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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arron Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Bill (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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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arron Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crazy Bill!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Keller gets the takedown into side control.
Bill tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Keller goes for an armbar but Bill turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bill.
Keller looking for a guillotine here but Bill defends easily.
Bill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bill has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bill trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Bill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bill defends well.
Bill stays in close to Keller's body and controls the position.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill content to stall in guard here.
Bill trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Keller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bill with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bill gets to his feet. Keller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Bill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
Bill throws a series of punches but Keller moves out of range.
Bill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bill looks winded!
Keller cracks Bill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bill has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Keller fails with the takedown.
Bill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Arron Keller has been cut.
Bill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bill throws a series of punches but Keller avoids them all with ease.
Keller goes for a double leg but Bill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bill continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws a combination that misses
and Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller pulls Bill into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bill tries to stand but Keller is controlling from the bottom.
Bill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bill has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
Bill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keller throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bill trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller looking for a guillotine here but Bill defends easily.
Keller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Bill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arron Keller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keller feinted with a counter takedown.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keller moves in looking to clinch but Bill pushes him off.
Bill looks to land a combination but Keller avoids it well.
Bill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keller is looking to counter the offense by Bill and move into the clinch.
Bill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keller backs up against the cage.
Bill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill misses with a combination
and Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller tries to pull guard but Bill won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller breaks the clinch.
Bill misses with a few strikes there.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Bill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keller throws a big counter combination but Bill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Keller with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller lands a head kick!
Keller moves into the clinch.
Keller jumps guard but Bill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bill is trying to break the clinch but Keller is controlling him.
Keller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Keller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crazy Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill stalks Keller and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keller's face. Keller staggers backwards, shaken.
Bill misses with a double jab.
Keller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to clinch up.
Bill lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Bill misses.
Keller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bill as he avoids it easily.
Bill tries to bum rush Keller with a series of wild strikes but Keller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bill throws a right hand that Keller ducks under and follows up with a left that Keller also avoids with ease.
Bill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Keller clinches with his opponent.
Keller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Keller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keller slips a jab and a cross from Bill.
Bill misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Bill tries to get set, Keller tries to push him back and clinch up but Bill manages to avoid the attempt.
Keller shoots in for a double leg but Bill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bill misses with a double jab.
Crazy Bill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bill throws a combination that misses
and Keller counters by clinching up.
Keller tries to work over Bill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bill walks away with a smile on his face. Keller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keller.
Keller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bill is looking to get back to is feet but Keller passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bill is trying to get back to half guard.
Keller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Keller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bill wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Bill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arron Keller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keller connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Bill misses.
Keller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bill throws a right and a left that Keller avoids nicely.
Bill lands with a nice combination. Keller backs away looking to recover.
Bill misses with a double jab
and Keller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keller jumps guard but Bill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bill's efforts to push away.
Bill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller tries to score a body lock takedown but Bill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bill kicks Keller off and gets back to his feet.
Bill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keller.
Crazy Bill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bill fails to land with a series of punches.
Keller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bill misses with a combination
and Keller counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bill misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Bill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller rushes Bill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bill tries to kick Keller off in order to stand up. Keller Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bill wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bill is not content to let Keller control the position.
Bill is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Keller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Bill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Bill!
Crazy Bill took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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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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