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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Dee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keller on his heels. He'll look to pass Keller's guard now, I'm sure. Keller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dee wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving. Dee is looking to advance position but Keller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Dee is desperately trying to improve his position but Keller has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Keller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dee is trying to reverse the position but instead Keller has taken his back - oops!#SUB# Dee showing good submission defense here.
#SUB# Dee is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Keller gets his way!
#T1# Dee is trying to get back to his feet but Keller has full control of the position and if anything, Dee has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB# Keller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB# Dee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Keller. #SUB# Keller looking for the choke from the back. #T2# Dee rolls, trying to escape but Keller keeps control of the position.
Dee keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Keller is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Dee trying to control the hands but Keller won't let him. #T3# Dee turns into Keller and is now in his guard.
Keller controlling Dee's posture. #SUB# Keller is looking for a triangle but Dee pushes his legs off easily.
Keller striking off his back but it's not causing Dee any problems. Keller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Dee postures up.
Keller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Keller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Keller keeping moving, preventing Dee from controlling successfully. Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Dee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keller napping and manages to drive through into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keller manages to get back to half guard. Dee is looking to advance position but Keller won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keller is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Keller 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##CL# Keller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dee, pushing him back against the cage. Keller scores with a nice hook to the head. Keller is trying to stall.
Keller wants to stall.
Dee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keller or not. Keller throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Dee pulls guard effortlessly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots. Keller connects with a couple of short punches. Keller throws a big right hand that misses. Keller stands up over Dee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Keller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Keller 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. Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dee working a defensive guard but Keller passes into half guard.
#SUB# Keller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dee defends it well. #SUB# Keller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dee is looking to control Keller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dee avoid being mounted?#SUB# Keller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dee sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dee wants to control but Keller is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dee has managed to free his arm - good work. Dee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keller is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Dee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3# Dee working away.#SUB2# Dee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dee's guard! Nice work there by Keller! Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Dee. Dee is breathing heavily. Keller connects with a couple of short punches. Dee has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle. Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Dee has wrist control. Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4# Keller stands up over Dee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Keller lands a couple of elbows. Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Dee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keller defends it easily. Keller is in close to Dee's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keller preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keller lands a couple of elbows. Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Dee's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Keller dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Keller throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range. Keller sets himself, and Dee steps forward looking for the clinch! Keller avoids it this time. John Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Keller gets a takedown into half guard. Dee pushes Keller off but Keller dives into side control.
#SUB# Keller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Keller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Keller's guard! Nice work there by Dee! Keller trying to control the position.
#T1# Dee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keller is proving hard to escape from. Dee scoring with punches to the head and body. Keller tries to strike from the bottom.
Seth Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keller pulls Dee in close to prevent any damage. Dee is looking to stand up but Keller won't let him. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Keller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Dee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Keller is adopting a defensive guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Dee tries to clinch and Keller counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Dee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keller sprawls well initially but Dee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES# Keller kicks Dee off and gets back to his feet. Dee throws a leg kick and Keller counters with a three punch combo that has Dee backing up. Dee nods at Keller to acknowledge the strikes.#CL# Keller moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# Dee jumps into guard, dragging Keller to the mat.
Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4# Keller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Keller thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Seth Keller showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Keller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Keller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keller is trying to break the clinch but Dormson is controlling him. Keller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dormson looking to stall.
Keller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dormson is defending well for now.#TD2# Dormson is trying to trip Keller. He has hold of a leg but Keller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dormson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Keller has control of Dormson's left arm, preventing Dormson from doing any damage. Keller continues to stall. Dormson wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Keller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keller is on top in guard.
#REVR# Dormson looks winded! Keller throwing strikes but missing. Keller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dormson's head. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keller 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. Dormson working a defensive guard but Keller passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB# Keller is working for a submission of some sort.
Dormson trying to control but Keller postures up.
#SUB# Keller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Keller is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB# Keller is working for a kimura but Dormson is defending it quite comfortably.
Keller lands strikes from half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dormson has managed to free his arm - good work. Keller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Keller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dormson defends it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Keller is trying to work for a kimura but Dormson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Keller dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Dormson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keller to the ground. Dormson is now in Keller's guard. Dormson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Keller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB# Dormson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dormson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Keller wants to stand up but Dormson is controlling him. Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dormson can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dormson is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there. Dormson is breathing heavily. Keller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Keller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dormson wanted to stand there but Keller had control of the position. Keller is trying to control the position but Dormson postures up. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Keller forces Dormson back against the cage and clinches. Keller tries to circle away but Dormson has him pinned against the cage. Dormson stalls. Dormson misses with a short punch on the inside. Dormson is trying to force a seperation but Keller has the dominant position.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Keller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dormson circles away.#T2##CL# Keller forces Dormson back against the cage and clinches. Dormson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dormson letting Keller take a breather here.#TD2# Dormson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB# Keller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dormson defends well. Keller wants to stand and escape but Dormson is having none of it. Keller is trying to keep Dormson in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keller is on top in guard.
