Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Darawan misses the shot to the body.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Darawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
Darawan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Darawan is rocked!
Darawan sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Darawan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keane walks into a left hand.
Darawan seems to have got his legs back now.#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Darawan.
Keane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Darawan finish him?#CL#
Darawan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darawan blocks an uppercut.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darawan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darawan maintains plum control as Keane tries to back straight out! Darawan connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Keane blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Petcharon Darawan!
During a confident post fight interview, Petcharon Darawan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Keane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keane connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Keane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Antonio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Keane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barbosa! Keane lets Barbosa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Keane counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Barbosa out cold! What a finish! Keane is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Keane defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itzpapalotltotec, as that shot connected.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Itzpapalotltotec as he connects with a hook.
Keane throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Keane's shoulder, as Keane tries to avoid the shot.
Keane stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keane as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a nice body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a double jab.
Keane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keane sprawls well initially but Itzpapalotltotec persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keane to regain full guard. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Keane has his foot on Itzpapalotltotec's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itzpapalotltotec works his way back into a safe position though.
Itzpapalotltotec stands and throws Keane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Itzpapalotltotec in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keane is looking to regain half guard here but Itzpapalotltotec keeps moving and retains side control.
Itzpapalotltotec is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Keane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Itzpapalotltotec. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to work for a kimura but Keane is defending well. #SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Itzpapalotltotec scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to stall here but Keane recovers full guard. #T4#
Itzpapalotltotec scoring with some ground and pound.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itzpapalotltotec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Itzpapalotltotec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Itzpapalotltotec looks for a takedown but Keane sprawls well.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a decent elbow from side control.
Keane tries to bench press Itzpapalotltotec off him but Itzpapalotltotec keeps the position.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Keane works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keane has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Itzpapalotltotec is pressing down on Keane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keane is holding on for now.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a strike but Keane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itzpapalotltotec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Itzpapalotltotec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a couple of elbows.
Itzpapalotltotec passes into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a strike but Keane avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3##SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Itzpapalotltotec advances position into side control!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a decent elbow from side control.
Itzpapalotltotec landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keane sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing shots but Keane is blocking nicely.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away. #SUB2#
Itzpapalotltotec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Itzpapalotltotec has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Itzpapalotltotec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keane defending well though.
Itzpapalotltotec winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Keane tries to get to full guard but Itzpapalotltotec has control of the leg. #SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Keane slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Decent striking displayed by Itzpapalotltotec there.#TD2#
Itzpapalotltotec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keane on his heels. He'll look to pass Keane's guard now, I'm sure.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Itzpapalotltotec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itzpapalotltotec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Keane looking for a guillotine here but Itzpapalotltotec defends easily. #SUB#
Keane working for a triangle but Itzpapalotltotec defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Itzpapalotltotec. #T1##SUB#
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Keane has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Itzpapalotltotec is looking to defend but Keane has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Itzpapalotltotec! Keane pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Itzpapalotltotec taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 210: Fedetenko v Shida
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Hollow thumps Keane with a low kick.
Hollow misses with a leg kick.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollow counters with a good, hard body kick but Keane shrugs it off.
Keane cracks Hollow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hollow lands an overhand right.
Keane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keane misses with a hook
and Hollow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keane throws a jab when Hollow was well out of range.
Keane throws a hook but Hollow avoids it easily.#T1##KD2#
Hollow drops Keane with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Keane looks back up at him and smiles so Hollow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Keane is rocked!
Hollow delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Keane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hollow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keane is breathing heavily.
Hollow cracks Keane with a left hook right on the temple and Keane goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hollow lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Keane is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hawk Hollow!
During a confident post fight interview, Hawk Hollow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keane sprawls well initially but Azevedo Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza prevents Keane from improving his position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keane's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keane is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Keane.
Keane is trying to improve his position.
Keane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for a kimura from the bottom but Azevedo Souza passes into side control!
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keane sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keane is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Azevedo Souza happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keane manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Keane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azevedo Souza cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Azevedo Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Azevedo Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Keane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azevedo Souza.
Keane misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keane defends it well.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keane moves away.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Azevedo Souza digs a good hook to Keane's body.
Brett Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Azevedo Souza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza clinches up with Keane and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Keane holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
Azevedo Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza tries to throw a body punch but Keane avoids it by throwing Azevedo Souza back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azevedo Souza.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break the clinch but Keane is controlling him.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keane passes into half guard. #SUB#
Keane seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo Souza defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Keane seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo Souza defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Keane is trying to work for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4##SUB#
Azevedo Souza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keane.
Keane wants to control the pace but Azevedo Souza is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Keane postures up.#SUB#
Keane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Azevedo Souza is surviving well by controlling Keane's body position as best he can.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Keane pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brett Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Azevedo Souza lands with a good body shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1##SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keane is staying active underneath Azevedo Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Azevedo Souza works his way into full mount!
Azevedo Souza moves to back control. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Keane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for the choke. #T4#
I really don't envy Keane right now. #SUB2#
Keane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Keane is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Keane fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azevedo Souza 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Dudayev.
Dudayev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keane misses with a hook. Dudayev ducked under it nicely.
Dudayev throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.
Dudayev misses the shot to the body.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dudayev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudayev moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Dudayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane throws a counter combo.
Keane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dudayev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Dudayev saw that one coming.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudayev throws a leg kick that misses.
Dudayev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dudayev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dudayev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudayev!
Dudayev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
Keane misses with a hook.
Dudayev tried to counter with a leg kick but Keane avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Dudayev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudayev. That snapped Keane's head back.
Dudayev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dudayev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keane. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
Dudayev lands with a nice body punch.
Dudayev throws a leg kick
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Dudayev slips under a jab from Keane.
Dudayev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Dudayev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Dudayev.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dudayev.
Good work by Keane as he checks the leg kick.
Dudayev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Keane is rocked!
Dudayev is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dudayev shuts the power down on Keane. Lights out, game over! Dudayev is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akhmed Dudayev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Akhmed Dudayev made sure he mentioned AVALON, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 189: Andrei v Hagger 3
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Denisov has managed to clinch.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane misses with some punches. #TD2#
Denisov jumps into guard, dragging Keane to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keane wants to pass the guard but Denisov is keeping the position.
Denisov working a defensive guard here.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Keane looking for a guillotine here but Denisov defends easily. #T1#
Denisov postures up in Keane's guard and throws a big left but Keane blocks it.
Denisov chips away with some ground and pound.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Denisov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Denisov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Keane keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Keane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Denisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denisov has managed to get both his arms back between Keane's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Denisov trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom. #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.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov pushes down on Keane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Denisov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Denisov connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Denisov looks to land a combination but Keane avoids it well.
Keane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Denisov counters with a left and a right that stings Keane.
