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Event:
TD8
Date: Dec 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Greydorian has Keju up against the cage in a clinch.
Keju takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greydorian lands a nice elbow.
Greydorian lands an elbow just above Keju 's eye.
Keju is working for takedown but Greydorian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keju fails to pull guard.
Greydorian's coach down at HELLsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Greydorian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greydorian lands an elbow just above Keju 's eye.
Keju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greydorian to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Keju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greydorian lands a knee to the head.
Greydorian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Greydorian.
#ROC2#Keju is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greydorian has Keju pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Keju is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Greydorian - that's hurt Keju badly! Oh, another knee lands and Keju is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Keju doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Asamov Greydorian!
Asamov Greydorian gave a mention to Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TD 6
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Patryk fails with the takedown.
Keju tries to counter by clinching up but Patryk breaks away and moves out of range.
Keju throws a poor cross that misses
and Patryk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keju thinking.
Patryk darts in looking for a takedown but Keju gets double underhooks and turns Patryk into the cage.
Keju tries to close the distance and clinch but Patryk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Keju was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roland Keju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keju sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Patryk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patryk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown but Keju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patryk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patryk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keju counters with a two punch combo.
Keju has a takedown stuffed.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keju.
Patryk throws Keju to one side and escapes!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keju sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
Patryk is looking to clinch.
Keju shoots for a double leg takedown but Patryk sprawls well. He's pushed Keju's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keju is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Patryk gets the takedown into side control.
Patryk taking a breather here. #T3##SU2#
Patryk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Keju tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patryk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patryk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Patryk shoots in but no luck this time.
Patryk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patryk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patryk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Patryk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keju looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keju pinned against the cage. Keju gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keju tries to close the distance and clinch but Patryk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keju throws a low kick but Patryk moves out of range easily.
Patryk looks for a takedown but Keju sprawls well.
Keju changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Patryk clinches up with Keju and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Patryk or perhaps it was just good defense by Keju, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Patryk feints and as Keju raises his hands in defense, Patryk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keju trying to keep a closed guard but Patryk is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Keju has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Patryk stops Keju from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Patryk controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Patryk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patryk shoots in for a double leg but Keju sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Keju swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Patryk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Keju looks to land a combination but Patryk avoids it well.
Patryk tries to clinch there but Keju circles away.
Patryk looks to land a combination. Keju sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Patryk takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Patryk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patryk goes for a double leg but Keju avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keju continues to drive forward.
Keju seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roland Keju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.#CL2#
Patryk pushes Keju up against the cage in a clinch.
Patryk jumps guard but Keju stands there with Patryk around his waist. Patryk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keju is trying to break free.
Patryk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Keju can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Keju jumps guard but Patryk stands there with Keju around his waist. Keju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keju tries to pull guard but Patryk won't allow it.
Patryk is pressed up against the cage. Keju has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Patryk down to the mat. Patryk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patryk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
Keju throws a big counter combination but Patryk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patryk shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Patryk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Keju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patryk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patryk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Patryk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keju's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Patryk takes the fight into the clinch.
Patryk is working for takedown but Keju is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Keju drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patryk postures up.
Patryk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Patryk decides to stand back up. Patryk steps back and let's Keju get back to his feet.
Keju leaves Patryk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Patryk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keju but Keju pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roland Keju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.#TD2#
Patryk feints and as Keju raises his hands in defense, Patryk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lukasz Patryk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keju keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keju bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patryk's guard. #REVR##T2#
Patryk wants to stand but Keju is controlling the position.
Patryk is controlling Keju's posture.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully.
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keju tries to stand but Patryk is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Patryk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keju is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roland Keju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Keju decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Patryk kicks off Keju and gets to his feet.
Patryk shoots in and drives through. Keju sprawls well.
Patryk has a takedown stuffed.
Keju appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Keju swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Keju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patryk shoots in but Keju avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roland Keju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Patryk dives in and scores a takedown into Keju's guard.
Keju has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Patryk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Patryk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keju walks away with a smile on his face. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keju tries for a takedown but Patryk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Keju closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Patryk quickly recovers to half guard.
Patryk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Patryk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Patryk 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Patryk!
Lukasz Patryk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Keju stuffs the takedown.
Island looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Island keeps the fight on the outside.
Keju tries to clinch up.
Island misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keju tries to counter by clinching up but Island breaks away and moves out of range.
Keju keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keju is looking for a counter combo.
Mason Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keju tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keju shoots in for a takedown but Island shows good takedown defense.
