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Event:
Syn MacArthur vs Syndal
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Keenan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keenan. Volkov looking to pass the guard. Volkov trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan trying to control the position here. #T1# Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Keenan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Volkov cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2# Volkov misses with a wild body shot. Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Volkov lands with a cross. Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keenan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov. Volkov shoots in for a double leg but Keenan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Volkov misses with a body shot
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Volkov cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Volkov shoots in. Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Volkov lands with a good body shot. Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Volkov shoots in. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Keenan avoids it this time. Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
#T3# Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Keenan catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big left from Keenan misses. Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Keenan catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it. Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot. A shot to the body from Keenan misses and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4# Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Volkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volkov duly obliges. Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan takes one on the button. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Volkov lands an overhand right. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot. No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# so Volkov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Keenan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Keenan controlling Volkov's posture. Keenan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2# Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Keenan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keenan manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Keenan's guard. Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Volkov wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but Keenan shakes him off and moves away. Volkov moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Volkov misses with a body shot.
Keenan tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.#T3# Volkov misses with the combination.
Volkov cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Volkov throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Volkov fails with the takedown and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov. Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Volkov slips under a jab. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# Keenan thumps Volkov with a low kick. Volkov scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov blocks a jab. Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2# Volkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Volkov checks a leg kick. Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely. Volkov shoots for a takedown but Keenan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keenan misses with a body kick. Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but Keenan shakes him off and moves away. Volkov takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it. Keenan misses with a kick to the body letting Volkov counter with a right hand. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.#TD2# Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Keenan was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Volkov stands up over Keenan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Volkov wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. #T1# Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control. Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Keenan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Volkov wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Volkov wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. Keenan pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Keenan thows a leg kick but Volkov checks it #TD2# and Volkov counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan didn't expect that. Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Volkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keenan's guard. Volkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keenan to regain full guard. Keenan is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up. Volkov wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position. Keenan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Keenan is retaining full guard. Volkov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keenan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Volkov throws a big right hand that misses. Keenan trying to control the position.
Volkov works over Keenan with some ground and pound from guard. Volkov postures up.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Volkov wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Volkov wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Keenan is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keenan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivan Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Volkov! Ivan Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Gareth Keenan spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight buddy'. |
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Event:
Syn Beliy vs Hero
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1# Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick. Jafar moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off.#TD# Jafar shoots in and bounces Keenan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We've been hearing that Jafar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SU# Jafar stands up and waves to Keenan to follow him. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Jafar moved out of range nicely. Jafar checks a leg kick. Jafar is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Jafar avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan moves forwards but Jafar connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jafar throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Jafar fails in his attempt to clinch. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Jafar misses with a looping left. The fight stays on the outside here - Jafar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jafar moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Jafar avoids it. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jafar missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jafar checks a leg kick. Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Jab from Keenan. The fighters circling - Jafar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jafar avoids the body shot from Keenan.
#T2# Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar. Jafar backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jafar 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.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Jafar. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jafar walks into a jab. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jafar takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Jafar misses with a straight right. Jafar tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jafar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jafar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jafar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses. Jafar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Keenan's head back.
#T3# Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan misses with a hook. Jafar swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jafar with a body shot. Jafar checks the leg kick. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jafar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Jafar drives through and clinches with Keenan against the cage.
Keenan tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jafar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. #BC2# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Keenan misses. A quick step to the side and Jafar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Jafar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice shot by Jafar.#T4# Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar. Jafar misses with a looping left. Jafar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan thumps Jafar with a low kick. Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jafar blocks the body kick.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan lands the left hand. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan is looking to slow Jafar down with leg kicks. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Jafar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD# Jafar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU# Jafar stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Keenan thows a leg kick but Jafar checks it and Jafar counters with a left to the body. Jafar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Jafar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL# Jafar moves into the clinch. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jafar cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Some bone on bone action there as Jafar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan sizes up Jafar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Jafar is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jafar throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Oh Jafar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jafar is able to avoid easily. Jafar misses the shot to the body. Jafar seems to have got his legs back now. Jafar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Keenan throws a leg kick and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Jafar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar. Keenan 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.
