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Event:
KAMIKAZE 23: Evolve
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ketchum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ketchum tries to clinch but Ken is having none of it.
Ken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
Ken shoots in but Ketchum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ketchum misses with a double jab
and Ken counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Ken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ketchum striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ken lands a nice forearm strike.
Ketchum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ken's best efforts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ketchum has eaten all the pies!#SU#
Ken stands up from half guard.
Ken fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ken tries to close the distance and clinch but Ketchum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ken clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Ken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ketchum wants to clinch
and Ken counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ash Ketchum has been cut.
Ken goes for a double leg but Ketchum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ketchum continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ketchum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ken closes the distance and clinches up with Ketchum, looking for a takedown. Ken pushes Ketchum against the cage but Ketchum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ketchum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ken fails with the takedown.#T2#
Ketchum throws a sloppy body shot
and Ken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ketchum throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ken to counter with a crisp jab.
Ken shoots in for a takedown but Ketchum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ketchum wants to clinch.
Ken dodges the punch combination from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a leg kick
and Ken counters with a nice uppercut.
Ash Ketchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketchum moves forwards but Ken connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ketchum wants to clinch up but Ken keeps it at a distance.
Ken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ketchum looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ken.
Ken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ketchum stuffs the takedown.
Ketchum moves to clinch but Ken breaks away #TD#
and Ken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ketchum!
Ken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ketchum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ken's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ken! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ketchum has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Ken!
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Event:
VFA 10
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Zambrana works Ken's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Zambrana clinches up against the cage.
Zambrana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zambrana lands an elbow inside.
Zambrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana landing knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ken jumps guard but Zambrana stands there with Ken around his waist. Ken gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zambrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ken backwards.
Zambrana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zambrana lands an elbow that stopped Ken in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Zambrana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zambrana lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Anderson Ken's cut even more.
Zambrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ken is trying to pull guard but Zambrana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zambrana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mario Zambrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Ken.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zambrana.
Ken is trying to pull guard but Zambrana has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ken drags the fight down to the ground.
Zambrana sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Zambrana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL#
Zambrana has Ken up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zambrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ken backwards.
Ken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zambrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zambrana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Anderson Ken's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Zambrana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
Anderson Ken's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zambrana has Ken pressed against the cage, preventing Ken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zambrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ken is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zambrana to keep the fight standing.
Ken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zambrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anderson Ken's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mario Zambrana!
An out of breath Mario Zambrana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
VFA Wednesday Fights 6
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Odinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ken misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Ken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ken throws a head kick that misses.
Odinson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ken avoided it.
Anderson Ken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ken lands with a right hand.
Ken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Odinson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Odinson stuffs the takedown.
Ken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Odinson.
Ken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Odinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ken's knee momentarily.
Odinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ken's calf.
Ken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odinson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ken throws a leg kick
and Odinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ken looks winded!
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!
Ken moves forwards but Odinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Ken throws a right hand that misses
and Ken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ken fails with the takedown
and Odinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Thor Odinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odinson lands a slapping body shot.
Odinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ken misses with a hook
and Odinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Odinson.
A good leg kick by Odinson.
Ken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ken throws a poor cross that misses
letting Odinson counter with a right hand.
Ken misses with a hook.
Ken throws an off balance right hand
letting Odinson counter with a right hand.
Odinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Odinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ken should have avoided that one.
Odinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Odinson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ken just manages to avoid it.
Ken is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Odinson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ken has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thor Odinson!
Thor Odinson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Miroslav throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ken shoots in and drives through. Miroslav sprawls well.#CL2#
Ken gets tackled into the cage by Miroslav. Miroslav maintains the clinch.
Ken is trying to force a seperation but Miroslav has the dominant position.
Ken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miroslav blocks it with crossed arms.
Miroslav can't get the takedown.
Ken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miroslav fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Miroslav with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ken gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miroslav to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miroslav lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ken 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.
Miroslav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ken is pulling down on Miroslav's head. It's preventing any offense from Miroslav, at least for the moment.