Denisov tries to clinch
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Denisov to score with a decent uppercut.
Keane dodges the punch combination from Denisov.
Denisov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denisov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keane wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denisov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Denisov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Denisov showed some decent athleticism there.
Denisov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Denisov with the ground and pound but Keane uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denisov distracts Keane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Denisov throwing strikes from guard but Keane blocks nicely. #SUB#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Keane has wrist control.#SUB#
Keane looking for a guillotine here but Denisov defends easily. #SUB#
Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Denisov defends it easily.#T3#
Denisov is working Keane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Keane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Denisov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denisov distracts Keane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Denisov is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denis Denisov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Denisov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keane defends it nicely.
Denisov wants to clinch
and Keane counters with a two punch combo.
Denisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denisov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Denisov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Denisov.
Denisov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Denisov wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov is working Keane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Keane working for a triangle but Denisov defends it easily. #SUB#
Keane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom.
Keane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denisov trying to control but Keane is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Denisov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Keane has locked up a guillotine! Keane's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Denisov is holding on here and Keane must be using up a lot of energy. Denisov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Keane gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Keane off the cage and back into range.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Anderson defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Keane blocks a jab.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Keane saw that one coming.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Keane.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Keane's head back. #ROC#Keane is rocked!
Anderson moves in close and cracks Keane with a massive right hand! Keane, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
After winning the bout, Ryan Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Keane throws a big counter combination but Phuthong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Keane.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Keane misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Phuthong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Keane's shoulder, as Keane tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Keane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keane.
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.#T2#
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keane swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane blocks a jab.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
Phuthong jabs at Keane's body.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily. #T3#
Keane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Keane.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Keane's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Keane slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Keane connects with a single shot there.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane takes one on the button.
Keane misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phuthong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong punishes Keane's body with a nice straight punch.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Keane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Keane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keane throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keane doesn't seem phased though.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
No joy there for Phuthong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range. #T2#
Keane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Keane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Keane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.#T3#
Phuthong cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Keane slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Keane.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong throws a head kick but Keane moves out of range.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phuthong under the eye.#T4#
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keane was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Keane avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
Phuthong cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong cracks Keane with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body. Keane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
Keane moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Phuthong toppling to the canvas! Phuthong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!#ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Keane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phuthong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keane scrambles back to his feet.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane lands with a cross.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Phuthong has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
A head kick by Pandens misses
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandens misses with an uppercut
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandens throws the left hand but Keane avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandens works Keane's body with a nice hook.
Keane misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandens blocks a jab.#T1#
A big left from Pandens misses.
Keane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keane lands with a straight right. Pandens didn't see that one coming.
Pandens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Pandens misses the jab.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Keane moves out of range and Pandens only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Pandens lands a really nice looking cross but Keane seems unphased.
Pandens swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane throws a hook but Pandens blocks it.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Pandens's shoulder, as Pandens tries to avoid the shot.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws a front kick aimed at Keane's knee but Keane avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Keane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandens slips a jab and a cross from Keane.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandens. Keane shrugs it off though.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Pandens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keane. Keane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandens throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range.
Pandens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Nice jab there from Keane.
Pandens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pandens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Pandens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Keane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Keane misses with a shot to the body
and Pandens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandens throws a head kick but Keane moves out of range.
Keane misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Pandens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keane. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Keane misses.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keane throws out a counter right but Pandens avoids it with no problem.
Pandens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pandens throws a sloppy body shot
and Keane counters with a three punch combo that has Pandens backing up. Pandens nods at Keane to acknowledge the strikes.
Pandens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keane under the eye.
A left lands for Pandens.#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Pandens engages and cracks Keane with a massive lead left hook - Keane tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Pandens is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 163: Siale v Matikainen
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Larsen slips a straight right by Keane.
Keane scores with a body shot.
Keane works the jab nicely.
Larsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a left to the body.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.
Larsen dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Keane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larsen is looking to slow Keane down with leg kicks. #T1#
Keane takes one to the side of the head.
Larsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Larsen moves away and avoids it.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Larsen finds it's target.
Larsen throws a lazy body kick
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Larsen.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Larsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keane takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Larsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane lands a nice shot that snaps Larsen's head back.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Keane. That snapped Larsen's head back.
Larsen throws a right hand that misses
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Keane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen with the inside leg kick.
Larsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Keane misses with a looping left.
A big right from Keane misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Larsen misses the target.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsen, as that shot connected.
Larsen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Keane is looking for the big counter here.
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Larsen throws a leg kick
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Keane finds it's target.
Larsen connects with a jab.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Keane wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brett Keane 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#
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Keane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Larsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Larsen misses with an uppercut. Keane saw that one coming.
Larsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen throws a lazy right hand but Keane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Keane avoids the body shot from Larsen. #T1#
Keane tries to clinch up#KD#
and Larsen counters with a head kick that drops Keane to the mat! Keane scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Larsen knocks out Keane with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Larsen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Larsen picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Larsen!
After winning the bout, Magnus Larsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane. #CL2#
Halli clinches up against the cage.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Halli.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane tries to break free but Halli pushes him back against the cage.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Halli blocking some punches.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halli.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Halli - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halli. #TD2#
Halli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Keane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Halli looking for the choke but no joy.
Halli has Keane flattened out and is raining down punches. #T2#
Halli missing with punches from the back.
Keane's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Keane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keane tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Keane is working hard here to advance position.
Keane breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keane looking to pass the guard.
Keane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Keane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keane is one step ahead there.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Halli working for a triangle but Keane defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keane stacks Halli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keane!
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keane's back!
Keane tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Keane showing good submission defense here.
Keane is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Keane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli dominated that round.
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#
Keane misses with a looping left.
Halli throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane just misses with a punch to the body.
Keane takes one on the button.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli throws a lazy right hand but Keane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli with a hook.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli slips a jab from Keane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli misses with a body punch
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane working aggressively here.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards. #BC#
Keane breaks the clinch.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli lands a right hook to the body.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Keane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halli tries to clinch but Keane moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keane counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
Halli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Halli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halli can turn it around.
Keane misses with some punches. #T2##BC#
Keane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keane scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keane throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Nice jab there from Halli.
A big left from Halli misses.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Halli throws a right hand that misses
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halli misses with a jab to the body
and Keane counters with a series of strikes. Halli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli. #T3#
Halli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Halli moves into the clinch successfully.
Halli digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brett Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Keane blocking some punches.
Halli tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it.
Halli tries a body shot but Keane blocks it. #TD2#
Halli gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Keane has his feet on Halli's thighs here. He's pushed Halli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Halli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Keane walks into a jab.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Keane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Keane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Keane defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Keane throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Henderson catches Keane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Keane lands a lovely overhand right.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Henderson coming out on top.#T1#
Keane scores with a sloppy right hand. Henderson should have avoided that one.
