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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1# Kerosha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kerosha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kerosha 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.#BC2# Kerosha manages to break the clinch.
Kerosha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Callahan. Callahan stuffs the takedown. Callahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Callahan clinches with his opponent.
Callahan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Callahan tries to break the clinch but Kerosha is controlling the position. Kerosha wants to take the fight to the mat but Callahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerosha. Callahan working aggressively here.
Kerosha is trying to break the clinch but Callahan has him pressed against the cage. Callahan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Callahan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Callahan has had enough of the clinch but Kerosha keeps him there for the moment.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Callahan is working for takedown but Kerosha is calmly controlling the position for now. Callahan has Kerosha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerosha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedrick Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Callahan tries to break free but Kerosha pushes him back against the cage. Kerosha tries to throw a body punch but Callahan avoids it by throwing Kerosha back against the cage. Callahan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Callahan is struggling to control the position. Kerosha stops a takedown attempt from Callahan.
Kerosha has Callahan pressed against the cage, preventing Callahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3# Kerosha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Callahan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Callahan is trying to push Kerosha away but Kerosha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2# Kerosha manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Callahan has Kerosha up against the cage in a clinch.
Callahan has Kerosha pressed against the cage, preventing Kerosha from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Kerosha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kerosha swats away the attempt to clinch by Callahan.#T4# Kerosha throws a series of punches but Callahan avoids them all with ease. Callahan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Callahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerosha circles away.
Callahan is looking to clinch. #CL# Callahan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kerosha, pushing him back against the cage. Kerosha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Callahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Callahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerosha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Callahan has him pressed against the cage. Kerosha has Callahan pressed against the cage, preventing Callahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. 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 Cedrick Callahan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Callahan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Callahan scoring with punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Callahan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Callahan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Callahan landing strikes. Kerosha is trying to escape the position but Callahan is controlling the position. Kerosha dodges the ground and pound from Callahan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callahan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerosha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Callahan is looking to take a break and control but Kerosha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Callahan in side control lands a decent elbow. Kerosha is breathing heavily.#T1# Callahan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kerosha's shoulder. That is not cool. Callahan throws an elbow but Kerosha slips to the side and avoids it well. Callahan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerosha on the ground. Callahan is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Callahan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Callahan working the ground and pound but Kerosha is defending the strikes. Kerosha wants to control but Callahan postures up. Kerosha is not content to let Callahan control the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Callahan lands a nice forearm strike. Kerosha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Callahan. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Callahan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Callahan scores with a couple of short elbows. Callahan throwing shots but missing, from side control. Callahan lands an elbow. Kerosha is trying to control Callahan's posture but Callahan avoids it. Callahan working the ground and pound from side control. Callahan taking a breather here. #SU# Callahan stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3##CL# Callahan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kerosha tries to pull guard but Callahan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Callahan tries to break free but Kerosha pushes him back against the cage. Callahan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Callahan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Callahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Callahan stalling against the cage.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Callahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Callahan leaning against his opponent.
Callahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kerosha has him pressed against the cage. Callahan looking to stall.
Callahan wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cedrick Callahan. Callahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kerosha's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kerosha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Callahan instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Callahan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Callahan is looking to clinch but Kerosha is avoiding it.
Callahan fails in his attempt to clinch. Callahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerosha can do to turn this around? Kerosha tries to clinch there but Callahan circles away.
