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Event:
Madness Clown Chao 17
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Karama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Ronson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ronson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ronson thows a huge punch but Karama dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ronson.
Ronson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronson thows a huge punch but Karama dodges it nicely.
#T1##SUB2#
Ronson is working for a kimura but Karama is defending it quite comfortably.
Karama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronson.
Karama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ronson.
Karama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronson on the ground.
Ronson trying to control from half guard but Karama is working away.
Ronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ronson wants to pass the guard but Karama is defending well.
Ronson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karama defending well though. #T2#
Ronson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karama defending well though.
Ronson working over Karama with some ground and pound. Karama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ronson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ronson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ronson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ronson looking to finish Karama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karama!
Ronson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karama holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ronson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ronson looking to control but Karama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Ronson controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Ronson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Karama is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ronson lands a big elbow.
Ronson with a couple of short strikes.
Ronson throwing strikes here but Karama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Ronson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Karama blocking the ground and pound.
Karama tries to buck Ronson off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ronson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ronson controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Ronson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Ronson clinches up with Karama and pushes him back against the cage.
Ronson is leaning against Karama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Ronson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ronson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ronson.
Ronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ronson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Ronson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Ronson throws a big elbow that misses.
Karama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronson is looking to work some ground and pound but Karama has wrist control.
Ronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronson passes Karama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ronson tries to pass to full mount but Karama defends it.
Ronson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Ronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karama is looking to get back to is feet but Ronson passes into side control.
Ronson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karama will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Ronson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ronson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ronson trying to control the action but Karama is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ronson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ronson throws an elbow but Karama slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ronson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ronson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ronson is looking to take a break and control but Karama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ronson connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Ronson controls the position.
Ronson working the ground and pound.
Ronson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ronson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karama sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ronson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Karama to see if he's OK.
Ronson controls the position. #SUB2#
Ronson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Ronson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ronson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Ronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Karama tries to sprawl but Ronson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ronson trying to pass the guard but Karama defending well.
Ronson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ronson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Ronson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson throwing shots but Karama is blocking nicely.
Karama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ronson not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karama taking some punishment here, with Ronson in his half guard.
Mikey Ronson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ronson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karama defending well though.
Karama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ronson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ronson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Karama! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ronson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Ronson!
A victorious Mikey Ronson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness 25 Ribbit vs McKenna 2
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karama napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karama regains half guard, as Taylor was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Karama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor misses with a head shot. Karama uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karama wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taylor manages to pass to side control.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karama sees it coming and defends easily.
Karama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor is pressing down on Karama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karama is holding on for now. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Karama has recovered full guard.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Karama has wrist control.#T3#
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karama, up you get!
Karama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karama throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Karama fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karama dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Karama defends it easily.
Karama wants to get up but he can't break Taylor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karama postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karama is one step ahead there.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karama is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taylor eats them both and turns towards Karama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karama misses with a hook
#CL#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor. #BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saif Karama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karama swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Karama throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Taylor pushes Karama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Taylor slows down the pace here.
Taylor trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor taking a breather.
Karama is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.#TD#
Taylor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor prevents Karama from standing back up.
#T1#
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karama's head.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Karama to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor prevents Karama from getting back to his feet.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Karama is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Taylor wants to control but Karama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Karama is defending well. #SUB#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Karama.#T3#
Karama tries to stand but Taylor is controlling his head.
Taylor is trying to control Karama's posture but Karama avoids it.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taylor wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Taylor is trying to control Karama's posture but Karama avoids it.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor trying to control but Karama postures up.
Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Karama has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
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 Teddy Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karama throws a shot to the body.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Teddy Taylor has been cut.#TD#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Karama is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Karama's guard.#SUB#
Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taylor, into his guard. #REVB#
Karama tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karama postures up.
Taylor seems keen to control Karama's posture.#T1#
Taylor wants to sweep here but Karama controlling him for the moment.
Karama wants to stand and escape but instead Taylor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Karama keeps moving. #SU#
Karama is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karama quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Karama kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into Karama's guard.
Taylor postures up in Karama's guard and throws a big left but Karama blocks it.
Karama keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karama wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position. #SUB#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karama has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taylor trying to control the position.
