Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Keikain drops his hands momentarily and Baranka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baranka misses the body punch
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keikain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baranka.
Baranka misses with a jab to the body
and Keikain counters with a nice uppercut.
Baranka misses with a left hand
and Keikain counters with a leg kick.
Baranka misses with a left hand
and Keikain counters with a low kick, right behind Baranka 's knee.
Bruno Baranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baranka misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Keikain.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baranka lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Baranka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keikain's sensitive parts.
Baranka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baranka keeps Keikain at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baranka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keikain is able to avoid easily.
Keikain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baranka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baranka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baranka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keikain was well out of range. Poor timing from Baranka.
Keikain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baranka misses with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baranka's knee momentarily.
Keikain scores with a head kick. Baranka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Baranka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baranka misses with the combination.
Baranka avoids the body shot from Keikain.
Baranka wants to land a leg kick but Keikain is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Baranka
and Keikain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baranka is looking to chop away at Keikain's legs.
Baranka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keikain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baranka's head backwards.
Baranka misses with an uppercut. Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baranka avoids it.
Baranka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keikain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Keikain closes the distance and pushes Baranka back into the cage.
Baranka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Baranka.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baranka or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keikain blocking some punches.
Baranka throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain.
Baranka avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Keikain.
Baranka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Baranka.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Baranka avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the cage.
Baranka misses with the head strike.
Baranka misses with a body punch.
Keikain misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain. #T3#
Baranka blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain is stalling here.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Baranka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baranka.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
Baranka throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Baranka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Baranka on the inside.
Baranka digs a right hand into Keikain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keikain's gas tank. #T4#
Baranka is looking to control Keikain's arms but Keikain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baranka has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Baranka struggles to land a body shot inside as Keikain controls his hands.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranka is looking to control Keikain's arms but Keikain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baranka has his back to the cage.
Baranka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baranka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baranka trying to stall but Keikain improves his position.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Baranka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sachi Keikain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baranka throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Keikain counters by moving into the clinch.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baranka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain slows down the pace here.
Baranka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keikain's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baranka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranka lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baranka fails to land.
Baranka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Baranka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranka.
Keikain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Keikain gets through Baranka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baranka misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a body punch.
Baranka lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain prevents a body shot from Baranka.
Keikain just leaning against Baranka, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain pushes Baranka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baranka backwards.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Baranka blocks an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a short shot to the head.
Keikain has Baranka pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain digs a right hand into Baranka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baranka's gas tank.
Baranka tries to work over Keikain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baranka being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Baranka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Baranka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baranka is trying to stall.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barankas head.
Baranka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baranka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baranka takes a shot to the head.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baranka backwards.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Baranka.
Baranka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Baranka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keikain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Keikain misses with a leg kick.
Baranka misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keikain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baranka's sensitive parts.
Baranka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baranka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baranka throws the kick towards the body but Keikain avoids it.
Keikain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baranka misses with a hook. Keikain ducked under it nicely.
Keikain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Keikain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranka tries to score with a low kick but Keikain moves his leg out of the way.
Baranka looks for the body kick but Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keikain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baranka.
Sachi Keikain is winning the standup battle so far.
Keikain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baranka misses with a lunging right hand
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Baranka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baranka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain throws a body shot but no joy.
Baranka tries to land a front kick but Keikain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Keikain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baranka thuds his right hand into Keikain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baranka throws a leg kick
and Keikain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Keikain slips under a jab from Baranka.
Keikain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baranka just manages to avoid it.
Baranka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keikain manages to avoid it.
Keikain scores with the left hand. Baranka knows he should have avoided that one.
Baranka misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a nice uppercut.
Keikain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baranka misses with a body kick.
Baranka looks to score with a jab to the body but Keikain is just out of range.
Baranka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baranka jabs Keikain right on the nose. Keikain blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Baranka tenderised Keikain's leg. Keikain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baranka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baranka lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baranka misses with a right hand
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Baranka throws a solid leg kick but Keikain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baranka.