Keju looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keju misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Keju misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Keju has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Island has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Island successfully pulls guard.
Island wants to sweep here but Keju controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Island pushes a forearm under Keju's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Keju is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Island! |
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Event:
Nfld live 14
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Schmico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kejus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schmico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keju throws a body punch but Schmico moves out of range. #CL#
Schmico gets a clinch.
Schmico prevents Keju from breaking the clinch.
Schmico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Keju's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keju misses with the head strike.
Schmico has Keju pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keju fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Keju's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Schmico.
#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Schmico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keju is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Schmico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schmico to score with a decent uppercut.
Keju checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keju on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keju is looking to clinch but Schmico is avoiding it.
#CL#
Schmico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keju jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmico walks away with a smile on his face. Keju gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmico scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2##TD2#
Keju shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmico pushes Keju off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Schmico scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Schmico takes the fight into the clinch.
Keju jumps guard but Schmico turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fredrico Schmico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Keju.
Schmico stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Schmico is pushing Keju up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
The referee calls for Schmico to work.
#BC#
Schmico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keju is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schmico.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keju is defended easily by Schmico.
It looked like Schmico was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Schmico fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keju, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Schmico.
Stalling in the clinch from Schmico.
#BC#
Schmico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Schmico has knocked Keju down with a huge combo! Schmico steps away and waves a wobbly Keju back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schmico!
#ROC#Keju is rocked!
Schmico closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Keju out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrico Schmico!
Fredrico Schmico bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Nfld live 11
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Moore wants to clinch.
Keju is looking to counter with head kicks.
Moore throws a leg kick but Keju sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Keju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Keju closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Keju breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore digs a good body shot into Keju's ribs.
Keju swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Keju throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keju is in Moore's guard.
Moore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Keju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Keju counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keju throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Keju moves into the clinch.
Keju tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
Keju is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moore is looking for a takedown.
Roland Keju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braden Moore.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keju prevents it.
#BC#
Keju breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Keju fails with a takedown attempt.
Moore is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moore works the jab nicely.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Keju's knee but Keju avoids it well. #CL2#
Moore forces Keju back against the cage and clinches.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Keju has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moore uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keju is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Keju is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Keju has a closed guard, preventing Moore from standing up. #T4#
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.
Keju wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Keju might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moore content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keju misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Moore counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Keju!
Moore prevents Keju from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braden Moore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Moore plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Keju to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Keju just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braden Moore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski thumps Keju with a low kick.
Keju checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pudzianowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Keju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Keju counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keju seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pudzianowski controlling the position well.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pudzianowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keju.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Keju decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Keju rushes Pudzianowski and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keju just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
Keju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Keju has knocked Pudzianowski down with a huge combo! Keju steps away and waves a wobbly Pudzianowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Keju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Keju moves into the clinch.
Keju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Keju gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keju is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Keju might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keju chips away with some ground and pound.
Keju trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Keju stands up and waves to Pudzianowski to follow him.
Pudzianowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Keju checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Keju tries to counter by clinching up but Pudzianowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Keju checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Keju fails with the takedown.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Keju avoids it.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pudzianowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Keju down with leg kicks.
Keju throws a nice looking combination but Pudzianowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keju is looking to clinch but Pudzianowski is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keju checks it well.
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keju checks it well.
We've been told by Keju's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keju looks to land a combination but Pudzianowski avoids it well.
Pudzianowski is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
#TD#
Keju scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Keju landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Keju is thwarting Pudzianowski's attempts to control the position.
Keju scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keju is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pudzianowski trying to control here.
#T4#
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Keju seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keju takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keju checks a leg kick.
Keju appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pudzianowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keju has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keju 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.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Keju dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Keju wants to clinch.
Pudzianowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keju is out of range.
Keju is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Keju checks it.
Keju looks for the body kick but Pudzianowski saw that one coming.
Pudzianowski throws a solid leg kick but Keju takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keju.
Keju misses with a kick to the body.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keju throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Pudzianowski. #TD#
Keju shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keju showed some decent athleticism there.
Pudzianowski is looking to escape.#T1#
Keju trying to control the pace.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keju in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Keju gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pudzianowski throws a front kick aimed at Keju's knee but Keju avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pudzianowski.
Keju tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzianowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pudzianowski is looking for the big counter here.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick. #CL#
Pudzianowski gets tackled into the cage by Keju. Keju maintains the clinch.
Pudzianowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keju smiles and moves away.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keju tries to counter by clinching up but Pudzianowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Keju wants to clinch.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##TD#
Keju dives in and scores a takedown into Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Keju moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roland Keju is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keju blocks a low kick nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pudzianowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keju checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
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!
Pudzianowski with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Pudzianowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keju.
Keju blocks a low kick nicely.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick which misses Keju's front leg but catches the back leg as Keju tries to avoid it.
Keju keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Keju misses.
Pudzianowski is looking to slow Keju down with leg kicks.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Keju checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keju throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but Keju avoids it.
Keju seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Keju checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Keju moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits.
Pudzianowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keju tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pudzianowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keju.
Pudzianowski is looking for the big counter here.
Pudzianowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Keju throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.
Pudzianowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keju lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pudzianowski circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick from Pudzianowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keju tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pudzianowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pudzianowski is looking to chop away at Keju's legs.
Pudzianowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Keju. Keju gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Pudzianowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keju to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pudzianowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keju slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Keju is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Keju is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Keju decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pudzianowski feints and then cracks Keju's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keju down.
Keju is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Pudzianowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keju checks it well.
Keju throws a push kick but Pudzianowski slaps the foot to one side.
Pudzianowski thows a leg kick but Keju checks it #TD#
and Keju counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Keju manages to move to mount!
Roland Keju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Keju lands a couple of good shots and Pudzianowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Keju is riding his opponent, not letting Pudzianowski buck him off.
Keju scores with punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Pudzianowski won't enjoy being in this position. Keju looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Pudzianowski is tapping - it's over boys! Keju picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roland Keju! |
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Event:
Nfld live 7
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Keju throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Keju closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevenson did well to prevent Keju getting side control.#SU2#
Keju stands up out of the half guard.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses. #TD2#
Keju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevenson's guard now, I'm sure.
Keju looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Keju has gone for a leg lock! Stevenson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keju's guard.#REVR#
Keju is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Keju manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevenson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES#
Stevenson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keju as he avoids it easily.
Keju tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Keju throws a combination. Stevenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
Keju connects with an inside leg kick.
Keju misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Keju shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keju showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keju perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevenson won't allow Keju to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Keju not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson is in trouble now - Keju has advanced to mount!
Stevenson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Keju tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keju wants to control the pace but Stevenson is squirming around nicely.
Keju controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Stevenson really wants to buck Keju off and get back to his feet.
Keju fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Keju connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Keju moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stevenson has worked his arm free - good work by Stevenson!
Keju is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Keju dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bledge Stevenson'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.#R2#
Stevenson dives in and grabs Keju's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keju pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Keju lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Keju 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.
Nice straight punches there by Keju. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keju.
Keju lands with a big left! Stevenson is wobbled badly! Keju comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stevenson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roland Keju! |
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Event:
Nfld fight night 15
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Keju is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keju knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keju is looking to improve his position.
Austin trying to pass the guard but Keju defending well. #SUB#
Austin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Keju looks like he's trying to stand up.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Keju defends it. #ES2#
Keju kicks off Austin and gets to his feet. #TD#
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Austin showed some decent athleticism there.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Keju is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keju has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Keju looking for submissions off his back.
Austin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keju reverses the position - he's now on top in Austin's guard.
Austin keeping full guard, as Keju tries to pass.
Keju is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him. #SUB#
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Keju defends easily.
Keju trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Keju tries to stand but Austin is controlling from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Keju has eaten all the pies!
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Austin is looking for a triangle here but Keju uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Keju decides to stand up, so the ref orders Austin to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Keju clinches with his opponent.
Keju is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Keju is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Austin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin wants a takedown.
Keju can't find room to land a body shot as Austin controls the action.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keju is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is looking for a takedown.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keju pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keju lands with a nice combination. Austin backs away looking to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keju scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keju swivels and escapes.#TD#
Austin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keju napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keju throws Austin to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Keju dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ron Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Keju moves into the clinch.
Keju avoiding damage.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Keju manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Keju has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keju slowing the pace effectively.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Keju fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Keju as Austin shoots in.
Keju is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin blocks a head kick by Keju.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keju swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Keju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Austin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keju on the ground.
Keju throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Austin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keju swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keju lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Austin stops Keju from standing up.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Keju is keeping the position.#ES2#
Keju has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Austin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Keju lands an elbow that stopped Austin in his tracks for a moment.
Austin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keju gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Austin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keju avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Keju's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keju lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.#CL2#
Keju fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Austin, pushing him back against the cage.
