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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
LaRusso moves into the clinch successfully.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaRusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaRusso working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Kaeo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaRusso lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by LaRusso.
Kaeo blocking some punches.
Kaeo jumps guard but LaRusso stands there with Kaeo around his waist. Kaeo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaeo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables LaRusso to keep the fight standing.
Kaeo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaeo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, LaRusso scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaRusso misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from LaRusso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaRusso misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Kaeo successfully pulls guard.
LaRusso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
LaRusso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRusso landing with the ground and pound.
LaRusso throws an elbow that misses. Kaeo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaRusso's guard. Nice move by Kaeo!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaeo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaeo advances position into side control!
Kaeo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
LaRusso struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kaeo decides to stand back up. #T2#
LaRusso lands a hook that stumbles Kaeo back into the cage. LaRusso follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kaeo to the canvas! LaRusso pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kaeo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, Kumo LaRusso took to the microphone: 'Its all in the coaching and the gifts I was born with'.
Namaka Kaeo spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaeo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Kaeo misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Penn.
Kaeo shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn works Kaeo's body with a nice hook.
Kaeo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Kaeo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Kaeo with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Penn counters with a nice right hand that sends Kaeo toppling to the canvas! Kaeo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Penn finish him?!#CUT2#
It looks like Namaka Kaeo has been cut.
Kaeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaeo.
Kaeo wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Kaeo moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Penn cracks Kaeo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Penn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaeo to stand back up!#ROC2#
Kaeo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Kaeo's belly button to the back.
Oh Kaeo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaeo wants to clinch but Penn slips to the side
and Penn counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Penn!
In defeat, Namaka Kaeo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Black Fox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaeo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black Fox throwing shots but Kaeo is blocking nicely.
Kaeo taking some punishment here, with Black Fox in his half guard.
Black Fox working the head and body with strikes.
Black Fox is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kaeo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Black Fox fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kaeo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Black Fox! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Black Fox!
Our winner, Chief Black Fox, 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 Namaka Kaeo had this to say: 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Bobbins drives through and clinches with Kaeo against the cage.
Kaeo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bobbins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaeo is defending well.
Kaeo looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Bobbins manages to pull guard.
Kaeo being controlled here momentarily.
Kaeo won't allow Bobbins to sweep him here.
Bobbins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobbins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaeo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bobbins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaeo is keeping the position for now.
Kaeo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bobbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobbins throws a big elbow that misses.
Bobbins slips nicely into half guard.
Bobbins trying to control from half guard but Kaeo is working away.
Bobbins is really struggling to control Kaeo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobbins wants to pass the guard but Kaeo is defending well.
Kaeo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobbins moves in looking to clinch but Kaeo pushes him off.#CL#
Bobbins has Kaeo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaeo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bobbins crunches a lovely knee into Kaeo's ribcage.
Bobbins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bobbins 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#
Kaeo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaeo's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaeo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaeo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaeo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bobbins lands a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bobbins. Those never looked like landing.
Bobbins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaeo.
Bobbins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaeo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Bobbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaeo wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Bobbins has Kaeo up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Bobbins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kaeo to keep the fight standing.
Kaeo 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.
Bobbins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bobbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaeo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobbins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaeo as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaeo, which made it look bad.
Bobbins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKaeo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaeo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Kaeo backs away, Bobbins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bobbins shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaeo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bobbins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Bobbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Bobbins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bobbins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaeo defends it nicely.
Bobbins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaeo. #CL#
Bobbins has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobbins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaeo is breathing heavily.
Kaeo fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Bobbins scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Bobbins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bobbins 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.
Kaeo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bobbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaeo defends well.#ES#
Bobbins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kaeo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bobbins tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Bobbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Bobbins is trying to break the clinch but Kaeo has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Bobbins pulls guard effortlessly.
Bobbins keeping full guard, as Kaeo tries to pass. #SUB#
Bobbins has his foot on Kaeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaeo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bobbins working for a triangle but Kaeo defends it easily.
Bobbins working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Bobbins wants to sweep here but Kaeo controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bobbins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaeo is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kaeo works over Bobbins with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaeo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobbins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaeo's guard. #REVR#
Bobbins wants to control from the top but Kaeo keeps moving. #T4#
Bobbins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaeo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaeo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobbins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobbins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bobbins wants to control from the top but Kaeo keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobbins postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Bobbins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Bobbins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bobbins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaeo circles away.
#CL#
Bobbins closes the distance and pushes Kaeo back into the cage.
Kaeo looking for a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bobbins.#TD#
Bobbins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaeo uses from the top position.
Bobbins working a defensive guard here.
Bobbins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobbins wants to sweep here but Kaeo controlling him for the moment.
Kaeo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Bobbins controls Kaeo momentarily but Kaeo frees himself. #SUB#
Bobbins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobbins trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kaeo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bobbins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Bobbins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice body kick from Bobbins.#T2#
Bobbins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaeo circles away.
