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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Country with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Country throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keijo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Country fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keijo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Country throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Country cracks Keijo with an uppercut from hell and Keijo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Country's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Keijo is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Country gets to his feet. Keijo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Keijo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Country 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.
Country misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keijo seems to have got his legs back now.
Keijo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Country defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Country.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Country.
Keijo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keijo misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Keijo is countered with a crisp right hand from Country that sends him to the canvas! Country follows him to the mat into side control. #SU2#
Country decides to stand up, so the ref orders Keijo to his feet.
Keijo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Country.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Country ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Keijo's jaw. Keijo's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Country does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Country!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gael shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gael was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keijo is trying to escape the position but Gael is controlling the position.
Keijo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gael on the ground.
Keijo wants to get back to his feet.
Keijo is breathing heavily.
Gael moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Gael has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Keijo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Gael!
A victorious Eugene Gael 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Talleyrand throws a head kick that misses
and Keijo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talleyrand looks winded!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keijo!
Talleyrand looks to clinch
letting Keijo counter with a right hand.
Talleyrand moves to clinch but Keijo breaks away
and Keijo counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Talleyrand tries to sprawl but Keijo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Keijo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Keijo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talleyrand is trying to defend but Keijo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Talleyrand scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Keijo manages to mount him!
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Keijo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Keijo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Talleyrand throws a lazy head kick
and Keijo counters with a three punch combo that has Talleyrand backing up. Talleyrand nods at Keijo to acknowledge the strikes.
Keijo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talleyrand is fending him off so far but Keijo persists. Nope, Talleyrand circles away and we're back to standing.
Keijo scores with a one two! Talleyrand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Keijo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Talleyrand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Keijo decides to stand back up.
Charles Talleyrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Keijo looks to land a combination. Talleyrand sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keijo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keijo scores with a one two! Talleyrand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Keijo.
Keijo is working the combinations to good effect here.#TD#
Talleyrand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keijo to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Keijo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Charles Talleyrand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keijo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talleyrand's hands.#T3#
Keijo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Keijo dives in and scores a takedown into Talleyrand's guard.#SU#
Keijo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Talleyrand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keijo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Keijo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Keijo stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Keijo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keijo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Talleyrand backs up against the cage.
Talleyrand should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Keijo connects with a jab.#TD#
Keijo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Talleyrand on his heels. He'll look to pass Talleyrand's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Keijo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Talleyrand gets caught flat footed, as Keijo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Talleyrand is looking to stand up but Keijo isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Talleyrand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keijo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talleyrand takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kumi Keijo is winning the standup battle so far.
Keijo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Talleyrand backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Keijo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Keijo stands and steps away. Talleyrand gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo looks to land a combination. Talleyrand sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Keijo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Talleyrand napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!#SU#
Keijo stands up and beckons Talleyrand to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Keijo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keijo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keijo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Talleyrand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keijo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keijo shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Talleyrand misses
and Keijo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kumi Keijo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Keijo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talleyrand is trying to defend but Keijo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talleyrand is trying to stand up here but Keijo is controlling him well.
Talleyrand pushes Keijo off but Keijo dives into side control.
#SU#
Keijo stands up and beckons Talleyrand to his feet.
Keijo works over Talleyrand's head and body with a nice combination.
Keijo throws a combination. Talleyrand tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Talleyrand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keijo to score with a decent uppercut.
Keijo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keijo lands a nice shot to the body.
Keijo throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Keijo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keijo stands up and waves to Talleyrand to follow him.
Keijo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talleyrands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keijo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talleyrand can do to turn this around?#T4#
Keijo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Keijo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Keijo stands up.
Keijo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keijo lands a nice hook to Talleyrand's body. Talleyrand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talleyrand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keijo scores with a three punch combo!
Talleyrand throws a sloppy head kick
and Keijo counters with a three punch combo that has Talleyrand backing up. Talleyrand nods at Keijo to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Keijo connects with a nice looking jab.
Talleyrand misses with a double jab
and Keijo counters with a one-two to the body.
Keijo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keijo lands a really nice looking cross but Talleyrand seems unphased.
#TD#
Keijo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talleyrand is trying to defend but Keijo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Keijo gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Keijo throws a series of strikes that have Talleyrand backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keijo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keijo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Talleyrand stuffs the takedown.
