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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Gignac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Key, pushing him back against the cage.
Key blocks an elbow strike from Gignac.
Gignac lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Margarito Key has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gignac throws an elbow but misses.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gignac takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Key pulls guard.
Gignac wants to stand but Key is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Gignac gets to his feet. Key looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Gignac moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Gignac.
Key jumps guard but Gignac stands there with Key around his waist. Key gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gignac lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Margarito Key's cut is getting worse.
Gignac lands an elbow inside that Key shrugs off. #TD#
Key successfully pulls guard.
Gignac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Key's guard.
Key will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Key working a defensive guard here.
Gignac has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Key is proving hard to escape from. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Key gets tackled into the cage by Gignac. Gignac maintains the clinch.
Key taking a breather.
Key takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Jeez, Margarito Key's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Margarito Key's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jules Gignac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Key tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Key tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Key has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Key wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a strike but Key rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Key will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Key postures up.
#T1#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
Key lands a couple of digs.
Key throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key connects with a couple of short punches.
Key postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson controls Key momentarily but Key frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Key trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Key fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Key is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Key backs off Robinson throws a huge counter combo but Key manages to avoid it all.
Key closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.#TD#
Key closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Key getting side control.
Robinson tries to kick Key off in order to stand up. Key Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Key wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Key scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robinson to see if he's OK.
Key lands an elbow.
Key working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Robinson is trying to control Key's posture but Key avoids it.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Key works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Key working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Key dominated that round.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Robinson leaves Key with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Key fails with the takedown.
Key fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Key shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Key is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Robinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Key has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Robinson is on him like a limpet, forcing Key back against the cage.
Key lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Key controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Key ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Key no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Key has a closed guard, preventing Robinson from standing up.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Key blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key pulls Robinson in close to his closed guard and prevents Robinson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Margarito Key is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Key instigates a clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Key tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Key dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Key gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Key will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Key throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Key has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Margarito Key dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Key fails with a takedown attempt.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Key stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Key wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Key gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Key tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robinson tries to circle away but Key has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Key displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
Key jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Key around his waist. Key gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Key is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Key tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Key drops back down to his feet.
Key lands a damaging elbow.
Key tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Key shows good takedown defense.
Key looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Key shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Key keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Key to the ground. Robinson is now in Key's guard.#ES#
Key uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Key changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Key has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Key in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet.
Key lands an elbow.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Robinson is not content to let Key control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Key tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key fails to land the takedown.
Robinson shapes to counter with a head kick.
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 Margarito Key.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Key, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Margarito Key!
In defeat, Duncan Robinson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that's nightmare for me. But I'm gonna sure that I will be the winner next time and put my opponent's dreams into a nightmare.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
West misses with a head kick.
Margarito Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fails to land the takedown.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
Key swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Key moves into the clinch successfully.
West has had enough of the clinch but Key keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
West looking to stall.
West drops down looking for an ankle pick but Key pulls his leg out and moves away.
West throws a series of punches but Key moves out of range.
Key tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West stalks Key and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Key's face. Key staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from West.
Key fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Key misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Key shoots and misses
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Key. #CUT2#
It looks like Margarito Key has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by West there.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Key is rocked!
Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Key is breathing heavily.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
Key swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Key avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West throws out a counter right but Key avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Key shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Key sprawls well. Key wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Key under the eye.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
Oh Key is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
West connects with a stiff jab that staggers Key - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John West!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Key shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rabble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rabble shoots in for a takedown but Key shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Key seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan Rabble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Margarito Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rabble.
Rabble shoots in looking for a takedown but Key manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Key clinches up with Rabble and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Key decides to pull guard.
Rabble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabble looking to pass the guard.
Key trying to control the position.
Rabble preventing the sweep.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Rabble throws an elbow that misses. Key uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rabble's guard. Nice move by Key!#REVR##SUB2#
Rabble working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Key has passed into half guard!
Rabble is trying to maintain the position but Key is very close to passing his half guard.
Rabble wants to get back to full guard but Key has passed into side control.
Key wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabble keeps working. #T2#
Key has control of an arm but Rabble manages to advance to Key's back!
Key trying to get back to his feet but Rabble is in full control for now.
Rabble wants to control but Key manages to buck him off and is now in Rabble's guard! Nice work there by Key!
Key throwing strikes but missing.