#REVR# Keller 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.#T3# Keller landing with the ground and pound. Keller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dormson has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle. Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Keller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dormson has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle. Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keller working some strikes from top position. Keller scoring with some ground and pound. Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keller is working Dormson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keller postures up in Dormson's guard and throws a big left but Dormson blocks it. Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Keller dominated that second round. That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Dormson tries to keep at a distance but Keller has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Dormson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES# Keller kicks off Dormson and gets to his feet. Keller misses with a hook. Keller fails to land the takedown.#CL# Keller clinches up against the cage. 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! Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dormson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2# Dormson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Keller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Keller has control of Dormson's left arm, preventing Dormson from doing any damage. Keller tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Keller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dormson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Keller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dormson defends it easily. Keller pulls Dormson in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Keller working a defensive guard here.
Keller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Dormson's brow. #T3# Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dormson's head. Keller chips away with some ground and pound. Keller landing with the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Keller throwing strikes but missing. #T4# Keller landing some decent shots from guard. Keller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Keller scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keller lands a couple of digs. Keller lands a couple of digs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keller cracks Dormson with a solid left hand. Crug Dormson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Seth Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Seth Keller showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Keller!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2019 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Isigava is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Keller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2# Keller is fighting off a takedown attempt but Isigava is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Keller to the mat. Keller regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Isigava. Keller striking from the bottom here. Keller looking to control.
Isigava won't allow Keller to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Isigava is stalling in the full guard. Keller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB# Keller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Isigava escapes and throws Keller's legs to the side, diving into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keller tries to improve position but can't. Isigava advances to mount. Keller 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. Isigava controlling from the full mount. Keller tries to get back to half guard but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Isigava content just to control the position here. Keller is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2# Isigava content just to control the position here. Keller tries to hold on but Isigava postures up. Isigava controlling from the full mount. Keller is desperately trying to improve his position but Isigava has a good base and remains in mount. Isigava controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Keller wants to control but Isigava is having none of it. Keller is trying to escape the mount.
Isigava controlling his opponent. It looks like Isigava might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Keller gets back to half guard. Isigava tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Isigava looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Isigava trying to control the pace. Keller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Isigava is looking to advance position but Keller won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Isigava dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Keller fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Isigava feints the counter takedown. Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Isigava circles away.
Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Isigava is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Keller fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller tries to clinch but Isigava moves away and Isigava counters with a left to the body. Keller wants to clinch#TD2# and Isigava counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Keller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Isigava is on him like a limpet, forcing Keller back against the cage.#T1# Keller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Isigava has picked Keller up - he's going for a ride! Isigava dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Mamoru Isigava has got the better of the ground game so far. Keller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Keller keeps control of the position for the meantime. Isigava trying to control the pace. Keller punching from the bottom.
#T2# Isigava slows the pace down in half guard. Isigava trying to pass the guard but Keller defending well. Keller trying to control but Isigava postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB# Keller actively working from the bottom here.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Keller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isigava manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Keller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2# and Isigava counters with a takedown into side control. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Keller manages to get back to half guard. Isigava stops Keller from getting back to his feet.
Isigava passes into side control, despite Keller's attempt to control the position.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Keller wants to control but Isigava postures up.#T4# You can see the frustration on Keller's face as Isigava controls the position. Keller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Keller tries to get to full guard but Isigava has control of the leg. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Isigava controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Isigava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A leg kick checked by Isigava. Isigava let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keller tries to clinch #TD2# and Isigava counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Isigava looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Keller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Isigava defends well. Isigava connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB# Keller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Isigava defends it easily. Keller is pulling down on Isigava's head to control his posture. Isigava controls from within his opponent's guard. Keller is trying to keep Isigava in close.
Isigava has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Keller is wriggling around but Isigava manages to pass to half guard.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Isigava controlling the pace. Isigava is continuing to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Keller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isigava paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Keller fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Isigava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keller. Isigava changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Isigava slaps away a takedown attempt from Keller, before circling back to the center of the mat. Isigava tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Isigava avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Keller gets a clinch. #TD2# Isigava turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Keller wants to control but Isigava postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Isigava prevents Keller from escaping the position. Keller tries to buck Isigava off but Isigava is having none of it. Seth Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mamoru Isigava is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Mamoru Isigava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Isigava 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Isigava! Mamoru Isigava took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I come to show everyone what it means to be a Ultimate Fighter!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Charles forces Keller back against the cage and clinches.#TD2# Charles lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Charles lands with a punch from half guard. Charles prevents Keller from improving his position. Keller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Charles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Charles sits in half guard. Keller missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Charles is working for a submission of some sort.
