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Event:
CFC 574
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Chegwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chegwin ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin throws out a counter right but Rauta avoids it with no problem.
Chegwin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chegwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rauta.
Rauta misses with an uppercut
and Chegwin counters with a straight right hand.
Chegwin misses with a body shot.
Chegwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rauta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chegwin moves away.
Chegwin throws a shot from downtown. Rauta moves away and avoids it.
Chegwin scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Rauta.
A head kick by Rauta misses
and Chegwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Chegwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Kulma Rauta 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!
Chegwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rauta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chegwin throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.#T1#
Rauta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chegwin's head backwards.
Rauta scores with a head kick.
#CUT#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
A jab from Chegwin misses.
Kulma Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
We've been told by Rauta's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chegwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chegwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chegwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rauta's hands.
Rauta throws a nice looking combination but Chegwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chegwin misses with a looping right.
Chegwin misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rauta as he connects with a hook.
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!
Chegwin misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Chegwin misses with a wild body shot.
Chegwin misses with a straight right.
Rauta with the inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rauta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rauta.
Rauta lands a nice looking body kick.
Rauta lands a jab.
Rauta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rauta is looking to slow Chegwin down with leg kicks.
Chegwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Rauta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chegwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chegwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rauta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Rauta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Rauta throws a leg kick which misses Chegwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Chegwin tries to avoid it.
Rauta throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Rauta.
Chegwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rauta lands a leg kick that knocks Chegwin off balance momentarily.
Rauta defending well as Chegwin loads up on a big left hand.
Chegwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chegwin misses with a wild body shot.
Rauta is looking to counter punch.
Rauta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rauta misses with a body punch
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chegwin moves out of range as Rauta strikes.
Donk. Chegwin catches Rauta right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Chegwin misses with an uppercut.
Chegwin looks to throw the jab but Rauta is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta misses with a hook.
Chegwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chegwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chegwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rauta misses with a body shot
and Chegwin counters with a left and a right that stings Rauta.
Rauta throws a big shot that misses.
Chegwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rauta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rauta slips a straight right by Chegwin.
Rauta tests Chegwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulma Rauta dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chegwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rauta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chegwin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rauta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chegwin at a distance.
Rauta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rauta throws a looping overhand right but Chegwin ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Chegwin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chegwin can do to turn this around?
Rauta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chegwin is just out of range.
Rauta takes one to the side of the head.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chegwin.
Despite the aggression on Chegwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rauta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chegwin counters with a left to the body.
Rauta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rauta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rauta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rauta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Rauta tests Chegwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chegwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rauta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chegwin.
Kulma Rauta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rauta looks for the body kick but Chegwin saw that one coming.
Chegwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rauta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Rauta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chegwin doesn't seem phased though.
Rauta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rauta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chegwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Chegwin misses.
Rauta fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chegwin just manages to avoid it.
Chegwin lands a jab to the nose.
Rauta swings widly with a right hand
and Chegwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
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!
Chegwin takes a swing at Rauta's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Chegwin.
Rauta scores with a hook.
Chegwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rauta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chegwin scrambles back to his feet.
Chegwin misses with a straight right.
Rauta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rauta scores with a leg kick.
Rauta moves away from the strike by Chegwin.
Chegwin throws a body punch but Rauta moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Rauta.
An inside leg kick lands from Rauta. #T3#
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chegwin.
Rauta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rauta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chegwin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chegwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rauta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chegwin.
Chegwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
Chegwin misses with a jab to the body
and Rauta counters with an inside leg kick.
Chegwin misses with a right hand
letting Rauta counter with a right hand.
Rauta throws an off balance right hand
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rauta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rauta. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chegwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Chegwin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rauta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chegwin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chegwin blocks a leg kick.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chegwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rauta - the referee stops the clock and Chegwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rauta. Chegwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, jab by Rauta - just one landing.
Chegwin misses the body punch
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Chegwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chegwin.
Rauta lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chegwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rauta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulma Rauta dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chegwin misses with a straight right.
Rauta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Chegwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rauta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rauta there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Chegwin finds it's way through Rauta's defenses.
Rauta lands a glancing blow to the side of Chegwin's head.
A big right from Chegwin misses.
Chegwin throws a nice looking combination but Rauta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chegwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rauta manages to avoid it.
Rauta throws a big counter combination but Chegwin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta throws a body punch but Chegwin moves out of range.
Chegwin misses the shot to the body.
