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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 554 p4p, 1424 weight class) and Evan MacMillan (ranked 15 p4p, 35 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Evan MacMillan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan MacMillan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillan dives in for a single leg takedown but Keji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keji swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacMillan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacMillan thinking.
Abdul Keji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan MacMillan.
MacMillan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keji is trying to defend but MacMillan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keji keeping hold of MacMillan's head, controlling as best he can.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan thows a huge punch but Keji dodges it nicely.
Keji is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji is looking to control MacMillan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keji avoid being mounted?
MacMillan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keji defends it well.
Keji is refusing to be controlled, as MacMillan sits in half guard.
MacMillan seems to be looking for submissions.
Keji manages to get to full guard.
Keji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacMillan is aware though and is defending well.
Keji working for a triangle but MacMillan defends it easily.
Keji wants to sweep here but MacMillan controlling him for the moment.
MacMillan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacMillan drops back looking for a leg! Keji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keji manages to kick MacMillan off! MacMillan jumps back into Keji's guard.
Keji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keji wants to sweep here but MacMillan controlling him for the moment.
MacMillan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keji trying to keep a closed guard but MacMillan is proving a slippery customer.
MacMillan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacMillan advances position into side control!
Keji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacMillan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Keji wants to control but MacMillan postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Keji is right now.
MacMillan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keji tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacMillan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keji is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacMillan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keji is looking for a sweep.
MacMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Keji is defending well.
MacMillan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Keji is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Keji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keji tries to buck MacMillan off but MacMillan is having none of it.
MacMillan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keji keeps working.
MacMillan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Keji, who protects the arm well.
MacMillan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keji sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacMillan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keji trying to get back to full guard but MacMillan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacMillan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
MacMillan avoids the attempt from Keji to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan MacMillan dominated that round.
That's time! Keji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keji connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacMillan. MacMillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
MacMillan closes the distance and clinches up with Keji, looking for a takedown. MacMillan pushes Keji against the cage but Keji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacMillan misses with a takedown
and Keji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt
and Keji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abdul Keji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan MacMillan.
MacMillan tries for a takedown but Keji circles away easily
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacMillan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacMillan fails to land the takedown.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
MacMillan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keji misses the jab.
Abdul Keji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keji lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Keji misses its intended target.
Keji connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacMillan. MacMillan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keji misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Keji misses.
Nice sprawl there from Keji as MacMillan shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keji, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Evan MacMillan's cut even more.
MacMillan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keji.
MacMillan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillan shoots for a double leg takedown but Keji sprawls well. He's pushed MacMillan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacMillan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keji throwing a counter right hand but MacMillan manages to avoid it.
Keji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt
and MacMillan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacMillan misses with a takedown attempt
and Keji counters with a nice 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!
MacMillan with a poor takedown
enabling Keji to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Evan MacMillan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Evan MacMillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keji missing with a left hand there. MacMillan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keji cracks MacMillan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MacMillan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Keji finish him?
MacMillan is rocked!
BAM! Keji delivers a spinning backfist that drops MacMillan like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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