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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillip McGee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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141 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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130 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGee.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kann. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kann shoots and misses
and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. Kann didn't expect that.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kann trying to control the position.
McGee trying to control but Kann is working from the bottom.
Kann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann is trying to keep McGee in close.
McGee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kann's head.
McGee stays in close to Kann's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kann trying to keep a closed guard but McGee is proving a slippery customer.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Kann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee throws a strike but Kann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGee holds on and takes a little breather.
McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kann is aware though and is defending well.
Kann trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries for a takedown but Kann circles away easily
and Kann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGee's guard.
McGee trying to control the position.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kann trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Kann wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kann defends it easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGee with a nice head shot there.
McGee passes Kann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Phillip McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGee is looking to regain half guard here but Kann keeps moving and retains side control.
McGee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kann taking a breather here.
Kann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
Kann goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kann but great work by McGee.
Kann is looking for a sweep.
McGee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McGee but great work by Kann.
Kann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kann is breathing heavily.
McGee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kann's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Kann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kann defends it easily.
Kann being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Kann from controlling successfully.
Kann passes McGee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee pulls Kann in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee controls Kann momentarily but Kann frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keast Kann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kann misses with a body shot.
McGee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kann's half guard.
Kann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kann is not content to let McGee control the position.
Still in half guard, McGee seems content to control.
Kann trying to control but McGee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phillip McGee.
Kann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. Kann didn't expect that.
Kann controlling the position.
Kann has his foot on McGee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGee works his way back into a safe position though.
Kann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
McGee throws a strike but Kann avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kann wants to sweep here but McGee controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kann wants to sweep but no luck.
Kann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Kann is controlling him well.
Kann passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGee postures up in Kann's guard and throws a big left but Kann blocks it.
Kann keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass.
Kann looking for a sweep. Not yet Kann, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGee.
McGee advances to half guard.
Kann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGee.
McGee throwing shots but Kann is blocking nicely.
Kann is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
Kann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.
Kann is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann is not content to let McGee control the position.
Kann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kann.
McGee has his takedown stuffed
and Kann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGee looking for submissions off his back.
Kann stalling away here and it's allowed McGee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee working a defensive guard here.
Kann trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee trying to keep a closed guard but Kann is proving a slippery customer.
Kann forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to control but can't.
McGee is trying to get back to full guard.
Kann trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kann is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
McGee won't allow Kann to pass to mount.
McGee is trying to get back to 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.
McGee manages to get to full guard.
McGee is trying to keep Kann in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Phillip McGee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kann controls McGee momentarily but McGee frees himself.
McGee stopping the sweep attempt from Kann.
McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kann trying to control the position.
Kann is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to control from the top but Kann keeps moving.
Kann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGee has picked Kann up and slammed him! Kann can't keep hold of the triangle and McGee manages to pass to side control!
The referee asks McGee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGee prefers to stall for the moment though.
McGee stands up and beckons Kann to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGee.
McGee is controlling Kann's posture.
Kann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGee is trying to control the position but Kann postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phillip McGee.
Nice uppercut there from Kann.
McGee fails with the takedown
and Kann counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGee's guard now.
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGee's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann passes to full mount!
Kann prevents McGee from getting the reversal.
Kann is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGee shrugs it off.
Kann wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
Kann goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGee is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keast Kann.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Phillip McGee!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Phillip McGee!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Phillip McGee!
Phillip McGee wins by unanimous decision!
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