Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keene is defended easily by Runner.
Keene slips a jab and a cross from Runner.
Keene tries to counter with a takedown but Runner is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Runner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keene looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Runner throws a strike aimed at the side of Keene's head but Keene avoids it well.#SUB2#
Runner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Runner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Keene gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keene actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Runner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Runner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keene is just riding it out for now. Runner eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Runner seems to be looking for submissions.
Keene is trying to control but can't.
Runner is pressing down on Keene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keene is holding on for now.
Runner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keene keeps working. #SUB#
Keene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Runner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keene is just riding it out for now. Runner eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keene gets full guard.
Keene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Keene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Runner's guard. #REVR#
Keene trying to control but Runner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keene postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Runner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Keene, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Runner is looking to advance position but Keene has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Keene avoids the attempt from Runner to control.#SUB#
Keene goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Runner turns into him and now he's in Keene's guard.
Keene keeping full guard, as Runner tries to pass. #SUB#
Keene is looking for a triangle but Runner pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Runner wants to get up but he can't break Keene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Keene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Runner is aware though and is defending well.
Runner looking to sit in guard and control but Keene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Runner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keene trying to control the position from guard on top but Runner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Runner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Keene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Runner dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flash Runner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Runner feints and as Keene raises his hands in defense, Runner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Keene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Runner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Runner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Runner scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Runner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keene looking for a guillotine here but Runner defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keene is looking for a triangle but Runner pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Keene trying to keep a closed guard but Runner is proving a slippery customer.
Keene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Keene wants to pass to mount but Runner is defending the position.
Runner tries to get to full guard but Keene has control of the leg. #SUB#
Keene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Runner defends it well. #SUB2#
Runner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Runner is trying to control but can't.
Runner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Runner manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keene keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Runner is trying to trip Keene. He has hold of a leg but Keene is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Runner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Runner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runner tries to get to full guard but Keene has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Runner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runner is breathing heavily.
Keene works his foot free and advances to mount.
Runner is squirming around, avoiding Keene's attempts to control the action.
Runner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keene wants to control but Runner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Runner tries to get to full guard but Keene has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Keene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Runner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keene. #SUB#
Keene is looking for a kimura but Runner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keene to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keene tries to pass to full mount but Runner defends it. #SUB#
Keene seems to be working for a kimura but Runner defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Flash Runner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Runner gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keene has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keene gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Runner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keene sees it coming and defends easily.
Keene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Runner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Runner's back!
Runner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Keene off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keene working for the choke. #SUB#
Keene looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Runner is controlling Keene 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Flash Runner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Runner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keene is keeping the position for now.
Keene keeping moving, preventing Runner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Keene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Runner is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Runner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Runner trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keene controls Runner momentarily but Runner frees himself. #SUB#
Keene is looking to cinch up a triangle. Runner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Keene's body to avoid the submission. Keene has instead reached around Runner's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Keene arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Keene!
Our winner, Sam Keene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Flash Runner had this to say: 'well a loss was gonna happen sooner or latter just need to get back in the cage!! who is next?'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Keene tries to clinch up but Lannister circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Keene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lannister.
Lannister lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Lannister.
Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Keene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lannister won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Keene has hold of Lannister's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lannister tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Keene cranks the arm and Lannister screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lannister, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sam Keene!
A victorious Sam Keene thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tyrion Lannister had this to say: 'I want to thank my sponsor and my fans for staying with me during the hard days. We are going to come back better than today. '.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Keene shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Keene clinches.
Yocum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Keene is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yocum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yocum has Keene pushed against the cage.
Yocum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yocum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Yocum.
Yocum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yocum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yocum prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnny Yocum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Keene.
Keene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yocum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Yocum.
Keene has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yocum after a bit of a struggle.
Keene tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Yocum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keene backwards. #ROC#
Keene is rocked!
Yocum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Yocum finish him?
Yocum lands an elbow that stopped Keene in his tracks for a moment.
Yocum lands an elbow just above Keene 's eye.
Yocum has Keene pressed against the cage. He pushes Keene back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Yocum throws a beautiful elbow that sends Keene crashing to the floor! Yocum piles on the pressure with more strikes! Keene is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Yocum!
Johnny Yocum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 22
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1#
Keene moves to clinch but Smut breaks away
and Smut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keene gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Smut gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxi Smut!
Maxi Smut thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC Mayhem 19
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Keene tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunwar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Kunwar looking to score a takedown here. Keene is defending well but Kunwar drives through and ends up in Keene's guard.
Keene looking to control.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keene is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kunwar looking to control.
