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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Keys (ranked 1563 p4p, 2178 weight class) and Paul Stahl (ranked 116 p4p, 158 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Keys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl throws a shot from downtown. Keys moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Stahl misses its intended target.
Keys definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stahl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keys throws out the jab.
Keys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stahl moves away.
Stahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keys clinches.
Keys blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Keys.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keys throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
Keys connects with a knee to the head.
Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Keys controls his hands.
Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Keys lands an elbow that stopped Stahl in his tracks for a moment.
Stahl blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keys throws an elbow that misses.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keys struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keys scores with a knee to the head.
Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl.
Keys has Stahl pressed against the cage.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keys throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahl.
Nice body punch from Stahl - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Stahl as the two fighters clinch.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Keys avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
Keys with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl digs a right hand underneath Keys's ribcage. Keys let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl.
Keys scores a nice knee to the body.
Keys's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Keys misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Keys.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keys lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keys blocks an uppercut.
Keys using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stahl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keys struggles to land a body shot inside as Stahl controls his hands.
Stahl lands a shoulder strike.
Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head.
Keys lands a body shot.
Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keys misses with some punches.
Keys looking to throw knees to the head but Stahl is blocking nicely.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stahl cracks Keys with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Stahl.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys blocking some punches.
Keys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keys misses with a body punch.
Keys tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Keys back against the cage.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl scores with a hook to the body.
Keys misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keys missing with knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keys blocking some punches.
Keys blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stahl.
Keys takes a shot to the head.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stahl on the inside.
Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Keys controls his hands.
Stahl misses with a body punch.
A short left from Stahl.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Keys.
Keys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Keys can't find room to land a body shot as Stahl controls the action.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Keys lands a hook that snaps the head of Stahl backwards.
A short right from Stahl.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keys tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keys lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl is leaning against Keys and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keys throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stahls head.
Stahl misses with a punch on the inside.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl prevents a body shot from Keys.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys blocks an uppercut.
Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keys throws a head punch that misses.
Keys misses with a body punch.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Keys avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keys is leaning against Stahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stahl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl lands a right hand.
Keys blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stahl.
Stahl lands a body shot.
Stahl avoiding damage as Keys throws knees to the body.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys tries to throw a body punch but Stahl avoids it by throwing Keys back against the cage.
Keys tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Keys avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
Keys lands a good knee to the midsection. Stahl won't want to take too many of those.
Stahl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stahl takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys blocks an uppercut.
That's eight 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!
Stahl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keys's elbow.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Stahl - that landed with a thud.
Keys lands a knee to the head.
Keys tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stahl's elbow.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keys lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Keys stalling in the clinch but Stahl improves position.
Keys misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys lands a right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stahl.
Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys.
Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stahl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keys unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stahl lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Keys as the two fighters clinch.
Keys looking to slow down the pace here.
Stahl lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Stahl will probably get the nod.
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.
Keys looks to score with a jab to the body but Stahl is just out of range.
Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keys.
Keys doesn't manage to clinch there - Stahl circles away.
Stahl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stahl checks a leg kick nicely.
Stahl throws a jab when Keys was well out of range.
Stahl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Keys does no damage.
Stahl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stahl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Keys was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keys ducks right into an uppercut from Stahl.
Paul Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keys.
Stahl slips a jab from Keys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keys takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stahl throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stahl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keys misses with an uppercut.
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Keys ducks down to avoid it.
Stahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keys is looking to counter the offense by Stahl and move into the clinch.
Keys bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keys seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keys missing with a left hand there. Stahl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stahl lands a glancing blow to the side of Keys's head.
Keys misses the jab.
Stahl blocks a head kick by Keys.
Stahl jabs Keys right on the nose. Keys blinks but takes it well.
Keys walks into a stiff left hand from Stahl.
Keys is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws an off balance right hand
and Keys moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl lands an uppercut.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Keys takes a shot to the head.
Oh Keys is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Stahl.
Keys seems to have got his legs back now.
Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keys tries to land a knee to the head but Stahl blocks with his arms.
Stahl has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Stahl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stahl works on Keys's body with a couple of short punches.
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keys just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stahl's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
Stahl lands a nice uppercut.
Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stahl working aggressively here.
Keys fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keys blocks a body shot from Stahl.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stahl.