Keikain with the inside leg kick.
Keikain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baranka can do to turn this around?
Baranka avoids a kick to the body.
Keikain lands with a kick to the temple. Baranka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baranka avoids the head kick by Keikain.
Baranka takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Baranka is rocked!
Keikain scores with a jab to the head.
Baranka is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?
Baranka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baranka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keikain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baranka's sensitive parts.
Keikain throws out a powerful jab.
Keikain lands a jab to Baranka's midsection.
Baranka throws a leg kick
and Keikain counters with a nice body shot.
Baranka with a jab.#T3#
Baranka misses with a body punch
and Baranka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keikain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baranka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Keikain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sachi Keikain!

Event: ENIGMA 249
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Herman avoids the body shot from Keikain. #CL2#
Herman moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman. #TD2#
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Keikain to the mat. #ES2#
Herman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herman misses with a takedown
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
Keikain connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Keikain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Herman throws a sloppy head kick
and Keikain counters with a straight right hand.
Herman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Keikain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Keikain forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain prevents Herman from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Herman misses with a takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keikain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herman scrambles back to his feet.
Keikain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keikain works Herman's body with a nice hook.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Keikain.
Keikain leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.#CL2#
Herman moves into range and clinches up with Keikain.#T3#
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
Keikain prevents the takedown attempt.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Herman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Herman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herman takes a shot to the head.
Herman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Herman can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain gets through Herman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keikain has Herman pressed against the cage.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's time! Keikain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Herman fails to land the takedown.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Herman manages to avoid it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Herman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.#CL2#
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Keikain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herman can do to turn this around?
Herman tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermans head. #T1#
Herman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain gets underhooks to prevent Herman's takedown attempt.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Herman blocks an uppercut.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Stalling in the clinch from Keikain. #T2#
Keikain tries a body shot but Herman blocks it.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Herman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Herman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keikain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keikain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman shoots and misses
and Keikain counters with an inside leg kick.
Keikain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herman doesn't seem bothered though.
Herman misses with a looping right.
Herman with a poor takedown
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herman's knee momentarily.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Keikain scores with a head kick.
Hanung Herman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Herman clinches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Herman.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Keikain. #T4#
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Herman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Herman looking for a guillotine here but Keikain defends easily. #SU#
Keikain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Herman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Keikain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Herman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain with a nice cross.#CL#
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herman.#T1#
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herman.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanung Herman.
Nice body punch from Keikain - that landed with a thud.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Herman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Keikain has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Herman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Herman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Herman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain scores with a jab.
Herman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?#T2#
Keikain scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Keikain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herman blocking some punches.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Keikain.#CL#
Keikain clinches up with Herman and pushes him back against the cage.
Keikain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain avoids the elbow strike from Herman, against the cage. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herman.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Herman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Keikain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herman looking to stall.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herman wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Herman's head.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Herman controls the action.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keikain walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Keikain moves into the clinch successfully.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herman wants to stall.
Hanung Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herman misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keikain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain!

Event: ENIGMA 239
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1#
Keikain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keikain doesn't manage to clinch there - Hyeok circles away.
Keikain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyeok with a nice calf kick.
Hyeok scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keikain takes one on the button.
Hyeok lands with an overhand left.
Hyeok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Hyeok.
Hyeok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyeok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keikain misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyeok throws a right and a left that Keikain avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Keikain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keikain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keikain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hyeok blocks it well.#T1#
Hyeok's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyeok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyeok scores with a spinning back kick!
Hyeok connects with a crisp jab.
Keikain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyeok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keikain scrambles back to his feet.
Hyeok jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hyeok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keikain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keikain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Hyeok.
Hyeok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyeok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keikain misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyeok swings for the body but Keikain moves out of range.
Minsoo Hyeok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyeok scores with a hook to the body. Keikain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hyeok scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyeok feints and then cracks Keikain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keikain down.
Hyeok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyeok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decent striking displayed by Hyeok there.
