kelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kelly misses with a low kick. Vurny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kelly rather than just go for the knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vurny moves out of range as Kelly strikes. Kelly cracks the inside of Vurny's front leg. Kelly misses with the combination.
#T1# Vurny doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kelly counters with an inside leg kick. Vurny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly. Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Vurny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Vurny ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gerry Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny. Kelly lunges at Vurny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vurny's hand. You can see that Vurny has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks A punch combination from Kelly misses. Kelly is looking to clinch. Vurny is looking for the big counter here.#CL# Kelly clinches up with Vurny and pushes him back against the cage. Vurny blocks a body shot from Kelly. Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vurny avoids it. Vurny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC2# Vurny manages to break the clinch.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and Vurny counters with a nice double leg into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Vurny throws a big right hand that misses. Vurny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kelly swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vurny throwing strikes but missing. We've been hearing good reports from Kelly'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. Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss. Vurny throwing strikes from guard but Kelly blocks nicely. Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Vurny is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3# Vurny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Vurny with a nice head shot there. Vurny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vurny throwing strikes but missing. Vurny stands up over Kelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Vurny won't allow Kelly to get back to his feet. #ES# Kelly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vurny tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kelly throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Vurny counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kelly wants to stand but Vurny is controlling the position. #T4# Vurny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vurny distracts Kelly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Vurny wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving. Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vurny. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully. Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kelly keeping full guard, as Vurny tries to pass. #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.
Gerry Kelly had his way with Aldo Vurny in that round. The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R5# Vurny avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vurny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vurny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vurny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Vurny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch up.#TD2# Vurny looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Vurny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kelly to regain full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully. Vurny is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelly has wrist control.#T1# Vurny landing some decent shots from guard. Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vurny throws a big right hand that misses. Vurny connects with a couple of short punches. Vurny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Vurny prevents Kelly from getting back to his feet. Kelly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vurny wants to pass the guard but Kelly is keeping the position. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Vurny sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard. Vurny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelly's head. #SUB2# Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Vurny.
Well, if Vurny 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.
#SUB2# Vurny looking for a submission but Kelly manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Vurny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Aldo Vurny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Vurny throws a big right hand that misses. #ES# Kelly manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2# Vurny breaks the clinch.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Vurny moved out of range. Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Some wild striking there from Vurny.
Kelly is looking to counter the offense by Vurny and move into the clinch. Gerry Kelly is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circle momentarily. Kelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4# Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.#CL# Kelly clinches up with Vurny and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vurny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kelly lands the left hand. Vurny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Good exchange - Kelly coming out on top. Vurny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerry Kelly showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly is the new light heavyweight champion! Gerry Kelly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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USFC 117
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Sandman forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches. Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandman's elbow. Kelly lands a nice shot to the body. Sandman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandman wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Sandman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kelly is pressed up against the cage. Sandman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelly down to the mat. Kelly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Sandman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandman is looking to clinch but Kelly is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Sandman. Kelly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kelly slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandman, before circling back to the center of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly moves out of range of the strikes. Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandman.#CL2# Kelly moves into range and clinches up with Sandman.#TD# Sandman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kelly is trying to keep an underhook but Sandman manages to get the takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Sandman is working for a kimura but Kelly is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1# Kelly is staying active underneath Sandman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sandman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Sandman wants to pass the guard but Kelly is defending well. Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman. Kelly is refusing to be controlled, as Sandman sits in half guard. Kelly pushes Sandman off looking to stand but Sandman dives back in and keeps control.
Sandman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Sandman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sandman is trying to work for a kimura but Kelly is defending well.
Kelly tries to kick Sandman off but Sandman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Sandman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kelly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Sandman prevents Kelly from standing back up.
#SUB# Kelly is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandman.
Sandman 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. Sandman drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head. Sandman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Sandman misses with a head shot. Kelly uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB# Sandman drops back looking for a leg! Kelly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kelly manages to kick Sandman off! Sandman jumps back into Kelly's guard. Sandman throws a big right hand that misses. Sandman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sandman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2# The fighters are working up against the cage. Kelly manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Kelly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandman.