Miroslav postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miroslav showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miroslav postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miroslav's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miroslav throws a strike but Ken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ken throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##ES2#
Miroslav pushes Ken off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Miroslav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miroslav is keeping busy.#TD2#
Miroslav has clasped his hands together around Ken's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Miroslav trying to control the position but Ken is working away.
Ken takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miroslav working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ken on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miroslav throws a strike aimed at the side of Ken's head but Ken avoids it well.
Miroslav 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.
Miroslav landing strikes.
Miroslav scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Ken takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ken is trying to escape the position but Miroslav is controlling the position.
Ken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ken takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miroslav staying calm.
Miroslav advances nicely into full mount.
Miroslav working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Miroslav working Ken over with strikes here. #CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Miroslav lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#
Ken is rocked!
Ken is breathing heavily.
Miroslav tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Miroslav scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ken?
Miroslav with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#
Anderson Ken's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miroslav softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ken is out cold! Miroslav jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sava Miroslav!
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Event:
VFA 2 James vs. Nakamura
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick by Ken misses
and Wieneke counters with a right hand to the body.
Ken swinging wildly here.
Wieneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wieneke duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Wieneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Wieneke throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ken is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marius Wieneke!
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO3-AKE OME!!! 2017
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sebastos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ken moves away.
Ken closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastos throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Ken counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sebastos misses with a double jab
and Ken counters with a three punch combo that has Sebastos backing up. Sebastos nods at Ken to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Ken.
#T1##CL#
Ken has managed to clinch.
Ken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Ken lands a good knee to the midsection. Sebastos won't want to take too many of those.
Sebastos is trying to break the clinch but Ken has him pressed against the ropes.
Ken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sebastos tries to circle away but Ken has him pinned against the ropes.
Ken stalling in the clinch.
Ken pushes off an throws an elbow but Sebastos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ken pressing his opponent against the ropes. #BC#
Ken breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Sebastos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sebastos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sebastos duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.
Ken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sebastos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ken.
Sebastos tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Ken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Sebastos misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Ken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ken clinches up against the ropes.
Sebastos blocking some punches.
Ken pushes off an throws an elbow but Sebastos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ken swings wildly with an uppercut but Sebastos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ken creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sebastos prevents a body shot from Ken.
Ken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Ken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sebastos misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Sebastos.
Ken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sebastos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sebastos clobbers Ken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Sebastos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebastos misses with a double jab
enabling Ken to counter with a crisp jab.
Sebastos misses the jab.
Ken wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ken throws out a loose jab but Sebastos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ken dodges the punch combination from Sebastos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Ken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Ken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sebastos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ken, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Ken forces Sebastos back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from Ken.
Ken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ken fails to land.
Ken just leaning against Sebastos, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sebastos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ken working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ken. #T1#
Sebastos prevents a body shot from Ken.
Ken leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ken looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sebastos blocking some punches.
Ken connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sebastos's face.
Ken lands a shoulder strike.
Ken prevents Sebastos from breaking the clinch.
Sebastos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Ken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ken.
Zat Sebastos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sebastos misses with a double jab.
Sebastos throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Ken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ken manages to break the clinch.
Ken lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Sebastos is rocked!
Ken closes the distance and lands a lead uppercut that stumbles Sebastos back against the ropes! Ken follows up with a jab and a huge straight right that knocks Sebastos out cold! What a finish! Ken looks absolutely delighted, as he should do! Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Ken!
The defeated Zat Sebastos had this to say: 'Well not much ya can do bout dat'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Ken misses with a wild combination.
Ken tries to clinch there but Davas circles away.
Davas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Ken tries to keep at a distance but Davas has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Ken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ken throws a hook but Davas avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ken looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Davas trying to control here.
Ken wants to stand up but Davas has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ken seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Davas actively working from the bottom here.
Davas wants to improve his position but Ken is controlling well.