#T3#
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karama is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karama defends it easily.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Karama defends easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saif Karama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teddy Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saif Karama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Taylor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teddy Taylor thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 13
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Karama misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Nyx counters by clinching up.
Nyx connects with a knee to the head.
Nyx working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Nyx - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karama can't break the clinch.
Karama swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyx misses with the head strike.
Nyx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nyx landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Saif Karama has been cut.
Nyx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nyx swings wildly with an uppercut but Karama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyx working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nyx stalling the fight.
Karama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nyx lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karama backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karama throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyx. #T1#
Karama is trying to push Nyx away but Nyx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karama can't break the clinch.
Nyx scores with a shot to the side of Karama's head.
Karama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nyx throws a punch but it's blocked by Karama.
Nyx lands with a short shot to the head.
Nyx lands a hook that snaps the head of Karama backwards.
Karama misses with a punch on the inside.
Karama throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyx.
Karama misses with a body punch.
Karama is trying to push Nyx away but Nyx has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nyx lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karama backwards.
Karama can't break the clinch.
Karama wants to break free but Nyx has control.
Nyx lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Karama throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyx.
Karama misses with some punches.
Karama tries a body shot but Nyx blocks it.
Nyx keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karama's efforts to push away.
Nyx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nyx.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karama misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nyx scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nyx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karama.
Nyx scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karama can't find room to land a body shot as Nyx controls the action.
Nyx lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nyx lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Karama is rocked!
Nyx has Karama pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Karama is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nyx - that's hurt Karama badly! Oh, another knee lands and Karama is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Karama doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacques Nyx!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 10
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Karama lands the left hand.
Karama throws a body shot but no joy.
McKill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karama.
McKill avoids the body shot from Karama.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karama, as that shot connected.
Karama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saif Karama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karama throws a hook but McKill avoids it easily.
McKill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Karama throws a body shot but no joy.
McKill is looking for a counter combo.
McKill misses with a wild body shot.
Karama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKill . #CL#
McKill has closed the distance and engaged Karama in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Saif Karama has been cut.
McKill keeps control of Karama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karama wants to break free but McKill has control.
McKill scores with a shot to the side of Karama's head.
Karama tries to break free but McKill pushes him back against the cage.
Karama tries to circle away but McKill has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McKill .
McKill lands a nice elbow.
McKill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKill .
Karama takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
McKill breaks the clinch.
Karama throws a sloppy body shot
and McKill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
McKill clinches up against the cage.
McKill stalls.
McKill digs a right hand into Karama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karama's gas tank. #BC#
McKill 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karama, as that shot connected.
#CL#
McKill has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
McKill breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karama misses with a wild body shot.
Karama misses with a shot to the body
and McKill counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
McKill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
McKill breaks the clinch.
McKill scores with a kick to the body.
#CL#
McKill takes the fight into the clinch.
McKill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karama wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKill cracks Karama with a nice body shot.
McKill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karama is looking to break free of the clinch but McKill has double underhooks.
McKill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karama backwards. #BC#
McKill manages to break the clinch.
Karama throws a jab when McKill was well out of range.
McKill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karama.
McKill is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karama throws a hook to the side of McKill 's head but McKill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKill dodges the punch combination from Karama.
Karama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
McKill instigates a clinch. #T3#
Karama is trying to break the clinch but McKill is controlling him.
Karama tries to break the clinch but McKill is controlling the position.
Karama tries to circle away but McKill has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
McKill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McKill instigates a clinch.
McKill cracks Karama with a nice body shot.
Karama has had enough of the clinch but McKill keeps him there for the moment.
Karama wants to get back to striking at distance but McKill won't allow it.
McKill scores with a shot to the side of Karama's head.
Karama tries to break the clinch but McKill is controlling the position.
Karama is trying to break free.
McKill lands a body shot. #BC#
McKill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karama misses with a lunging right hand
and McKill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Karama tries to keep at a distance but McKill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
McKill manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karama is looking to stand up but McKill won't let him. #T4#
McKill wants to get back to his feet but Karama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKill pulls Karama in close to prevent any damage.
McKill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McKill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev McKill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saif Karama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Karama sizes up McKill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karama misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
McKill has Karama up against the cage in a clinch.