Henderson misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Henderson toppling to the canvas! Henderson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!#ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
Henderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henderson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Henderson limp body while Keane jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Keane avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Itzpapalotltotec. That snapped Keane's head back.
Keane takes one on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Itzpapalotltotec.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane connects with a looping right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Itzpapalotltotec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keane.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Keane misses with a body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target. #T2#
Keane slips under a jab.
Keane misses with a few strikes there.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Itzpapalotltotec - just one landing.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Keane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keane throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Keane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a straight right. Keane didn't see that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec clobbers Keane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
Brett Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Keane avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec has his takedown stuffed
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itzpapalotltotec works Keane's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a looping left.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Keane with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Itzpapalotltotec lands with an uppercut that bounces Keane off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Itzpapalotltotec does no damage.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a hook.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an off balance right hand
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keane throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keane counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Keane knows he should have avoided that one.
Keane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a jab to the body
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Itzpapalotltotec is rocked!
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Oh Itzpapalotltotec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Itzpapalotltotec swings widly with a right hand
and Keane counters with a big right hand! Oh Itzpapalotltotec is in trouble here! Keane follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Keane is quick to defend against it.
Keane throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul attempts a counter takedown but Keane avoids it well and moves away.
Sripituksakul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Keane throws out a counter right but Sripituksakul avoids it with no problem.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a front kick aimed at Keane's knee but Keane avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul connects with a nice looking jab.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Sripituksakul slips the punch.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.#T1#
Sripituksakul tries to clinch but Keane moves away
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
Keane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sripituksakul finds it's way round the side to connect with Keane's head.
Sripituksakul slips a jab from Keane.
Sripituksakul throws a leg kick which misses Keane's front leg but catches the back leg as Keane tries to avoid it.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Keane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sripituksakul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB2#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sripituksakul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sripituksakul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Keane is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sripituksakul seems content to control.
Sripituksakul is looking to advance position but Keane won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Sripituksakul seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but Keane defending well.
Sripituksakul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sripituksakul misses with a right hand
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sripituksakul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Keane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sripituksakul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sripituksakul misses the target.
Keane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Sripituksakul misses. #TD#
Sripituksakul drives through with a takedown into Keane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Keane has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sripituksakul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keane.#T1#
Sripituksakul scores with punches from side control.
Keane is not content to let Sripituksakul control the position.
Keane manages to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keane can do to turn this around?
Sripituksakul sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Keane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sripituksakul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sripituksakul controlling the action here.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Keane slips a straight right by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sripituksakul. #T4#
Sripituksakul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sripituksakul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Sripituksakul slips the punch.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keane staying out of range there.
Keane takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Sripituksakul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keane scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul cracks Keane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sripituksakul throws an off balance right hand
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul goes for a double leg but Keane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keane continues to drive forward.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sripituksakul doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Sripituksakul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sripituksakul wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Sripituksakul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sripituksakul throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.#TD#
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keane to see if he's OK.
Keane is looking for a sweep.
Sripituksakul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sripituksakul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sripituksakul 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. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Keane with the active half guard here but Sripituksakul passes nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Sripituksakul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sripituksakul scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Keane tries to improve position but can't.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #T3#
Keane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sripituksakul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
Keane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sripituksakul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sripituksakul is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Keane is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Sripituksakul is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sripituksakul, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Chugman.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chugman with a body shot.
Chugman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chugman there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chugman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Keane holds him up against the cage and eventually Chugman drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chugman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
Chugman can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Chugman looking to slow down the pace here.
Chugman misses with the head strike. #T1#
Chugman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keane is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Keane breaks the clinch.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Keane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chugman with a body shot.
Keane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman misses with a looping right.
Keane looks to score with a jab to the body but Chugman is just out of range.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Chugman takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Keane. #BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Keane misses the jab.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chugman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chugman avoids the body shot from Keane.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Keane avoids it well and moves away.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chugman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman staying out of range there.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman misses with a hook
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Keane misses.
Keane misses with a left hand #TD#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Keane fights it but they end up in guard.
Keane can't keep his opponent in guard - Chugman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Chugman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chugman is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chugman.
Chugman tries to pass to full mount but Keane defends it. #SUB#
Chugman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chugman winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman 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.
Chugman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brett Keane will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Chugman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chugman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Keane misses.
Chugman misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keane lands with a right hand.
Keane keeps the fight on the outside.
Keane throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Keane throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Keane pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL#
Chugman moves into the clinch.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Chugman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Chugman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keane's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman. #TD#
Chugman has clasped his hands together around Keane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Keane tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chugman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chugman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chugman working Keane over with strikes here. #T2#
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!
Chugman landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chugman landing strikes from the mount and Keane is in trouble!
Chugman unloading with bombs!
Chugman landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Chugman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Keane has worked his arm free - good work by Keane!
Keane tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Keane is still trying to improve position.
Chugman working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keane, who protects the arm well.
Keane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chugman wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Keane is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Chugman wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman cracks Keane with a big right hand but Keane just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chugman trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Chugman lands with an overhand left.
Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
A jab from Keane misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman slips under a jab.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keane sprawls and moves away.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Keane has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chugman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chugman!
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keane takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Keane tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chugman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Chugman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Keane is looking to regain half guard here but Chugman keeps moving and retains side control.
Chugman controls the position from side control.#T3#
Chugman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Chugman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keane!
Chugman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keane?
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keane is looking to escape.
Keane tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.#T4##SUB#
Chugman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keane is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keane and Chugman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chugman working the ground and pound.
Keane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chugman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Keane's thigh. Keane counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugman defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chugman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cervenka has managed to clinch.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keane scores with a shoulder strike.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Cervenka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Keane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Keane.
Keane lands with a left to the head.
Cervenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane. #BC2#
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka lands a really nice looking cross but Keane seems unphased.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cervenka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keane counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Keane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Keane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cervenka with a body shot.
Cervenka scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keane misses with a wild combination.
Cervenka seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cervenka scores with a decent looking hook.
Cervenka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keane counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cervenka thinking.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervenka. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane throws a hook but Cervenka avoids it easily.
Keane cracks Cervenka with a hook to the temple - Cervenka is on wobbly legs here! Keane swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cervenka falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Keane wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 99: Simone v Halsti
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Wilcox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilcox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keane.
An inside leg kick from Wilcox misses.
Keane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilcox as he connects with a hook.
Wilcox cracks Keane with a good jab.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Keane moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Wilcox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Wilcox misses with a leg kick.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox misses with a combination
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Donovan Wilcox has been cut.