Jafar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a huge left! Jafar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Keenan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jafar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Keenan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan! In his post fight interview, Gareth Keenan gave a big smile as he said 'I believe this is over now.'. The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Event:
Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Can blocks a low kick nicely. And Can responds with a good body kick, but Keenan manages to step out the way in time. Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Crunch! Can slams his shin into Keenan's torso. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Can makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keenan really felt that one! Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Can doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Can has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Can throws a big shot that misses. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Can avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Can avoids the head kick by Keenan.
A bone on bone clash there as Can blocks the leg kick.
Can connects with a leg kick. #T1# Can throws a head kick that misses. Keenan throws a leg kick and Can counters with a thumping low kick. Can ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Can moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Can.
A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a leg kick but Can moved away. Can feints a counter leg kick. Keenan lands a head shot. Keenan throws a jab when Can was well out of range. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Can. Can scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick there by Keenan. Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Can has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan.#T2# Keenan is looking to chop away at Can's legs. Can throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Can had a free shot at his head there. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Can checks a low kick from Keenan. Can throws a big counter head kick but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Can connects with a single shot there. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A countering left hand to the body from Can misses. Can digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Can moves into range and connects with a jab. Can lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Can is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Can. That one must have hurt.#T3# Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan scores with a hook. Can throws a right and a left that both miss. Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can with a nice calf kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can. Keenan is looking to chop away at Can's legs. Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Can checks a leg kick. Can cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Can takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Can finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Can has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan misses with a straight right. #T4# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Can scores with a head kick. Keenan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Can lands a jab. Keenan lands the left hand. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Can's head back.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Can works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Can. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Can avoids it. Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Can now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Can misses with a body kick. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
A lazy body kick from Keenan and Can counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ameri Can will probably get the nod. 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.#R2# A slow jab from Can misses its intended target. Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but Can avoided it. Can dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! Can lands with a right hand. Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Can's head back.
A combination from Keenan does no damage. Can fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan tries a low kick but Can avoids it. Can moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Can will feel that in the morning. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Can connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can. A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan throws a push kick but Can slaps the foot to one side. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
#T1# Can connects with a nice looking jab.
Can with a nice calf kick. Can moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Can loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely. Can throws a body shot but no joy. Can connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Can lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Can scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Can. Can looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Can counters with a right hand to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Can slips the punch. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Can is able to avoid easily.#T2# Can lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan wants to slow Can down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Can. Can lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan thuds his right hand into Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Can is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Can checks a leg kick. Can only half commits to the counter leg kick. Can slips a jab and a cross from Keenan.
A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Can scores with a punch to the head. Can throws a head kick that misses. Can keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Can checks the leg kick.#T3# Can takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. A little jabbing left from Can on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Can down. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A jab from Keenan misses. Can looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
#T4# Can takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Can checks a leg kick. Keenan misses with a left hand and Can counters with a nice body shot. Keenan throws a jab when Can was well out of range. Can lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ameri Can seems to be getting the better of the standup. Can moves away from the strike by Keenan. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range. Keenan tries to work over Can's front leg with a kick but Can checks it. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Can jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan moves out of range as Can strikes. Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Can thinks about the counter body kick. Can misses with a head kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Can saw that one coming. Can is trying to counter with his kicks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri Can 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. This is the final round!#R3# Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Can is able to avoid easily. Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Can really felt that one! Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Can looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Can jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Can digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Can moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan misses the jab. Nice jab there from Can. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan connects with the punch. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Can was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Can with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely. Can lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Can checks a low kick from Keenan. Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Can dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A punch lands to the side of Can 's head but he takes it in his stride. Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Can. Keenan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Can moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan throws a leg kick but Can sees it coming and checks it nicely. Can throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Can takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Can lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Can throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Can. Can throws a body shot but no joy. Can chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Can throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Can moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Keenan throws a leg kick and Can counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keenan's knee momentarily. A shot to the liver by Can. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Can misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Can was not able to check. Can throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Can off balance momentarily. Can with the inside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Can's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Can to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Can if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan avoids the body shot from Can.