Hyeok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyeok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keikain's head backwards.
Hyeok scores with a leg kick.
Hyeok lands with a cross. #T3#
Keikain is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Hyeok.
Keikain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hyeok misses with an uppercut.
Hyeok lands a body shot.
Keikain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keikain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keikain needs to keep his hands up - Hyeok had a free shot at his head there.
Hyeok lands with a slapping head kick.
Hyeok lands with a hook. Keikain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyeok. Keikain does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A jab from Hyeok does it's job there.
Keikain walks into a left hand.
Keikain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keikain throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyeok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hyeok works the jab nicely.
Keikain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hyeok is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Hyeok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keikain.
Keikain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keikain throws a sloppy head kick and Hyeok moves out of range easily.
Hyeok 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.
Good shot there by Hyeok.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keikain ducks right into an uppercut from Hyeok.
Keikain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minsoo Hyeok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Keikain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hyeok.
Hyeok scores with a shot to the body.
Hyeok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hyeok lands with a nice body punch.
Keikain swings widly with a right hand
and Hyeok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyeok connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Hyeok misses its intended target.
Keikain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keikain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keikain moves out of range as Hyeok strikes.
A little jabbing left from Keikain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hyeok throws a looping overhand right but Keikain ducks down to avoid it.
Keikain on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hyeok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keikain on the side of the head.
Hyeok avoids the head kick by Keikain.
Minsoo Hyeok is winning the standup battle so far.
Hyeok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keikain's head.
Hyeok scores with a jab.
Keikain throws a sloppy head kick and Hyeok moves out of range easily.
Hyeok tried to counter with a leg kick but Keikain avoided it.
Keikain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keikain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyeok.
Hyeok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keikain was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyeok.
Keikain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keikain. Hyeok does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Hyeok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyeok misses the body punch
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyeok throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Keikain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keikain ducks under a wild hook from Hyeok.
Keikain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyeok looks to throw the jab but Keikain is out of range.
Keikain misses with a left hand
and Hyeok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keikain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyeok.
Keikain takes one to the chin there.
Keikain misses with a head kick.
Hyeok throws a shot to the body.
Hyeok cracks Keikain with a good jab.
Keikain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hyeok's hands.#T3#
Hyeok lands with a straight right. Keikain didn't see that one coming.
Keikain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keikain connects with a single shot there.
Hyeok cracks Keikain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keikain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hyeok looks to throw the jab but Keikain is out of range.
Keikain swings widly with a right hand
and Hyeok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keikain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keikain throws a leg kick
and Keikain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyeok takes a swing at Keikain's ribcage but misses.
Keikain takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
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!
Hyeok scores with a jab.
Hyeok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyeok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hyeok lands a really nice looking cross but Keikain seems unphased.
Hyeok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keikain can do to turn this around?
Hyeok scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyeok cracks Keikain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keikain checks a low kick from Hyeok.
Keikain feints a counter leg kick.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Hyeok misses with a straight right.
Hyeok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hyeok lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minsoo Hyeok dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hyeok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keikain.
Hyeok smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hyeok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hyeok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hyeok throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Keikain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyeok misses with a body shot.
Hyeok misses with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hyeok's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyeok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hyeok connects with the punch.
A jab from Hyeok misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Keikain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hyeok has got the better of the exchanges.
Hyeok digs a good hook to Keikain's body. #T1#
Hyeok misses with a head kick.
Keikain cracks Hyeok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keikain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keikain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyeok connects with a high kick.
Hyeok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Keikain loads up on a big right hand but Hyeok slips the punch.
Hyeok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keikain at a distance.
Keikain ducks under a wild hook from Hyeok.
Hyeok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Hyeok clobbers Keikain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keikain misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyeok counters with a good low kick that Keikain was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain slips under a jab.
Hyeok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKeikain.
Hyeok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hyeok swings widly with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hyeok misses with a straight left.
Hyeok lands a nice shot that snaps Keikain's head back.
Hyeok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keikain will feel that in the morning.