Wilcox jabs at Keane's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Keane. That snapped Wilcox's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane blocks a jab.#T1#
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Wilcox moves away and avoids it.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Wilcox.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilcox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Keane moved away.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox is looking to score with low kicks.
Keane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilcox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Keane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Wilcox misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilcox.
Wilcox feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
Keane with a nice cross.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Wilcox throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Wilcox defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilcox slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Keane moves out of range easily.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Wilcox moved out of range.
Wilcox lands with a cross.
Wilcox defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Wilcox throws a combination. Keane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilcox throws out the jab.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Wilcox uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Wilcox tenderised Keane's leg. Keane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilcox.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilcox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Keane is out of range.
Keane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilcox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilcox walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane moves away from the strike by Wilcox.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Wilcox misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Donovan Wilcox's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane lands with a cross.
Wilcox catches Keane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilcox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane 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.
Wilcox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilcox throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Wilcox is rocked!
Wilcox blocks a jab.
Oh Wilcox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilcox throws a low kick, looking for Keane's leg but Keane calmly moves out of range.
Wilcox seems to have got his legs back now.
Keane takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Wilcox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donovan Wilcox'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#
Keane slips a jab from Wilcox.
Keane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Wilcox looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilcox. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilcox lands a slapping body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Keane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wilcox has got the better of the exchanges.
Keane avoids the head kick by Wilcox.
Wilcox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keane.
Wilcox tries to land a leg kick but Keane saw it coming and moves away.
Keane cracks Wilcox with an open hand slap.
Keane lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keane lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilcox's head.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Keane scores with a counter punch that sends Wilcox to the canvas! Keane smells blood - he's punishing Wilcox with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wilcox has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Jones digs a good hook to Keane's body.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones misses the body punch
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Keane scores with a jab to the body.
Jones jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keane is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keane is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keane manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2##SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Jones working Keane over with strikes.
Jones throws a strike but Keane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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!
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Keane is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Keane working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily. #T3#
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keane to regain full guard.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Keane moved away.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Keane checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Keane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Keane misses.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keane on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Jones is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Keane tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Keane defending well. #T3#
Jones working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
Keane takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Keane has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Keane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Keane won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T4#
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Keane is proving a slippery customer.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jones scores with the left hand. Keane knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Keane checks a leg kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keane misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Jones throws a strike but Keane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Keane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Keane doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Keane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dingleberry Jones!
Dingleberry Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Keane misses.
Keane throws a hook but Elkins blocks it.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkins.
Elkins throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elkins lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkins swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane lands an overhand right.
Elkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Elkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keane. Keane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elkins moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Elkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Elkins's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkins misses with a wild body shot.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Elkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elkins slips a straight right by Keane.
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elkins.
A left lands for Elkins.
Elkins throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elkins misses the body punch
letting Keane counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Elkins is rocked!
Elkins misses with a hook to the body
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Elkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Dudayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Dudayev has closed the distance and engaged Keane in a clinch.
Keane blocking some punches.
A short right from Dudayev on the inside.
Dudayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudayev takes a shot to the head.
Dudayev lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudayev.
Dudayev blocking some punches.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudayev.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane lands a left hand.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudayev lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Keane misses with a punch to the body.
Dudayev tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudayev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudayev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Dudayev digs a right hand underneath Keane's ribcage. Keane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Dudayev on the inside.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Dudayev avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Dudayev scores with a shoulder strike.
Keane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudayev's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudayev.
Dudayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Dudayev blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudayev.
A head punch on the inside from Dudayev fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudayev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudayev.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dudayev.
Keane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudayev takes a shot to the head.
Dudayev blocking some punches.
Dudayev working aggressively here.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Dudayev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudayev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Dudayev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudayev.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudayev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane blocking some punches.
Dudayev blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane lands with a light punch inside.
Dudayev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a punch to the body.
Keane tries to break the clinch but Dudayev is controlling the position.
Dudayev is leaning against Keane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dudayev lands a shot to the body.
Dudayev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Dudayev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudayev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Dudayev. #BC#
Dudayev breaks from the clinch.
Dudayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Dudayev clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Dudayev.
Dudayev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dudayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
A short uppercut from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keane or not.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudayev tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
Dudayev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dudayev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudayev looks to clinch
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Keane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dudayev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keane scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
and Dudayev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Keane! He's just covering up as Dudayev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akhmed Dudayev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akhmed Dudayev thanked AVALON for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Keane slips under a jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Keane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mercenary can pounce on him.
Keane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keane defending well as Mercenary loads up on a big left hand.
Keane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercenary does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mercenary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercenary cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary throws a leg kick which misses Keane's front leg but catches the back leg as Keane tries to avoid it.
Mercenary scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mercenary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Medieval Mercenary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mercenary with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mercenary misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Mercenary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Mercenary manages to avoid it.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary misses with a wild body shot.
Keane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercenary throws an off balance right hand
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary tries to land a front kick but Keane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keane tries to clinch up but Mercenary circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercenary clobbers Keane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mercenary tests Keane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercenary lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keane's sensitive parts.
Mercenary throws a head kick but Keane moves out of range.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Mercenary scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Mercenary is rocked!
Mercenary throws a nice head kick!
Mercenary is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Keane slips a jab and a cross from Mercenary.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Mercenary - just one landing.
Keane lands an overhand right.
Mercenary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keane.
Mercenary smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Mercenary toppling to the canvas! Mercenary scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Mercenary is looking to chop away at Keane's legs.
Keane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercenary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercenary throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.
Mercenary throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keane slips under a jab.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Mercenary misses with a hook to the body
and Keane counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Nouveau walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Nouveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau prevents Keane from improving his position.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nouveau. #T1#
Nouveau wants to advance to full mount but Keane doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nouveau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nouveau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nouveau tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Nouveau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Nouveau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nouveau working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Nouveau is working to tighten his grip on Keane's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Keane has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nouveau is really squeezing tight and eventually Keane passes out! Nouveau breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theodore Nouveau!
Post fight, Theodore Nouveau took to the microphone: 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Riku as he connects with a hook.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane defending well as Riku loads up on a big left hand.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riku throws a body kick that misses.
Riku throws an off balance right hand
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keane scrambles back to his feet.
Keane lands a nice hook to Riku's body. Riku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Keane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD#
Keane sends Riku crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keane is motioning to the referee to let Riku up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Riku is rocked!
Keane misses with a body shot.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keane scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riku misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Riku toppling to the canvas! Riku scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!
Riku is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Keane pounces like a tiger and cracks Riku with a vicious hook! Riku is down but not out! Keane follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brett Keane!