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! Can scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keenan doesn't seem bothered though. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Ameri Can is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Keenan tries to land a front kick but Can steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice body kick from Can. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can. Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Can throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Can. The fighters circle momentarily. Can darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Can misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A lazy left from Can finds it's target. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Jab, jab by Can - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Ameri Can comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Can 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ameri Can! A less than humble Ameri Can misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. The defeated Gareth Keenan had this to say: 'Good fight buddy'. |
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Event:
SYN 772 Latrobe vs Gravas 2
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1# Experiment throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've been informed that Experiment has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Experiment counters with an inside leg kick. Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Experiment makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keenan really felt that one! Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment at a distance.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment misses with a two punch combination.
Experiment slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Experiment was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan misses with a straight right. Experiment rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Experiment throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Experiment takes a step back to recover. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Experiment moved away.#T1# Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment is looking for the big counter here. Keenan jabs Experiment to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment moves away. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Experiment lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Experiment avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to wear down Experiment with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Keenan takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. Keenan connects with a right hand. Experiment shakes it off. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan throws a push kick but Experiment slaps the foot to one side. Experiment throws a counter combo. Experiment misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Experiment blocks a leg kick. Keenan throws a leg kick letting Experiment counter with a right hand. #T2# Good leg kick by Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Experiment dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! Keenan swings for the body but Experiment moves out of range.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Keenan. Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Experiment misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan connects with a single shot there. Keenan throws a jab when Experiment was well out of range. Experiment uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Experiment checks a leg kick nicely. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Experiment throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. #T3# Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Experiment has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Experiment tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Experiment. Experiment keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Experiment gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. A jab from Experiment does it's job there. Keenan throws a lazy body kick and Experiment counters with a nice uppercut. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Experiment down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Experiment gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.#ROC#Experiment is rocked! Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# Keenan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Experiment's jaw. Experiment's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Keenan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gareth Keenan! Post fight, an emotional Gareth Keenan said 'I believe this is over now.'. Finnish Experiment was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried something new.'. |
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Event:
Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1# Poulsen motions for Keenan to come forward. Poulsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Poulsen swinging wildly here.
Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan is looking to slow Poulsen down with leg kicks. Keenan blocks a jab. A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Poulsen delivers a nice body kick. Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Poulsen misses with a wild body shot. Poulsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan cracks Poulsen with a good jab. Poulsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Poulsen to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan throws a one two combo.
#T1# Poulsen ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Poulsen down. Some bone on bone action there as Poulsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poulsen misses with an uppercut. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poulsen in his tracks. Donk. Keenan catches Poulsen right on the button with a cross. Poulsen checks the leg kick. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poulsen. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poulsen in his tracks. Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Poulsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Good work by Poulsen as he checks the leg kick. Poulsen misses with an uppercut. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poulsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Poulsen throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem.#T2# Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Poulsen had a free shot at his head there. Poulsen cracks Keenan with a good jab. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan avoids the head kick by Poulsen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poulsen's head. Poulsen swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Poulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. Poulsen tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan lunges at Poulsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poulsen's hand. Poulsen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Good leg kick by Poulsen. #T3# Poulsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Poulsen misses with a body shot.
Poulsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Poulsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Poulsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Poulsen with a hook. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Poulsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poulsen's hands. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Poulsen's knee but Poulsen avoids it well. Poulsen throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan pushes Poulsen away with a front kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Keenan. #T4# Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Poulsen avoids a kick to the body.
Poulsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan cracks Poulsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poulsen. Poulsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Poulsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan slips a straight right by Poulsen. Poulsen swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Poulsen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Poulsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Poulsen's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Poulsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
A jab from Poulsen misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Poulsen.
A lazy body kick from Keenan and Poulsen counters with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Poulsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poulsen scrambles back to his feet. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poulsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen. Poulsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulsen manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a leg kick but Poulsen moved away. Keenan misses with a hook
and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan lands a front kick. Poulsen throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Poulsen ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. It seemed like Poulsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan 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! Poulsen checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan throws a leg kick but Poulsen sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Poulsen throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Poulsen counters with a straight right hand. Poulsen misses with a hook. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Poulsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Poulsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Keenan staying out of range there. Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan stuns Poulsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Poulsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poulsen. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2# Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Poulsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. 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! Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan checks the leg kick. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poulsen moves away. Poulsen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Poulsen throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A little jabbing left from Poulsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan misses with a low kick as Poulsen jumps back. A good leg kick by Keenan. A combination from Poulsen does no damage. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Poulsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3# Poulsen blocks the body kick.
Poulsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poulsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Poulsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan misses with the body kick and Poulsen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Poulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Poulsen misses with a body shot.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and Poulsen counters with a nice uppercut. Poulsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poulsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan lands a nice hook to Poulsen's body. Poulsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Poulsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan works Poulsen's body with a nice hook. 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! Poulsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Poulsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4# Poulsen misses with a hook to the body
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. A low kick lands for Keenan.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Poulsen's leg. Poulsen is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Poulsen's head. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen. Keenan takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses. Poulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan misses with a body punch
and Poulsen counters with a straight right hand. Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Poulsen ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A lazy body kick from Keenan and Poulsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulsen can do to turn this around? Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poulsen. Keenan throws a leg kick and Poulsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Poulsen counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan throws a jab when Poulsen was well out of range. Poulsen misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A slapping body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan throws a series of punches but Poulsen avoids them all with ease. A combination from Keenan does no damage. Poulsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. No joy there for Poulsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan throws a push kick but Poulsen slaps the foot to one side. Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poulsen is out of range and Keenan settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen. Poulsen misses with a wild body shot. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand. Poulsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Poulsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses. #T1# A punch combination from Poulsen misses. Poulsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A low kick from Keenan misses and Poulsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Poulsen blocks a low kick nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poulsen! But no joy. Poulsen checks a leg kick. Poulsen scores with a jab to the body. Keenan misses with a left hand and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Poulsen loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Poulsen throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan tries to work over Poulsen's front leg with a kick but Poulsen checks it. Poulsen throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Decent striking displayed by Poulsen there. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Poulsen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# 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! Poulsen moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poulsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Poulsen throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Poulsen moved out of range. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Poulsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Poulsen's belly button to the back. Poulsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Poulsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poulsen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poulsen. Poulsen 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. Poulsen lands a jab-cross combination. #T3# Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poulsen. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Poulsen missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Poulsen throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan lands an overhand right. Good shot there by Keenan. Poulsen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Poulsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Poulsen moved out of range nicely. Poulsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A big right from Poulsen misses. Poulsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Poulsen 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. Poulsen takes one to the chin there. Poulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan thows a leg kick but Poulsen checks it and Poulsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Poulsen throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Poulsen blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan lunges at Poulsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poulsen's hand. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Poulsen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poulsen is able to avoid easily. Poulsen throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Poulsen scores with a decent looking hook. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Poulsen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vang Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Poulsen throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Vang Poulsen. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Post fight, Gareth Keenan took to the microphone: 'I believe this is over now.'. |
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Event:
Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McLaughlin misses with a looping right. Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan defending well as McLaughlin loads up on a big left hand. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McLaughlin misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws a low kick but McLaughlin moves out of range easily. Keenan staying out of range there. A big left from McLaughlin misses. McLaughlin connects with an inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin. McLaughlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan 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. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there. McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. McLaughlin catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan is looking to chop away at McLaughlin's legs. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet. McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan clobbers McLaughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Nice body punch from McLaughlin. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it. Keenan cracks McLaughlin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook. McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily. McLaughlin takes one to the chin there. McLaughlin looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Keenan.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McLaughlin throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though.#T2# McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A combination from Keenan does no damage. McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick. McLaughlin staying out of range there. McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy. McLaughlin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride. A big left from McLaughlin misses. Keenan pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick. McLaughlin throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan 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.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. McLaughlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan.#T3# McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan misses the jab. McLaughlin scores with a decent looking hook. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan with the inside leg kick. Keenan throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin. McLaughlin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it. McLaughlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan slips under a jab. A big right from McLaughlin misses. As McLaughlin backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but McLaughlin manages to avoid it all. McLaughlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Nice body punch from McLaughlin. Keenan misses with a head kick.
#T4# McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick. McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
McLaughlin needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. McLaughlin 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.