Hyeok moves out of range as Keikain strikes.
Hyeok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Keikain moves forwards but Hyeok connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hyeok with a nice cross.
Keikain misses with a head kick.
Keikain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hyeok.
Keikain throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyeok.
Hyeok misses with an uppercut
and Keikain counters with a left to the body.
A left lands for Hyeok.
Keikain throws a lazy head kick
and Hyeok counters with a two punch combo.
Hyeok lands a nice shot that snaps Keikain's head back.
Hyeok misses with an uppercut. Keikain saw that one coming.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyeok throws a body shot but no joy.
Sachi Keikain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hyeok.
Minsoo Hyeok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keikain throws a leg kick
and Hyeok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keikain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hyeok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Hyeok coming out on top.
Hyeok fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hyeok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keikain in his tracks.
Keikain throws a looping overhand right but Hyeok ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minsoo Hyeok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyeok 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minsoo Hyeok!

Event: Conquest 17
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Fresh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keikain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fresh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keikain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keikain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keikain feints and then cracks Fresh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fresh down.
Keikain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keikain scores with a leg kick.
Fresh walks into a jab.
Fresh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keikain. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fresh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keikain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from Keikain lands.
Fresh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Keikain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keikain looks to land a right hand but Fresh moved out of range.
Keikain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keikain throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Keikain there.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Keikain.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keikain throws a shot from downtown. Fresh moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Keikain moves into range and clinches up with Fresh.
Keikain leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Fresh tries to score a body lock takedown but Keikain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fresh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keikain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
Keikain lands with a short shot to the head.
Fresh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keikain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fresh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fresh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Keikain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fresh tries for a takedown but Keikain manages to get underhooks.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain stops a takedown attempt from Fresh.
Keikain digs a right hand into Fresh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fresh's gas tank.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Fresh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keikain pushes Fresh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fresh's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
Fresh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keikain prevents it.
A short right from Keikain.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Fresh controls the action.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Keikain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt.
Fresh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keikain misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Fresh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Fresh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB2#
Fresh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fresh passes to side control.
Keikain wants to get back to his feet.
Fresh tries to move to mount but Keikain blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fresh. Keikain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fresh misses with a hook to the body
and Keikain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keikain throws a jab when Fresh was well out of range.#CL2#
Fresh clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Fresh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fresh.
A short left from Keikain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain stops a takedown attempt from Fresh.
Keikain stops a takedown attempt from Fresh.
Sachi Keikain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fresh can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fresh has Keikain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keikain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Keikain lands a body shot.
Fresh has Keikain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keikain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Keikain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keikain.
Keikain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keikain misses with a body shot.
Fresh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keikain defends it well.
Keikain tries to land a front kick but Fresh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sachi Keikain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keikain misses with a looping left.
Fresh thuds a left hand into Keikain's body.
Keikain misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fresh. Keikain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keikain throwing a counter right hand but Fresh manages to avoid it.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fresh.
Keikain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fresh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Fresh's head.
Fresh goes for a takedown attempt but Keikain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fresh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keikain avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Fresh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keikain defends well and Fresh ends up having to push Keikain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daisy Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keikain lands the left hand.
Fresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keikain throws out the jab.
Fresh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keikain rather than just go for the knockout.
Fresh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keikain counters with a stiff right hand.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Fresh is rocked!
BOOM! Keikain lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fresh. Fresh tries to recover but Keikain is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fresh lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sachi Keikain!

Event: Con
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Keikain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caldwell throws a hook but Keikain blocks it.
Cayden Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keikain takes one to the side of the head.
Caldwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keikain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keikain slips under a jab.
Keikain misses with a head kick.
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Keikain.
Keikain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Keikain is predictable there
and Caldwell counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Caldwell lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Caldwell finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Caldwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keikain tries to clinch but Caldwell is having none of it.
Keikain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Keikain feints and then cracks Caldwell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caldwell down.
Keikain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caldwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keikain circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Keikain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Keikain avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Keikain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caldwell up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Caldwell breaks from the clinch.