Sandman wants a takedown.
I was talking to Sandman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Sandman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kelly is defending well.#BC2# Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Sandman fails to land the takedown.#T4# A swing and a miss from Sandman. Gerry Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sandman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kelly connects with a nice looking jab.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kelly swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Sandman counters with a single leg into guard. Kelly didn't expect that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Sandman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Sandman 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. Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss. Sandman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sandman prevents Kelly from getting back to his feet. #ES2# Kelly kicks Sandman off and gets to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerry Kelly will probably get the nod. That's time! Sandman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Sandman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kelly wants to counter the offense by Sandman and move into the clinch position. Good shot there by Kelly. Kelly 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.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Kelly. Sandman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kelly. Sandman moves out of range of the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Kelly. Kelly misses with a body kick. Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sandman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Sandman persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing. Gerry Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sandman throws a hook but Kelly blocks it. Sandman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kelly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sandman darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Sandman into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Nice shot by Kelly. Sandman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kelly can pounce on him.
Kelly scores with a kick to the midsection. Kelly throws a leg kick but Sandman checks it. Sandman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away. Kelly digs a good body shot into Sandman's ribs. Sandman fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD# Sandman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sandman is in Kelly's guard. Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kelly's head. Sandman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kelly is looking to stand up but Sandman isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##ES2# Kelly wriggles free and stands up. 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! Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandman.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Sandman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Sandman chips away with some ground and pound. Sandman lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Sandman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now. Sandman trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. Kelly wants to stand up but Sandman is controlling him. #T3# Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kelly wants to stand but Sandman is controlling the position. Kelly keeping moving, preventing Sandman from controlling successfully. Sandman lands a couple of digs.#ES2# Kelly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sandman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Kelly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandman.
Sandman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sandman goes for a takedown attempt but Kelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sandman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly. Kelly throws a body kick that misses. Sandman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Sandman closes the distance and clinches up with Kelly, looking for a takedown. Sandman pushes Kelly against the cage but Kelly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4# Sandman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandman checks a leg kick nicely. Kelly tries to land a body kick#TD# and Sandman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kelly regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sandman. Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Sandman with a flurry of punches that miss. Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandman is controlling him. Sandman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Sandman staying out of range there. A swing and a miss from Kelly. Sandman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away. Kelly wants to clinch up but Sandman keeps it at a distance. Kelly tests Sandman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sandman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kelly stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sandman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandman throws out the jab. Sandman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Sandman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kelly scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Sandman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily. Sandman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sandman there as he acknowledges the shot. Kelly scores with a head kick. Sandman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Sandman fails with a takedown attempt. Sandman shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kelly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelly misses with a hook.#TD# Sandman dives in and scores a takedown into Kelly's guard. Kelly is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Sandman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kelly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sandman, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB# Sandman looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
Sandman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kelly has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kelly controls the position. My spies in The Axis of Evil inform me that Kelly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Sandman is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gerry Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Sandman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sandman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The Sandman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kelly taking some punishment here, with Sandman in his half guard. Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kelly wants to get back to his feet. Sandman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kelly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandman. #ES2# Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet! Sandman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly. Kelly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sandman is out of range and Kelly settles back down. Sandman blocks a head kick by Kelly.
#T4# Kelly scoring well with a low kick there.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Sandman's head but Sandman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but Kelly is quick to defend against it. Jab from Sandman. A looping hook to the body misses from Sandman. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sandman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Sandman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
The Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kelly looks to land a left hand but Sandman moved out of range nicely. Sandman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sandman checks a leg kick. Sandman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kelly. Sandman moves out of range of the strikes. Kelly misses with a double jab
#TD# and Sandman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kelly's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gerry Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kelly 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Kelly! Gerry Kelly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bullet Proof System for their support in the buildup to the fight. The Sandman spoke after the fight, saying 'cunt was doped up'.
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