Keijo sets himself, and Talleyrand steps forward looking for the clinch! Keijo avoids it this time.
Talleyrand tries to clinch but Keijo moves out of range.
Keijo lands with a nice combination. Talleyrand backs away looking to recover.
Keijo misses with a takedown attempt - Talleyrand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keijo sets himself, and Talleyrand steps forward looking for the clinch! Keijo avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumi Keijo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Talleyrand. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Talleyrand misses with a head kick.
As Talleyrand looks to move away, Keijo throws a big counter combo but Talleyrand just gets out of the way.
Keijo lands with a nice combination. Talleyrand backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talleyrand wants to clinch but Keijo slips to the side
and Keijo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talleyrand throws a head kick that misses
and Keijo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keijo.
Talleyrand is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keijo is controlling him well.#T3##SU#
Keijo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Keijo scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick by Talleyrand misses
and Keijo counters with a nice uppercut.
Keijo scores with a three punch combo!
Talleyrand misses with a lunging right hand
and Keijo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Keijo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keijo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#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!#SU#
Keijo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Talleyrand fails to land with a series of punches.
Kumi Keijo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talleyrand misses with a jab to the body
and Keijo counters with a nice uppercut.
Talleyrand slaps away a takedown attempt from Keijo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keijo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumi Keijo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keijo 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 Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumi Keijo!
Kumi Keijo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Ngwenya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ngwenya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keijo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Ngwenya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ngwenya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keijo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ngwenya 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.
Ngwenya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Ngwenya is pushing down on Keijo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keijo is fighting to maintain full guard but Ngwenya has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ngwenya is pressing down on Keijo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keijo is holding on for now. #SU2#
Ngwenya stands up and beckons Keijo to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Ngwenya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Keijo has one foot on Ngwenya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Keijo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ngwenya defends well and Keijo ends up having to push Ngwenya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ngwenya lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Ngwenya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keijo's 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!#ES#
Keijo has one foot on Ngwenya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Ngwenya shoots in and gets a takedown into Keijo's guard.
Ngwenya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Keijo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ngwenya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Ngwenya might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Ngwenya.
Keijo wants to get back to his feet but Ngwenya is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Ngwenya stands up from Keijo's guard - Ngwenya perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Ngwenya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ngwenya working over Keijo with some ground and pound. Keijo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keijo is trying to stand up here but Ngwenya is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Ngwenya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Keijo cracks Ngwenya with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Ngwenya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keijo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ngwenya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Keijo wants to stand but Ngwenya is controlling the position.
Ngwenya passes Keijo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngwenya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ngwenya goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Keijo is on top in guard.
#T1#
Ngwenya pulls Keijo in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Keijo stands and steps away. Ngwenya gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ngwenya throws a right and a left that Keijo avoids nicely.
Ngwenya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Keijo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Keijo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Keijo to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Ngwenya shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ngwenya was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ngwenya prevents Keijo from escaping the position.
Ngwenya slows the pace down.
Ngwenya with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Keijo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Keijo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ngwenya is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngwenya. Keijo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Keijo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Keijo tries to sprawl but Ngwenya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Keijo pushes Ngwenya off but Ngwenya dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Keijo's face as Ngwenya controls the position. #T4#
Ngwenya in side control, throwing shots but Keijo defends.
Keijo tries to escape but Ngwenya is in control.
Keijo being controlled for a moment.
Ngwenya with the ground and pound but Keijo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ngwenya connects with a nice short shot to Keijo's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justice Ngwenya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Keijo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Keijo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ngwenya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keijo is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Ngwenya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngwenya passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keijo! #T1#
Ngwenya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ngwenya working Keijo over with strikes here.
Ngwenya dominating with strikes here.
Ngwenya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Keijo is trying to stand.
Ngwenya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Keijo wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
Ngwenya raining down shots from the mount!
Keijo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ngwenya controlling from the full mount.
Keijo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ngwenya controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ngwenya swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Keijo is now in Ngwenya's guard. A big mistake from Ngwenya there, giving up the dominant position!
Keijo wanted to stand there but Ngwenya had control of the position.
Ngwenya looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keijo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kumi Keijo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngwenya has his hands clasped together around Keijo's back. He's all about the action.#ES2#
Ngwenya manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Ngwenya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ngwenya 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Ngwenya!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Keijo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keijo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Dempsey looks to land a right hand but Keijo moved out of range.