Keys lands a right hand.
Stahl works on Keys's body with a couple of short punches.
Keys tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Keys lands an elbow just above Stahl 's eye.
Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keys creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keys goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keys unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keys lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stahl controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from Stahl.
Keys looking to stall.
A short right from Stahl.
Stahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Keys.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Keys - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Stahl.
Keys blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keys swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keys tries to land knees in the clinch but Stahl avoids the damage to the body.
Keys trying to land knees to the body.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keys.
Keys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stahl controlling the action here for a moment.
Keys swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stahl.
A bit of stalling here from Keys.
Keys throws an elbow but it misses.
Stahl lands a right hand.
Stahl taking a breather.
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keys's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl lands a body shot.
Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head.
Keys connects with a knee to the head.
Keys misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys.
Stahl working aggressively here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stahl gets through Keys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stahl stalls.
Keys looking to slow down the pace here.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul Stahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keys gets through Stahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keys lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keys scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stahl misses with some punches.
Keys throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stahl gets through Keys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keys misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Keys.
Keys taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stahl.
Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Stahl lands with a right to the head.
Stahl tries a body shot but Keys blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl.
Stahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keys lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stahl or not.
Stahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Keys controls his hands.
Stahl misses with some punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keys scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keys tries to stall but Stahl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
Keys is leaning against Stahl and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keys working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Stahl as the two fighters clinch.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keys.
A short left from Keys.
Keys taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keys tries to work over Stahl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stahl 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!
Stahl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stahl's corner calls for a 1-2. Stahl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keys walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keys uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stahl.
Keys wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stahl steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keys.
Stahl bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keys darts in and clinches Stahl up against the cage.
Stahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land.
Stahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
Stahl stalling the fight.
Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Keys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keys misses with some punches.
Stahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keys misses with a knee to the head.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl working aggressively here.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike from Keys.
A nice left hand lands by Keys.
Keys tries a knee to the head but Stahl blocks it.
Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl cracks Keys with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stahl.
Keys throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keys throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stahl blocks it with crossed arms.
Stahl lands a left hand.
Keys lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stahl or not.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keys is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahl is defending well for now.
Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stahl blocks a body shot from Keys.
Stahl lands a shoulder strike.
Stahl lands a nice uppercut.
Stahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stahl lands a shot to the body.
Stahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Keys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Stahl lands a nice uppercut.
Keys works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Stahl cracks Keys with a nice body shot.
Keys blocking some punches.
Keys blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stahl avoids the elbow strike from Keys, against the cage.
Stahl pushes Keys back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stahl working aggressively here.
Keys lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stahl misses with some punches.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stahl letting Keys take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys.
Stahl avoiding damage as Keys throws knees to the body.
Stahl lands a shot to the body.
Keys misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keys is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stahl is keeping busy.
Stahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keyss head.
Keys letting Stahl take a breather here.
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!
Keys with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stahl takes a shot to the head.
Stahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stahl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stahl fails to land.
Nice body punch from Stahl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
Stahl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Stahl scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stahl throws a head punch that misses.
Keys lands a shot to the body.
Stahl presses Keys against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keys has a couple of punches blocked by Stahl.
Stahl can't find room to land a body shot as Keys controls the action.
Stahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stahl misses with some punches.
Keys stalling in the clinch but Stahl improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys.
Nice body punch from Keys.
Keys works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keys blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahl scores with a shoulder strike.
Keys is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
Keys putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stahl in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keys is looking to control Stahl's arms but Stahl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keys has his back to the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Keys wants to stall.
Keys tries a body shot but Stahl blocks it.
Stahl blocks an uppercut.
Stahl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stahl - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stahl.
Stahl misses with the head strike.
Stahl misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keys backwards.
Keys tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stahl avoids it.
Stahl takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paul Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keys throws a head punch that misses.
Keys is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stahl gets through Keys's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keys scores with a hook to the body.
Keys misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keys fails to land.
Keys misses with a punch to the body.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike from Keys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keys.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keys.
Keys throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keys doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keys misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stahl blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Keys as the two fighters clinch.
Stahl tries to work over Keys's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keys makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keys trying to land knees to the body.
Isaac Keys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keys throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stahl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stahl 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stahl!
Paul Stahl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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