Keenan cracks McLaughlin with a good jab. McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for McLaughlin's leg but McLaughlin calmly moves out of range. McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan counters with a body kick. Nice shot by McLaughlin. A solid leg kick lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head. Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. McLaughlin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McLaughlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan tries to land a front kick but McLaughlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it. McLaughlin lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Keenan looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. McLaughlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin. Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keenan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow McLaughlin down. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. #T1# McLaughlin defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaughlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range. McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy. Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far. McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A thudding body kick lands there by McLaughlin!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLaughlin avoids the head kick by Keenan.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin. McLaughlin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. McLaughlin throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLaughlin. Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing. McLaughlin slips under a jab.#T2# McLaughlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Decent striking displayed by McLaughlin there. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan connects with a single shot there. McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan checks a leg kick. McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. McLaughlin misses with a leg kick. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well. McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. McLaughlin staying out of range there.#T3# McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. McLaughlin lands with a cross. McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. McLaughlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McLaughlin throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it. McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan unleashes a big counter combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLaughlin. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan slips under a jab from McLaughlin. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4# An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover. McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot. McLaughlin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well. Keenan lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. McLaughlin misses with a straight left. McLaughlin misses with a straight right. Keenan moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. An inside leg kick from McLaughlin misses. McLaughlin blocks a leg kick. McLaughlin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan avoids the head kick by McLaughlin.
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back. McLaughlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# McLaughlin misses with a leg kick. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan stalks McLaughlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLaughlin's face. McLaughlin staggers backwards, shaken. McLaughlin checks the leg kick. Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McLaughlin. That one must have hurt. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover. McLaughlin throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan cracks McLaughlin with an open hand slap. McLaughlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McLaughlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McLaughlin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. McLaughlin misses with a straight right. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the jab. McLaughlin tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. #T1# Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Keenan stalks McLaughlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLaughlin's face. McLaughlin staggers backwards, shaken. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McLaughlin jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. McLaughlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through McLaughlin's defenses. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLaughlin.
Keenan misses the jab. McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLaughlin. McLaughlin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin. McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice shot by Keenan. McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. McLaughlin avoids a kick to the body.
#T2# Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick. McLaughlin tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McLaughlin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. McLaughlin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. McLaughlin blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Keenan. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice shot by Keenan. Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3# Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Keenan wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs. McLaughlin checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin. An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target. McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down. Keenan throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target. Good shot there by Keenan. McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way. McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan throws out a counter right but McLaughlin avoids it with no problem. Keenan misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely. McLaughlin with the inside leg kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.#T4# Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. 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! Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Keenan settles back down. McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
McLaughlin throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but McLaughlin avoids it. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it. McLaughlin throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head. McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. McLaughlin throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McLaughlin throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from McLaughlin misses. McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike McLaughlin! Mike McLaughlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Gareth Keenan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy'. |
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Event:
Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Green slips a jab from Keenan. Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Green moves away from the strike by Keenan. An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target. A solid body kick from Green. Green misses with a body kick. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Green lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Green misses with a body kick. Keenan tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it. Green moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Green looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Green. #T1# Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick. Green throws a nice outside leg kick. Green misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Keenan scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Green. Green takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Decent striking displayed by Green there. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Green lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Keenan defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand. Green throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.#T2# Green lands with a nice body punch. Keenan misses with a low kick. Nice jab there from Keenan. Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Green moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it. A solid body kick from Keenan. Green throws a shot to the body.