Karama is trying to break free.
McKill keeps control of Karama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
McKill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karama misses with a two punch combination.
McKill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karama throws the left hand but McKill avoids the punch easily.
Karama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
McKill clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from McKill . #BC#
McKill 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karama throws a lazy right hand but McKill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karama looks to land a combination but McKill avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by McKill .
McKill lands a front kick.#T1#
Karama throws a body punch but McKill moves out of range.
McKill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karama.
Karama throws a combination that misses
and McKill counters with a low kick, right behind Karama 's knee.
Karama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKill .
Karama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saif Karama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKill moves away.
Karama is breathing heavily.
McKill lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
McKill gets a clinch. #TD#
McKill wants the takedown. Karama is fighting it off but McKill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karama's guard against the cage.
McKill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karama can do to turn this around?
McKill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKill 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karama wants to stand up but McKill is controlling him. #T2#
McKill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McKill wants to pass the guard but Karama is keeping the position.
McKill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McKill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karama is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKill slips a straight right by Karama.#T3#
Karama cracks a nice hook into McKill 's ribs.
A punch combination from Karama misses.
Karama misses with a combination
and McKill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
McKill moves into range and clinches up with Karama.
Karama takes an elbow to the temple.
Karama tries to break the clinch but McKill is controlling the position.
Karama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKill is working Karama over against the cage.#TD#
McKill turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McKill in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karama is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
McKill is trying to get an arm triangle but Karama is defending well. #T4#
Karama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKill controlling the position from side mount.
McKill advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev McKill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saif Karama'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Karama misses its intended target.
Karama throws a hook but McKill blocks it.
Karama throws a poor cross that misses
and McKill counters with a series of strikes. Karama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKill was well out of range. Poor timing from Karama.
A shot to the liver by Karama. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karama fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
McKill moves into the clinch successfully.
McKill effectively controlling the action here.
McKill lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKill lands a good knee to the midsection. Karama won't want to take too many of those.
McKill keeps control of Karama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKill is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Karama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from McKill .
McKill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karama.#TD#
McKill pulls guard.
McKill is pulling down on Karama's head. It's preventing any offense from Karama, at least for the moment.#T1#
Karama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McKill looking for a guillotine here but Karama defends easily.
McKill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
McKill slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McKill is looking to work some ground and pound but Karama has wrist control.
McKill is stalling in the full guard.
McKill throwing strikes but missing.
Karama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SU#
Karama is working an open guard so McKill takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kev McKill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kev McKill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKill slips a jab from Karama.
McKill jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karama's corner calls for a 1-2. Karama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karama tries to circle away but McKill has him pinned against the cage.
McKill keeps control of Karama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karama's efforts to push away.
McKill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Karama is trying to break the clinch but McKill has him pressed against the cage.
McKill presses Karama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
McKill jumps guard and drags Karama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McKill wants to sweep here but Karama controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKill seems keen to control Karama's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kev McKill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKill , 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kev McKill !
A victorious Kev McKill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Karama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Brewer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brewer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brewer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Brewer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Karama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Brewer has been cut.
Karama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brewer momentarily.
#ROC2#
Brewer is rocked!
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!
Brewer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Karama lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brewer. Karama pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saif Karama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Karama misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Pouta counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Pouta pulls guard. #SUB2#
Pouta is looking for a triangle but Karama pushes his legs off easily.
Pouta is adopting a defensive guard.
Pouta is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Pouta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karama prevents Pouta from getting back to his feet.
Pouta has control of Karama's left arm, preventing Karama from doing any damage.
Pouta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pouta doesn't seem bothered though.
Karama loads up on a big right hand but Pouta slips the punch.
Karama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Pouta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Karama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouta is in Karama's guard.
Pouta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karama is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Pouta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karama wants to stand but Pouta is controlling the position.
Pouta is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pouta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pouta tries to free his leg and advance position but Karama is retaining full guard.
Karama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pouta on the ground.
Karama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pouta controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karama throws a good cross that connects.
Karama connects with a right hand. Pouta shakes it off.
Karama cracks a nice hook into Pouta's ribs.
Karama lands a nice hook to Pouta's body. Pouta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Pouta shoots in and bounces Karama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Karama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Pouta stops Karama from standing up.