Ken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Davas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Davas tries to roll over but Ken keeps him under control.
Davas is refusing to be controlled, as Ken sits in half guard.
Davas wants to get back to his feet.
Davas moves into full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ken throwing strikes but missing.
Ken wants to control from the top but Davas keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ken cracks Davas with a solid left hand.
Ken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ken passes Davas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davas is looking to escape.#T3#
Davas is trying is best to control the position here.
Davas trying to hold on to Ken's head to control him but Ken postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ken dives in and scores a takedown into Davas's guard.
Ken trying to control but Davas is working from the bottom.
Ken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ken is controlling him.
Ken preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ken advances to half guard.
Davas gets full guard.
Ken wants to control from the top but Davas keeps moving.
Ken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Davas wants to sweep here but Ken controlling him for the moment.
Davas keeping moving, preventing Ken from controlling successfully.
Davas seems keen to control Ken's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ken postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Ken dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davas tries to avoid it but Ken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davas to the ground. Davas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Davas counters with a stiff right hand.
Ken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davas shoots in looking for a takedown. Ken tries to sprawl out of it but Davas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davas tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Ken counters by moving into the clinch.
Ken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ken scores with a shot to the side of Davas's head.
Ken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matt Davas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Ken.
Ken looks to land a right hand but Davas moved out of range.#T1#
Ken moves in looking to clinch but Davas pushes him off.
Ken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Davas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davas.
Ken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken is breathing heavily.
Davas just leaning against Ken, taking a breather. #TD2#
Ken has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Davas regains guard immediately.
Davas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ken's guard. #REVR#
Ken looking to control.
Davas throwing strikes from guard but Ken blocks nicely.
Davas is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Davas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ken wants to stand but Davas is controlling the position. #T3#
Davas wants to control from the top but Ken keeps moving.
Davas controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davas as he jumps to the side.
Davas stuffs the takedown attempt from Ken. Ken gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Davas gets a double leg takedown into Ken's guard.#T4#
Davas trying to control but Ken is working from the bottom.
Ken controls Davas momentarily but Davas frees himself.
Davas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ken's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davas trying to control but Ken is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Ken uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Ken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ken closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ken lands in his opponent's guard.
Davas looking for a sweep. Not yet Davas, not yet. #SUB2#
Ken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ken, into his guard. #REVR#
Davas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ken keeping moving, preventing Davas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ken is pulling down on Davas's head to control his posture.
Davas wants to control from the top but Ken keeps moving.
Davas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Davas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davas wants to pass the guard but Ken is keeping the position.
Ken being controlled here, momentarily.
Davas wants to control from the top but Ken keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Davas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davas under the eye.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Davas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Davas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davas looking to sit in guard and control but Ken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Davas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ken.
Ken trying to control but Davas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ken stops Davas from standing up.
Davas is trying to control the position but Ken postures up.
Anderson Ken has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Davas keeping moving, preventing Ken from controlling successfully.
Davas is trying to control the position but Ken postures up.
Ken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Davas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ken wants to improve his position but Davas is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Matt Davas.
I think Ken 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anderson Ken!
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Event:
DFC 8: Wpierdol vs. Reid
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ken or perhaps it was just good defense by Down, which made it look bad.
Ken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Down circles away.
Down looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Down throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ken walks into a left hand.
Ken doesn't manage to clinch there - Down circles away.
Down lands the left hand.
Down lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ken's sensitive parts.
Down thuds a left hand into Ken's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down leaves Ken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Anderson Ken has been cut.#T1#
Down connects with a body shot.
Down lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ken's sensitive parts.
Ken tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Ken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ken there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ken dodges the punch combination from Down.
A good leg kick by Down.
Down connects with a leg kick. Ken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Down stuns Ken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ken walks into a jab.
Ken shoots for a takedown but Down saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ken throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Ken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down scores with a leg kick.
Down lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Down fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chop Down is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Down 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.
Ken takes one to the side of the head.
Chop Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Down tests Ken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ken fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Down avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Down.