Event: LAFC FN 9
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Keane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keane lands a jab to the head.
Keane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Keane is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Keane should have avoided that one.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Eddie Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson tries to bum rush Keane with a series of wild strikes but Keane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Wilson looks to move away, Keane throws a big counter combo but Wilson just gets out of the way.
Keane slips under a jab from Wilson.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keane throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Keane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson digs a good hook to Keane's body. #T1#
Wilson slips under a jab from Keane.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keane. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keane takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keane slips under a jab.
Keane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Keane swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson tests Keane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Keane cracks Wilson with an open hand slap.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Keane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick lands for Wilson.
Keane lands a body shot.
Wilson slips under a jab from Keane.#T3#
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Keane takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Keane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Keane lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Keane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keane blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Wilson catches Keane right on the button with a cross.
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Keane tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Keane checks it
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wilson misses with a hook. Keane ducked under it nicely.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Keane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Keane slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keane lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Wilson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keane's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Keane misses the jab.
Wilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Keane blocks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Keane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
Keane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Keane.
Keane being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it. #T1#
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Keane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
Keane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Keane.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Keane as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson throws the left hand but Keane avoids the punch easily.
Keane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keane was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keane is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Keane regains half guard.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Keane is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Keane is defending well.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson is trying to control. Keane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Keane recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson pushing down on Keane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Keane!
Keane is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilson prevents Keane from getting the reversal.
Wilson throwing strikes here but Keane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Keane tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Keane manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Keane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keane defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keane to the mat! Keane manages to get full guard.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Keane wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Keane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Wilson wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Keane can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keane's head.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Keane defends it.
Eddie Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keane defending well though.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Wilson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
Wilson throwing shots but Keane is blocking nicely.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position.
Wilson trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane is in trouble now - Wilson has advanced to mount!
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Keane hang on?
Keane keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Wilson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Wilson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Keane is now in Wilson's guard. A big mistake from Wilson there, giving up the dominant position!
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully. #T4#
Keane stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Keane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keane trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson is trying to keep Keane in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keane preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Wilson!

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Mfer tries to move into range but Keane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer tries to score with a low kick but Keane moves his leg out of the way.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mfer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane misses with a double jab.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer lands with a good body shot.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Keane slips a jab from Mfer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a leg kick.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Mfer.
Keane walks into a straight right hand from Mfer.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Nice body kick from Mfer.
Keane walks into a jab.
Keane avoids the body shot from Mfer.
Keane is looking for the big counter here.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Mfer throws a leg kick but Keane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Keane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Mfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Keane clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane misses with a double jab
and Mfer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily. #T2#
Mfer swinging wildly here.
Mfer throws a push kick but Keane slaps the foot to one side.
Keane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mfer under the eye.
Keane misses with a hook.
Mfer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Mfer cracks Keane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer jabs at Keane's body.
Mfer moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane with a hook.
Mfer cracks Keane with a good jab.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Keane is rocked!
Mfer pounces like a tiger and cracks Keane with a vicious hook! Keane is down but not out! Mfer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Mfer!

Event: LAFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Keane moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus slips under a jab from Keane.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keane has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Keane misses with a few strikes there.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Keane was not able to check.
Keane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Marcus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Keane.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane misses with a straight right.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Keane.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcus.
Marcus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily.
Keane drops his hands momentarily and Marcus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Good shot there by Keane.
Nice cross by Marcus.
Keane throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Marcus moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Keane misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Marcus walks into a jab.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane looks to throw the jab but Marcus is out of range.
A big left from Keane misses.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marcus slips a jab from Keane.#T2#
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.
Marcus looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus moves away from the strike by Keane.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keane swinging wildly here.
Marcus slips under a jab from Keane.
Keane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keane.#CUT#It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Keane lands the left hand.
Keane looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Keane takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Marcus misses.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keane with a body shot.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Marcus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marcus lands a nice hook to Keane's body. Keane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keane scores with a jab.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Keane lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcus's head.
A big left from Keane misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Marcus misses the target.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marcus lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keane missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane backing away here, and Marcus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Marcus lands with a hook. Keane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marcus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
Marcus tests Keane's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Keane is rocked!
Marcus circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Keane tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Marcus wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Marcus!
A very excited looking Philip Marcus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Keegan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Keegan slips the punch.
A big right from Keane misses.
Keegan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keane defends it well.
Keane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keegan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane misses with a hook #TD2#
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keane won't be happy with that.
Keane parries the strikes from Keegan easily there. Keegan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keane to escape.
Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keegan working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Keane looking for subs from the bottom but Keegan mounts him!
Keane is desperately trying to improve his position but Keegan has a good base and remains in mount.
Keane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Keane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keegan lands a nice shot to the head.
Keegan lands a big elbow.
Keegan landing strikes from the mount and Keane is in trouble!
Keegan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keegan lands a couple of good shots and Keane has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Keane covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Keegan biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Keegan.
Keegan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Keegan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keane has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keegan drops an elbow to the side of Keane's head.
Keegan controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Keegan dominated that round.
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#
Keegan fails to land the takedown.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane throws a hook but Keegan avoids it easily.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keegan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keegan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keegan is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Keegan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Keegan is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keegan lands strikes from half guard.
Keegan working Keane over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Keegan.
Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Keegan trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keegan pulls his head out easily.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.
Keane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Keegan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Mac Keegan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keegan slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Keegan looking to score a takedown here. Keane is defending well but Keegan drives through and ends up in Keane's guard.
Keegan stays in close to Keane's body and controls the position.
Keegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Keane working for submissions but it's allowed Keegan to get to half guard.
Keegan is just content to waste time from the top position. Keane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keegan works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Keane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keegan defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Keegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Keane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Mac Keegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keegan.
Keegan with the counter takedown but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Keegan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keane's guard.
Keegan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keegan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keane's head.
Keegan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Keegan working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keegan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keegan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Keegan is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keegan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keegan works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard.
Keegan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Keegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keegan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keane sprawls well. Keane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keegan gets slowly back to his feet.
Keegan moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Keane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut.
Keane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Keegan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keegan.
Keegan lands a couple of digs.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keegan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keegan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
Keegan postures up and lands a big shot to Keane's brow.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keane's head.
Keegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keane is keeping the position for now.
Keegan is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keegan postures up in Keane's guard and throws a big left but Keane blocks it.
Keegan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Keane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keegan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Keegan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keegan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan cracks Keane with a solid left hand.
Keegan is working Keane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Keegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keegan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan!