Keju has Austin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Austin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keju is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Austin looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Keju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Keju trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Austin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keju dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Austin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keju defends it easily.
Keju trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Keju has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB#
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Keju defends easily.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Austin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keju has picked Austin up and slammed him! Austin can't keep hold of the triangle and Keju manages to pass to side control!
Keju controlling the position.
Austin looking for a sweep but Keju has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Keju postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Austin looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Keju trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roland Keju has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keju looking to control and managing it successfully.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Keju looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Keju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Austin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keju throws Austin to one side and escapes!
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Keju stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keju displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Austin.
Keju unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Austin tries to sprawl but Keju drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keju looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Keju gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keju connects with a body shot.#T1#
Keju is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keju throws a counter combo.
Austin slips a jab and a cross from Keju.
Keju fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keju fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keju misses with the combination.
Keju wants to clinch.
Austin shoots for a takedown but Keju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keju throws a counter combo.
A combination from Keju does no damage.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin is looking for a counter combo.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keju sprawls well. Keju wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Keju shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Austin sprawls well. Austin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keju gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keju looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Keju manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Austin on his heels. He'll look to pass Austin's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Keju avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keju sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Keju defends easily.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Keju from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keju pushes down on Austin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keju seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Austin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keju is trying to control the action in half guard but Austin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keju 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.
Keju with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keju tries to stand and escape but Austin is controlling the position.
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roland Keju is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Austin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Keju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keju 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Keju! |
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Event:
Nfld live 4
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Keju shoots in and drives through. Cyr sprawls well.#CL#
Cyr darts in and clinches Keju up against the cage.
Cyr lands a nice shot to the body.
Keju digs a right hand underneath Cyr's ribcage. Cyr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cyr tries to break free but Keju pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cyr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Keju.
Cyr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keju backwards.
Keju 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.
Cyr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cyr digs a right hand into Keju's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keju's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr lands a shoulder strike.
Cyr scores with a hook to the body.
Keju looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Cyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cyr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cyr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Keju is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cyr is defending well.
Cyr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyr is trying to push Keju away but Keju has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cyr blocks an uppercut.
Cyr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keju just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cyr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cyr.
Cyr is trying to break the clinch but Keju is controlling him.
Cyr can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Cyr breaks from the clinch.
Cyr dodges the punch combination from Keju.
Keju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cyr to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Cyr connects with a combination that backs up Keju into the cage. Cyr lands a flurry of punches that gets past Keju's guard. Keju is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cyr bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Cyr!
Louis Cyr got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Nfld 20
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Keju tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keju has a takedown stuffed.
Keju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Keju manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Ryan pushes Keju up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Keju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keju moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keju.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Keju is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
enabling Keju to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan misses with a combination
and Keju counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Keju to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Ryan gets caught napping as Keju dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.
Ryan wants to stand but Keju is controlling the position.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keju won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan looks winded!
Keju distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keju is stalling in the full guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keju digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Keju sprawls well.
Roland Keju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sterling Ryan.
Ryan tries to clinch
and Keju counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Keju's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3##CL#
Keju rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Keju wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Keju dodges an elbow strike from Ryan.
A right hand to the body from Keju.
Keju tries to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling the position. #TD#
Keju drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Keju has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Keju seems keen to control Ryan's posture.#T4#
Keju looking for a sweep. Not yet Keju, not yet.
Keju keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Keju avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Keju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ryan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keju has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ryan is looking to defend but Keju has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ryan! Keju pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ryan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roland Keju! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Keju clinches with his opponent.
Olatunji with a knee to the head.
Olatunji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olatunji lands an elbow just above Keju 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Roland Keju has been cut.
Olatunji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keju blocks it with crossed arms.
Keju has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keju tries for a takedown but Olatunji manages to get underhooks.
Olatunji with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olatunji looking to throw knees to the head but Keju is blocking nicely.
#KD#
Olatunji drops Keju with a big knee straight up the middle! Keju is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Keju is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Olatunji clinches up against the cage.
Keju is still on wobbly legs! Can Olatunji finish him?
Olatunji connects with a knee right up the middle! Keju tumbles to the floor and Olatunji stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). JJ Olatunji! |
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Event:
Bellicose 107 - Prospects 6
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Yusuf scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Yusuf there.
Nice jab there from Yusuf.
Keju takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keju 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.
Yusuf lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Keju up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Yusuf from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Keju's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ade Yusuf!
After winning the bout, Ade Yusuf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose 91 - Prospects 1
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
News rushes Keju and presses him up against the cage.