Pouta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pouta trying to control but Karama is working from the bottom.
Karama keeping full guard, as Pouta tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karama is looking to stand back up but Pouta counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Karama.
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 Saif Karama 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.
#R2##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pouta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pouta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pouta thows a huge punch but Karama dodges it nicely.
Pouta is looking to pass Karama's guard but actually Karama recovers to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Pouta wants to pass the guard but Karama is keeping the position.
Pouta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Karama is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pouta stays in close to Karama's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pouta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Karama misses.
Karama throws a right hand that Pouta ducks under and follows up with a left that Pouta also avoids with ease.
Karama throws a series of strikes that have Pouta backpedaling.
Karama scores with a hook to the body. Pouta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2##TD2#
Karama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pouta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pouta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouta trying to control the position from guard on top but Karama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Pouta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karama's head.
Pouta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karama keeping moving, preventing Pouta from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pouta rushes Karama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karama is trying to force a seperation but Pouta has the dominant position.
Pouta keeps control of Karama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Pouta decides to pull guard.
Pouta wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Karama postures up.
Pouta looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouta, not yet.
Pouta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karama's guard. #REVB#
Karama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pouta.
Pouta is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pekka Pouta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Karama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karama misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Pouta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karama!
Pekka Pouta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karama is trying to escape the position but Pouta is controlling the position.
Pouta wants to stand but Karama is controlling his arm.
Pouta in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Pouta is trying to get an arm triangle but Karama is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama is pushing Pouta's head away, looking to escape. Pouta manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Pouta controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saif Karama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pouta moves away.
Karama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouta manages to avoid it.
Saif Karama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pouta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pouta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Pouta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pouta trying to control but Karama is having none of it.
Karama is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pouta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Pouta looking to secure an arm triangle but Karama defends it well.
Pouta looking to control but Karama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pouta goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Karama is on top in guard.
Pouta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karama wants to stand but Pouta has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Pouta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pouta trying to control the position.
Karama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pouta is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pouta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Pouta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pouta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pekka Pouta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Karama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walker.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Walker.
A frustrated look appears on Karama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karama backwards. #TD#
Walker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker is pulling down on Karama's head. It's preventing any offense from Karama, at least for the moment.
Walker continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karama manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker throws a strike but Karama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karama wants to stand and escape but instead Walker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Walker throws a strike but Karama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karama wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walker wants to stand up but Karama is controlling him.
Karama stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD2#
Karama cracks Walker with a big right hand and Walker goes down!#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Palmer Walker has been cut.
Karama won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karama wants to stand but Walker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karama is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Walker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karama wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Walker is breathing heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saif Karama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Palmer Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Karama closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Karama struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
#TD#
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Walker has a closed guard, preventing Karama from standing up.
Karama preventing the sweep.
Karama wants to get up but he can't break Walker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karama wants to stand but Walker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karama wants to stand and escape but instead Walker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karama wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Karama has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
Walker prevents Karama from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Karama.
Karama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2##CL2#
Karama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karama can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Karama misses with some punches.
Karama tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Karama tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Walker prevents a body shot from Karama.
Karama misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Walker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Karama regains guard immediately.
Walker throws a strike but Karama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Karama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Walker controls Karama momentarily but Karama frees himself. #T3#
Karama won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.
Karama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Walker feints and as Karama raises his hands in defense, Walker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Walker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Walker, into his guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karama wants to stand but Walker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker is pulling down on Karama's head to control his posture.
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 Palmer Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Palmer Walker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Walker tries to keep at a distance but Karama has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Walker jumps guard.
#SU2#
Karama stands and steps away. Walker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Karama pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Karama is trying to push Walker away but Walker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Walker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Karama uses from the top position.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Palmer Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker is trying to keep Karama in close.
#T1#
Walker has a closed guard, preventing Karama from standing up.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karama rushes Walker and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Walker is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Karama piles on the pressure and Walker crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saif Karama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Karama. #CUT2#
It looks like Tad Serrano has been cut.
Serrano dodges the punch combination from Karama.
Saif Karama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Serrano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karama!
Serrano staying calm.
Karama dodges the ground and pound from Serrano.