Keller controlling the position for now.#T1# Keller is trying to control but can't.
Keller controlling the position for now. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall. Charles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Charles thows a huge punch but Keller dodges it nicely.
Charles looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Charles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2# Charles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Keller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Charles is working away from the top position though. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Keller tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control. Keller trying to control but Charles postures up.
Charles sitting and controlling from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keller is refusing to be controlled, as Charles sits in half guard. #T3# Charles trying to control from Keller's half guard. Keller has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Charles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Charles lands a couple of elbows. Keller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Keller looking for a sweep but Charles has passed into full mount! Oh no! Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4# Oooooh, big shot lands for Charles! Keller is hurt baaadly! Charles is firing away with more strikes - Keller is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Charles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Wackson rushes Keller and presses him up against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Wackson .
Knees in the clinch landing for Keller.
Keller controlling the action here for a moment.
Wackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wackson tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wackson . An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.#CL2# Wackson has Keller up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalling in the clinch from Keller.
Keller can't find room to land a body shot as Wackson controls the action.
#BC# Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Wackson clinches. #T1##BC# Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Wackson clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Wackson rushes Keller and presses him up against the cage. Keller controlling the action here for a moment.
Keller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Keller gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch.
Keller shoots for a double leg takedown but Wackson sprawls well. He's pushed Keller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Michael Wackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Wackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keller napping and manages to drive through into side control! Keller tries to control but Wackson manages to take his back. Keller can't escape the position.
#T2# Wackson is not going to allow Keller to sit and survive in this position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! You can see the frustration on Keller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wackson avoiding Keller 's attempts to control his hands. Keller is really stuck here.
Keller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Keller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Keller is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Keller is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Wackson avoids the attempt from Keller to control. Wackson wants to control the action but instead Keller gets a body lock and reverses into Wackson 's guard! Nice work! Wackson wants to stand and escape but Keller is having none of it. Keller is working Wackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Keller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Wackson 's brow. Keller cracks Wackson with a solid left hand. Keller throws a big right hand that misses. Keller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wackson 's head. Wackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller. Keller landing with the ground and pound. Wackson looks winded! Keller lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Wackson will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL# Keller has closed the distance and engaged Wackson in a clinch.
Wackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wackson 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.#TD2# Wackson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Keller is pressing down on Wackson 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Keller is controlling Wackson 's posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keller is on top in guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Keller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keller scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Keller throwing strikes but missing. Keller stops Wackson from standing up. Keller postures up and lands a big shot to Wackson 's brow. Keller scoring with punches to the head and body. Keller postures up in Wackson 's guard and throws a big left but Wackson blocks it. Keller with a flurry of punches that miss. Wackson is breathing heavily. Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Wackson has wrist control. Keller throws an elbow that misses. Wackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keller's guard. Nice move by Wackson !#REVB##T2# Keller tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB# Keller has his foot on Wackson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wackson works his way back into a safe position though.#ES# Keller has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC# Keller breaks from the clinch.
Keller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Keller clinches up with Wackson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Keller manages to break the clinch.
Wackson throws a right and a left that both miss. 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!#CL# Keller moves into the clinch successfully.
Michael Wackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Keller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Keller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wackson .
#T3# Keller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC# Keller breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Keller has Wackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Keller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Keller working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wackson throws a combination that misses and Keller counters with a series of strikes. Wackson will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Keller closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wackson is looking to clinch. #CL2# Keller gets tackled into the cage by Wackson . Wackson maintains the clinch. #T4# Keller tries to land knees in the clinch but Wackson avoids the damage to the body. Keller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keller scores with a shot to the side of Wackson 's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Keller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wackson tries to clinch but Keller is having none of it. #CL# Wackson gets tackled into the cage by Keller. Keller maintains the clinch. Keller controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wackson as Keller tries to tie him up. #TD2# Wackson has clasped his hands together around Keller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Keller dominated that second round. That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Wackson throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease. An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target.#TD# Wackson gets caught flat footed, as Keller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Keller throwing strikes from guard but Wackson blocks nicely. Keller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wackson trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller postures up.
Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wackson 's head.#T1# Wackson controls Keller momentarily but Keller frees himself. Wackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Keller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A good leg kick by Wackson . Wackson tries to clinch but Keller moves out of range. #CL# Keller clinches up against the cage. Wackson managing to block the knees to the body from Keller.