Event: WCF 113: Woo vs Fitzgerald
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Keane gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Keane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Keane has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Irwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Keane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Irwin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Irwin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keane's guard. #REVB#
Irwin content to stall in guard here.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin passes Keane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keane tries to roll over but Irwin keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Irwin in particular looking to stall.
Keane is not content to let Irwin control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Irwin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Irwin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Irwin trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away. #SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Irwin trying to mount his opponent but Keane defends it. #SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
Keane is looking to improve his position.
Keane is refusing to be controlled, as Irwin sits in half guard.
Irwin wants to pass to mount but Keane is defending the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irwin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keane reverses the position - he's now on top in Irwin's guard.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully.
Irwin has his hands on Keane's head, controlling the position.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keane preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irwin is pulling down on Keane's head. It's preventing any offense from Keane, at least for the moment.
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Irwin dominated that round.
That's time! Keane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Keane misses with a looping right.
Irwin drops his hands momentarily and Keane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Keane misses.
And Irwin tries to counter it with a takedown but Keane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keane, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Keane gets caught flat footed, as Irwin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Keane working for a triangle but Irwin defends it easily.
Keane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Keane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irwin defends it easily.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Keane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Irwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Keane is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for a guillotine here but Irwin defends easily.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Irwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Keane has his foot on Irwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Irwin works his way back into a safe position though.
Irwin 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Keane lands a jab.#T3#
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keane misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Keane.#CL2#
Keane gets tackled into the cage by Irwin. Irwin maintains the clinch.
Irwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Keane scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Irwin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Irwin manages to end up in side control.
Irwin trying to control the position but Keane is working away. #SUB2#
Irwin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Irwin but great work by Keane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Keane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Irwin keeps Keane under control for a moment.#T4##SUB#
Keane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irwin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Keane is trying to get an arm triangle but Irwin is defending well.
Irwin tries to bench press Keane off him but Keane keeps the position.
Irwin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Keane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irwin won't allow Keane to pass to mount.
Irwin wants to control but Keane is keeping busy. #SUB#
Keane seems to be looking for submissions.
Keane is trying to control the action in half guard but Irwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Keane dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irwin slips under a jab from Keane.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up with Keane and pushes him back against the cage.
Keane works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Keane stops a takedown attempt from Irwin.
Keane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brett Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Keane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin tries to score a body lock takedown but Keane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Keane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brett Keane is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Keane. That snapped Irwin's head back. #TD2#
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keane's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Irwin wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Irwin controlling the pace.
Irwin is pressing down on Keane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keane is holding on for now.
Irwin is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Keane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irwin pulls his head out easily.
Irwin works his way into full mount!
Irwin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keane because Irwin loaded up on that one. #T3#
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Irwin working for a submission but Keane is keeping him at bay.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irwin is trying to control here but Keane has managed to regain half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Irwin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Irwin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Irwin tries to pass to full mount but Keane defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Irwin.
I think Irwin 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Irwin!
Christopher Irwin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Somchai rushes Keane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keane.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane misses with some punches.
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!
Keane dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Somchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai. #T1#
Somchai blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keane's defenses.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Somchai is struggling to control the position.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Somchai.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Somchai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
A bit of stalling here from Somchai.
A short body shot lands from Somchai as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Nice body punch from Somchai - that landed with a thud.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somchai.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keane avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai lands an elbow inside.
Somchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Keane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somchai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Somchai lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane is trying to break free.
Somchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Keane shrugs off.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Keane blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Somchai.
Somchai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
Somchai is working Keane over against the cage.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
Keane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Somchai trying to control the position but instead, Keane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Somchai into the cage.
Keane dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Keane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai blocking some punches.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somchais head. #BC2#
Keane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somchai tries to clinch there but Keane circles away.
Somchai moves away from the strike by Keane.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Somchai forces Keane back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Somchai slips a jab from Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Somchai avoids it easily.
Keane throws a hook but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brett Keane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Keane misses with a looping left.
A big left from Keane misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Somchai slips under a jab from Keane.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somchai blocks a jab.#CL#
Somchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Somchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Keane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Somchai.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Somchai prevents Keane from breaking the clinch.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Keane breaks the clinch.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Somchai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Chakree Somchai has been cut.#CL#
Somchai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Keane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keane lands a jab to the nose.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Somchai is out of range.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Somchai counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keane. Somchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Keane circles away.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Keane finds it's way through Somchai's defenses.
Somchai throws a nice looking combination but Keane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Somchai wants to clinch.#T2#
Somchai tries to clinch up but Keane circles away and keeps his distance.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Keane misses.
Somchai tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Keane misses.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Somchai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Somchai as the two fighters clinch.
Chakree Somchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Somchai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Somchai. #T3#
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
A short left from Somchai.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Somchai tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai has Keane pressed against the cage, preventing Keane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Somchai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keane's brow.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Somchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane. #T4#
Keane gets through Somchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Keane is trying to force a seperation but Somchai has the dominant position.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane is trying to break the clinch but Somchai is controlling him.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Somchai keeps control of Keane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Somchai to work.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keane's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Keane scores with a hook.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Somchai is looking for a counter combo.
Somchai slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Keane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chakree Somchai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somchai.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Keane misses with a left hand
and Somchai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Somchai is out of range.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up.
Keane swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somchai.#CL#
Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Keane misses with some punches. #T1#
Somchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Somchai presses Keane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Keane lands with a left to the head.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Somchai works on Keane's body with a couple of short punches.
Somchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane is trying to force a seperation but Somchai has the dominant position.
Somchai looking to throw knees to the head but Keane is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Somchai misses with a knee to the head.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Somchai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Somchai.
Keane dodges an elbow strike from Somchai. #T2#
Keane takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Keane has had enough of the clinch but Somchai keeps him there for the moment.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane can't break the clinch.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
Somchai misses with a punch to the body.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai. #T3#
Somchai taking a breather.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Somchai.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Chakree Somchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai lands a nice uppercut.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.#T4#
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keane keeps the fight on the outside.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane dodges the punch combination from Somchai.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Somchai counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Somchai has Keane up against the cage in a clinch.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Keane 's eye.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane is trying to break the clinch but Somchai has him pressed against the cage.
Somchai digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
Keane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somchai prevents Keane from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chakree Somchai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keane 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Keane!

Event: CMMA 178 Finger v Ferkingstad
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Keane lunges at Big Mouth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Mouth's hand.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Keane misses the jab.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Keane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Keane.
Keane misses with a hook.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keane throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Keane misses with a straight right.
Keane misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane works the jab nicely.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Big Mouth counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Mouth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keane to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Big Mouth is rocked!#KD#
Big Mouth cracks Keane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Big Mouth has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keane to stand back up!#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Big Mouth finish him?
