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Event:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Keahi looks to land a right hand but Reserves moved out of range.
Keahi sets himself, and Reserves steps forward looking for the clinch! Keahi avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Reserves closes the distance and clinches up with Keahi, looking for a takedown. Reserves pushes Keahi against the cage but Keahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reserves misses with a takedown attempt - Keahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles Keahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves staying out of range there.
Reserves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keahi defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves staying out of range there.
Reserves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Keahi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Keahi winds up and cracks Reserves with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Keahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reserves wants to control but Keahi is keeping busy.
Reserves is pressing down on Keahi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keahi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keahi pushing down on Reserves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keahi not doing much here.
Reserves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Keahi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reserves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keahi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Keahi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keahi wants to pass the guard but Reserves is keeping the position.
Keahi throws a strike but Reserves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Keahi has his hands on Reserves's head, controlling the position.
Reserves trying to control but Keahi is working from the bottom.
Reserves preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keahi pulls Reserves in close to prevent any damage.
Keahi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keahi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Keahi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Keahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reserves is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keahi distracts Reserves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keahi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Keahi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Keahi misses with a hook
and Reserves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Keahi has been cut.
Reserves shoots in for a takedown but Keahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reserves misses with a head kick.
Reserves closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Keahi feints and as Reserves raises his hands in defense, Keahi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keahi is standing up over Reserves. Reserves looks to escape but Keahi dives into side control.
#REVB#
Reserves is looking for a sweep.
Keahi lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keahi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reserves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Keahi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here as Keahi stalls from top position.#T1#
Keahi is trying to ground and pound but Reserves uses the momentary lack of control by Keahi to regain half guard.
Keahi is just content to waste time from the top position. Reserves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keahi throwing strikes but missing.
Keahi advances to half guard.
Reserves wants to get back to his feet.
Charles Keahi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Keahi.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi 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.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi 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.
Keahi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Keahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reserves has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bloody death gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keahi trying to control the pace.
Reserves has hold of Keahi's hands but Keahi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reserves is not content to let Keahi control the position.
Reserves trying to control but Keahi postures up.
Keahi is trying to control. Reserves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Keahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Keahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reserves sees it coming and defends easily.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Keahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keahi works his way into side control.
Reserves controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reserves is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Keahi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Keahi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Reserves throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Keahi tries to counter with a takedown but Reserves is quick to defend against it.
Reserves swats away the attempt to clinch by Keahi.
Keahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reserves can do to turn this around?
Keahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reserves looks for a takedown but Keahi sprawls well.#TD#
Keahi shoots in and gets a takedown into Reserves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reserves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Keahi throwing strikes from guard but Reserves blocks nicely.
Reserves keeping moving, preventing Keahi from controlling successfully.
Reserves wants to sweep but no luck.
Keahi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keahi lands a couple of digs.
Keahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reserves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keahi wants to control from the top but Reserves keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keahi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reserves counters with a series of strikes. Keahi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keahi clobbers Reserves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reserves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reserves doesn't manage to clinch there - Keahi circles away.
#T3#
Reserves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Reserves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reserves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Keahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reserves enables Keahi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reserves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles Keahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reserves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keahi pushes down on Reserves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Keahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reserves for as long as he can get away with.
Android Reserves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reserves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keahi pulls his head out easily.
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 Charles Keahi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keahi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Keahi!
A victorious Charles Keahi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Android Reserves was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 5
Date: Dec 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Beukes tries to clinch up.
Keahi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keahi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beukes has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Witse Beukes has been cut.
Keahi scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
Beukes moves into the clinch.
Beukes throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Keahi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beukes can't fight it off and eventually Keahi manages to take the fight to the floor. Beukes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keahi wants to control from the top but Beukes keeps moving.
Beukes wants to stand up but Keahi is controlling him. #ES#
Beukes pushes Keahi off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Keahi rushes Beukes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Keahi has Beukes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keahi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beukes tumbling to the mat - Keahi dives into Beukes's guard.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beukes wants to stand up but Keahi is controlling him.
Keahi tries to free his leg and advance position but Beukes is retaining full guard.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Beukes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keahi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beukes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keahi is stalling in the full guard.
Beukes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Keahi gets a double leg takedown into Beukes's guard.#T2#
Beukes wants to stand but Keahi is controlling the position.
Keahi wants to control from the top but Beukes keeps moving.
Keahi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keahi is trying to control. Beukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keahi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keahi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Keahi there.
Keahi tries to pass to full mount but Beukes defends it.
Beukes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keahi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beukes looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Keahi wants to control but Beukes is keeping him busy.
Keahi is controlling the pace.
Keahi trying to control from half guard but Beukes is working away.
Keahi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Beukes reverses the position - he's now on top in Keahi's guard.
Beukes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keahi is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Keahi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beukes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beukes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beukes wants to get up but he can't break Keahi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Keahi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Keahi is controlling the pace.
Beukes tries to kick Keahi off but Keahi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keahi lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Keahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Witse Beukes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Beukes tries to clinch but Keahi moves out of range.
Beukes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keahi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Keahi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Charles Keahi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keahi 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.
Keahi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beukes trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Beukes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Keahi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beukes?
Keahi won't let Beukes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Keahi with good strikes from the mount here!
Beukes is squirming around, avoiding Keahi's attempts to control the action.
Keahi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keahi unloading with bombs!
Keahi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT2#Witse Beukes's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Keahi 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#
Keahi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beukes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beukes tries to buck Keahi off but he can't manage it.
Keahi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Keahi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Keahi lands a couple of good shots and Beukes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Beukes is covering up but some of the strikes from Keahi are getting through and doing damage.
#CUT2#Witse Beukes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Keahi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Beukes covers up after that shot from Keahi.
#CUT2#Jeez, Witse Beukes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Witse Beukes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Keahi!
Charles Keahi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to all the fans & please do check out Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898) who have kindly sponsored me.'. |
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