Ken walks into a left hand.
Ken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Down counters with a leg kick.
Ken is breathing heavily.
Ken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Down.
Ken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
Anderson Ken's cut is getting worse.
Ken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Down scores with a nice right hand.
Down lands a jab.
Ken shoots in for a double leg but Down sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Down scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Down works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Ken is rocked!
Down with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Down with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Down. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Down has knocked Ken down with a huge combo! Down steps away and waves a wobbly Ken back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Ken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ken leaves his chin hanging out and Down seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ken crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chop Down!
Chop Down managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
DFC 6: Adams vs. Senna
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ken shoots in but no luck this time.
Marquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ken.
Ken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ken cracks a nice hook into Marquez's ribs.#TD#
Marquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Ken sneaks out the side door and pushes Marquez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marquez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ken trying to control the position from guard on top but Marquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ken stays in close to Marquez's body and controls the position.
Ken's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Ken 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. #ES#
Marquez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ken off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Ken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Marquez throws Ken to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ken dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Ken's head and hops out.
Dante Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Ken.
Ken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marquez. Marquez obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Marquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ken's guard.
Marquez postures up and lands a big shot to Ken's brow. #T2#
Marquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Marquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ken has wrist control.
Ken wants to sweep here but Marquez controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Ken has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marquez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ken.#BC2#
Ken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ken is defended easily by Marquez.
Marquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ken looks winded!
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ken but Ken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Marquez's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Ken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ken circles away.
A lazy left from Marquez finds it's target.#TD2#
Marquez gets caught flat footed, as Ken shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ken's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ken trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez is wriggling around but Ken manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
Ken working Marquez over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ken lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Ken gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ken fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Ken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Ken gets a double leg takedown into Marquez's guard.#ES#
Marquez pushes Ken off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Ken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Ken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marquez fails with the takedown.
Ken throws out a counter right but Marquez avoids it with no problem.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ken avoids it really well and circles away.
Ken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Ken gets a double leg takedown into Marquez's guard.
Ken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ken throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson Ken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marquez wants to sweep here but Ken controlling him for the moment.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Ken from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Marquez is trying to keep Ken in close.
Marquez has momentary wrist control but Ken slips an elbow through the middle.
Ken controls from within his opponent's 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ken misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Marquez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ken.#TD#
Ken tries to sprawl but Marquez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ken is looking to control Marquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ken avoid being mounted?
Ken taking some punishment here, with Marquez in his half guard.
Ken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ken will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3##SU#
Marquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ken.
Dante Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Ken.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Ken shows good takedown defense.
Ken throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez fails with the takedown.
Ken wants to counter the offense by Marquez and move into the clinch position.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Marquez gets caught napping as Ken dives in and scores a takedown. Marquez manages to retain guard.
Ken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ken wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving. #T4#
Ken working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Ken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ken passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ken landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Ken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Ken gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Ken darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Ken into the cage. #TD2#
Ken shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marquez is trying to defend but Ken finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ken stalling.
Ken trying to control from half guard but Marquez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Ken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ken lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ken preventing the sweep.
Ken distracts Marquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Ken stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Ken as Marquez shoots in.
Ken shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ken off to one side.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ken rushes Marquez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ken pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ken has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ken is looking for a triangle but Marquez pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Ken controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA St Petersburg inform us that Ken has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marquez wants to stand but Ken is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Marquez throwing strikes but missing.
Ken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Ken gets to his feet. Marquez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##TD#
Marquez looking to score a takedown here. Ken is defending well but Marquez drives through and ends up in Ken's guard.#ES2#
Ken wriggles free and stands up.
Ken shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Ken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ken unleashes a big counter combination but Marquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!#CL2#
Ken clinches up against the cage.
Dante Marquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Ken pulls guard.
Ken keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marquez defends well.
Marquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Ken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Ken!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Arthur moves to clinch but Ken breaks away #TD#
and Ken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ken.