Keenan connects with a jab. Keenan lands an overhand right. Nice jab there from Green. A leg kick checked by Green. It appears Green was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan misses with a right hand and Green counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Green misses with a wild body shot. Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# That kick from Keenan tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Green throws a body shot but no joy. Nice uppercut there from Green. A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Green defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Green is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan scores with a push kick. Green connects with a leg kick. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range. Green jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Green ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Green moves out of range as Keenan strikes.#T4# Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green. Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Green lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick. Green tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Green scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Green ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green. Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Green swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Green connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Green throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green 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.#R2# Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Keenan throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side. Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green connects with a body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Green. Keenan is looking to chop away at Green's legs. Green blocks the body kick.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. A jab from Green misses. Green looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Green scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Green does it's job there. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. #T1# Green connects with an inside leg kick. That kick from Green tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Green throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Keenan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Green has got the better of the exchanges. Keenan throws a jab when Green was well out of range. Green misses with a wild body shot. Green misses with a hook. Green misses the shot to the body. Green lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs. Green slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Green checks a leg kick. Keenan is looking to chop away at Green's legs. Green misses the shot to the body. Green misses with a looping right. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2# Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan misses with a straight left. Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan throws a combination. Green tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Green with the inside leg kick. Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick. Green thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A decent looking body kick lands there for Green. Keenan throws a leg kick and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking. Green on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it. Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw. Green misses with a low kick. Keenan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Green looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Green throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3# Green moves out of range of the body kick. Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Green's corner calls for a 1-2. Green obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Green connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a leg kick and Green counters with a nice leg kick. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away. Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? Keenan throws a low kick but Green avoids it. Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Green down. A jab from Green does it's job there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Green checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan walks into a jab. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Green moved away. Green staying out of range there. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Green throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Keenan misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan motions for Green to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Green works the jab nicely. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Green digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Green connects with a body shot. Keenan misses with a low kick.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range. A low kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nice body kick from Green. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A chopping leg kick lands by Green. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. Green blocks a jab. Keenan takes one on the button. Green throws a series of strikes that have Keenan backpedaling.
#T1# A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan misses with a looping left. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green. Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green. Green with the inside leg kick. Keenan moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab. Green throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab. Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Green. Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green slips a jab from Keenan.#T2# A punch combination from Keenan misses. Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. A good leg kick by Green. Green blocks a jab. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Green. Green moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Green clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
A good leg kick by Green. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green cracks Keenan with a good jab.#T3# Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keenan will feel that in the morning. Green lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Green misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts. Keenan misses with an uppercut. It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Green's side. Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Keenan throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily. Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Green lands the left hand. Keenan tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan tries to land a body kick and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# Green defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand! Green connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. Keenan takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Green thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Green is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Green misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Green throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left lands for Green. Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan misses with a straight left. Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round. Well Green has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green! An out of breath and clearly excited Blake Green thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). In defeat, Gareth Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight buddy'. |
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Syn 686 Rhod vs Turner
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Ronaldo down. Keenan is looking to chop away at Ronaldo's legs. Ronaldo lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ronaldo misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Ronaldo saw that one coming. Ronaldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo. Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan scores with a jab to the body. Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ronaldo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ronaldo is able to avoid easily. Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ronaldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Ronaldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. I was talking to Ronaldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards. Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch. Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside. Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Keenan. Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Ronaldo drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keenan passes into side control.
Ronaldo looking for a sweep but Keenan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Keenan controlling from the full mount. 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! Ronaldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2# Keenan wants to stand but Ronaldo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keenan controlling the pace for now. Keenan wants to control the pace but Ronaldo is squirming around nicely. Ronaldo manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard. Ronaldo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Keenan manages to pass to mount!
Keenan fails to advance to Ronaldo's back. #T3# Keenan controlling the position easily from mount. Ronaldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ronaldo is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Keenan looking to control but Ronaldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ronaldo is looking to get to half guard. Keenan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ronaldo wants to hold on but Keenan pushes him away. Keenan prevents Ronaldo from getting the reversal. Ronaldo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Keenan prevents Ronaldo from improving his position. Keenan is pressing down on Ronaldo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ronaldo is holding on for now. Well, if Keenan 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.
