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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 836 p4p, 103 weight class) and Evgeni Elkemenchi (ranked 1037 p4p, 129 weight class). Scott Keene could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evgeni Elkemenchi's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Elkemenchi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elkemenchi.
A nice combination there by Keene.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkemenchi blocks a jab.
Keene throws a poor cross that misses
and Keene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Keene finds it's target.
Keene scores with a jab.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by Keene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keene misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Keene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Elkemenchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keene misses with a right hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Keene tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkemenchi throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi works the jab nicely.
Keene shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Elkemenchi eats them both and turns towards Keene to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkemenchi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkemenchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keene gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keene is rocked!
Elkemenchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Keene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkemenchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keene misses with a double jab.
Elkemenchi swings widly with a right hand
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Keene connects with a body shot that sends Elkemenchi's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keene swings widly with a right hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Elkemenchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keene is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi stands up over Keene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keene keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Keene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elkemenchi on the ground.
Keene keeping full guard, as Elkemenchi tries to pass.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkemenchi throwing strikes from guard but Keene blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elkemenchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Elkemenchi working the strikes but Keene uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Elkemenchi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keene is looking to escape.
Elkemenchi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkemenchi winds up and cracks Keene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Elkemenchi prevents Keene from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keene is looking to escape.
Elkemenchi is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably.
Elkemenchi is working for a kimura but Keene is defending it quite comfortably.
Elkemenchi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Elkemenchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Keene will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Keene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keene scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi lands the left hand.
Elkemenchi moves away from the strike by Keene.
Elkemenchi connects with a body shot.
Elkemenchi slips under a jab from Keene.
Keene throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi avoids them all with ease.
Elkemenchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elkemenchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elkemenchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene throws a hook but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkemenchi! But no joy.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Elkemenchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Keene steps away.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Elkemenchi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene misses with a hook.
Elkemenchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Keene misses.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Keene tests Elkemenchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elkemenchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott Keene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elkemenchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keene.
Elkemenchi misses with the combination.
Keene misses with an uppercut
and Elkemenchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keene thinking.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkemenchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keene defends it well.
Elkemenchi looks to land a right hand but Keene moved out of range.
Keene is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elkemenchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Keene misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Elkemenchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene swings for the body but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi with the counter takedown but Keene avoids it easily.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elkemenchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Keene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keene misses with a two punch combination.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Elkemenchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott Keene is winning the standup battle so far.
Elkemenchi connects with a body shot that sends Keene's belly button to the back.
Elkemenchi tests Keene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keene misses the jab.
Elkemenchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keene.
An attempted straight right counter from Keene misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Elkemenchi looks to move away, Keene throws a big counter combo but Elkemenchi just gets out of the way.
A big right from Keene misses.
Keene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Elkemenchi throws a leg kick but Keene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkemenchi scores with a jab. Keene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keene scores with a jab. Elkemenchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elkemenchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Keene.
A swing and a miss from Elkemenchi.
Keene tests Elkemenchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Keene does it's job there.
Keene throws a series of punches but Elkemenchi moves out of range.
Elkemenchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Elkemenchi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene misses with a looping right.
Keene connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi misses with a looping left.
Elkemenchi cracks a nice hook into Keene's ribs.
Keene slips under a jab from Elkemenchi.
Keene throws a good cross that connects.
Keene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elkemenchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkemenchi throws a big shot that misses.
Keene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keene changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elkemenchi slips under a jab from Keene.
Elkemenchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keene.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Keene will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elkemenchi moves away.
Keene walks into a left hand.
Keene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
And Elkemenchi tries to counter it with a takedown but Keene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elkemenchi lands a nice shot that snaps Keene's head back.
Keene throws an off balance right hand
and Elkemenchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keene rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown. Keene fights it but they end up in guard.
Keene working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keene looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keene looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keene!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Elkemenchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elkemenchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkemenchi is trying to buck Keene off.
Keene stands up.
Elkemenchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Elkemenchi lands with an overhand left.
Keene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elkemenchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keene is out of range.
Keene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keene scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkemenchi ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Scott Keene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkemenchi drops his hands momentarily and Keene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elkemenchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elkemenchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Elkemenchi finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkemenchi staying out of range there.
Keene takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkemenchi counters with a straight right hand.
Keene lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keene takes a swing at Elkemenchi's ribcage but misses.
Elkemenchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elkemenchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keene.
Keene jabs Elkemenchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Keene was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Keene. Those never looked like landing.
Elkemenchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keene lands the left hand.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but Keene avoids it.
Keene is looking to counter punch.
Elkemenchi tries to work over Keene's front leg with a kick but Keene checks it.
Nice defenses there by Keene.
Nice jab there from Elkemenchi.
Elkemenchi throws a body punch but Keene moves out of range.
Elkemenchi thuds his right hand into Keene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkemenchi. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keene thuds a left hand into Elkemenchi's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Keene tries to bum rush Elkemenchi with a series of wild strikes but Elkemenchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkemenchi throws a jab when Keene was well out of range.
Elkemenchi misses with an uppercut.
Keene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elkemenchi counters with a shoot takedown. Keene fights it but they end up in guard.
Elkemenchi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elkemenchi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elkemenchi slows the pace down in half guard.
Keene won't allow Elkemenchi to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Keene.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keene, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Keene!
A relieved looking Scott Keene thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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RATING
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