Caldwell is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Caldwell lands a really nice looking cross but Keikain seems unphased.
Caldwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caldwell backing away here, and Keikain unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Keikain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caldwell scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caldwell 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.
Keikain throws a wild body kick that Caldwell sees coming a mile off.
Keikain moves out of range of the strikes.
Caldwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keikain's head backwards.
Keikain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caldwell checks it well.
Keikain tries to clinch up
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Keikain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caldwell.
Caldwell lands with a shot to the body.
Keikain tries to land a front kick but Caldwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keikain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Caldwell blocks the low kick.
Caldwell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Caldwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Caldwell moves into the clinch.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Keikain blocks it.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Caldwell to work. #BC#
Caldwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Keikain.
Caldwell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Caldwell thuds his right hand into Keikain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keikain tries to clinch there but Caldwell circles away.
Keikain ducks right into an uppercut from Caldwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caldwell blocks a head kick by Keikain.
Keikain throws a low kick but Caldwell avoids it.
Keikain avoids the body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell connects with a body shot that sends Keikain's belly button to the back.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keikain drops his hands momentarily and Caldwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Caldwell moves out of range as Keikain throws a body kick.
Keikain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caldwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Caldwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's time! Caldwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Caldwell has managed to clinch.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Caldwell lands a shoulder strike.
Caldwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caldwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Caldwell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caldwell.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caldwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Keikain fails to land.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Caldwell lands a left hand.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldwell gets through Keikain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Keikain tries a body shot but Caldwell blocks it.
Caldwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cayden Caldwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caldwell pushes Keikain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keikain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caldwell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keikain has time to react.#ROC#Keikain is rocked!
Caldwell misses with a body shot.
Keikain is still on wobbly legs! Can Caldwell finish him?
Caldwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Caldwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keikain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caldwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caldwell swings for the body but Keikain moves out of range.
Caldwell misses with a few strikes there.
Keikain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caldwell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keikain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keikain seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Caldwell misses its intended target.
Keikain throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Keikain.
Keikain tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Keikain wants to slow Caldwell down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Caldwell takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caldwell.
Caldwell controlling the action here for a moment.
Caldwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keikain can do to turn this around?#T3#
Keikain is leaning against Caldwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caldwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caldwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keikain up against the cage.
Caldwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keikains head.
Caldwell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Keikain.
Caldwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caldwell misses with the head strike. #T4#
Caldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
Caldwell blocks an uppercut.
Caldwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caldwell just leaning against Keikain, taking a breather.
Keikain being controlled against the cage.
Caldwell seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Keikain misses with a body punch. #BC#
Caldwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caldwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caldwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keikain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caldwell scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keikain throws a head kick but Caldwell moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Caldwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keikain.
Caldwell throws a right hand that Keikain ducks under and follows up with a left that Keikain also avoids with ease.
Keikain flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldwell steps away.
Keikain throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Caldwell.
Donk. Caldwell catches Keikain right on the button with a cross.
Keikain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keikain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keikain misses with a wild body shot.
Keikain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cayden Caldwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Keikain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Caldwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldwell.
Caldwell misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Caldwell misses the target. #T1#
Keikain throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caldwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caldwell checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Caldwell clinches.
Caldwell tries a body shot but Keikain blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Caldwell as the two fighters clinch.
Caldwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Keikain gets an underhook and turns Caldwell into the cage.
Caldwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Caldwell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keikain fails to land.
Keikain working aggressively here. #T2#
Caldwell blocks a body shot from Keikain.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell is pushing Keikain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caldwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caldwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caldwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Caldwell wants to stall.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain prevents a body shot from Caldwell.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Caldwell.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Caldwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#That has opened up Sachi Keikain's cut even more.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain blocks a body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
Caldwell is trying to stall. #T4#
Caldwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sachi Keikain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Caldwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Caldwell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Caldwell avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the cage.
Caldwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Caldwell misses with some punches.
