PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Keiran Ahearn (ranked 5303 p4p, 5579 weight class) and Jason Metcalf (ranked 466 p4p, 489 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ahearn
vs
Metcalf

184 cm
19
174
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
240
1 - 1 - 0

Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiran Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Metcalf!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metcalf looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
Ahearn needs to keep his hands up - Metcalf had a free shot at his head there.
Metcalf throws a one two combo.
Metcalf throws a predictable looking body shot

and Ahearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Metcalf lands a nice shot to the body.
Metcalf has had enough of the clinch but Ahearn keeps him there for the moment.
Metcalf trying to control the position but instead, Ahearn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metcalf into the cage.
Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Metcalf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metcalf crunches a lovely knee into Ahearn's ribcage.
Metcalf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Metcalf uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ahearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn tries to work over Metcalf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metcalf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metcalf blocking some punches.
Metcalf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ahearn on the inside.
Metcalf tries to circle away but Ahearn has him pinned against the cage.
Metcalf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metcalf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metcalf backwards.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metcalf looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahearn has Metcalf pressed against the cage, preventing Metcalf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Metcalf tries a body shot but Ahearn blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ahearn.
Ahearn scores with a shot to the side of Metcalf's head.
Ahearn digs a right hand underneath Metcalf's ribcage. Metcalf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Metcalf missing with knees to the body.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike.
Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Metcalf controls his hands.
Ahearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metcalf tries to circle away but Ahearn has him pinned against the cage.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
Metcalf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahearn.
Metcalf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahearn has him pressed against the cage.
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metcalf is trying to force a seperation but Ahearn has the dominant position.
Ahearn tries to work over Metcalf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metcalf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metcalf looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahearn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metcalf backwards.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike.
Metcalf trying to stall but Ahearn improves his position.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Metcalf tries to break free but Ahearn pushes him back against the cage.
Ahearn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahearn is working Metcalf over against the cage.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a left hand.
Ahearn has Metcalf pressed against the cage, preventing Metcalf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahearn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Metcalf looks winded!
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metcalf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metcalf can't break the clinch.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahearn cracks Metcalf with a nice body shot.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.
Ahearn gets through Metcalf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn gets through Metcalf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn pushes Metcalf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ahearn on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keiran Ahearn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Metcalf moved out of range nicely.
Metcalf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Metcalf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahearn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Metcalf misses.
Metcalf throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
Ahearn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metcalf can do to turn this around?
Metcalf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahearn to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut. Metcalf saw that one coming.
Ahearn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Metcalf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Ahearn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahearn takes a swing at Metcalf's ribcage but misses.
Metcalf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Metcalf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metcalf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahearn throws a jab when Metcalf was well out of range.
Metcalf walks into a straight right hand from Ahearn.
Metcalf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahearn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jason Metcalf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metcalf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahearn throws a lazy right hand but Metcalf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Metcalf.
Metcalf throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metcalf slips under a jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metcalf counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Metcalf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metcalf throws a shot from downtown. Ahearn moves away and avoids it.
Ahearn swings widly with a right hand
and Metcalf counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahearn misses with a lunging right hand
and Metcalf counters with a leg kick.
Metcalf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metcalf misses the jab.
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Metcalf uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Metcalf.
Ahearn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Metcalf.
Metcalf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metcalf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Metcalf has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Metcalf gets tackled into the cage by Ahearn. Ahearn maintains the clinch.
Metcalf is trying to stall.
Ahearn pushes Metcalf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahearn presses Metcalf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metcalf is breathing heavily.
Metcalf is looking to control Ahearn's arms but Ahearn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metcalf has his back to the cage.
Ahearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metcalf backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahearn.
A short left from Ahearn.
Ahearn is leaning against Metcalf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
Ahearn is working Metcalf over against the cage.
A short left from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Ahearn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Metcalf's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Metcalf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahearn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ahearn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
Ahearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn pushes Metcalf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metcalfs head.
Keiran Ahearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Ahearn on the inside.
Ahearn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metcalf or not.
A short left from Ahearn.
Ahearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahearn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metcalfs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keiran Ahearn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Metcalf.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metcalf! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Metcalf.
Ahearn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Metcalf to counter with a crisp jab.
Metcalf misses with a straight right.
Metcalf throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn swings for the body but Metcalf moves out of range.
Metcalf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metcalf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Metcalf ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Metcalf throws a hook but Ahearn blocks it.
Metcalf throws a right hand that misses

and Ahearn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metcalf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow.
Metcalf is trying to push Ahearn away but Ahearn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahearn lands a body shot.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Metcalf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metcalf has had enough of the clinch but Ahearn keeps him there for the moment.
Metcalf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Ahearn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahearn as Metcalf tries to tie him up.
Ahearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metcalf takes a shot to the head.
Ahearn is leaning against Metcalf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahearn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metcalf wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahearn won't allow it.
A short right from Ahearn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metcalf backwards.
A short uppercut from Ahearn.
Metcalf stalling in the clinch but Ahearn improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metcalf looking to slow down the pace here.
Metcalf seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ahearn lands an uppercut.
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!
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metcalf working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
A short left from Ahearn.
Ahearn pushes Metcalf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metcalf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahearn presses Metcalf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metcalf is trying to push Ahearn away but Ahearn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahearn gets through Metcalf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahearn digs a right hand underneath Metcalf's ribcage. Metcalf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahearn lands a hook to the side of the head.

Metcalf is rocked!
Ahearn presses Metcalf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metcalf is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Ahearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Ahearn.
Metcalf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Ahearn.
Ahearn gets through Metcalf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn pushes Metcalf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahearn lands with a light punch inside.
Ahearn lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahearn.
Ahearn creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Metcalf crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Metcalf face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Ahearn takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Keiran Ahearn!