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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dale Steyn (ranked 4368 p4p, 465 weight class) and Jude Keene (ranked 3005 p4p, 361 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dale Steyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jude Keene!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keene misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keene moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steyn feinted with a counter takedown.
Steyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steyn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keene lands a nice looking body kick.
Keene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene moves away from the strike by Steyn.
Steyn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Keene!
Keene bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steyn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keene counters with a straight right hand.
Keene throws a body shot but no joy.
Steyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Steyn backs off Keene throws a huge counter combo but Steyn manages to avoid it all.
Steyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keene backs up against the cage.
Steyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keene counters with a nice uppercut.
Steyn scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steyn misses with a wild body shot.
Steyn with a poor takedown
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene misses with a looping right.
Keene misses with a straight left.
Keene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steyn.
Steyn misses with an uppercut
and Keene finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keene.
Keene moves away from the strike by Steyn.
Keene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Keene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keene moves out of range as Steyn strikes.
Keene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keene connects with a nice looking jab.
Steyn avoids a kick to the body.
Steyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keene was well out of range. Poor timing from Steyn.
Keene scores with a nice strike.
Steyn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steyn misses the shot to the body.
Keene slips a jab from Steyn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steyn looking to score a takedown here. Keene is defending well but Steyn drives through and ends up in Keene's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Keene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steyn is controlling him.
Keene working a defensive guard here.
Keene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steyn wants to improve his position but Keene is controlling well.
Keene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steyn keeps working.
Steyn is looking to control Keene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steyn avoid being mounted?
Keene stalling away here and it's allowed Steyn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steyn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steyn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steyn tries to get out of the position.
Steyn keeping moving, preventing Keene from controlling successfully.
Steyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keene's guard.
Steyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Keene dominated that round.
That's time! Steyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steyn throws a looping overhand right but Keene ducks down to avoid it.
Keene appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steyn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Keene finds it's way through Steyn's defenses.
Steyn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Keene throws Steyn to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steyn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keene - that will leave a mark!
Steyn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Steyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steyn misses with a right hand
and Keene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steyn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keene lands with a nice body kick.
Keene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keene fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steyn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jude Keene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steyn throws a hook to the side of Keene's head but Keene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steyn thinking.
Steyn throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keene manages to avoid it.
Keene replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steyn blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dale Steyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steyn defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Steyn looks to land a combination but Keene avoids it well.
Steyn cracks a nice hook into Keene's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steyn. Keene does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Keene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steyn misses with an uppercut
and Keene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keene connects with a leg kick. Steyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keene feints and then cracks Steyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steyn down.
Steyn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Keene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Keene finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene tries to land a front kick but Steyn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keene looks to score with a jab to the body but Steyn is just out of range.
Keene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keene goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keene throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steyn throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
Keene was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keene, right into the meat.
Steyn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keene's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Steyn shoots and misses
and Keene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Steyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keene connects with a body shot.
Steyn ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Keene misses with a body kick.
Steyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steyn feints and as Keene raises his hands in defense, Steyn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jude Keene has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keene looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Keene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steyn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steyn is working Keene over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steyn works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jude Keene 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steyn throws a sloppy body shot
and Keene makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steyn.
Keene tries a head kick but it misses.
Keene misses with a body shot.
Steyn misses with a hook.
Steyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jude Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keene throws a sloppy head kick and Steyn moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Steyn - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keene.
Keene motions for Steyn to come forward. Keene throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steyn misses the body punch
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steyn throws a big shot that misses.
Steyn misses with a hook.
Steyn tries to move into range but Keene moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steyn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Steyn misses with a two punch combination.
Keene lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steyn at a distance.
Keene feints and then cracks Steyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steyn down.
Keene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Steyn coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keene, as that shot connected.
Dale Steyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keene blocks a jab.
Keene follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Keene lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Keene tenderised Steyn's leg. Steyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keene throws an overhand right that lands on Steyn's shoulder, as Steyn tries to avoid the shot.
Keene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steyn.
Keene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keene throws a nice head kick!
Steyn throws out a powerful jab.
Steyn ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Steyn misses with an uppercut.
Steyn loads up on a big right hand but Keene slips the punch.
Steyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Keene to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steyn manages to avoid it.
Steyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keene cracks Steyn with an open hand slap.
Steyn throws a hook but Keene blocks it.
Steyn tries to bum rush Keene with a series of wild strikes but Keene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keene is looking to slow Steyn down with leg kicks.
Steyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keene.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keene! But no joy.
Steyn drops his hands momentarily and Keene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steyn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keene as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steyn throws out the jab.
Keene lands a slapping body shot.
Keene connects with the punch.
Steyn throws a series of punches but Keene avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keene lands a body shot.
Steyn fails with the takedown
and Keene counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Steyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keene.
Steyn throws a combination that misses
and Keene counters with a stiff right hand.
Jude Keene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keene lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jude Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keene 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jude Keene!
Our winner, Jude Keene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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