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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 1562 p4p, 2068 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 95 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135
13 - 4 - 1 |
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145
9 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keegan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Keegan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keegan shoots in but Horatius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keegan 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.
Keegan gets a double leg takedown into Horatius's guard.
Horatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet but Keegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keegan throws a big right hand that misses.
Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan lands a couple of elbows.
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him.
Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius wants to stand but Keegan is controlling the position.
Keegan landing with the ground and pound.
Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keegan prevents Horatius from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horatius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Horatius lands in his opponent's guard.
Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keegan's head.
Horatius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely.
Horatius stopping the sweep attempt from Keegan.
Keegan has his hands on Horatius's head, controlling the position.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius distracts Keegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horatius.
Keegan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Horatius is looking to pass into half guard but Keegan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Keegan is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard.
Horatius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keegan.
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keegan won't allow Horatius to sweep him here.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horatius.
Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Keegan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Horatius enables Keegan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Horatius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horatius wants to stand and escape but Keegan is having none of it.
Horatius is pulling down on Keegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Keegan, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Joey Horatius 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.
Horatius closes the distance and pushes Keegan back into the cage.
Horatius looking for a takedown.
Horatius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horatius is working for takedown but Keegan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horatius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Horatius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Horatius wants to take the fight to the mat but Keegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Horatius.
Horatius has Keegan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keegan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horatius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horatius is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horatius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Keegan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Horatius wants to control the position but Keegan frees himself and scrambles - Horatius manages to regain control in side control.
Keegan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Horatius working the body and head with strikes.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around?
Keegan struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Horatius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Keegan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horatius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keegan trying to hold on to Horatius's head to control him but Horatius postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keegan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius postures up in Keegan's guard and throws a big left but Keegan blocks it.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.
Horatius landing with the ground and pound.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius preventing the sweep.
Keegan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Horatius is looking to escape.
Keegan is trying to control the action in half guard but Horatius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horatius defending well though.
Horatius tries to kick Keegan off but Keegan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keegan stalling away here and it's allowed Horatius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Horatius keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard.
Horatius manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Horatius looking for a takedown.
Horatius lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
Keegan wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Keegan is holding on to half guard well.
Keegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keegan quickly recovers to half guard.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keegan defending well though.
Keegan is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horatius throwing shots but Keegan is blocking nicely.
Keegan has his hands clasped together around Horatius's back. He's all about the action.
Horatius is thwarting Keegan's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan controlling the position well.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan gets full guard.
Horatius connects with a couple of short punches.
Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius works over Keegan with some ground and pound from guard.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.
Keegan has his hands on Horatius's head, controlling the position.
Keegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Keegan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Keegan!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keegan cracks Horatius with a solid left hand.
Keegan stops Horatius from standing up.
Keegan throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan trying to control but Horatius is working from the bottom.
Horatius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keegan throws a strike but Horatius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keegan controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horatius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Keegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Keegan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Keegan!
Horatius is wriggling around but Keegan manages to pass to half guard.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius is controlling Keegan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horatius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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