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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Llagostera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koravo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Llagostera shoots in for a takedown but Koravo shows good takedown defense.
Llagostera throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Koravo's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Llagostera dives in looking to finish as Koravo flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Llagostera's strikes! Llagostera is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Koravo's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Koravo was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tucco Llagostera!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tucco Llagostera waved his t-shirt featuring ZZ POPS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Knuckles cracks Koravo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koravo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Koravo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Knuckles lands a big uppercut and Koravo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koravo looks OK. Knuckles waves Koravo back to his feet!#ROC#
Koravo is rocked!
Knuckles lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Koravo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Knuckles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Knuckles!
Eli Knuckles took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is only the beginning! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Lionides misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Koravo scores with a takedown into Lionides's guard.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koravo works over Lionides with some ground and pound from guard.
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lionides wants to stand and escape but Koravo is having none of it.
Koravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Lionides blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lionides wants to stand but Koravo is controlling the position. #T1#
Koravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koravo with a nice head shot there.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lionides is breathing heavily.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koravo cracks Lionides with a solid left hand.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Koravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lionides preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koravo works over Lionides with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Koravo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koravo stands up over Lionides, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lionides's head.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lionides might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koravo postures up and lands a big shot to Lionides's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koravo is in close to Lionides's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lionides is keeping the position for now.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Lionides blocks nicely.
Koravo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koravo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Lionides blocks nicely. #T4#
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Koravo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Koravo lands a couple of digs.
Koravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koravo scoring with some ground and pound.
Koravo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koravo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koravo postures up in Lionides's guard and throws a big left but Lionides blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Koravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Koravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan Lionides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lionides misses with a head kick.
Lionides lands a head kick. Koravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lionides tries a head kick but it misses.
Keke Koravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Koravo with that takedown attempt.
Lionides appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Koravo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lionides keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koravo throwing shots but Lionides is blocking nicely.
Koravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo working the head and body with strikes.
Koravo winds up and cracks Lionides with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lionides keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koravo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lionides defending well though. #T2#
Lionides is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lionides defending well though.
Koravo working Lionides over with strikes.
Lionides blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koravo.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
Lionides on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koravo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lionides with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lionides has hold of Koravo's hands but Koravo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lionides is trying to stand back up but Koravo is controlling him
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Koravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koravo connects with a nice short shot to Lionides's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koravo lands a nice short elbow.
Koravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lionides taking some punishment here, with Koravo in his half guard.
Lionides wants to get back to his feet.
Koravo lands with a punch from half guard.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Nice strikes from Koravo there.
Koravo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
Koravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koravo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lionides is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lionides's head.
Lionides pushes Koravo off looking to stand but Koravo dives back in and keeps control.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Koravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lionides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koravo shoots for a takedown but Lionides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lionides fakes the leg kick and cracks Koravo in the body.
Lionides lands a head kick!
Lionides dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koravo. That did some damage!
Koravo moves out of range of the body kick.
Lionides tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koravo fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Lionides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Koravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionides cracks the inside of Koravo's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lionides.
Koravo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lionides swivels and escapes.
Lionides is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lionides.
Koravo blocks a head kick by Lionides.
#TD2#
Koravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koravo lands with a punch from half guard.
Koravo drops an elbow to the side of Lionides's head.
Koravo throws a strike but Lionides avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lionides keeping moving, preventing Koravo from controlling successfully.
Koravo postures up in Lionides's guard and throws a big left but Lionides blocks it.
Koravo throws a big elbow that misses.
Keke Koravo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Koravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lionides is retaining full guard.
Koravo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koravo lands a couple of elbows.
Lionides working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koravo.
Lionides keeping moving, preventing Koravo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Koravo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lionides to the ground. Koravo is now in Lionides's guard.
Lionides is looking to stand back up but Koravo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lionides. #T3##REVR#
Koravo drops an elbow to the side of Lionides's head.
Lionides taking some punishment here, with Koravo in his half guard.
Lionides avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koravo.
Lionides blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koravo.
Lionides is looking to escape.
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koravo lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Koravo is trying to control. Lionides wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Koravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan Lionides has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keke Koravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koravo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keke Koravo.
I've got Koravo 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Koravo!
In defeat, Ryan Lionides stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE WON ITS LIVE ITS BACK TO THE BEGGINING OF THE LINE '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Koravo throws a head kick that misses
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koravo misses with a double jab.
Kealoha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koravo closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Koravo pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koravo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kealoha, which made it look bad. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kealoha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kealoha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ikaika Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Koravo.
Kealoha lands a knee to the head.
Kealoha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealoha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koravo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kealoha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koravo looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koravo tries for a takedown but Kealoha circles away easily
and Koravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Kealoha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kealoha is pressed up against the cage. Koravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kealoha down to the mat. Kealoha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ikaika Kealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kealoha cracks a nice hook into Koravo's ribs.#CL#
Kealoha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koravo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kealoha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koravo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kealoha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kealoha is leaning against Koravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koravo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealoha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koravo's face.
Kealoha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kealoha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealoha landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kealoha scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Kealoha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kealoha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koravo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kealoha with a knee to the head.
Koravo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealoha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kealoha scores with a body shot.
Koravo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kealoha is fending him off so far but Koravo persists. Nope, Kealoha circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Kealoha instigates a clinch.
Kealoha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koravo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kealoha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koravo wants a takedown.
#T3#
Kealoha lands a nice knee to the body.
Kealoha gets underhooks to prevent Koravo's takedown attempt.
Kealoha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kealoha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koravo.
Knees to the body from Kealoha.
Koravo goes for a takedown attempt but Kealoha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kealoha as Koravo shoots in.