Keikain blocks a body shot from Caldwell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caldwell blocking some punches.
Caldwell lands a body shot.
Caldwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Caldwell breaks from the clinch.
Keikain takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Caldwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caldwell 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Caldwell!
Cayden Caldwell gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PFL Kickboxing 6
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1#
Keikain needs to keep his hands up - Austin had a free shot at his head there.
Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keikain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Keikain is rocked!
Keikain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keikain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keikain walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Daquain Austin!

Event: PFL Kickboxing 5
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Austin with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Austin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Keikain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keikain loads up on a big right hand but Austin slips the punch.
Keikain misses the shot to the body.
Keikain moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin scores with a jab to the head.
Daquain Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keikain moves forwards but Austin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Austin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Keikain is rocked!
Austin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Keikain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Keikain scores with a spinning back kick!
Keikain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keikain. Austin shrugs it off though.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Keikain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keikain.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Keikain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Keikain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Austin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Keikain counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Keikain as the two fighters clinch.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain cracks Austin with a nice body shot.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Austin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Austin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin blocking some punches.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Austin wants to break free but Keikain has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Austin.#T2#
Austin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Keikain leaning against his opponent.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keikain misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keikain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Keikain.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Keikain leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Austin takes a shot to the head.
Austin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain has Austin pushed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keikain has Austin pressed against the ropes, preventing Austin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keikain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keikain blocking some punches.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
Keikain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keikain.#T4#
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Austin blocking some punches.
Keikain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
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#
Austin staying out of range there.
Keikain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keikain needs to keep his hands up - Austin had a free shot at his head there.
Keikain dodges the punch combination from Austin.
It appears Keikain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Keikain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keikain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Keikain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice uppercut there from Austin.#CUT2#Sachi Keikain's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Keikain pushes Austin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
Keikain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keikain seems to have got his legs back now.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keikain looking to slow down the pace here.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Austin tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Austin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Austin wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Austin.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keikain has Austin pressed against the ropes, preventing Austin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Austin is trying to break free.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy.
Austin has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Keikain.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Keikain fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keikain.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Keikain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Keikain digs a right hand underneath Austin's ribcage. Austin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keikain blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Austin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keikain pushes Austin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the ropes.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain pushes Austin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Austin letting Keikain take a breather here.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks. #T4#
Keikain struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks.
Keikain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Keikain stalling the fight.
Austin pushes Keikain back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain looking to stall.
Austin blocks a body shot from Keikain.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Austin is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keikain.
Keikain can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
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.#R3#
Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keikain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keikain is looking to counter with head kicks.
Keikain walks into a jab.
Keikain swinging wildly here.
Keikain walks into a stiff left hand from Austin.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keikain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Austin's hands.
Keikain looks for the body kick but Austin saw that one coming. #KD2#
Keikain walks into a big right hand from Austin and goes down! The referee sends Austin to a neutral corner as Keikain gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Austin catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Keikain stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Keikain walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Keikain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Austin's knee momentarily.
Keikain swinging wildly here.
Keikain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Austin blocks a head kick by Keikain. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Keikain misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Austin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keikain is looking to counter the offense by Austin and move into the clinch.
Keikain misses with a straight right.
Austin throws a lazy right hand but Keikain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keikain.
Keikain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#Sachi Keikain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Austin misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Austin cracks Keikain with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Keikain get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Keikain looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Austin shuts the power down on Keikain. Lights out, game over! Austin is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daquain Austin!
Daquain Austin is the new lightweight champion!

Event: PFL Kickboxing 4
Date: Sep 13, 2024

#R1#
Joyce scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Joyce drives through and clinches with Keikain against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it.
Joyce tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Joyce.
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain digs a right hand into Joyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joyce's gas tank.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Keikain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Keikain. #T1#
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Keikain.
Joyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Keikain.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Joyce is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Keikain cracks Joyce with a nice body shot.#T2#
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Joyce tries to land a knee to the head but Keikain blocks with his arms.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Keikain controlling the action here for a moment.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a body punch. #T3#
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Joyce working hard to break the clinch.