#BC# Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wackson wants to clinch up but Keller keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2# Wackson darts in and clinches Keller up against the cage.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Wackson . An attempted straight right counter from Keller misses the target. Keller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wackson throws a body kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Keller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Keller darts in and clinches Wackson up against the cage.#BC# Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Wackson clinches. Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wackson can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keller just leaning against Wackson , taking a breather. #BC2# Wackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL# Keller moves into the clinch.#BC# Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Keller circles away.
Keller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Wackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Wackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keller!#ES# Keller sneaks out the side door and pushes Wackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Wackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keller paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Keller closes the distance and clinches. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keller slowing the pace effectively. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Wackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keller's elbow. #BC# Keller manages to break the clinch.
Wackson throws a combination that misses and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keller backs up against the cage.
Keller throws out a loose jab but Wackson uses good head movement to avoid it. Wackson connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Keller forces Wackson back against the cage and clinches. Keller slowing the pace effectively.#BC# Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight! Seth Keller showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Keller!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Hataki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Keller is trying to control but Hataki manages to pass to mount!
Keller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Keller 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. Keller missing with punches from the bottom.
Keller missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller wants to get back to his feet.
Keller missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1# Hataki is thwarting Keller's attempts to control the position. Keller punching from the bottom.
Keller missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hataki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Keller's thigh. Keller counters though and makes it back to full guard. Keller trying to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hataki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hataki looking to sit in guard and control but Keller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hataki's head. Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Keller cracks Hataki with a solid left hand. Keller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hataki looks winded! Hataki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Keller throws a big right hand that misses. Keller 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.#T3# Hataki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Keller throwing strikes from guard but Hataki blocks nicely. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Hataki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keller is aware though and is defending well. Keller is in close to Hataki's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keller stands up over Hataki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Keller distracts Hataki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Hataki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hataki, not yet. Keller landing with the ground and pound. Keller stands up over Hataki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4# Keller is in close to Hataki's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hataki's head. Keller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hataki has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle. Keller works over Hataki with some ground and pound from guard. Hataki has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle. Keller is working Hataki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Keller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hataki's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Keller dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Keller darts in and clinches Hataki up against the cage. Keller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Keller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hataki up against the cage.#BC2# Hataki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Hataki gets a takedown into half guard. Keller tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hataki manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keller is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Hataki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape. Keller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Hataki is breathing heavily.#T1# Keller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hataki can do to turn this around? Keller is trying desperately to improve position. Hataki throwing strikes here but Keller is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Keller is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hataki trying to control but Keller is having none of it. Keller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Keller wants to hold on but Hataki pushes him away. Keller throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hataki. What's that going to do exactly? Keller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Keller tries to hold on but Hataki postures up.#T3# Keller regains half guard. Hataki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keller's head. Keller holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Keller trying to hold on to Hataki's head to control him but Hataki postures up.
Keller gets full guard. Keller is pulling down on Hataki's head. It's preventing any offense from Hataki, at least for the moment.#T4# Keller lands a decent punch to the body there.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kakashi Hataki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Keller. #SUB# Keller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Keller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hataki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kakashi Hataki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hataki tries to land a front kick but Keller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. It looked like Keller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Keller closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Keller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Keller clinches up with Hataki and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Keller manages to break the clinch.
Keller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Keller moves away from the strike by Hataki. As Hataki looks to move away, Keller throws a big counter combo but Hataki just gets out of the way.#CL# Keller closes the distance and clinches. Hataki prevents Keller from breaking the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Keller breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Hataki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hataki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Keller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Keller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1# Hataki is looking to stand up but Keller won't let him. #SUB# Hataki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hataki is fighting to break Keller's control of his arms but Keller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Keller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hataki stopping the sweep attempt from Keller. Hataki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keller controlling the position. Seth Keller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keller wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Keller pulls Hataki in close to his closed guard and prevents Hataki from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hataki is looking to land body kicks.#CL# Keller moves into the clinch successfully.
Keller lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keller lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Keller rushes Hataki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC# Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Keller has Hataki up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Keller breaks from the clinch.
Hataki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hataki fails in his attempt to clinch. Keller dives in and grabs Hataki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hataki pushes down on Keller's head and hops out. Hataki tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Keller drives through and clinches with Hataki against the cage.
#TD2# Hataki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keller uses from the top position. Keller landing some decent shots from guard. #T4# Keller with a nice head shot there. Keller lands a couple of digs. Keller connects with a couple of short punches. Keller cracks Hataki with a solid left hand. Keller works over Hataki with some ground and pound from guard. Keller cracks Hataki with a solid left hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Keller with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Seth Keller showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Keller!
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