Keenan is continuing to stall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan 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. #R2# A big right from Ronaldo misses. Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ronaldo is able to avoid easily. Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range. Keenan moves out of range as Ronaldo throws a body kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan tries to work over Ronaldo's front leg with a kick but Ronaldo checks it. Keenan thumps Ronaldo with a low kick. Keenan throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ronaldo, right into the meat.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ronaldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan jabs Ronaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A chopping leg kick lands by Ronaldo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. #T1# Keenan throws a wild body kick that Ronaldo sees coming a mile off. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo. Keenan misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ronaldo. Keenan throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away. Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Ronaldo moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Ronaldo tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ronaldo thinks about countering with a body kick. Ronaldo gets off balance looking for a body kick and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot. Keenan staying out of range there. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw. Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Ronaldo's side. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Ronaldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ronaldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2# Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ronaldo checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a push kick but Ronaldo slaps the foot to one side. Ronaldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ronaldo tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan looks to land a combination but Ronaldo avoids it well. Keenan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ronaldo misses the jab. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ronaldo moves into range and connects with a jab. Ronaldo misses with a straight right. An inside leg kick from Ronaldo misses. Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3# Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A leg kick checked by Ronaldo. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Ronaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ronaldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Ronaldo. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ronaldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick lands from Ronaldo. Nice shot by Ronaldo. Ronaldo throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. A big right from Keenan misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan misses with a straight right. #T4# A head kick misses from Keenan. Ronaldo stalks Keenan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keenan's face. Keenan staggers backwards, shaken. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Ronaldo lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Ronaldo looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and moves out of range. Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Ronaldo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronaldo. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ronaldo throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses. Ronaldo throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ronaldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ronaldo throws a body kick that misses. Keenan throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and moves out of range. Ronaldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan connects with a jab. Ronaldo misses the jab. Ronaldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Ronaldo's torso. Keenan misses with a low kick as Ronaldo jumps back. Ronaldo throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ronaldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan throws a low kick but Ronaldo moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ronaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ronaldo tries to clinch up. A swing and a miss from Ronaldo. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ronaldo with a nice cross. 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! Keenan misses with a looping left.#T1# Ronaldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Ronaldo. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Ronaldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ronaldo misses with a body kick. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ronaldo tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Ronaldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Ronaldo steps away. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronaldo. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ronaldo. Ronaldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan blocks a jab. A bone on bone clash there as Ronaldo blocks the leg kick.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes. Ronaldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ronaldo misses with a straight left. #T2# Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan throws out a counter right but Ronaldo avoids it with no problem. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan 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.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Ronaldo throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ronaldo. Ronaldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ronaldo. Ronaldo throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Ronaldo fails in his attempt to clinch. Ronaldo lands an overhand right. Keenan thumps Ronaldo with a low kick. Ronaldo blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target. Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.#T3# Ronaldo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan connects with the punch. Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Ronaldo jumps back. Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan throws a push kick but Ronaldo slaps the foot to one side. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Ronaldo's leg but Ronaldo calmly moves out of range. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Ronaldo steps away. Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Ronaldo in the body. Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ronaldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ronaldo tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4# Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot. Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ronaldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A clash of legs there as Ronaldo blocks the low kick. Ronaldo moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Ronaldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ronaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan blocks a head kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo staying out of range there. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Ronaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Ronaldo's leg but Ronaldo calmly moves out of range. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target. Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan keeps Ronaldo at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I believe this is over now.'.
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Event:
Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1# Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Puno misses with a hook. Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keenan defends well and Puno ends up having to push Keenan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Keenan throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem. Keenan misses with a straight left. Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Puno throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Puno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan staying out of range there. Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Keenan lands with a right hand. Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Puno misses with a straight right. Keenan tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Puno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight. Jab by Puno. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Puno throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. A head kick misses from Keenan. #TD# Puno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan to the mat! Keenan manages to get full guard. Puno with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control. Keenan trying to control the position here. Puno wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position. Keenan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace. Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Puno looking to pass the guard. Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Puno wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keenan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Keenan pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puno misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan slips a jab from Puno. Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Puno shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense. Puno staying out of range there. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Puno attempts a counter takedown but Keenan avoids it well and moves away. Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Puno throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#TD# Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keenan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Keenan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3# Keenan regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keenan trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keenan's head. Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keenan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Keenan is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action. Puno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4# Keenan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puno lands with some strikes. Puno looking to ground and pound but Keenan is blocking nicely. Puno thowing shots but they're missing. Puno lands a big shot there that rocks Keenan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time. Puno throws a wild left hand from mount and Keenan manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Puno dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno. Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Keenan looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD# Puno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keenan is trying to defend but Puno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? Keenan is concentrating on defense, preventing Puno from advancing position. Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Keenan is positioning himself well to prevent Puno advancing to mount. Keenan tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg. Puno trying to control from half guard but Keenan is working away. #T1# Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Keenan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Keenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keenan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Keenan trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Keenan slips under a jab. Puno looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Puno with a jab. Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A cross from Puno lands. Puno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away. Puno cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan cracks Puno with a good jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3# Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Puno slips a straight right by Keenan. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan misses the jab. Puno works the jab nicely. Puno fails with the takedown. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puno takes a step back to recover. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Puno attempts a counter takedown but Keenan avoids it well and moves away. Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2# Keenan moves into the clinch. Puno avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Puno blocking some punches.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan. Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Puno. #TD# Puno pulls Keenan into guard.