Dempsey misses with a two punch combination.
Dempsey connects with a looping right hand.
Dempsey swings for the body but Keijo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Keijo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dempsey misses with a hook. Keijo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey lands a right hook to the body.
Dempsey scores with a decent looking hook.
Keijo misses with a two punch combination.
Dempsey throws a hook to the side of Keijo's head but Keijo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keijo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keijo! But no joy.
Frank Dempsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dempsey throws a jab when Keijo was well out of range.
It seemed like Keijo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Keijo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dempsey throws a lazy right hand but Keijo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keijo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dempsey swings for the body but Keijo moves out of range.
Dempsey throws a lazy right hand but Keijo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Keijo is just out of range.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.
Dempsey lands a jab to Keijo's midsection.
Dempsey lands a lovely overhand right.
Keijo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dempsey.#T2#
Keijo avoids the body shot from Dempsey.
Keijo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dempsey as he jumps to the side.
Dempsey throws a body punch but Keijo moves out of range.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.
Dempsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keijo slips under a jab from Dempsey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keijo! But no joy.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey leaves Keijo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dempsey lands a nice shot that snaps Keijo's head back.
Keijo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dempsey.
Dempsey looks to land a right hand but Keijo moved out of range.
Keijo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dempsey.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but Keijo moved out of range nicely.
Dempsey throws a shot from downtown. Keijo moves away and avoids it.
Dempsey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keijo backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Dempsey throws an overhand right that lands on Keijo's shoulder, as Keijo tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Keijo. Those never looked like landing.
Keijo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dempsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dempsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dempsey.
Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keijo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keijo throws a hook to the side of Dempsey's head but Dempsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dempsey looks to land a right hand but Keijo moved out of range.
Keijo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Keijo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keijo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dempsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dempsey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dempsey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keijo fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Dempsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Keijo unleashes a big counter combination but Dempsey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dempsey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dempsey takes a swing at Keijo's ribcage but misses.
Dempsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Keijo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keijo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dempsey throws a body punch but Keijo moves out of range.
Dempsey missing with a left hand there. Keijo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keijo throws out a counter right but Dempsey avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Keijo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Keijo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dempsey controlling the position for now.#SU2#
Keijo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dempsey to stand up.
Nice straight punches there by Dempsey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dempsey.
Keijo slips a straight right by Dempsey.
Despite the aggression on Keijo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Keijo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut. Keijo saw that one coming.#T2#
Dempsey looks to land a right hand but Keijo moved out of range.
Keijo looks for a takedown but Dempsey sprawls well.
Dempsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keijo.
Kumi Keijo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keijo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dempsey.
Keijo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keijo moves out of range as Dempsey strikes.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keijo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey misses with a looping left.#T3#
Dempsey misses with a wild body shot.
Dempsey loads up on a big right hand but Keijo slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Keijo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dempsey scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Keijo with that takedown attempt.
Frank Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumi Keijo.
Keijo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dempsey circles away quickly and effectively.
Dempsey lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Keijo. Those never looked like landing.
Dempsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keijo can do to turn this around?
Dempsey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keijo sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Dempsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keijo.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Keijo unleashes a big counter combination but Dempsey bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dempsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keijo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dempsey.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dempsey throws the left hand but Keijo avoids the punch easily.
Keijo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dempsey throws a hook but Keijo blocks it.
As Dempsey backs off Keijo throws a huge counter combo but Dempsey manages to avoid it all.
Dempsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keijo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dempsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Dempsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dempsey misses with a looping right.
Dempsey cracks Keijo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keijo defending well as Dempsey loads up on a big left hand.
As Dempsey backs off Keijo throws a huge counter combo but Dempsey manages to avoid it all.
Keijo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dempsey swivels and escapes.
Dempsey misses with an uppercut.
Dempsey lands with a straight right. Keijo didn't see that one coming.
Keijo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dempsey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Keijo.
Keijo staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keijo! But no joy.
Keijo misses with a takedown attempt - Dempsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Keijo fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Dempsey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keijo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keijo walks into a jab.
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keijo moves away.
As Dempsey backs off Keijo throws a huge counter combo but Dempsey manages to avoid it all.
Keijo shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frank Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumi Keijo.
