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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Keto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LePew might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Raining Men. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 cm
26
179 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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183 cm
22
182 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre LePew! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomas Keto! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Keto is trying hard to land a takedown here. LePew sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Keto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LePew. A head kick misses from LePew. LePew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. 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. LePew controlling the action here. Keto tries to roll over but LePew keeps him under control. LePew wants to pass to mount but Keto is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Keto is trying to maintain the position but LePew is very close to passing his half guard. LePew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Keto is trying to control but can't.
Keto won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A head kick misses from LePew. Keto throws a head kick that misses. Keto ducks under a wild hook from LePew. LePew throws a leg kick but Keto moved away. LePew throws a leg kick but Keto sees it coming and moves out of range. Pierre LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LePew throws out a loose jab but Keto uses good head movement to avoid it. Keto drives through with a takedown into guard. Keto works a leg free and moves into half guard. Keto seems to be looking for submissions.
LePew regains full guard. Nicely done. There's a bit of a scramble here and now LePew is on top in guard.
LePew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keto working for a triangle but LePew defends it easily.
LePew wants to control from the top but Keto keeps moving. LePew is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. LePew trying to control but Keto is working from the bottom. LePew looking to pass the guard. Keto trying to control the position here. Keto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keto tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LePew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Keto is refusing to be controlled, as LePew sits in half guard. LePew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. LePew controlling the action here. LePew trying to control the action but Keto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pierre LePew just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. LePew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keto misses with a body shot.
LePew gets the takedown into side control. LePew wants to control but Keto is keeping him busy. LePew taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Keto is trying to improve his position. LePew just content to control the position. Keto is trying to get back to half guard. LePew is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Keto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Keto is trying to get back to half guard. LePew working away. The referee asks LePew politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. LePew prefers to stall for the moment though. LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keto keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pierre LePew just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. An inside leg kick lands from LePew. A big left from LePew misses. LePew throws a shot from downtown. Keto moves away and avoids it. Keto blocks a head kick by LePew.
LePew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. LePew lands with a cross. Keto blocks a head kick by LePew.
LePew wants to land a leg kick but Keto is out of range. LePew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keto lands a jab. LePew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keto has time to react. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. LePew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keto sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. LePew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre LePew dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Keto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LePew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LePew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. LePew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. LePew misses with a low kick.
LePew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. LePew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ouch! a nice leg kick from LePew, right into the meat.
A lazy left from LePew finds it's target. LePew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keto slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from LePew. LePew looking for a takedown here - he's got it. LePew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. LePew advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. LePew trying to control the position but Keto is working away. Keto being controlled for a moment. LePew laying and praying for a moment but Keto takes advantage and regains half guard. LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keto defends it well. Pierre LePew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Keto trying to get back to full guard but LePew takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! LePew looking to control and managing it successfully. Keto is desperately trying to improve his position but LePew has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LePew sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. LePew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keto is looking to escape. Keto is in all sorts of trouble here.
LePew looking to control and managing it successfully. Tuomas Keto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Pierre LePew just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. LePew throws a right and a left that both miss. LePew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keto throws a looping overhand right but LePew ducks down to avoid it. LePew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Keto counter with a right hand. A swing and a miss from Keto. Keto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LePew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Keto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LePew's guard now. LePew has Keto pulled in close to control his posture. Keto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LePew is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LePew has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre LePew showed his dominance in that final round. Well LePew 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre LePew!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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