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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 cm
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matt johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
johnson fails with the takedown.
Keefer misses with an uppercut. johnson saw that one coming.
Keefer looks to land a combination but johnson avoids it well.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
johnson slips under a jab from Keefer.
johnson tries to clinch but Keefer is having none of it.
johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark Keefer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Keefer. Those never looked like landing.
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by johnson.
Keefer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer clinches.
johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keefer breaks from the clinch.
No luck for johnson with that takedown attempt.
Mark Keefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keefer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keefer tries to bum rush johnson with a series of wild strikes but johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
Keefer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keefer cracks johnson with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Keefer. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keefer misses with a double jab.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
Keefer lands with a nice body punch.
Keefer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mark Keefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
johnson misses with a head kick.
Keefer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches johnson on the side of the head.
Keefer tries to bum rush johnson with a series of wild strikes but johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
johnson slips a jab and a cross from Keefer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Keefer misses.
Keefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keefer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keefer is looking to wear down johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Keefer. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Keefer as johnson shoots in.
A combination from Keefer does no damage.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
Keefer lands a two punch combo.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keefer.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Keefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
johnson shoots in for a takedown but Keefer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keefer misses with a two punch combination.
johnson 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.
johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Keefer has wrist control.
johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keefer's head.
Keefer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keefer wants to sweep but no luck.
johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keefer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
johnson is pushing down on Keefer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keefer is fighting to maintain full guard but johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
johnson is keen to just control but Keefer is a slippery customer.
johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keefer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
Keefer misses with a series of wild punches.
Keefer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keefer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
johnson tries to clinch up but Keefer circles away and keeps his distance.
Keefer swats away the attempt to clinch by johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keefer has managed to clinch.
Keefer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keefer scores with the left hand. johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Keefer misses.
Keefer looks to land a combination but johnson avoids it well.
Keefer clinches with his opponent.
Keefer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
johnson wants a takedown.
Keefer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
johnson looks for a takedown but Keefer sprawls well.
Mark Keefer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
Keefer throws a combination. johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keefer pinned against the cage. Keefer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
johnson shoots and misses
and Keefer counters with a two punch combo.
johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keefer throws a series of punches but johnson moves out of range.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keefer throws out a powerful jab.
Keefer clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking for a takedown.
Keefer manages to break the clinch.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Keefer tries to sprawl out of it but johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keefer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keefer.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Keefer scores with the left hand. johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Keefer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keefer moves into range and clinches up with johnson.
Keefer taking a breather.
Keefer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keefer throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
johnson moves in looking to clinch but Keefer pushes him off.
johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keefer.
Keefer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keefer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keefer misses with the combination.
johnson shoots and misses
and Keefer moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Keefer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Keefer is just out of range.
johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Keefer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
johnson throwing shots but Keefer is blocking nicely.
johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Keefer defends the submission attempt.
Keefer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keefer.
Keefer keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer working for submissions but it's allowed johnson to get to half guard.
Keefer is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from johnson there.
johnson is looking for a kimura but Keefer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for johnson to get the leverage.
johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keefer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
johnson is thwarting Keefer's attempts to control the position.
johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keefer wants to get back to full guard.
Keefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
johnson trying to control the action but Keefer is working from the bottom.
Keefer wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
johnson is trying to control. Keefer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keefer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time johnson.
Keefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but johnson pulls his head out easily.
matt johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keefer is not content to let johnson control the position.
Keefer wants to improve his position but johnson is controlling well.
johnson trying to mount his opponent but Keefer defends it.
Keefer wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
johnson is looking to stall here but Keefer recovers full guard.
johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keefer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keefer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keefer!
Mark Keefer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keefer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
johnson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
matt johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keefer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Keefer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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