Keijo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dempsey backs off Keijo throws a huge counter combo but Dempsey manages to avoid it all.
Dempsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Keijo is just out of range.
Keijo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keijo shoots in but Dempsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Keijo takes one on the button.
Dempsey misses with a straight left.
Dempsey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dempsey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dempsey misses the jab.
A big right from Dempsey misses.
Despite the aggression on Keijo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dempsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.
Keijo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dempsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keijo somewhat.#T3#
Dempsey misses the jab.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Dempsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dempsey misses the shot to the body.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.
Frank Dempsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dempsey looks to land a left hand but Keijo moved out of range nicely.
Dempsey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keijo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey throwing a counter right hand but Keijo manages to avoid it.
Dempsey lands a really nice looking cross but Keijo seems unphased.
Dempsey scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Keijo throws a series of strikes that have Dempsey backpedaling.
Dempsey throws a body punch but Keijo moves out of range.
Keijo moves out of range of the strikes.
Keijo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dempsey throws out the jab.
As Dempsey backs off Keijo throws a huge counter combo but Dempsey manages to avoid it all.
Keijo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dempsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Dempsey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keijo slips a jab from Dempsey.
Kumi Keijo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice takedown defense from Dempsey. No joy for Keijo on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey misses with a body shot.
Dempsey cracks Keijo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dempsey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dempsey, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dempsey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Clas Viera throws a one two combo.
Clas Viera misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Clas Viera misses.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.#KD#
Clas Viera sends Keijo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clas Viera is motioning to the referee to let Keijo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Keijo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clas Viera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keijo.
Keijo is still on wobbly legs! Can Clas Viera finish him?
Clas Viera just misses with a punch to the body.
Keijo seems to have recovered his senses.
Clas Viera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clas Viera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keijo moves away.
Keijo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clas Viera.
Clas Viera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keijo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keijo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keijo shoots and misses
and Clas Viera counters with a left right combination that sends Keijo crashing to the mat - Clas Viera wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Keijo out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Clas Viera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Taddeo.
Keijo unleashes a big counter combination but Taddeo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taddeo stalks Keijo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keijo's face. Keijo staggers backwards, shaken.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Keijo.
Taddeo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keijo is looking for the big counter here.
Taddeo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taddeo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keijo tries to move into range but Taddeo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taddeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taddeo swats away the attempt to clinch by Keijo.
Keijo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Taddeo misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Keijo instigates a clinch.
Taddeo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keijo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keijo has Taddeo pressed against the cage, preventing Taddeo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keijo keeps control of Taddeo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taddeo lands a nice uppercut.
Keijo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taddeo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keijo managing to block the knees to the body from Taddeo.
Taddeo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taddeo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Taddeo can't break the clinch.
Taddeo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taddeo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Keijo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Massimiliano Taddeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taddeo throws a lazy right hand but Keijo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keijo blocks a jab.
Keijo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taddeo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Taddeo backs off Keijo throws a huge counter combo but Taddeo manages to avoid it all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taddeo, as that shot connected.
Taddeo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Massimiliano Taddeo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumi Keijo.
Taddeo misses with a body shot
and Keijo counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taddeo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Keijo is rocked!
Keijo takes one on the button.
Keijo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taddeo finish him?#T3#
Taddeo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taddeo lands with an uppercut that bounces Keijo off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Taddeo misses.
Keijo seems to have recovered his senses.
Taddeo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taddeo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Keijo is looking to close the distance but Taddeo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Keijo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Keijo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Massimiliano Taddeo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Keijo pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch but Keijo keeps him there for the moment.
Keijo is looking to control Figueroa's arms but Figueroa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keijo has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses
and Keijo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Keijo rushes Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keijo crunches a lovely knee into Figueroa's ribcage.
Figueroa is stalling here.
Keijo is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa leaning against his opponent.
Keijo missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Figueroa tries to circle away but Keijo has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Figueroa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Figueroa is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Keijo clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Figueroa to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Keijo.
Keijo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenton Figueroa has been cut.
Figueroa effectively controlling the action here.
Keijo misses with some punches.
Figueroa tries to break the clinch but Keijo is controlling the position. #T2#
Keijo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Figueroa.