Callahan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Callahan moves into range and clinches up with Kerosha.#BC2# Kerosha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kerosha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerosha swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kerosha swats away the attempt to clinch by Callahan. Kerosha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kerosha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Callahan tries to clinch up but Kerosha circles away and keeps his distance. Kerosha with the counter takedown but Callahan avoids it easily. Keshi Kerosha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# Kerosha keeps the fight on the outside. Callahan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerosha is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Callahan darts in looking for a takedown but Kerosha gets double underhooks and turns Callahan into the cage. Kerosha replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Callahan blocks it well. Callahan moves in looking to clinch but Kerosha pushes him off. Kerosha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callahan wants to clinch.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Callahan wants to clinch. Callahan tries to clinch and Kerosha counters with a series of strikes. Callahan will be more careful next time no doubt. Kerosha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keshi Kerosha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Callahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Callahan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerosha defends well and Callahan ends up having to push Kerosha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Callahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# Kerosha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callahan is looking to clinch. Callahan wants to clinch up but Kerosha keeps it at a distance. Callahan tries to clinch up. Callahan looks to clinch and Kerosha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerosha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerosha paws at him with a jab and circles away. Callahan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerosha as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedrick Callahan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Callahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As Callahan backs off Kerosha throws a huge counter combo but Callahan manages to avoid it all.#T4# Callahan wants to clinch up but Kerosha keeps it at a distance. Callahan shoots in for a takedown but Kerosha shows good takedown defense. Callahan is looking to clinch. Kerosha keeps the fight on the outside. Kerosha throws a nice looking combination but Callahan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Kerosha tries to get set, Callahan tries to push him back and clinch up but Kerosha manages to avoid the attempt. Kerosha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callahan tries to avoid it but Kerosha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callahan to the ground. Callahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kerosha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCallahan. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Callahan has closed the distance and engaged Kerosha in a clinch.
Keshi Kerosha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cedrick Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Callahan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Keshi Kerosha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Callahan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cedrick Callahan!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1# Clarke scores with a one two! Kerosha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kerosha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Clarke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kerosha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD# Clarke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kerosha is trying to defend but Clarke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB# Clarke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kerosha defends it well. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB# Clarke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kerosha defends it well. #SUB# Clarke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kerosha sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Clarke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kerosha is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Clarke!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Kerosha clinches up against the cage. Kerosha looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2# Kerosha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farrell uses from the top position. Farrell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kerosha keeping moving, preventing Farrell from controlling successfully. Kerosha looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerosha, not yet. Farrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Farrell postures up and lands a big shot to Kerosha's brow. Kerosha 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. Kerosha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farrell. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerosha looking to control.
Kerosha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farrell. #T1# Farrell chips away with some ground and pound. Farrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Farrell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Kerosha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Farrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Farrell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerosha.
Farrell tries to counter with a takedown but Kerosha is quick to defend against it.#TD# Farrell gets a takedown into half guard. Farrell working over Kerosha with some ground and pound. Kerosha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Farrell is taking a breather. Kerosha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Kerosha tries to roll over but Farrell keeps him under control. Farrell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Farrell slips a nice elbow through Kerosha's hands, connecting with Kerosha's forehead. Farrell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Farrell controlling the action here. Farrell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3# Kerosha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farrell. Farrell not landing any meaningful shots this time. Farrell 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. Farrell drops an elbow to the side of Kerosha's head. Farrell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kerosha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Farrell is working away from the top position though. Farrell throwing shots but Kerosha is blocking nicely. #T4# Farrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kerosha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Farrell lands with a punch from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farrell lands a nice short elbow. Farrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kerosha taking some punishment here, with Farrell in his half guard. Farrell drops an elbow to the side of Kerosha's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farrell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Farrell lands strikes from half guard. Farrell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Farrell dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Kerosha moves in looking to clinch but Farrell pushes him off. Kerosha throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Farrell closes the distance and clinches. Farrell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kerosha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Farrell has Kerosha pressed against the cage.
Kerosha is trying to maintain a safe position but Farrell gets an underhook and turns Kerosha into the cage. Farrell tries for a takedown but Kerosha manages to get underhooks.
Farrell wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kerosha pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Farrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kerosha is breathing heavily. Farrell has Kerosha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerosha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Farrell has Kerosha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerosha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Kerosha wants to get back to striking at distance but Farrell won't allow it.
#BC2# Kerosha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Farrell avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Farrell appears to be looking for a big counter. Kerosha keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Kerosha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Farrell trying to control but Kerosha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Farrell punching from the bottom.
