PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryan Keenan (ranked 2332 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 274 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keenan
vs
Sackett

170 cm
29
153
12 - 4 - 1

178 cm
43
155
48 - 23 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class boxer
Heavy handed

Core Combat
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Keenan slips a straight right by Sackett.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Keenan lands.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
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!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Keenan throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a head kick. Keenan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan connects with the punch.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination!
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
As Sackett tries to get set, Keenan tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
A left lands for Keenan.
Sackett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the ropes.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jab from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Sackett feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keenan throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Jab from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Keenan throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Sackett takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sackett defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
As Keenan backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Keenan moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Keenan throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Keenan throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good jab.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keenan 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!

The fight ends as a draw!