Serrano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Serrano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Serrano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Karama's shoulder. That is not cool.
Serrano lands some shots froms side control.
Karama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Karama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Serrano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Serrano lands an elbow.
Serrano lands some shots froms side control.
Serrano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Serrano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Serrano misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Serrano lands an elbow.
Karama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Serrano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Serrano crashes against the mat.
Karama taking a bit of punishment here - Serrano scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Serrano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Serrano scoring with punches from side control.
Serrano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karama down.
#T2#
Serrano in side control, throwing shots but Karama defends.
The strikes coming from Serrano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Karama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Serrano crashes against the mat.
Karama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Serrano is chipping away with strikes.
Serrano working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano is chipping away with strikes.
Serrano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Serrano scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karama taking a bit of punishment here - Serrano scoring with strikes.
Karama dodges the ground and pound from Serrano.
Serrano working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Serrano scores with punches from side control.
Serrano cracks Karama with a big right hand but Karama just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Karama dodges the ground and pound from Serrano.
Serrano tries to score with some ground and pound. Karama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Serrano.
Serrano cracks Karama with a big right hand but Karama just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Serrano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Serrano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Serrano scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Serrano throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Serrano working the body and head with strikes.
Serrano throws a strike aimed at the side of Karama's head but Karama avoids it well.
Serrano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Karama takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Serrano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Serrano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Serrano scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Serrano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Serrano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Serrano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Serrano cracks Karama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Karama takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Serrano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tad Serrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Karama misses with a wild combination.
Serrano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karama manages to circle out of the way.
Karama misses with a combination
#CL#
and Serrano moves into the clinch.#TD#
Serrano decides to pull guard.
Serrano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Karama has passed into side control.
Serrano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karama gets to mount! Serrano was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Serrano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Karama tries to stand and escape but Serrano is controlling the position.
Serrano wants to improve his position but Karama is controlling well.
Serrano is concentrating on defense, preventing Karama from advancing position.
Karama prevents Serrano from improving his position.
Serrano tries to kick Karama off but Karama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Serrano wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Serrano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Karama jumps into side control!
Serrano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Serrano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Serrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karama's back!
Karama covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T3#
Serrano struggling to land strikes to the head as Karama covers up.
Serrano throwing sloppy strikes.
Serrano throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Serrano is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Karama. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Karama has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Serrano.
Serrano misses with a punch to the head.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karama can do to turn this around?
Serrano struggling to land strikes to the head as Karama covers up.
Serrano missing with strikes.
Serrano lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Serrano.
Serrano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Karama manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Karama.
Karama wants to stand and escape but Serrano is having none of it. #T4#
Serrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serrano distracts Karama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tad Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
Serrano chips away with some ground and pound.
Serrano won't allow Karama to get back to his feet.
Serrano is looking to work some ground and pound but Karama has wrist control.
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano scoring with some ground and pound.
Karama is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serrano postures up in Karama's guard and throws a big left but Karama blocks it.
Serrano works over Karama with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Serrano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tad Serrano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Karama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Serrano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karama throws a series of punches but Serrano moves out of range.
Karama misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Serrano counters by clinching up.
Serrano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karama just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Serrano jumps guard and drags Karama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Serrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karama defends well.
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Karama won't allow Serrano to get back to his feet.
Karama tries to stand but Serrano is controlling from the bottom.
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karama falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Serrano counters with a single leg into guard. Karama didn't expect that.
Serrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serrano is working Karama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Serrano postures up in Karama's guard and throws a big left but Karama blocks it.
Karama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serrano postures up in Karama's guard and throws a big left but Karama blocks it.
Serrano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serrano.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
Karama wants to stand and escape but Serrano is having none of it.
Serrano lands a couple of elbows.
Serrano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Serrano landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Serrano throws an elbow that misses. Karama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serrano's guard. Nice move by Karama!#REVB#
Serrano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serrano wants to stand and escape but Karama is having none of it.
Serrano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Serrano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Karama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serrano. #T4#
Ground and pound from Serrano.
Serrano winds up and cracks Karama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Serrano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Serrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Saif Karama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Serrano lands a nice short elbow.
Serrano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karama defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano working over Karama with some ground and pound. Karama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tad Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tad Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serrano, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Serrano!
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