Farrell is trying is best to control the position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Farrell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Farrell is trying to maintain the position but Kerosha is very close to passing his half guard. Farrell is trying to get back to full guard. Lino Farrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kerosha blocks the strikes from Farrell.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Farrell is looking to control Kerosha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farrell avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kerosha circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Farrell moves into the clinch. Kerosha letting Farrell take a breather here. Kerosha is trying to break the clinch but Farrell has him pressed against the cage. #T3# Farrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kerosha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Farrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kerosha after a bit of a struggle. Kerosha trying to stall but Farrell improves his position.
Kerosha gets underhooks to prevent Farrell's takedown attempt.
Farrell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Farrell pulls guard effortlessly. Kerosha looking to sit in guard and control but Farrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Farrell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Farrell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerosha's head.#T4# Farrell cracks Kerosha with a solid left hand. Farrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Farrell lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kerosha has momentary wrist control but Farrell slips an elbow through the middle. Farrell landing some decent shots from guard. Farrell lands a couple of elbows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kerosha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lino Farrell dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Kerosha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farrell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Farrell clinches with his opponent.
Kerosha is pressed up against the cage. Farrell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kerosha down to the mat. Kerosha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Farrell blocks a head kick by Kerosha.
#CL# Farrell clinches with his opponent.
Farrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kerosha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Farrell is looking to take this one to the mat. Kerosha's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kerosha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lino Farrell. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerosha stops a takedown attempt from Farrell.
Farrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kerosha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2# Kerosha gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Farrell trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Farrell regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1# Farrell looking to control.
#SUB# Farrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kerosha is aware though and is defending well. Farrell keeping moving, preventing Kerosha from controlling successfully. Kerosha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kerosha postures up.
Farrell pulls Kerosha in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Farrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Farrell trying to strike off his back.
#SUB# Kerosha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerosha has managed to get both his arms back between Farrell's legs - danger averted. Kerosha wants to get up but he can't break Farrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Farrell doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Farrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kerosha tries to clinch up. Farrell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Keshi Kerosha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Farrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD2# Kerosha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Farrell is trying to maintain the position but Kerosha is very close to passing his half guard. Kerosha seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Farrell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB# Farrell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Farrell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# Farrell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kerosha wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Farrell is doing well to control the position and prevent Kerosha from advancing to side control.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Kerosha feints and as Farrell raises his hands in defense, Kerosha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Farrell is pulling down on Kerosha's head to control his posture. Keshi Kerosha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lino Farrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Farrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Keshi Kerosha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Farrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lino Farrell!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1# Kerosha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2# Kerosha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Velazquez to the mat! Velazquez manages to get full guard. Kerosha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Velazquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kerosha is controlling him. Kerosha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velazquez's head. Kerosha wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving. Kerosha looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Velazquez is trying to control the position but Kerosha postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerosha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kerosha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Velazquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerosha. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerosha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB# Velazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerosha defends well. Velazquez 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. Kerosha tries to free his leg and advance position but Velazquez is retaining full guard. Kerosha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Velazquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kerosha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velazquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kerosha prevents Velazquez from getting back to his feet. Kerosha postures up in Velazquez's guard and throws a big left but Velazquez blocks it. Kerosha 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. Kerosha tries to free his leg and advance position but Velazquez is retaining full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerosha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Kerosha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Velazquez throws Kerosha to one side and escapes! Velazquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Kerosha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Kerosha drives through with a takedown into guard. Kerosha throwing strikes from guard but Velazquez blocks nicely. Kerosha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kerosha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kerosha is looking to work some ground and pound but Velazquez has wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerosha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kerosha throwing strikes from guard but Velazquez blocks nicely. Kerosha looks winded! Kerosha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velazquez is keeping the position for now. Kerosha wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving. #T3# Velazquez 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# Velazquez is thwarting Kerosha's attempts to control the position. Kerosha is trying to get back to full guard. Kerosha is trying to stand back up but Velazquez is controlling him
Kerosha wants to get back to full guard. Velazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kerosha wants to control but Velazquez is keeping busy.
Velazquez not doing much here.