Joyce tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain has Joyce pressed against the ropes.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Joyce's head.
Joyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain blocks a body shot from Joyce.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Keikain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain cracks Joyce with a nice body shot.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joyce trying to stall but Keikain improves his position.
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain 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#
A left lands for Keikain.
Joyce throws out a loose jab but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain throws a hook but Joyce blocks it.
Keikain misses with a hook
and Joyce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keikain thinking.
Keikain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keikain tries a head kick but it misses.
Joyce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keikain throws a leg kick which misses Joyce's front leg but catches the back leg as Joyce tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Keikain gets tackled into the ropes by Joyce. Joyce maintains the clinch.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
A short right from Keikain.
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!
A short left from Keikain.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joyce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Keikain lands a body shot.
Keikain lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Joyce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keikain scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joyce delivers a nice body kick.
Keikain blocks a head kick by Joyce.
Joyce misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Keikain connects with a solid leg kick.
Keikain lands a high kick!
Keikain misses with a wild body shot.
Keikain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Joyce misses
and Keikain counters with a body kick that stops Joyce in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Keikain scores with a push kick.
Keikain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joyce will feel that in the morning.
Joyce is breathing heavily.
Joyce throws a sloppy head kick and Keikain moves out of range easily.
Keikain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joyce misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Keikain.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joyce can do to turn this around?
Joyce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keikain.
Joyce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Keikain scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Joyce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain is struggling to control the position.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain has Joyce pressed against the ropes, preventing Joyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keikain digs a right hand into Joyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joyce's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Joyce takes the fight into the clinch.
Keikain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Keikain.
Keikain works on Joyce's body with a couple of short punches.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Joyce can't break the clinch.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards. #T1#
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Joyce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joyce letting Keikain take a breather here.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keikain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Joyce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC2#
Joyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joyce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Joyce lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobe Joyce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Joyce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Keikain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands a body punch.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks.
A short right from Keikain.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position. #T3#
A short left from Keikain.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joyce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keikain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keikain is keeping busy.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Joyce looking to stall. #T4#
Keikain is working Joyce over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain is leaning against Joyce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Keikain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Joyce wants to slow Keikain down by chopping away at his legs.
Keikain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joyce under the eye.
Kobe Joyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Joyce misses
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keikain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joyce throws a lazy uppercut
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Joyce lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Joyce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joyce looking to slow down the pace here.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Joyce stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
A body shot lands from Keikain. #T1#
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Joyce is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Joyce trying to control the position but instead, Keikain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joyce into the ropes.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain stalls.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joyce backwards. #T2#
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Keikain slowing the pace effectively.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain leaning against his opponent.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Keikain to work.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it. #T3#
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce looking to slow down the pace here.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands a right hand. #T4#
Joyce can't break the clinch.
Keikain lands a shot to the body.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keikain.
A short body shot lands from Keikain as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keikain digs a right hand into Joyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joyce's gas tank.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce wants to stall.
Keikain stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain had his way with Kobe Joyce in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Joyce misses with a double jab #CL#
and Keikain moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Joyce tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joyce taking a breather.
Keikain blocks a body shot from Joyce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keikain has Joyce pressed against the ropes, preventing Joyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Joyce's head. #T1#
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Joyce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keikain is keeping busy.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce trying to control the position but instead, Keikain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joyce into the ropes.
Joyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Keikain lands a shot to the body.
Joyce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keikain stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain presses Joyce against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Joyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain is pushing Joyce up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Joyce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Keikain. #T4#
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joyce tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Keikain stalling against the ropes.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Kobe Joyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keikain 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:43
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:43
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain!
Sachi Keikain retains his lightweight title!

Event: PFL Kickboxing 3
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Keikain counters with a thumping low kick.