Bobbins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Bobbins drives through and clinches with Kaeo against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kaeo decides to pull guard. #SU#
Kaeo is working an open guard so Bobbins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bobbins throws a series of punches but Kaeo avoids them all with ease.
Bobbins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bobbins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Bobbins closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Kaeo lands a nice knee to the body.
Bobbins stalling against the cage.
Kaeo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Bobbins breaks the clinch.
Rob Bobbins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobbins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobbins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaeo tries to sprawl out of it but Bobbins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaeo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Bobbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Bobbins closes the distance and clinches up with Kaeo, looking for a takedown. Bobbins pushes Kaeo against the cage but Kaeo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobbins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaeo tries to avoid it but Bobbins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaeo to the ground. Kaeo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaeo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobbins.
Bobbins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaeo defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaeo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobbins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Namaka Kaeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Bobbins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobbins throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Bobbins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobbins 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Bobbins!
In defeat, Namaka Kaeo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Therrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaeo is looking to counter punch.
Kaeo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Therrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaeo is fending him off so far but Therrien persists. Nope, Kaeo circles away and we're back to standing.
Therrien doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kaeo counters by clinching up. #TD#
Kaeo jumps guard and drags Therrien to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaeo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Kaeo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Therrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Therrien advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Therrien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaeo is defending against the submission attempts here by Therrien.
Therrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kaeo is controlling Therrien's trapped leg to prevent Therrien from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Therrien is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Therrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaeo keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Therrien is working for a kimura but Kaeo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaeo's coaches at Cozad The Island have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kaeo tries to roll over but Therrien keeps him under control.
Kaeo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaeo tries to get out of the position.
Therrien passes to side control. #SUB2#
Kaeo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Therrien has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kaeo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kaeo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Therrien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michel Therrien!
Michel Therrien decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Namaka Kaeo had this to say: 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sympson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaeo to the mat! Kaeo manages to get full guard.
Kaeo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sympson landing with the ground and pound.
Sympson working some strikes from top position.
Sympson stays in close to Kaeo's body and controls the position.
Kaeo keeping moving, preventing Sympson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sympson drops back looking for a leg! Kaeo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaeo manages to kick Sympson off! Sympson jumps back into Kaeo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sympson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sympson cracks Kaeo with a solid left hand.#T1#
Sympson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sympson is stalling in the full guard.
Sympson is working Kaeo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaeo keeping moving, preventing Sympson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sympson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sympson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaeo's head.
Sympson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sympson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sympson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaeo's head.#T2#
Sympson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sympson wants to control from the top but Kaeo keeps moving.
Sympson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaeo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaeo has momentary wrist control but Sympson slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Kaeo is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sympson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Kaeo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sympson loads up on a big left hand. Kaeo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sympson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kaeo can't hide his disappointment, as Sympson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Sympson!
In defeat, Namaka Kaeo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
LIA 38: Preferred Nomenclature
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Radyys throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaeo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Radyys closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaeo did well to prevent Radyys getting side control.
Kaeo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Radyys manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaeo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Radyys is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Radyys extends the arm and Kaeo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donatas Radyys!
In his post fight interview, Donatas Radyys started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Namaka Kaeo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
LIA 34: The Royal We
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Lange looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Kaeo drives through with a takedown into Lange's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaeo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaeo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lange is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange has a closed guard, preventing Kaeo from standing up. #SUB2#
Lange has his foot on Kaeo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaeo works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Lange utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lange has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SU#
Kaeo stands and steps away. Lange gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kaeo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaeo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lange's waist but Lange gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaeo off to one side.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lange is looking for the big counter here.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lange blocks a head kick by Kaeo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaeo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Kaeo thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lange enables Kaeo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lange manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lange wants to get back to his feet but Kaeo passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Kaeo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaeo prevents Lange from improving his position.
Kaeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaeo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lange wants to improve his position but Kaeo is controlling well.
Kaeo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lange on the ground.#T3#
Kaeo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lange does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaeo is trying to work for a kimura but Lange is defending well.
Lange has his hands clasped together around Kaeo's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lange manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaeo trying to control but Lange is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Lange pushes Kaeo off and gets back to his feet.
Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaeo shoots in for a double leg but Lange sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaeo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lange jabs Kaeo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirk Lange will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Kaeo. #CL2#
Lange moves into range and clinches up with Kaeo.
Kaeo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Kaeo decides to pull guard.
Lange wants to pass the guard but Kaeo is keeping the position.
Kaeo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lange advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Kaeo wants to control but Lange is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Lange seems content to control.#T1#
Kaeo tries to kick Lange off but Lange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Lange escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kaeo is looking to chop away at Lange's legs.
Kaeo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lange let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lange dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaeo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaeo is defended easily by Lange.