Keijo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keijo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Figueroa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Figueroa swings around for an armbar but Keijo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Figueroa's guard.#SU2#
Keijo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Figueroa, up you get! #TD#
Figueroa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Keijo is trying to stand back up but Figueroa is controlling him
#T3##ES2#
Keijo has one foot on Figueroa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Keijo gets a clinch.
Figueroa stalling against the cage.
Keijo taking a breather. #BC2#
Keijo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Keijo clinches up against the cage.
Figueroa tries to circle away but Keijo has him pinned against the cage.
Keijo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Figueroa up against the cage.
Keijo has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Figueroa wants to break free but Keijo has control.
Figueroa scores with a hook to the body.
Keijo stalling.
Figueroa wants to break free but Keijo has control.
#BC#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Figueroa misses
and Keijo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some wild striking there from Keijo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton Figueroa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Figueroa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Keijo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Keijo moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Figueroa is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keijo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Figueroa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Figueroa tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage.
Figueroa just leaning against Keijo, taking a breather.
Keijo has Figueroa pressed against the cage, preventing Figueroa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Keijo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Figueroa slowing the pace effectively.
Figueroa looking to throw knees to the head but Keijo is blocking nicely.
Figueroa is trying to force a seperation but Keijo has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Keijo rushes Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keijo lands a knee to the body.
Keijo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keijo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa wants to stall.
Figueroa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.#BC#
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Keijo clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Keijo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Keijo closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keijo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Kenton Figueroa's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Keijo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Keijo closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figueroa. #TD2#
Keijo gets control of Figueroa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keijo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keijo has control of Figueroa's left arm, preventing Figueroa from doing any damage.
Figueroa throws a strike but Keijo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Keijo trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Keijo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Figueroa's guard.
Keijo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keijo wants to control from the top but Figueroa keeps moving. #T4#
Keijo wanted to stand there but Figueroa had control of the position.
Kumi Keijo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keijo stays in close to Figueroa's body and controls the position.
Figueroa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keijo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Keijo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Figueroa.
Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Figueroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenton Figueroa's cut.
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##CL2#
Keijo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keijo prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch.
Figueroa wants to get back to striking at distance but Keijo won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Keijo.
Figueroa tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Keijo moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa is trying to break free.#T1#
Figueroa stalls.
Figueroa blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa tries to work over Keijo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Figueroa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keijo up against the cage.
Figueroa can't break the clinch.
Figueroa is looking to break free of the clinch but Keijo has double underhooks.
Keijo prevents Figueroa from breaking the clinch.
Figueroa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figueroa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Figueroa effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Keijo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keijo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keijo has a takedown stuffed.
Figueroa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keijo sprawls and moves away.
Figueroa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keijo is fending him off so far but Figueroa persists. Nope, Keijo circles away and we're back to standing.
Keijo misses with a takedown attempt - Figueroa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##CL2#
Figueroa gets tackled into the cage by Keijo. Keijo maintains the clinch.
Figueroa stalling the fight.
Keijo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keijo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keijo.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Keijo moves out of range easily.
Keijo unleashes a big counter combination but Figueroa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Keijo forces Figueroa back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Keijo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL2#
Keijo pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Keijo has Figueroa pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Figueroa is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Keijo - that's hurt Figueroa badly! Oh, another knee lands and Figueroa is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Figueroa doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kumi Keijo!
Kumi Keijo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Cline circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cline could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Cline takes the fight into the clinch.
Cline tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage.
Cline trying to land knees to the body.
Keijo has Cline pressed against the cage, preventing Cline from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cline tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cline.
Keijo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Keijo successfully pulls guard.
Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Cline seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keijo for as long as he can get away with.
Cline continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#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.
More hug and hope from Cline.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keijo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cline manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cline darts in and clinches Keijo up against the cage.
Cline is looking to break free of the clinch but Keijo has double underhooks.
Cline is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cline tries to circle away but Keijo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cline breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cline gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Keijo is looking to control Cline's arms but Cline gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keijo has his back to the cage.
Cline struggles to land a body shot inside as Keijo controls his hands.
#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Cline moves into the clinch.
Keijo scores a nice knee to the body.
Cline is looking to break free of the clinch but Keijo has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Cline.
#TD2#
Keijo pulls guard.
Cline might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keijo controls Cline momentarily but Cline frees himself.
Keijo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cline controls the pace.
Cline landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Keijo looking to control.