News scores with a shot to the side of Keju's head.
News lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
News lands an uppercut.
News lands on the inside with an uppercut.
News tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from News.
News digs a right hand into Keju's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keju's gas tank.
Keju looks winded!
A shot in the inside from News.
News lands with a short head shot on the inside.
News lands a big right hand that drops Keju! The killer instinct kicks in and News finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by News!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally News! |
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Event:
Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Keju missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Keju misses.
Keju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston .
Johnston misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Keju holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keju blocks a body shot from Johnston .
Johnston throws a head punch that misses.
Johnston throws a punch but it's blocked by Keju. #BC2#
Keju breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Keju feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Keju manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Johnston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Keju postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnston to stand up. #T1#
Keju changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Keju manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keju dips to his left and cracks Johnston with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keju gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnston shoots for a double leg takedown but Keju sprawls well. He's pushed Johnston 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnston fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dai Johnston . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnston misses with a takedown
and Keju counters with a nice body shot.
Keju has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Keju uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston .
Dai Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnston .#CL2#
Keju rushes Johnston and presses him up against the cage.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Keju controls his hands.
#TD2#
Keju has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnston is trying to keep an underhook but Keju manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Keju is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keju uses his free foot to push down on Johnston 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnston .
Johnston is trying to escape the mount.
Keju controlling from mount. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnston tries to lock up and control but Keju gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Keju takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Keju has isolated one of Johnston 's arms. Johnston looking to fight him off but Keju twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Keju! |
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Event:
Outlaw 15 - Dog vs Kireyev
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Pollard looks for the body kick but Keju saw that one coming.
Pollard tries a low kick but Keju avoids it.
Pollard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keju misses with the combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pollard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Keju has eaten all the pies!
Keju has a takedown stuffed.
Pollard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keju shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollard tries to sprawl out of it but Keju keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pollard.
Cedric Pollard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
Pollard gets tackled into the cage by Keju. Keju maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Keju manages to break the clinch.
Pollard lands with a good body shot.
Pollard scores with a jab to the body.
Pollard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keju.
Pollard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keju checks a leg kick nicely.
Keju takes a swing at Pollard's ribcage but misses.
Pollard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keju displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pollard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Keju's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donk. Pollard catches Keju right on the button with a cross.
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!
Keju looks for the body kick but Pollard saw that one coming. #T2##KD#
Pollard cracks Keju with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Keju looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pollard finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Roland Keju has been cut.
Pollard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pollard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keju looks winded!
Pollard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keju throws a counter combo.
Pollard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keju moves out of range as Pollard throws a body kick.
Pollard sets himself, and Keju steps forward looking for the clinch! Pollard avoids it this time.
Pollard digs a good body shot into Keju's ribs.
Pollard throws a body kick that misses.
Pollard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollard throws the kick towards the body but Keju avoids it.
Keju wants to counter the offense by Pollard and move into the clinch position.
Pollard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pollard lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Keju is looking to close the distance but Pollard sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Keju crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Keju is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Cedric Pollard! |
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Event:
Outlaw 12 - Axelsen vs Abul
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Lawton is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Lawton.
Lawton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawton throws a series of punches but Keju avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Lawton gets caught flat footed, as Keju shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keju is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keju pushing down on Lawton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lawton looks winded!
Keju lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Keju decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lawton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Keju scores with a takedown into Lawton's guard.
Lawton wants to get back to his feet but Keju passes into half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Lawton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keju. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Keju moves nicely into side control.
Keju slows the pace down.
Keju'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.#SU#
Keju stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Lawton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keju is fending him off so far but Lawton persists. Nope, Keju circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawton closes the distance and clinches up with Keju, looking for a takedown. Lawton pushes Keju against the cage but Keju circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Keju closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Keju turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Keju manages to end up in side control.
Lawton is looking to get back to his feet here but Keju is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lawton's back.
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!
Keju has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Lawton. #T3#
What can Lawton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Keju lands strikes to the head.
What can Lawton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#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.#SUB#
Keju is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lawton has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Keju has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lawton taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Keju doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roland Keju! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1084 Round 1
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Keju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keju ducks right into an uppercut from Paqtism.
A jab from Paqtism does it's job there.#KD#
Paqtism cracks Keju with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Keju looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Paqtism finish him?
Paqtism drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Keju right on the button. Keju goes down! Paqtism follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Paqtism gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sulieweyamuk Paqtism!
An out of breath Sulieweyamuk Paqtism 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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