Rauta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rauta with a body shot.
Chegwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rauta counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Rauta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chegwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chegwin.
Chegwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chegwin ducks under a wild hook from Rauta.
Chegwin throws a hook but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta avoids the body shot from Chegwin.
Rauta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chegwin lands with a shot to the body.
Chegwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rauta counters with a leg kick.
Chegwin throws a hook but Rauta avoids it easily.
Rauta ducks under a wild hook from Chegwin.
Rauta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rauta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chegwin is out of range and Rauta settles back down.
Chegwin lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
A head kick misses from Rauta.
Chegwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rauta. That's going to slow Chegwin down.
Rauta throws a hook to the side of Chegwin's head but Chegwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rauta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta lands with a hook. Chegwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chegwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rauta throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Chegwin counters with a straight right hand.
Chegwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chegwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rauta on the side of the head.
Chegwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Keith Chegwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Chegwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rauta throws a push kick but Chegwin slaps the foot to one side.
Rauta misses with a left hand
and Chegwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
Nice body punch from Rauta.
Chegwin throws a series of strikes that have Rauta backpedaling.
A shot to the body from Rauta misses
and Chegwin counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chegwin misses the target.
Rauta works Chegwin's body with a nice hook.
Chegwin loads up on a big right hand but Rauta slips the punch.
Chegwin needs to keep his hands up - Rauta had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rauta scores with the left hand. Chegwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Chegwin lands with a hook. Rauta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Kulma Rauta's cut is getting worse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rauta.
Rauta throws a shot to the body.
Chegwin misses with a hook
and Rauta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta connects with a leg kick.
Chegwin swings widly with a right hand
and Rauta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rauta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Rauta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Rauta.
Rauta connects with a solid leg kick.
Rauta lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Kulma Rauta.
Well Rauta 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulma Rauta! |
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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalama lands a jab to Chegwin's midsection.
Chegwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalama throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chegwin counter with a right hand.
Chegwin checks a leg kick.
Chegwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chegwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chegwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kalama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chegwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
Kalama misses with a double jab.
Chegwin misses with a hook to the body
and Kalama counters with a nice uppercut.
Chegwin takes a swing at Kalama's ribcage but misses.
Chegwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalama tries to clinch but Chegwin is having none of it.
Kalama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalama throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Chegwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chegwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalama misses with a hook.
Kalama misses the body punch
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chegwin throws a jab when Kalama was well out of range.
Kalama throws a lazy right hand but Chegwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chegwin misses the target.
Kalama lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Chegwin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kalama.
Chegwin misses with a wild combination.
Kalama scores with a shot to the body.
Kalama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Kalama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chegwin.#T2#
Chegwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalama.
It looked like Chegwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Kalama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Chegwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalama doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Kalama is rocked!
Kalama leaves his chin hanging out and Chegwin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kalama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
Keith Chegwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roy Kalama spoke after the fight, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 559
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Palhares connects with a nice looking jab.
Chegwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chegwin scores with a hook.
Palhares cracks Chegwin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chegwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palhares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chegwin scrambles back to his feet.
Chegwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Chegwin.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Chegwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palhares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palhares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares with a poor takedown
enabling Chegwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chegwin.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chegwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Chegwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palhares tries to clinch but Chegwin moves out of range.
Chegwin throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.#T1#
Palhares with a hook.
Chegwin moves away from the strike by Palhares.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chegwin walks into a left hand.
Palhares lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Chegwin saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares fails to land the takedown.
Keith Chegwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Palhares.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chegwin.
Chegwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palhares circles away quickly and effectively.
Palhares steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chegwin.
Chegwin misses with a looping left.#T2#
Chegwin scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Palhares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chegwin doesn't seem phased though.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Chegwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chegwin's head.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chegwin throwing a counter right hand but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Chegwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
Palhares tests Chegwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palhares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chegwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Palhares.
Chegwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.#T3#
Chegwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
A shot to the liver by Palhares. Beautiful body shot.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chegwin.
Chegwin walks into a jab.
Nice body kick from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body punch but Chegwin moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Palhares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
and Chegwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chegwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chegwin moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Chegwin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Palhares walks into a stiff left hand from Chegwin.#ROC#Palhares is rocked!
Good shot there by Palhares.
Chegwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chegwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares misses with a body punch
and Chegwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palhares scores with a one two! Chegwin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chegwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chegwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palhares finds it's way round the side to connect with Chegwin's head.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Chegwin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Palhares lands a jab to the nose.