Big Mouth lands a big right hook! Keane looks hurt but is still standing! Big Mouth lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Keane falls down and Big Mouth dives in with a huge hammer fist! Keane's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Big Mouth runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Keane looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keane misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Keane misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takahashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keane taking a bit of punishment here - Takahashi scoring with strikes.
Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keane to see if he's OK.#ES#
Keane sneaks out the side door and pushes Takahashi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Keane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Takahashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keane's guard.
Keane being controlled here, momentarily.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keane's guard.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Keane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keane is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keane tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takahashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Keane is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Keane is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Keane pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keane is looking to escape.
Takahashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takahashi prevents Keane from standing back up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away.
Takahashi stops Keane from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back 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.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keane.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Keane.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keane misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Keane stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Keane blocks the low kick.
Takahashi defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takahashi motions for Keane to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane misses with a hook.
Takahashi scores with a jab.
Keane swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keane throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Keane takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Takahashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Keane wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keane wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi forces his way into half guard.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
Takahashi 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. #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.
Keane is looking to escape.
Takahashi working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keane pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.#ES#
Keane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takahashi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Keane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a head kick. Keane smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Takahashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keane's guard.#ROC2#Keane is rocked!
Takahashi stays in close to Keane's body and controls the position.
Oh Keane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi stops Keane from standing up.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi won't allow Keane to get back to his feet.
Takahashi is pushing down on Keane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keane is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keane seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.#T4#
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keane has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Keane misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keane enables Takahashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Keane pushes Takahashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi feints the counter takedown.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
A jab from Keane misses.
Keane gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Takahashi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani
Date: Sep 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Marchant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marchant showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marchant in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Marchant might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Marchant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchant.
Keane pushes Marchant off looking to stand but Marchant dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Keane won't allow Marchant to pass to mount. #T1#
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Keane scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marchant manages to mount him!
Keane squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Marchant content just to control the position here.
Keane is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Marchant controlling the pace for now.
Marchant is trying to take his opponent's back.
Marchant 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#
Marchant looking for a guillotine from mount but Keane is having none of it.
Marchant with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Keane's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SU2#
Marchant is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Keane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Yves Marchant has been cut.#TD2#
Marchant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keane's guard.
Marchant stops Keane from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Keane wants to stand but Marchant is controlling the position.
Marchant looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marchant stops Keane from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Marchant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Marchant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Keane throws a hook but Marchant avoids it easily.#TD2#
Marchant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keane's guard.
Keane is looking to stand up but Marchant isn't so interested in that idea.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but Marchant passes into half guard.
Marchant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Marchant not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane pushes Marchant off looking to stand but Marchant dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Keane trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marchant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marchant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Keane controls his leg. #SUB2#
Marchant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marchant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Keane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marchant sprawling to the canvas! Marchant rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Keane finish him?! #ROC#Marchant is rocked!
Marchant gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Keane points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Marchant wakes up just in time to hear Keane thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!
In defeat, Yves Marchant stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger.'.

Event: CMMA 149 Wright v Owens
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Krenakore.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krenakore manages to avoid it.
Krenakore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Krenakore slips the punch.
Krenakore blocks a jab.
Krenakore dodges the punch combination from Keane.
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Keane lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krenakore slips a jab from Keane.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krenakore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.#T1#
Keane throws an off balance right hand
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Keane misses with a hook
and Krenakore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Keane lands a really nice looking cross but Krenakore seems unphased.
Keane slips under a jab from Krenakore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krenakore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krenakore slips under a jab.
Krenakore throws a big counter combination but Keane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krenakore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Krenakore counters with a two punch combo.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krenakore moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Keane misses with a body shot
and Krenakore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
As Keane looks to move away, Krenakore throws a big counter combo but Keane just gets out of the way.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krenakore counters with a straight right hand.
Krenakore staying out of range there.
Krenakore takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Krenakore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krenakore moves away from the strike by Keane.
Krenakore takes one on the button.#ROC2#Krenakore is rocked!
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Krenakore lands with a shot to the body.
Krenakore scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Krenakore cracks Keane with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Krenakore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keane to stand back up!#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Krenakore lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Keane is looking to close the distance but Krenakore sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Keane crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Keane is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mengrire Krenakore!
After winning the bout, Mengrire Krenakore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 142 Adam v Army Jr
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Finger throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Finger lands with a good body shot.
Keane throws a hook but Finger avoids it easily.
Finger throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane avoids the body shot from Finger.
Keane lands with a hook. Finger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Middle Finger has been cut.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Finger slips the punch.
Finger is looking to counter punch.
Keane misses with a wild body shot.
Finger is looking to counter punch.
Finger misses the jab.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finger misses with a double jab.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Finger takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Finger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Keane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger misses the jab.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Finger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finger connects with a looping right hand.
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Finger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keane.
Keane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keane throws the left hand but Finger avoids the punch easily.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Finger has knocked Keane down with a huge combo! Finger steps away and waves a wobbly Keane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Keane is rocked!#T1#
Finger knocks out Keane with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Finger before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Finger picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Finger!
Post fight, Middle Finger took to the microphone: 'This guy was nothing more then a warm up fight for me. He shouldn't have even been in this cage with me tonight, Im a straight OG Killa.......And Joe Biden if you hear this im calling you out!!! Your previous win over me was nothing more then a fluke. Best Believe Sucka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: CMMA 128 Seng v Lusen
Date: Jul 09, 2021

#R1##CL#
Hanma gets a clinch. #BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keane prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Keane blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Keane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Keane.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Keane misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Keane throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma tries to clinch but Keane is having none of it.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Keane tries to get set, Hanma tries to push him back and clinch up but Keane manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keane on the side of the head. #T1#
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased. #CL#
Hanma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma lands a left hand.
Keane's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Keane has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma jumps guard but Keane stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keane walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Keane throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Keane walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.
Keane misses with a looping right.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Hanma misses with a hook.
Keane cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Keane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
A big left from Keane misses. #CL#
Hanma closes the distance and pushes Keane back into the cage.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Keane avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage. #TD#
Hanma jumps guard. #SUB#
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Keane defends easily.
Keane wants to stand but Hanma has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keane defends well.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Keane from standing up. #SUB#
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Keane pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Keane from standing up.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Keane from standing up. #SU2#
Keane stands and steps away. Hanma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice straight punches there by Keane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keane.
Keane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Keane circles away and keeps his distance.
Keane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Hanma is rocked!#CUT2#Baki Hanma's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Hanma clinches.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Keane manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Hanma.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Hanma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanma slips under a jab.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma lands an overhand right.
Keane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Keane.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanma to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target. #KD2#
Keane lands a big right hand that sends Hanma crashing to the mat! Keane stays standing though and waves Hanma back to his feet!#T1#
Hanma slips a straight right by Keane.