Ken showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Ken decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arthur, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ken clinches. #TD#
Ken turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ken manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Ken taking a breather here.
Arthur is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Ken stands up and beckons Arthur to his feet.
Arthur misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arthur tries to clinch but Ken moves out of range.
Arthur loads up on a big right hand but Ken slips the punch.
Ken keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arthur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arthur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Ken pulls guard. #T2#
Ken pulls Arthur in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Ken scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arthur moves out of range as Ken throws a body kick.
#TD#
Ken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arthur wants to get back to his feet but Ken is dominant here and he's now got Arthur's back!
Arthur looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arthur is trying to remain composed but Ken is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Can Arthur hold on?! Ken is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#SUB#
Ken has managed to slip his arm under Arthur's chin. This could be all over... yep, Arthur is tapping out! Submission win for Ken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Ken!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 602 Round 1
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Ken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saka is fending him off so far but Ken persists. Nope, Saka circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ken backs off Saka throws a huge counter combo but Ken manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Saka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ken did well to prevent Saka getting side control.
Saka winds up and cracks Ken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saka not doing much here.
Ken has a hand on Saka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saka trying to control but Ken is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saka scoring with strikes but Ken is staying in there. #T1#
Ken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ken is looking to control Saka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ken avoid being mounted?
Saka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ken defending well though.
Saka is keen to just control but Ken is a slippery customer.
Saka slows the pace down in half guard.
Ken is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saka scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.
Still in half guard, Saka seems content to control.
Ken is trying to maintain the position but Saka is very close to passing his half guard.
Saka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saka.
Ken wants to get back to his feet.
Saka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ken is staying active underneath Saka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saka has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Ken moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ken has hold of one of Saka's legs. Saka is fighting the takedown attempt but Ken gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Saka is looking for a triangle but Ken pushes his legs off easily.
Ken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ken is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #ES#
Ken manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ken to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Ken is looking for a takedown.
Ken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saka has Ken pressed against the cage.
Come on Ken - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Ken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saka tries to clinch up.
Ken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ken counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ken can't get the takedown.
Saka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Saka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ken is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ken throws a push kick but Saka slaps the foot to one side.
Ken tries to clinch up but Saka circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Ken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saka tries to clinch up.
Saka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Saka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saka working the ground and pound but Ken is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Saka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saka throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Ken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ken lands with a few short shots to the body.
Saka is thwarting Ken's attempts to control the position.
Saka blocks the strikes from Ken.
Saka 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saka connects with a nice short shot to Ken's temple.
Saka is nestled in close to Ken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB#
Ken actively working from the bottom here.
Ken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Saka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ken defends it well.
Saka trying to control the action but Ken is working from the bottom.
Ken manages to get to full guard.
Ken pulls Saka in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Saka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
Ken has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Saka pushes Ken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saka lands a left hand.
Ken controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Saka manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Ken stopping the sweep attempt from Saka.
Ken slips nicely into half guard.
Ken uses his free foot to push down on Saka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saka.
Saka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saka is now in Ken's guard. A big mistake from Ken there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ken keeping moving, preventing Saka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryuji Saka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Saka dives in and grabs Ken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ken pushes down on Saka's head and hops out.
Ken fails with the takedown.
Saka darts in trying to clinch
letting Ken counter with a right hand.
Ken shoots in and drives through. Saka sprawls well.
Saka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Saka drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Ken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ken feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Saka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ken swivels and escapes.
Ken tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Saka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ken's head.
Ken trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Ken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Saka looking to pass the guard.
Ken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saka's guard. #REVR#
Ken slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Saka.
Saka wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saka strikes from the bottom but Ken uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Saka wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Saka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ken working away.
Saka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ken trying to control the action but Saka is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ken happy to just control the position for now.
Saka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ken slips a nice elbow through Saka's hands, connecting with Saka's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ken not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Saka looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryuji Saka.
Well Saka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Ryuji Saka wins by unanimous decision!
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