Keijo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cline is controlling him.
Cline engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cline'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Cline dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Keijo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cline to the ground. Keijo is now in Cline's guard.
Keijo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
Cline is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cline throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo has Cline pressed against the cage, preventing Cline from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Cline.
Cline wants to break free but Keijo has control.
Keijo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Keijo lands a knee to the body.
Cline tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage.
Keijo keeps control of Cline as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Cline pulls guard.
Keijo tries to stand but Cline is controlling from the bottom.
Cline trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keijo wants to stand but Cline has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cline wants to stand up but Keijo is controlling him.
Keijo trying to control but Cline is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cline is pulling down on Keijo's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##TD#
Cline shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cline was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keijo holding on.#SUB#
Cline thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cline thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Keijo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cline is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keijo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cline prevents Keijo from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Cline politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cline prefers to stall for the moment though.
Geoffrey Cline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Cline dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keijo tries to clinch there but Cline circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keijo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cline tries to counter by clinching up but Keijo breaks away and moves out of range.
Keijo tries to clinch up.
Cline swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Cline manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keijo on his heels. He'll look to pass Keijo's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo 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#
Cline is controlling Keijo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Keijo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keijo wants to take a breather but Cline is having none of it.
Keijo controlling the action here.
Cline regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cline controlling Keijo's posture.
Keijo tries to stand but Cline is controlling from the bottom.
Cline looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Cline looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Keijo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kumi Keijo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cline enables Keijo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cline manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Cline wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Keijo clinches up with Cline and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cline wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keijo has him pressed against the cage.
Cline tries to land knees in the clinch but Keijo avoids the damage to the body.
Cline tries to pull guard but Keijo won't allow it.
Cline wants to get back to striking at distance but Keijo won't allow it.
Keijo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cline controls his hands.
#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Keijo gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cline has one foot on Keijo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Cline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cline 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Keijo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiley, pushing him back against the cage.
Keijo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wiley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keijo has him pressed against the cage.
Wiley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keijo has Wiley pressed against the cage, preventing Wiley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wiley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wiley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keijo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wiley pushes off an throws an elbow but Keijo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiley tries to pull guard but Keijo holds him up against the cage and eventually Wiley drops back down to his feet.
Wiley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley misses with some punches.
Wiley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keijo has him pressed against the cage.
Wiley takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Wiley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Keijo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Wiley is looking to sweep but instead, Keijo has passed into half guard.
Keijo is looking to take a break and control but Wiley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiley is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Keijo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wiley to stand up. #TD2#
Keijo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wiley to the mat! Wiley manages to get full guard. #ES#
Wiley pushes Keijo off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Keijo closes the distance and pushes Wiley back into the cage.#BC#
Wiley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Keijo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keijo throws an elbow that misses.
Keijo blocks an uppercut.
Keijo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Keijo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wiley's efforts to push away.
Wiley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Keijo.
Wiley is trying to push Keijo away but Keijo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Keijo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiley jumps guard but Keijo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keijo lands a right hand. #BC2#
Keijo breaks the clinch.
Keijo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Keijo feints and as Wiley raises his hands in defense, Keijo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wiley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiley throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyes Wiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiley lands a left hand.
Keijo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wiley tries to break free but Keijo pushes him back against the cage.
Keijo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiley wants to break free but Keijo has control.
Wiley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Keijo to work.
Keijo blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Keijo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keijo showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Wiley kicks Keijo off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Keijo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wiley on his heels. He'll look to pass Wiley's guard now, I'm sure.
Wiley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Keijo manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keijo prevents Wiley from improving his position.#T1#
Keijo controlling the action here.
Keijo wants to control but Wiley is keeping him busy.
Wiley is looking to control Keijo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiley avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keijo wants to stand but Wiley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wiley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Keijo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keijo is keen to just control but Wiley is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Keijo has Wiley up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiley can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Wiley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Keijo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keijo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Keijo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Keijo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Keijo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Keijo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Keijo gets to his feet - Wiley follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keijo. #SU2#
Keijo stands up and beckons Wiley to his feet. #CL2#
Wiley tries to keep at a distance but Keijo has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiley backwards.
Wiley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keijo is defending well.
Wiley gets through Keijo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Wiley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keijo is defending well.