Hanma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanma scores with a sloppy right hand. Keane should have avoided that one.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keane throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanma clean off his feet! He's out cold! Keane stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 B
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Keane throws a hook but Probert blocks it.
Probert lands a body shot.
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Probert moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probert! But no joy.
Probert tests Keane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Probert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Probert misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Probert.
Keane looks to score with a jab to the body but Probert is just out of range.
Probert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keane. Probert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keane.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Probert takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probert slips under a jab.
Probert moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keane ducks right into an uppercut from Probert.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Probert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Keane.#CUT#It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Probert lands a jab to the head.
Keane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Probert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Probert blocks a jab.
Probert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Probert blocks a jab.
Probert lands with a hook. Keane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keane scores with a sloppy right hand. Probert should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane throws the left hand but Probert avoids the punch easily.
Probert was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Probert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probert.
Keane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Probert is rocked!
Keane moves in close and cracks Probert with a massive right hand! Probert, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Keane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 A
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Hardrada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardrada.
Hardrada blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Hardrada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Hardrada is out of range.
Keane throws the left hand but Hardrada avoids the punch easily.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Hardrada counters with a two punch combo.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardrada counters with a nice uppercut.
Keane sizes up Hardrada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Hardrada is rocked!
Hardrada slips a jab from Keane.
Hardrada is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hardrada square on the jaw! Damn, Hardrada is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1#
Keane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keane misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Turcotte moves into the clinch.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushes Keane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Keane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keane.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane. #BC#
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Keane.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Turcotte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
Keane lands an uppercut.
A short left from Keane.
Keane blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside.
Keane working aggressively here. #T2#
Keane is trying to break free.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Keane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.#CL2#
Turcotte rushes Keane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
A short uppercut from Keane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Turcotte.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turcotte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keane's brow.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Keane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Keane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keane misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Turcotte slips a straight right by Keane.
Keane sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Keane avoids it this time.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Keane lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Keane lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Keane.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Keane shakes him off and moves away.
Keane staying out of range there.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Keane slips under a jab.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keane.
Keane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Keane slips the punch.#T4#
Keane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Keane cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Keane fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Turcotte to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Turcotte looks to clinch but Keane throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Turcotte taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brett Keane!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Keane throws a looping overhand right but Axelrod ducks down to avoid it.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelrod counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Keane lands.
Axelrod throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Axelrod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Axelrod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Axelrod moved out of range nicely.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keane connects with a body shot.
Keane looks to land a right hand but Axelrod moved out of range.#T1#
Keane lands with an overhand left.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Axelrod saw that one coming.
Axelrod moves out of range as Keane strikes.
Axelrod throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane throws a right hand that misses
and Axelrod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelrod counters with a nice uppercut.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Axelrod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane misses with a hook
and Axelrod counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelrod.
Keane swings widly with a right hand
and Axelrod counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Axelrod counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane misses with a combination
and Axelrod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Keane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelrod momentarily.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelrod.
Keane scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
Keane misses with a looping right.
Axelrod throwing a counter right hand but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axelrod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Axelrod scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Axelrod.#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Axelrod cracks Keane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Keane falls backwards against the cage. Axelrod follows up with more strikes that drop Keane to his knees. Axelrod keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Keane! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Axelrod!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Roll.
Keane lands a head shot.#KD2#
Keane lands a big right hand that sends Roll crashing to the mat! Keane stays standing though and waves Roll back to his feet!#ROC2#Roll is rocked!
Roll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane's corner calls for a 1-2. Keane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Roll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
A quick step to the side and Roll tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Roll seems to have got his legs back now.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane misses with an uppercut
letting Roll counter with a right hand.
Roll slips under a jab.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Roll darts in and clinches Keane up against the cage.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Roll blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roll creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keane is trying to break free.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
A hook to the body from Roll.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
A shot in the inside from Roll.
Roll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Roll has double underhooks.
Roll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Keane is trying to push Roll away but Roll has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll is working Keane over against the cage.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll lands a shoulder strike.
Roll pushes Keane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane gets through Roll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll lands with a light punch inside.
Keane blocks a body shot from Roll. #T4#
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Keane struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Keane is looking to break free of the clinch but Roll has double underhooks.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane has had enough of the clinch but Roll keeps him there for the moment.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Roll - that landed with a thud.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Roll walks into a stiff left hand from Keane.
Keane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keane's efforts to push away.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Keane throws an off balance right hand
and Keane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll slips under a jab from Keane.
Roll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Jab, jab by Keane - just one landing.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Roll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roll jabs at Keane's body.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Roll tries to counter by clinching up but Keane breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Roll moves into the clinch successfully.
Roll scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keane tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rokken Roll has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short uppercut from Keane.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll prevents a body shot from Keane.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane working aggressively here.
Roll blocks a body shot from Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
A shot in the inside from Keane. #T3#
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with the head strike.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Keane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Keane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
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!
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Roll lands a body shot.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll is leaning against Keane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keanes head.
Roll is working Keane over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
A short left from Roll.
Keane scores with a shoulder strike.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Roll digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rokken Roll will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keane.
Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Roll closes the distance and pushes Keane back into the cage.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll lands a body shot.
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Roll lands on the inside with 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!
Roll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roll.
Roll has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Roll scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Roll blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roll.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Keane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Keane's head.
Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll cracks Keane with a nice body shot.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Roll.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Roll.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Keane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Keane.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll throws a head punch that misses.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane prevents a body shot from Roll.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Roll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keane takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Keane is rocked!
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Roll finish him?
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane seems to have recovered his senses.
Keane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keane.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Roll. #T4#
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll blocking some punches.
Keane scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll digs a right hand underneath Keane's ribcage. Keane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roll gets through Keane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roll scores with a hook to the body.
Keane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roll has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Keane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane tries to bum rush Roll with a series of wild strikes but Roll uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Roll jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll lands with a straight right. Keane didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roll, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Caliman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Keane lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Christian Caliman has been cut.
Caliman throws a right hand that Keane ducks under and follows up with a left that Keane also avoids with ease.
Keane catches Caliman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Caliman connects with a right hand. Keane shakes it off.
Keane walks into a stiff left hand from Caliman.
Keane misses with a straight left.
Keane lands a jab.
Keane misses with a hook.
Caliman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keane.
Caliman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caliman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Caliman is rocked!
Keane takes a swing at Caliman's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Keane drops Caliman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Caliman looks back up at him and smiles so Keane waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Caliman is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Keane fakes the body blow, causing Caliman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Caliman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!

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