Chegwin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Palhares connects with an inside leg kick.
Chegwin missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares tries to clinch up.
Chegwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palhares tries to clinch up.
Chegwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palhares jabs Chegwin right on the nose. Chegwin blinks but takes it well.
Palhares scores with a hook to the body. Chegwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares misses with a hook to the body
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chegwin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Palhares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palhares.#T1#
Palhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palhares wants to clinch.
Chegwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palhares can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Chegwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick from Palhares is predictable there
and Chegwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Chegwin's leg. Chegwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares with a hook.#T2#
Palhares moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares sizes up Chegwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chegwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chegwin misses with a left hand
and Palhares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Palhares scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Palhares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palhares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palhares misses with a jab to the body
letting Chegwin counter with a right hand.
Palhares is still on wobbly legs! Can Chegwin finish him?
Palhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Palhares scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Chegwin walks into a stiff left hand from Palhares.
Palhares seems to have recovered his senses.
Palhares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Palhares misses with a lunging right hand
and Chegwin counters with a right hand to the body.
Palhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chegwin.
Chegwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Palhares takes a swing at Chegwin's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Chegwin drops Palhares with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Palhares looks back up at him and smiles so Chegwin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chegwin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
After winning the bout, Keith Chegwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WW Round 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#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.
Kinkead moves away from the strike by Chegwin.
Chegwin blocks a jab.
Chegwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Chegwin has been cut.
Kinkead throws a combination that misses
and Chegwin counters with a one-two to the body.
Chegwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead tries to bum rush Chegwin with a series of wild strikes but Chegwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Chegwin misses the target.
We've been told by Chegwin's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kinkead misses with a looping left.
Chegwin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Kinkead moves in looking to clinch but Chegwin pushes him off.
Kinkead tries to clinch but Chegwin is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Chegwin misses its target.
Kinkead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chegwin misses with a hook. Kinkead ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kinkead sends Chegwin down but not out. Kinkead dives into side control looking to finish.
Kinkead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Kinkead working away.#T2##SUB2#
Kinkead has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chegwin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kinkead yanks on the arm and Chegwin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kinkead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rhashaun Kinkead!
An out of breath Rhashaun Kinkead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WW Round 4 - Losers
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Chegwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broadway.
Despite the aggression on Chegwin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Broadway shoots in for a double leg but Chegwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chegwin unleashes a big counter combination but Broadway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Broadway shoots and misses
and Chegwin counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Broadway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadway misses with a takedown attempt
and Broadway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lenny Broadway has been cut.
Broadway with a poor takedown
letting Chegwin counter with a right hand.
Broadway has his takedown stuffed
and Chegwin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broadway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Chegwin counters with a crisp one two that drops Broadway! Chegwin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Broadway to his feet! Broadway is in big trouble!#T1#
Broadway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chegwin counters with a right hand from hell and Broadway is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
After winning the bout, Keith Chegwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 3
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalla connects with a body shot.
Chegwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chegwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Kalla.
Kalla ducks under a wild hook from Chegwin.
Kalla misses with a hook to the body
and Chegwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chegwin swings for the body but Kalla moves out of range.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chegwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kalla misses with a straight left.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chegwin connects with a body shot that sends Kalla's belly button to the back.
Chegwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalla moves away.
Chegwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chegwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalla rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Chegwin lands with a shot to the body.
Kalla fails to land the takedown.
Kalla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kalla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chegwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalla.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalla lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalla misses with an uppercut. Chegwin saw that one coming.
Kalla moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chegwin counters with a straight right hand.
Chegwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Kalla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters circling - Kalla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalla scores with a nice head shot.
Chegwin scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Chegwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pykky Kalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chegwin cracks Kalla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chegwin lands a body shot.
Chegwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla misses with a wild body shot.
Chegwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Kalla misses with a jab to the body
and Chegwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chegwin slips under a jab from Kalla.
Chegwin lands a nice hook to Kalla's body. Kalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalla throws a leg kick
and Chegwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chegwin checks a leg kick.
Kalla thuds a left hand into Chegwin's body.
Kalla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalla misses with a shot to the body
and Chegwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Kalla is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Kalla misses the body punch
and Chegwin counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kalla out cold! What a finish! Chegwin is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Chegwin!