Keijo lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiley won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Keijo pushes Wiley up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Wiley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keijo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reyes Wiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Keijo closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Wiley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keijo scores a nice knee to the body.
Wiley tries to break the clinch but Keijo is controlling the position.
Wiley wants to break free but Keijo has control.
Wiley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keijo prevents Wiley from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keijo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keijo prevents Wiley from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Wiley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keijo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keijo lands an elbow that stopped Wiley in his tracks for a moment.
Wiley working aggressively here.
Wiley working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Keijo.
Keijo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiley taking a breather.
Keijo scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Keijo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Keijo pushes Wiley up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Keijo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keijo is pushing Wiley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keijo.
Kumi Keijo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wiley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keijos head. #BC#
Wiley manages to break the clinch.
Kumi Keijo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Keijo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wiley tries to buck Keijo off but Keijo is having none of it.
Wiley wants to control but Keijo postures up.
Reyes Wiley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiley is not content to let Keijo control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumi Keijo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keijo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumi Keijo!
Kumi Keijo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Keijo moves in looking to clinch but Colon pushes him off.
Colon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Colon. That snapped Keijo's head back.
Keijo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Keijo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Colon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Colon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colon has a closed guard, preventing Keijo from standing up. #SUB#
Keijo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Colon's closed guard. He's half up but Colon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Colon pivots and extends the arm, Keijo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Colon! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Linwood Colon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Keijo dives in and grabs Keller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keller pushes down on Keijo's head and hops out.#CL2#
Keijo clinches with his opponent.
Keijo misses with an elbow over the top.
Keller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Keller decides to pull guard.
Keller wants to improve his position but instead Keijo has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Keijo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo prevents Keller from improving his position.
Keller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Keller is looking to improve his position.
Keller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keller wants to control but Keijo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Keller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Keller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keller wants to improve his position but Keijo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Keller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keller wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keller moves into full guard.
Keijo trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keijo passes into half guard.
Keller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Keijo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keller is staying active underneath Keijo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Keller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Keller misses its intended target.
Keijo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keller defends it well.#CL2#
Keijo moves into the clinch.
Keller fails to pull guard.
Keller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keijo walks away with a smile on his face. Keller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keijo blocks a head kick by Keller.
#CL2#
Keijo moves into range and clinches up with Keller.
Keller blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Keller is trying to pull guard but Keijo has him pressed against the cage.
Keller fails to pull guard.
Keller is trying to pull guard but Keijo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keijo obliges.
Keijo prevents Keller from breaking the clinch.
Keller stalls.
Keijo pushes off an throws an elbow but Keller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keijo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Keller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Keijo has Keller up against the cage in a clinch.
Keller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keijo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keijo tries to break the clinch but Keller is controlling the position.
Keller tries to pull guard but Keijo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keller misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller fails to pull guard.
Keller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keijo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keijo shoots in but no luck this time. #T1##CL2#
Keijo closes the distance and pushes Keller back into the cage.
Keijo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keijo to keep the fight standing.
Keijo taking a breather.
Keijo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Keller.
Keijo is trying to stall.
The referee calls for Keller to work.
Keller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keijo just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Keijo misses with an elbow strike.
Keijo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keijo is trying to break the clinch but Keller has him pressed against the cage.
Keller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Keijo pulls Keller into guard.
Keijo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Keller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keijo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keller has Keijo in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Keller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keijo escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Keller is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Keijo stands up and beckons Keller to his feet.
Keller misses with a left hand
and Keijo counters with a three punch combo that has Keller backing up. Keller nods at Keijo to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Keller clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Keller jumps guard but Keijo stands there with Keller around his waist. Keller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Keller jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keijo trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Keller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keijo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keijo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Keijo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floyd Keller's cut.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keijo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Keijo closes the distance and pushes Keller back into the cage.
Keijo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keijo can't find room to land a body shot as Keller controls the action.
Keller jumps guard but Keijo stands there with Keller around his waist. Keller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Keijo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Keijo clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Keijo working Keller over with knees to the body.
Keijo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keijo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keller's face.
Keijo avoiding damage as Keller throws knees to the body.
Keijo lands an elbow that stopped Keller in his tracks for a moment.
Keijo trying to land knees to the body.
Keller blocks an elbow strike from Keijo.