#T4# Kerosha wants to get back to full guard but Velazquez has mounted him! Kerosha tries to reverse the position but Velazquez maintains control. Velazquez controlling from the full mount. Kerosha is desperately trying to improve his position but Velazquez has a good base and remains in mount. Kerosha tries to hold on but Velazquez pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kerosha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kerosha tries to lock up and control but Velazquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keshi Kerosha will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Velazquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerosha tries to sprawl out of it but Velazquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerosha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kerosha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Velazquez defends it well. Some wild striking there from Velazquez.
#TD2# Kerosha looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Velazquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerosha. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kerosha wants to pass the guard but Velazquez is keeping the position.#ES# Velazquez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Darrell Velazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Kerosha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kerosha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Velazquez is trying to maintain the position but Kerosha is very close to passing his half guard. Kerosha missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kerosha thows a huge punch but Velazquez dodges it nicely.
Kerosha not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Kerosha is looking for a kimura here.
Kerosha is breathing heavily. Kerosha thows a huge punch but Velazquez dodges it nicely.
Velazquez is trying to maintain the position but Kerosha is very close to passing his half guard. Velazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerosha. #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.#ES# Velazquez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kerosha keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD# Velazquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Velazquez striking off his back but it's not causing Kerosha any problems. Kerosha throws an elbow that misses. Velazquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerosha's guard. Nice move by Velazquez!#REVR# Kerosha is looking to stand back up but Velazquez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kerosha. Kerosha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Kerosha is trying to stand up here but Velazquez is controlling him well. #T3# Kerosha wants to control but Velazquez is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kerosha tries to get to full guard but Velazquez has control of the leg. Kerosha is trying is best to control the position here. Kerosha wants to get back to his feet. Velazquez not doing much here.
Kerosha is trying to control but Velazquez manages to pass to mount!
Kerosha wants to control but Velazquez is having none of it.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Velazquez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Velazquez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kerosha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kerosha wants to control but Velazquez is having none of it. Kerosha tries to control the position but Velazquez now has his back.
Kerosha manages to reverse the position and now he's in Velazquez's guard. Nice work there by Kerosha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Velazquez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kerosha trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Velazquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Velazquez dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD# Velazquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Velazquez is taking a breather. Kerosha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Kerosha tries to kick Velazquez off in order to stand up. Velazquez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Kerosha is trying to control Velazquez's posture but Velazquez avoids it. #ES2# Kerosha bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Kerosha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kerosha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Velazquez is pressing down on Kerosha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Velazquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Kerosha won't allow Velazquez to sweep him here. Velazquez wants to stand and escape but Kerosha is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kerosha throws an elbow that misses. Velazquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerosha's guard. Nice move by Velazquez!#REVR# Kerosha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Velazquez prevents Kerosha from getting back to his feet. Velazquez postures up.
Velazquez is fighting to break Kerosha's control of his arms but Kerosha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kerosha being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kerosha wants to get back to his feet but Velazquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Velazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Kerosha. Velazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Kerosha is looking for a triangle here but Velazquez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kerosha can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Kerosha tries to buck Velazquez off but Velazquez is having none of it.#SU# Velazquez decides to stand back up. Velazquez steps back and let's Kerosha get back to his feet.#TD2# Kerosha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Velazquez to the mat! Velazquez manages to get full guard. #ES# Velazquez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kerosha off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL# Kerosha gets tackled into the cage by Velazquez. Velazquez maintains the clinch. Velazquez stalling against the cage.
Kerosha managing to block the knees to the body from Velazquez.
Velazquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kerosha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4# Velazquez closes the distance and clinches up with Kerosha, looking for a takedown. Velazquez pushes Kerosha against the cage but Kerosha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2# Kerosha looking to score a takedown here. Velazquez is defending well but Kerosha drives through and ends up in Velazquez's guard.#ES# Velazquez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kerosha presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Velazquez stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Velazquez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Kerosha has hold of one of Velazquez's legs. Velazquez is fighting the takedown attempt but Kerosha gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Velazquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerosha is one step ahead there. Velazquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kerosha manages to get himself to full guard.
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And that's the end of the fight! Darrell Velazquez showed his dominance in that final round. I think Velazquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Velazquez!
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