PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 3191 p4p, 2729 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 193 p4p, 169 weight class). Claus Haba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Haba
vs
Keegan

150 cm
27
138
15 - 7 - 1

176 cm
27
145
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keegan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keegan's guard now, I'm sure.
Keegan is pulling down on Haba's head to control his posture.
Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Haba advances position into side control!
Keegan is looking to reverse the position.
Keegan trying to remain calm as Haba controls from the top position.
Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba working away.
Haba trying to control the action but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Haba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keegan's legs.
Keegan is not content to let Haba control the position.
Haba working away.

Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haba taking a break here but Keegan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Keegan is looking for a sweep. Haba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haba wants to free his trapped foot but Keegan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haba is trying to control the action in half guard but Keegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Haba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Keegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.
Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keegan has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Keegan works over Haba with some ground and pound from guard.
Keegan content to stall in guard here.
Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.

Haba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keegan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haba.
Keegan won't allow Haba to sweep him here.
Haba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Keegan tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba wants to control from the top but Keegan keeps moving.
Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
Keegan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Haba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keegan is just riding it out for now. Haba eventually gives up the hold.
Keegan is refusing to be controlled, as Haba sits in half guard.
Keegan is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.

Haba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keegan is defending against the submission attempts here by Haba.
Keegan controlling the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haba tries for a takedown but Keegan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Keegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haba quickly recovers to half guard.
Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haba is looking to improve his position.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Haba's hands, connecting with Haba's forehead.
Haba tries to roll over but Keegan keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keegan 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.
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.
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!

Haba shoots in looking for a takedown but Keegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Haba gets caught napping as Keegan dives in and scores a takedown. Haba manages to retain guard.
Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Keegan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan distracts Haba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Haba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keegan 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 Haba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
Keegan landing strikes.
Haba tries to improve position but can't.
Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keegan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haba's legs.
Keegan slows the pace down.
Keegan scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haba is trying to work for a sweep but Keegan has mounted him!
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba regains half guard.
Haba is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Haba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Keegan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Keegan!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan working the head and body with strikes.
Keegan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to bench press Keegan off him but Keegan keeps the position.
Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Haba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Keegan stalls from top position.
Haba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keegan connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keegan lands a nice forearm strike.
Haba sneaks back into half guard.
Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keegan thows a huge punch but Haba dodges it nicely.
Keegan is just content to waste time from the top position. Haba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keegan scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Keegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keegan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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