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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good knees
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Hamish Gaffney!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaffney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kessler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaffney's knee momentarily.
A jab from Kessler finds it's way through Gaffney's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Gaffney.
Kessler punishes Gaffney's body with a nice straight punch.
Gaffney tries to bum rush Kessler with a series of wild strikes but Kessler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaffney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kessler is trying to defend but Gaffney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kessler tries to roll over but Gaffney keeps him under control.
Kessler controlling the position well.
Gaffney is nestled in close to Kessler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kessler defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaffney is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kessler defends it well.
Gaffney is nestled in close to Kessler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gaffney is trying to control. Kessler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kessler tries to roll over but Gaffney keeps him under control.
Kessler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gaffney on the ground.
Kessler trying to hold on to Gaffney's head to control him but Gaffney postures up.
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.
Gaffney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler trying to control but Gaffney postures up.
Gaffney looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaffney working over Kessler with some ground and pound. Kessler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaffney from advancing position.
Gaffney thows a huge punch but Kessler dodges it nicely.
Kessler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaffney is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kessler takes a swing at Gaffney's ribcage but misses.
Gaffney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gaffney darts in looking for a takedown but Kessler gets double underhooks and turns Gaffney into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Kessler. Those never looked like landing.
Gaffney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessler in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Gaffney blocks the low kick.
Gaffney avoids the head kick by Kessler.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler avoids the head kick by Gaffney.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaffney flicks out a counter leg kick but Kessler steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney misses with the combination.
Gaffney throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kessler motions for Gaffney to come forward. Kessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney works over Kessler's head and body with a nice combination.
Gaffney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaffney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kessler pinned against the cage. Kessler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kessler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish Gaffney dominated that round.
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.
Kessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Gaffney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kessler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Gaffney.
A right-left combo lands from Gaffney.
Hamish Gaffney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler lands a big head kick that sends Gaffney tumbling to the mat! Kessler takes a step backwards and waves Gaffney back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gaffney is rocked!
It looks like Hamish Gaffney has been cut.
Gaffney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kessler.
Gaffney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gaffney is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?
We've been told by Kessler's head coaches at Seventh House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Gaffney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Kessler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaffney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kessler manages to avoid it.
Gaffney plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaffney seems to have recovered his senses.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaffney throws a hook to the side of Kessler's head but Kessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaffney scoring well with a low kick there.
Kessler misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Gaffney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gaffney throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler tries to land a front kick but Gaffney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kessler throws a sloppy head kick and Gaffney moves out of range easily.
Gaffney scores with a one two! Kessler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gaffney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kessler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kessler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaffney with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kessler counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Kessler misses its intended target.
Gaffney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gaffney shoots in for a takedown but Kessler shows good takedown defense.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamish Gaffney.
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!
Gaffney blocks a low kick nicely.
Gaffney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kessler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kessler misses the shot to the body.
Kessler lands a nice hook to Gaffney's body. Gaffney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaffney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kessler counter with a right hand.
Kessler misses with a low kick.
Gaffney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kessler lands the left hand.
Kessler scores with a nice strike.
Gaffney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaffney!
Gaffney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaffney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaffney shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kessler counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaffney is breathing heavily.
Kessler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kessler.
Kessler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kessler lands a head shot.
Kessler looks for the body kick but Gaffney saw that one coming.
Kessler thumps Gaffney with a low kick.
Gaffney throws a sloppy head kick
and Kessler counters with a big head kick but Gaffney shrugs it off.
Kessler pounces like a tiger and cracks Gaffney with a vicious hook! Gaffney is down but not out! Kessler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johann Kessler!
A relieved looking Johann Kessler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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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