Keith Chegwin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Rnd 3 (Winners)
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Beznisko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beznisko shoots in but no luck this time.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Chegwin, looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Chegwin against the cage but Chegwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chegwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beznisko.#CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Beznisko has been cut.
Beznisko darts in looking for a takedown but Chegwin gets double underhooks and turns Beznisko into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chegwin lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chegwin breaks from the clinch.
Chegwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beznisko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chegwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruslan Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chegwin misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Beznisko moves out of range as Chegwin strikes.
Chegwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown. Chegwin tries to sprawl out of it but Beznisko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chegwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chegwin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Chegwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chegwin cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs.
Chegwin connects with a jab.#T2#
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith Chegwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Chegwin gets caught flat footed, as Beznisko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Beznisko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beznisko is fighting to break Chegwin's control of his arms but Chegwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Chegwin keeps moving. #T3#
Chegwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Beznisko drops back looking for a leg! Chegwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chegwin manages to kick Beznisko off! Beznisko jumps back into Chegwin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chegwin is trying to control the position but Beznisko postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chegwin looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.#TD#
Beznisko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Chegwin is not content to let Beznisko control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chegwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chegwin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Beznisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Chegwin is defending well. #SUB#
Beznisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chegwin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Beznisko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beznisko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Chegwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Beznisko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Beznisko misses with a hook
enabling Chegwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Chegwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chegwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Chegwin.
Beznisko moves out of range as Chegwin strikes.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chegwin defends it nicely.
Chegwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keith Chegwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chegwin misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Beznisko.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beznisko. #SUB#
Beznisko has hold of Chegwin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chegwin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beznisko cranks the arm and Chegwin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chegwin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ruslan Beznisko!
Ruslan Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WW Round 1a
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Chegwin connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Chegwin - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Cody Rhodes has been cut.
Chegwin lands with a cross.
Chegwin lands with a shot to the body.
Rhodes takes one on the button.
Rhodes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhodes walks into a jab.
Chegwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhodes on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chegwin connects with a jab.
Chegwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chegwin scores with a body shot.
Rhodes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#That has opened up Cody Rhodes 's cut even more.
Chegwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Chegwin connects with the punch.#ROC#Rhodes is rocked!
Chegwin connects with a body shot that sends Rhodes 's belly button to the back.
Donk. Chegwin catches Rhodes right on the button with a cross.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Chegwin. #T2#
Chegwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhodes 's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Chegwin as he connects with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Cody Rhodes 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rhodes shoots and misses
and Chegwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chegwin lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes moves forwards but Chegwin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chegwin connects with a crisp jab.
Chegwin dips to his left and cracks Rhodes with an uppercut!#CUT#Cody Rhodes 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rhodes needs to keep his hands up - Chegwin had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Chegwin lands a big right hand that sends Rhodes crashing to the mat! Chegwin stays standing though and waves Rhodes back to his feet!
Rhodes is still on wobbly legs! Can Chegwin finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cody Rhodes 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keith Chegwin!
Keith Chegwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 390k Testie 4
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Oddie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Chegwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oddie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oddie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oddie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oddie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Chegwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oddie forces his way into half guard.
Oddie working the head and body with strikes.
Chegwin is looking to improve his position.
Oddie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chegwin defending well though.
Chegwin tries to roll over but Oddie keeps him under control.
Chegwin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chegwin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chegwin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chegwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oddie's guard. #REVB#
Chegwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chegwin preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chegwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oddie keeping full guard, as Chegwin tries to pass.
Chegwin won't allow Oddie to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Chegwin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oddie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chegwin has managed to get both his arms back between Oddie's legs - danger averted.
Oddie looking for a sweep. Not yet Oddie, not yet.
Chegwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chegwin landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Oddie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chegwin defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chegwin won't allow Oddie to sweep him here.
Oddie keeping full guard, as Chegwin tries to pass.
Oddie can't keep his opponent in guard - Chegwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oddie wants to get back to full guard.
Chegwin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chegwin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oddie wants to improve his position but Chegwin is controlling well.
Chegwin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oddie defending well though. #T2#
Chegwin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Chegwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Chegwin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oddie tries to get to full guard but Chegwin has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oddie is defending against the submission attempts here by Chegwin.
Oddie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oddie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oddie wants to sweep but no luck.
Oddie 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##SUB2#
Chegwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oddie pulls his head out easily.
Oddie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chegwin defending well though.
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 Bill Oddie.
Well Oddie 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keith Chegwin! |
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