Keijo misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Keijo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Keijo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Keijo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Keller rushes Keijo and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Keller manages to pull guard.
Keller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Keijo wants to stand but Keller is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Keller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keijo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Keller wants to get back to his feet but Keijo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keller has a closed guard, preventing Keijo from standing up.
Keller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keller is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Keller won't allow Keijo to get back to his feet.
Keijo trying to control the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kumi Keijo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keijo working a defensive guard but Keller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keijo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumi Keijo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keijo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumi Keijo!
Kumi Keijo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Keijo lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Demetrius Farmer has been cut.
Keijo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Farmer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keijo defends well and Farmer ends up having to push Keijo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Keijo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keijo showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Farmer has one foot on Keijo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Keijo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farmer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Farmer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Keijo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keijo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farmer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keijo stuffs the takedown attempt from Farmer. Farmer gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Keijo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keijo shoots in looking for a takedown. Farmer tries to sprawl out of it but Keijo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farmer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farmer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Keijo rushes Farmer and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keijo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farmer's defenses.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keijo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Farmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Keijo controls his hands.
#BC2#
Keijo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keijo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farmer somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Keijo or perhaps it was just good defense by Farmer, which made it look bad.
Farmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keijo tries to avoid it but Farmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keijo to the ground. Keijo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Keijo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Farmer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Keijo scores a nice knee to the body.
Farmer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Farmer.
Keijo blocks an elbow strike.
Keijo misses with an elbow strike.
Farmer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Farmer tries to pull guard but Keijo holds him up against the cage and eventually Farmer drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keijo as Farmer tries to tie him up.
Keijo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Farmer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farmer is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farmer tries to pull guard but Keijo holds him up against the cage and eventually Farmer drops back down to his feet.
Keijo misses with an elbow strike.
Keijo throws an elbow but it misses.
Keijo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farmer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keijo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keijo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kumi Keijo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Farmer's cut.
That's time! Farmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Keijo rushes Farmer and presses him up against the cage.
Keijo prevents a body shot from Farmer.
Farmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keijo.
Keijo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farmer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farmer looking to slow down the pace here.
Farmer is pushing Keijo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Farmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keijo just leaning against Farmer, taking a breather. #TD2#
Keijo jumps guard and drags Farmer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Farmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Farmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Keijo is trying to keep Farmer in close.
Farmer stays in close to Keijo's body and controls the position.
Farmer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keijo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farmer's guard. #REVB#
Keijo trying to control but Farmer is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Keijo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Keijo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Farmer postures up.
#T2#
Farmer tries to stand but Keijo is controlling from the bottom.
Keijo wants to stand up but Farmer is controlling him.
Farmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keijo is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keijo gets to his feet - Farmer follows without any prompting. #T3#
Keijo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farmer. #CL2#
Keijo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keijo obliges.#TD2#
Keijo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Farmer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keijo wants to stand and escape but Farmer is having none of it.
Farmer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keijo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keijo wants to stand up but Farmer is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farmer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kumi Keijo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Farmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Keijo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Farmer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keijo scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Keijo gets a clinch.
Keijo is stalling here.
Farmer blocks an elbow strike.
Farmer fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmer is trying to pull guard but Keijo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keijo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farmer tries to pull guard but Keijo holds him up against the cage and eventually Farmer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Keijo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farmer stalling.
A knee to the head by Keijo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keijo tries for a takedown but Farmer manages to get underhooks.
Farmer is stalling here.
#TD#
Farmer jumps into guard, dragging Keijo to the mat.
Keijo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keijo trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Farmer has his foot on Keijo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keijo works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SU2#
Keijo gets to his feet - Farmer follows without any prompting.
Keijo shoots in for a double leg but Farmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keijo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Keijo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farmer, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Farmer tries to break the clinch but Keijo is controlling the position.
Farmer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keijo is looking for a takedown.
Keijo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Farmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keijo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keijo as Farmer tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keijo.
Farmer working hard to break the clinch.
Keijo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keijo tries to stall but Farmer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Keijo gets control of Farmer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keijo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Keijo looking to control.
#SUB2#
Keijo has his foot on Farmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Farmer won't allow Keijo to get back to his feet.
Kumi Keijo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keijo is trying to keep Farmer in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keijo managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumi Keijo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keijo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumi Keijo!
A less than humble Kumi Keijo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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