Keene trying to move into half guard but instead Kunwar has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Keene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kunwar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kunwar looking to pass the guard.
Kunwar is fighting to break Keene's control of his arms but Keene is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Kunwar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Keene working for a triangle but Kunwar defends it easily.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kunwar looking to pass the guard.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kunwar postures up in Keene's guard and throws a big left but Keene blocks it.
Kunwar wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kunwar scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Kunwar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kunwar won't allow Keene to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kunwar trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Keene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kunwar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Keene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kunwar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kunwar advances to half guard.
Kunwar is looking to advance position but Keene won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kunwar is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kunwar is looking for a kimura but Keene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kunwar to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Kunwar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kunwar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kunwar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keene trying to hold on to Kunwar's head to control him but Kunwar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kunwar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keene preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keene managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Kunwar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keene is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kunwar, into his guard. #REVR#
Keene tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunwar is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kunwar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keene looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sam Keene will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kunwar looks to land a combination but Keene avoids it well. #TD2#
Kunwar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kunwar wants to pass the guard but Keene is defending well.
Keene trying to control but Kunwar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kunwar is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well.
Kunwar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keene keeps working.
Keene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Kunwar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keene sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Keene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kunwar is looking for a kimura but Keene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kunwar to get the leverage.
Kunwar wants to control but Keene is keeping him busy.
Bikram Kunwar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kunwar is looking for a kimura but Keene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kunwar to get the leverage.
Keene gets back to full guard.
Keene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kunwar is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Keene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kunwar passes into half guard.
Keene moves into full guard.
Keene keeping moving, preventing Kunwar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Keene has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kunwar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Keene has tightened it up now! Kunwar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Keene!
An out of breath Sam Keene thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Sin City 13
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Bigliotti Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Bigliotti Jr connects with a single shot there.
Bigliotti Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#
Keene is rocked!
Bigliotti Jr connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Keene covering up! Bigliotti Jr comes in with a big uppercut and Keene goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruno Bigliotti Jr!
As Bruno Bigliotti Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fizzy better keep my belt shiny, I'm coming for you Bigliotti's always get what they want! Theres no one in this division who pose a threat to me. The Godfather has arrived.'.

Event: TUF semis 1
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Keene gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Keene seems unphased. #ROC#
Keene is rocked!
Keene loses concentration momentarily and Thomas pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Keene crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Thomas finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Thomas!

Event: TUF round 6
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Keene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keene off to one side.
Keene shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aoki as he jumps to the side.
Keene misses with a takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Keene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
Keene moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
It seemed like Aoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Keene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keene tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Aoki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Keene drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keene wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keene holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Aoki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aoki has managed to get both his arms back between Keene's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Aoki is pushing down on Keene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keene is fighting to maintain full guard but Aoki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aoki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keene wants to get back to full guard.
Keene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aoki.
Aoki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Keene tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away. #T4##SUB2#
Keene tries to improve his position but Aoki has taken his back! Aoki has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Keene tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Aoki pushes Keene away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeya Aoki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keene wants a takedown but no success here.
Keene is looking for a takedown.
Callaghan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keene.
Beau Callaghan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Keene.
Keene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Callaghan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Callaghan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Callaghan stops a takedown attempt from Keene.
Callaghan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keene.
Keene tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Callaghan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Callaghan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Keene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Callaghan defends it easily.#T1#
Callaghan won't allow Keene to sweep him here.
Callaghan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Keene is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Callaghan rolls with it to try and escape but Keene cranks on the arm and Callaghan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Keene!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Keene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gray looking to score a takedown here. Keene is defending well but Gray drives through and ends up in Keene's guard.
Keene pulls Gray in close to prevent any damage.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Keene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Keene is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gray rolls with it to try and escape but Keene cranks on the arm and Gray is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Keene!
A relieved looking Sam Keene thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UFC Fight Night
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Keene closes the distance and clinches.
Keene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Micheals avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keene has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Micheals avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Micheals gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Keene is refusing to be controlled, as Micheals sits in half guard. #SUB#
Keene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Micheals is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Micheals is keen to just control but Keene is a slippery customer.
Keene wants to get back to full guard but Micheals has passed into side control.
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.
Keene gets back to half guard.
Keene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Keene has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Micheals doesn't defend quickly enough and Keene has managed to lock this one up! Can Micheals escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Keene on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sam Keene!
Sam Keene thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 2
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Keene gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Keene working for a triangle but Kochegarov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keene is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kochegarov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keene dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Keene trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochegarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keene tries to free his leg and advance position but Kochegarov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kochegarov wants to sweep here but Keene controlling him for the moment.
