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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norris Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keven Matthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Norris Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keven Matthew!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller tries to clinch up but Matthew circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Matthew as Keller shoots in.
Matthew throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matthew is in Keller's guard.
Matthew wants to stand but Keller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Matthew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew preventing the sweep.
Keller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Matthew puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew tries to stand and escape but Keller actually recovers to full guard.
Keller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matthew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthew wants to get up but he can't break Keller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keller really is a fat lump.
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.
Matthew scores with a takedown into Keller's guard.
Matthew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keller's guard.
Well, if Matthew is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Matthew eventually gives up the hold.
Keller taking some punishment here, with Matthew in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew controlling the action here.
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.
Matthew prevents Keller from standing back up.
Matthew is working for a kimura but Keller is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthew is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Matthew dominated that round.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keller misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthew counters by moving into the clinch.
Matthew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keller tries to pull guard but Matthew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Keller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keller jumps guard but Matthew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matthew tightens his grip and picks Keller up, before dumping him to the ground. Keller manages to land in guard.
Matthew wants to get up but he can't break Keller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Matthew presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller is in trouble now - Matthew has advanced to mount!
Matthew controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew tries to stand up but Keller grabs his leg and drags him down! Keller is now on top, in side control.
Keller is trying to get an arm triangle but Matthew is defending well.
Matthew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Keller's best efforts.
Matthew is controlling Keller's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matthew pushes Keller off looking to stand but Keller dives back in and keeps control.
Matthew is controlling Keller's trapped leg to prevent Keller from advancing to side control.
Keller misses with a head shot. Matthew uses the momentum to regain guard.
Keller throwing strikes but missing.
Keller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Keller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matthew stops Keller from getting back to his feet.
Matthew is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matthew is pressing down on Keller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keller is holding on for now.
Matthew is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Matthew forces his way into half guard.
That's four 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.
Matthew not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthew scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keven Matthew has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matthew in particular looking to stall.
Matthew is trying to work for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keven Matthew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matthew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matthew is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Matthew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keller is just riding it out for now. Matthew eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keller is trying to control but Matthew manages to pass to mount!
Matthew landing strikes from the mount and Keller is in trouble!
Matthew tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthew lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matthew is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Keller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Matthew connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Matthew controlling from mount.
Matthew landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Matthew.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matthew controlling from the full mount.
Matthew with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matthew jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Keller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Keller and Matthew has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Matthew moves into range and clinches up with Keller.
Matthew successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Keller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Matthew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matthew has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Matthew!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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