Kaeo goes for a double leg but Lange avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lange continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaeo avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lange tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaeo tries to clinch but Lange moves out of range.
Lange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaeo fails with the takedown.
And Lange tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaeo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kaeo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lange can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Kaeo is struggling to control the position.
Lange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaeo is defending well for now.
Kaeo is trying to break the clinch but Lange is controlling him.
Lange is trying to drag Kaeo to the mat but Kaeo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaeo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lange controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kaeo to work.
Lange jumps guard but Kaeo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lange gets underhooks to prevent Kaeo's takedown attempt.
Kaeo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lange is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaeo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lange prevents Kaeo from breaking the clinch.
Lange tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaeo smiles and moves away.
Namaka Kaeo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lange swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaeo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lange stuffs the takedown.
Lange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaeo closes the distance and clinches up with Lange, looking for a takedown. Kaeo pushes Lange against the cage but Lange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Lange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lange fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaeo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lange. No joy for Kaeo on that attempt.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaeo as he jumps to the side.
Kaeo wants to clinch.
Lange tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaeo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lange defends well and Kaeo ends up having to push Lange into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Namaka Kaeo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeo throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Lange dives in and grabs Kaeo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaeo pushes down on Lange's head and hops out.
Kaeo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lange defends well and Kaeo ends up having to push Lange into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaeo swivels and escapes.
Kaeo thuds his shin into the meat of Lange's side.
Kaeo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaeo tries to clinch but Lange moves out of range.
Lange shoots in but Kaeo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Kaeo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Kaeo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lange sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lange misses with a wild body shot.
Kaeo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Kaeo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lange looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Kaeo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kaeo shoots in and drives through. Lange sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaeo tries to clinch up but Lange circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lange has closed the distance and engaged Kaeo in a clinch.
Kaeo working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lange gets control of Kaeo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Lange has momentary wrist control but Kaeo slips an elbow through the middle.
Lange wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kaeo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lange has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaeo has managed to get both his arms back between Lange's legs - danger averted.
Kaeo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lange wants to sweep here but Kaeo controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Kaeo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaeo wants to clinch.
As Kaeo backs off Lange throws a huge counter combo but Kaeo manages to avoid it all.
Good work by Lange as he checks the leg kick.
Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaeo tries for a takedown but Lange circles away easily#CL2#
and Lange holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lange slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lange has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namaka Kaeo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Lange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaeo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Lange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lange 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Lange!
Namaka Kaeo spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my fans for their support.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaeo shoots in and bounces Radyys off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Radyys uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kaeo fails with a takedown attempt.
Radyys shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaeo pinned against the cage. Kaeo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kaeo moves into range and clinches up with Radyys.
Kaeo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Kaeo jumps guard but Radyys turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Donatas Radyys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namaka Kaeo.
Radyys wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaeo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaeo stops a takedown attempt from Radyys.
Kaeo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Radyys ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Radyys no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kaeo 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.#SUB#
Radyys throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Kaeo stands up from Radyys's guard - Kaeo perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Radyys shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Radyys showed some decent athleticism there. #T2#
Kaeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Radyys there.
Ground and pound from Radyys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaeo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Kaeo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kaeo is defending against the submission attempts here by Radyys.
Radyys looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaeo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Radyys winds up and cracks Kaeo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaeo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaeo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Radyys 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Radyys lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Radyys seems to be working for a kimura but Kaeo defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Kaeo is trying to maintain the position but Radyys is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Radyys is trying to work for a kimura but Kaeo is defending well.
#SUB#
Radyys is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaeo is just riding it out for now. Radyys eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Radyys 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donatas Radyys dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Radyys tries for a takedown but Kaeo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaeo is looking to clinch but Radyys is avoiding it.
Radyys is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaeo can do to turn this around?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaeo enables Radyys to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaeo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Radyys with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Radyys scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaeo keeping moving, preventing Radyys from controlling successfully.
Radyys advances to half guard.
Radyys trying to control the action but Kaeo is working from the bottom.
Donatas Radyys overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radyys prevents Kaeo from standing back up.
Radyys is nestled in close to Kaeo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Radyys lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Kaeo wants to improve his position but Radyys is controlling well.
#SUB#
Radyys is working for a submission of some sort.
Radyys scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaeo tries to get to full guard but Radyys has control of the leg.
Radyys winds up and cracks Kaeo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Radyys winds up and cracks Kaeo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaeo has hold of Radyys's hands but Radyys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaeo has hold of Radyys's hands but Radyys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Radyys lands with a punch from half guard.
Radyys drops an elbow to the side of Kaeo's head.
Radyys scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Radyys looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaeo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Radyys works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Radyys working for a guillotine from mount but Kaeo is in no mood to give up.
Radyys scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Radyys with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Radyys looking to isolate an arm here. Kaeo doesn't see it coming and as Radyys extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Radyys!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donatas Radyys!
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