Rabble working a defensive guard but Key passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Key throwing shots but Rabble is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Key.
Key thows a huge punch but Rabble dodges it nicely.
Rabble looks winded!
Rabble looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rabble tries to kick Key off in order to stand up. Key Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rabble is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Key is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rabble tries to reverse the position but Key maintains control.
Rabble wants to hold on but Key pushes him away.#T4#
Key working the ground and pound effectively.
Rabble tries to reverse the position but Key maintains control.
Key tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key landing strikes from the mount and Rabble is in trouble!
Key with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Rabble has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rabble bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Key and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Margarito Key!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Niggah gets the takedown into side control.
Niggah landing strikes.
Niggah is chipping away with strikes.
Key holding on.#SUB2#
Niggah goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Key rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niggah's guard! Nice work there by Key!
Niggah is controlling Key's posture.#SUB2#
Niggah has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Key should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niggah has tightened it up now! Key should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daemon Niggah!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Key shoots in and drives through. Gyu Yeob sprawls well.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Key defends it well.
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob circles away easily#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Gyu Yeob is going to stand back up.
Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Key controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gyu Yeob is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Key is controlling Gyu Yeob's trapped leg to prevent Gyu Yeob from advancing to side control.#SU2#
Gyu Yeob decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Gyu Yeob gets caught napping as Key dives in and scores a takedown. Gyu Yeob manages to retain guard.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Key works over Gyu Yeob with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Key trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Key stops Gyu Yeob from standing up.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key is in close to Gyu Yeob's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gyu Yeob can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Key stands up and waves to Gyu Yeob to follow him.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Key manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Key shoots and misses #TD2#
so Gyu Yeob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SU2#
Gyu Yeob stands up and waves to Key to follow him.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gyu Yeob.
Key is breathing heavily.
Gyu Yeob wants to get up but he can't break Key's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Key wants to stand but Gyu Yeob is controlling the position.
Gyu Yeob being controlled here momentarily.
Key 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4##SU2#
Gyu Yeob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Key looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Key fails to land the takedown.
Gyu Yeob tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yun Gyu Yeob will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob circles away easily#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown. Key fights it but they end up in guard.
Key is trying to control the position but Gyu Yeob postures up.
Gyu Yeob trying to stand up but can't free himself from Key's guard.#SU2#
Gyu Yeob decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Key is looking to control Gyu Yeob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key is looking for a sweep. Gyu Yeob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Gyu Yeob stands up and beckons Key to join him on the feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gyu Yeob as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Key has his hands on Gyu Yeob's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Gyu Yeob gets to his feet. Key looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Key with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Gyu Yeob decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Key swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.#ES#
Key wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown. Key fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Gyu Yeob wants to get up but he can't break Key's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Gyu Yeob stands and steps away. Key gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Key bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Gyu Yeob throws Key to one side and escapes!
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob circles away easily#TD2#
so Gyu Yeob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Key is looking to stand back up but Gyu Yeob counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Key.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Gyu Yeob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Margarito Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Gyu Yeob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Key pulls Gyu Yeob in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyu Yeob wants to stand but Key has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Key controlling the position.#T1##SU2#
Gyu Yeob stands and steps away. Key gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Key fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Key defends it well.
Gyu Yeob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Key shoots in but Gyu Yeob avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Margarito Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Gyu Yeob, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Gyu Yeob against the cage but Gyu Yeob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gyu Yeob is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#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.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a single leg into guard. Key didn't expect that. #SU2#
Gyu Yeob gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Key closes the distance and clinches up with Gyu Yeob, looking for a takedown. Key pushes Gyu Yeob against the cage but Gyu Yeob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Key shoots and misses #TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a single leg into guard. Key didn't expect that. #SU2#
Gyu Yeob stands up and waves to Key to follow him.
Gyu Yeob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Key. #T3#
Key tries for a takedown but Gyu Yeob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gyu Yeob is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Key fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gyu Yeob tries to stand but can't do so whilst Key controls his leg.
Gyu Yeob prevents Key from improving his position.
Key is trying to stand back up but Gyu Yeob is controlling him
#T4##SU2#
Gyu Yeob decides to return to a standing position.
Gyu Yeob stuffs the takedown.
Key has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Gyu Yeob postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Key to stand up.
Margarito Key has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yun Gyu Yeob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Key has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Gyu Yeob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gyu Yeob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Gyu Yeob!
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