Kochegarov throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1##SUB#
Keene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keene slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kochegarov is trying to control Keene's posture but Keene avoids it.
Keene blocks the strikes from Kochegarov. #SUB#
Keene working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Keene is trying to get an arm triangle but Kochegarov is defending well. #T2#
Keene trying to control the position but Kochegarov is working away.
Kochegarov is trying to escape the position but Keene is controlling the position.
Kochegarov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Keene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochegarov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kochegarov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kochegarov wants to improve his position but Keene is controlling well. #T3#
Kochegarov is refusing to be controlled, as Keene sits in half guard.
Kochegarov is looking to control Keene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochegarov avoid being mounted?
Kochegarov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for subs off his back but Keene has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Keene looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keene blocks the strikes from Kochegarov. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Keene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochegarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keene. #SUB#
Keene is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Keene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Keene dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kochegarov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kochegarov is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keene not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kochegarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivan Kochegarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck.
Kochegarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
Keene looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochegarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Keene looking for a guillotine here but Kochegarov defends easily.
Kochegarov is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Keene is trying to control the position but Kochegarov postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kochegarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kochegarov advances to half guard.
Keene has hold of Kochegarov's hands but Kochegarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kochegarov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kochegarov wants to control but Keene is keeping him busy.
Keene trying to hold on to Kochegarov's head to control him but Kochegarov postures up. #SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keene moves into full guard.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Keene wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Kochegarov trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
Keene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kochegarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Keene is retaining full guard.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov postures up and lands a big shot to Keene's brow.
Kochegarov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kochegarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kochegarov working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keene is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kochegarov tries to strike from the bottom.
Keene trying to control but Kochegarov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kochegarov trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keene defends well.
Kochegarov keeping full guard, as Keene tries to pass.
Keene passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kochegarov is being controlled here.
Kochegarov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keene's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Keene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kochegarov sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kochegarov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Keene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kochegarov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keene. #SUB#
Keene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Keene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kochegarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kochegarov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keene has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kochegarov wants to pass the guard but Keene is keeping the position.
Kochegarov preventing the sweep.
Keene seems keen to control Kochegarov's posture.
Kochegarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kochegarov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Keene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kochegarov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Kochegarov trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
Kochegarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kochegarov stands up over Keene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Keene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kochegarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kochegarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kochegarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kochegarov is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kochegarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kochegarov cracks Keene with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Keene is rocked!
Keene can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kochegarov controls the pace.
Oh Keene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kochegarov postures up and lands a big shot to Keene's brow.
Keene controls Kochegarov momentarily but Kochegarov frees himself.
Kochegarov landing with the ground and pound.
Kochegarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keene is looking for a sweep. Kochegarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kochegarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keene trying to control here.
Kochegarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keene wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochegarov trying to mount his opponent but Keene defends it. #SUB2#
Kochegarov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kochegarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kochegarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kochegarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Keene actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Kochegarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kochegarov trying to control from half guard but Keene is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kochegarov is keen to just control but Keene is a slippery customer.
Kochegarov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kochegarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kochegarov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying to work for a kimura but Keene is defending well.
Keene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Keene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Kochegarov is thwarting Keene's attempts to control the position.
Kochegarov trying to control the action but Keene is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kochegarov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Keene moves into full guard. #SUB#
Keene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kochegarov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kochegarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kochegarov with a nice head shot there.
Kochegarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kochegarov wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Kochegarov landing with the ground and pound.
Sam Keene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Kochegarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kochegarov is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kochegarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kochegarov 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight for Ivan Kochegarov!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Ivan Kochegarov!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ivan Kochegarov!

Ivan Kochegarov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 673 Round 1
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1##CL#
Volya has managed to clinch.
Volya lands an elbow just above Keene 's eye.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keene's defenses.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Keene in his tracks for a moment.
Volya stops a takedown attempt from Keene.
Keene takes an elbow to the temple.
Keene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
Volya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keene.
Pavel Volya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Keene.
Keene is trying to pull guard but Volya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Keene shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya. #T1#
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Keene is rocked!
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Keene is still on wobbly legs! Can Volya finish him?
Keene dodges an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Keene works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into 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!
Keene won't allow Volya to get back to his feet.
Keene wants to pass the guard but Volya is keeping the position.
Keene seems to have recovered his senses.
Volya wants to get back to his feet but Keene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volya tries to get out of the position.
Keene pushing down on Volya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volya is trying to stand back up but Keene is controlling him #T2##SUB2#
Keene seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Volya is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Keene!

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