It looked like Kealoha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kealoha lunges at Koravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koravo's hand.
Koravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kealoha defends it nicely.#T4#
Koravo misses with a takedown attempt - Kealoha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Kealoha moves into the clinch.
Koravo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koravo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kealoha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kealoha prevents the takedown attempt.
Kealoha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kealoha effectively controlling the action here.
Kealoha missing with knees to the body.
Koravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koravo has Kealoha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kealoha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koravo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikaika Kealoha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Koravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kealoha circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kealoha. No joy for Koravo on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Kealoha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koravo.
Ikaika Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keke Koravo.#CL#
Kealoha forces Koravo back against the cage and clinches.
Kealoha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koravo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kealoha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koravo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kealoha working Koravo over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kealoha lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kealoha scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kealoha.
Kealoha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kealoha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Kealoha is pressed up against the cage. Koravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kealoha down to the mat. Kealoha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Kealoha moves into range and clinches up with Koravo.
Koravo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kealoha prevents the takedown attempt.
Koravo takes a shot to the head.
Kealoha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kealoha landing knees to the head.
Koravo avoiding damage as Kealoha throws knees to the body.
Kealoha trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Koravo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koravo manages to end up in side control.
Kealoha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koravo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koravo working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
The strikes coming from Koravo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kealoha dodges the ground and pound from Koravo.
Koravo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Koravo is chipping away with strikes.
Koravo in side control, throwing shots but Kealoha defends.
Kealoha is trying to get back to half guard.
Kealoha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koravo can do to turn this around?
Kealoha is not content to let Koravo control the position.
Koravo lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Koravo working the ground and pound from side control.
Kealoha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Koravo has an Americana. Kealoha didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Koravo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Koravo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Keke Koravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Koravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashton.
Ashton fails with the takedown.
Ashton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koravo is fending him off so far but Ashton persists. Nope, Koravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Keke Koravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ashton.
Ashton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koravo on the side of the head.
Koravo throws an overhand right that lands on Ashton's shoulder, as Ashton tries to avoid the shot.
Keke Koravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Koravo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koravo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koravo misses with a head shot. Ashton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koravo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Koravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koravo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Koravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Koravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koravo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koravo lands a couple of elbows.
Ashton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koravo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Ashton working for a triangle but Koravo defends it easily.
Koravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Koravo is in close to Ashton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koravo is pushing down on Ashton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ashton is fighting to maintain full guard but Koravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo 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.
Koravo thows a huge punch but Ashton dodges it nicely.
Koravo throwing shots but Ashton is blocking nicely.
Ashton is looking to control Koravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ashton avoid being mounted?
Koravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ashton's head.
Ashton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koravo.
Ashton is looking to improve his position.
Koravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Koravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton gets back to full guard.
Koravo throws an elbow that misses. Ashton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koravo's guard. Nice move by Ashton!#REVB#
Koravo striking off his back but it's not causing Ashton any problems.
Koravo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Koravo keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Koravo throwing short punches from the bottom.
Ashton is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton preventing the sweep.
Koravo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
Koravo lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB#
Koravo is looking for a triangle here but Ashton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ashton takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Koravo to pass into mount.
Ashton blocks Koravo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Koravo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Koravo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koravo tries to get out of the position.
Koravo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koravo lands with a few short shots to the body.
Koravo gets full guard.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ashton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Koravo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ashton throws a push kick but Koravo slaps the foot to one side.
Ashton misses with a body kick.
Ashton lands with a shot to the body.
Koravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashton works over Koravo's head and body with a nice combination.
Koravo misses with a takedown
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ashton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ashton fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koravo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ashton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Koravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koravo takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##TD#
Koravo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ashton's guard.
Koravo is working Ashton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koravo won't allow Ashton to get back to his feet.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koravo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom.
Ashton passes into half guard.
Ashton throwing shots but Koravo is blocking nicely.
Koravo is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Koravo is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ashton blocks the strikes from Koravo.
Koravo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koravo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom.
Koravo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
Koravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Koravo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koravo 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##T3#
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koravo.
Koravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koravo throws a strike but Ashton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Ashton blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Koravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ashton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koravo has managed to get both his arms back between Ashton's legs - danger averted.
Koravo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Koravo cracks Ashton with a solid left hand.
Koravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Koravo lands a couple of digs.
Ashton looking to control.
#T4#
Ashton wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton has momentary wrist control but Koravo slips an elbow through the middle.
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Koravo is proving a slippery customer.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo throwing strikes from guard but Ashton blocks nicely.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Ashton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ashton is looking to chop away at Koravo's legs.
Koravo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koravo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ashton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koravo.
Koravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ashton's waist but Ashton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koravo off to one side.
Michael Ashton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ashton leaves Koravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ashton shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Koravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koravo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ashton.#TD#
Koravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ashton trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton pulls Koravo in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Koravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ashton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koravo has managed to get both his arms back between Ashton's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koravo throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton keeping full guard, as Koravo tries to pass.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koravo is one step ahead there.
Keke Koravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koravo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koravo chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koravo keeping full guard, as Ashton tries to pass.
Koravo looking for a sweep. Not yet Koravo, not yet.
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom.
Koravo trying to strike off his back.
Ashton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Koravo is looking for a triangle but Ashton pushes his legs off easily.
Ashton trying to control but Koravo is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Koravo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ashton escapes and throws Koravo's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Ashton stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Koravo as Ashton shoots in.
Koravo leaves Ashton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Koravo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koravo working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ashton trying to control but Koravo postures up.
Koravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ashton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koravo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ashton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koravo.
Koravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ashton tries to kick Koravo off but Koravo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keke Koravo.
I think Koravo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Koravo!
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