Austin misses with a lunging right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice body kick.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Keikain moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keikain! But no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Austin. #CUT#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Austin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Keikain counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Austin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain pushes Austin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the ropes.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Austin is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin blocking some punches.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keikain. #T2#
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keikain.
Keikain works on Austin's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain is working Austin over against the ropes.
Austin lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Austin misses with some punches.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keikain fails to land.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Austin's elbow.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Keikain.
Keikain prevents Austin from breaking the clinch.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keikain misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin has a couple of punches blocked by Keikain.
Austin lands an uppercut.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
Austin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Keikain fails to land.
Austin lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Keikain tries to move into range but Austin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keikain misses the shot to the body.
Keikain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keikain! But no joy.
Keikain defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Keikain misses with a straight right.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Keikain is out of range.
Keikain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Austin finds it's way round the side to connect with Keikain's head.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keikain just misses with a punch to the body.
Keikain misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Austin throws a jab when Keikain was well out of range.
Austin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keikain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Austin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Austin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain slips a jab from Austin.#T1#
Keikain slips a straight right by Austin.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keikain throws out a counter right but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keikain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Keikain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Keikain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keikain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daquain Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keikain slips under a jab.
Austin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Austin throws a combination that misses
and Keikain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keikain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keikain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.#CL2#
Keikain clinches up with Austin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Austin can't break the clinch.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain. #T2#
Keikain lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Austin.
Austin throws a head punch that misses.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Austin wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Keikain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin working aggressively here.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Austin blocks a body shot from Keikain.
Keikain stalls.
A short right from Keikain. #T3#
Keikain blocking some punches.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
Austin takes a shot to the head.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain cracks Austin with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain struggles to land a body shot inside as Austin controls his hands.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Keikain lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Keikain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Austin working aggressively here. #T4#
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keikain.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Keikain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Austin is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Austin lands with a left to the head.
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!
Austin can't break the clinch.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daquain Austin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Austin misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Keikain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Keikain off the ropes and back into range.#CL2#
Keikain has Austin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Austin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain.
Keikain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Austin or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sachi Keikain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keikain.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain pushes Austin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Austin working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keikain.
Austin tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Austin wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Austin lands with a short shot to the head.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Austin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austin tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin working aggressively here.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Austin can't break the clinch.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin being controlled against the ropes.
Keikain prevents Austin from breaking the clinch.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
Keikain digs a right hand underneath Austin's ribcage. Austin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Austin blocking some punches.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin wants to break free but Keikain has control.
A short left from Keikain.
Keikain swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Austin scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Austin takes one on the button.
Austin scores with a nice strike.
Austin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keikain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Austin lands the left hand.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keikain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Keikain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Keikain counters by clinching up.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Austin blocking some punches.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Austin avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the ropes.
Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain stalling.
Austin wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin.
Austin blocks a body shot from Keikain.
Keikain lands a shot to the body.
Austin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes.
Keikain lands a hook that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Come on Keikain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain. #T2#
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austins head.
Austin misses with the head strike.
Austin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
Keikain blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
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!
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Austin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Keikain gets through Austin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keikain lands a hook that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short right from Keikain. #ROC2#Austin is rocked!
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Oh Austin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Austin seems to have got his legs back now.
Keikain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands a left hand.
Austin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin swings wildly with an uppercut but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Austin tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Keikain working aggressively here.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Austin's head.
Keikain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Austin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Austin.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Keikain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keikain throws out a counter right but Austin avoids it with no problem.
Daquain Austin is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Keikain gets a clinch.
Keikain misses with a punch on the inside.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Austin misses with some punches.
Keikain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Austin blocking some punches.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Keikain fails to land.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Keikain presses Austin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Austin.
Keikain pushes Austin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Austin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keikain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keikain lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Austin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Keikain.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Austin is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Keikain has Austin pressed against the ropes, preventing Austin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Austin's head.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Austin lands a right hand.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Keikain as the two fighters clinch.
Keikain breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Austin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Austin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Austin get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sachi Keikain!
Sachi Keikain is the new lightweight champion!

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