Puno controlling the position. Puno 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. Puno looking to control.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there. Keenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keenan forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Puno slips under a jab. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A cross from Puno lands. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily. Keenan throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puno blocks the body kick.
Keenan misses with a leg kick #TD# so Puno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Puno wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position. Puno works over Keenan with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Keenan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keenan is controlling Puno's posture. Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control. Keenan has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position. Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Puno trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A big left from Puno misses. Puno moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf. A big left from Keenan misses. Nice body punch from Puno. Puno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Puno tries for a takedown but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keenan sprawls and moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet. Puno throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.#T3# Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan throws a leg kick but Puno moved away. Puno ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Puno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Keenan counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him. Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Puno ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Puno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan throws a head kick that half lands.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan swivels and escapes. Keenan avoids the body shot from Puno.
A solid body kick from Keenan. Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. 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! Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A left lands for Keenan.#T4# Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Puno moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Puno throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan scores with a one two! Puno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Keenan sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Keenan digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy. Puno looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Puno throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Keenan throws a combination that misses #TD# and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Puno 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno! In defeat, Gareth Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight buddy'.
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Event:
Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1# Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sepulveda shoots for a takedown but Keenan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sepulveda on the side of the head. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sepulveda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sepulveda moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Sepulveda scores with a takedown into Keenan's guard. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. Keenan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sepulveda throwing strikes but missing. #SU2# Keenan is working an open guard so Sepulveda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Sepulveda is out of range. Keenan cracks Sepulveda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sepulveda with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Sepulveda throws a right and a left that both miss. Sepulveda fails with a takedown attempt. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keenan defends it well. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sepulveda off balance momentarily. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keenan circles away. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sepulveda. Sepulveda circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Sepulveda shoots for a double leg takedown but Keenan sprawls well. He's pushed Sepulveda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sepulveda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Keenan. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Sepulveda moved out of range nicely. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.#T2# Sepulveda checks a low kick from Keenan. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Sepulveda down. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Sepulveda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sepulveda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sepulveda takes a step back to recover. It looks like Keenan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Sepulveda slips under a jab. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Sepulveda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan swings for the body but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
#T3# A big right from Keenan misses. Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense. Sepulveda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan thows a leg kick but Sepulveda checks it #CL2# and Sepulveda counters by clinching up. A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sepulveda wants a takedown but no success here.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sepulveda takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Sepulveda shoots in. Keenan throws a body kick that misses #TD2# and Sepulveda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan pulls Sepulveda in to control the position. #T4##SU2# Keenan is working an open guard so Sepulveda takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sepulveda avoids the body shot from Keenan.
A head kick from Keenan lands but Sepulveda takes it in his stride. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sepulveda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sepulveda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Sepulveda does a little dance to reset his feet. Sepulveda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Keenan.#CL2# Sepulveda takes the fight into the clinch. Sepulveda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tries to score a body lock takedown but Keenan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sepulveda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keenan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Keenan managing to block the knees to the body from Sepulveda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan throws a low kick but Sepulveda avoids it. Sepulveda shoots in and drives through. Keenan sprawls well. Sepulveda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan swivels and escapes. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Sepulveda fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda. Sepulveda blocks the body kick.
Sepulveda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keenan is fending him off so far but Sepulveda persists. Nope, Keenan circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sepulveda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sepulveda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Alejandro Sepulveda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab from Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A solid body kick from Keenan. #T1# Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sepulveda's sensitive parts. #TD2# Sepulveda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keenan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Sepulveda sitting in guard here, content to control. Keenan has his hands on Sepulveda's head, controlling the position. Sepulveda throws a big right hand that misses. Sepulveda trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sepulveda working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Sepulveda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keenan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# Keenan pulls Sepulveda in to control the position. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sepulveda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sepulveda is able to avoid easily. Sepulveda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around? Sepulveda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keenan circles away. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Sepulveda's knee but Sepulveda avoids it well. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sepulveda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sepulveda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sepulveda's hands. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Keenan cracks the inside of Sepulveda's front leg. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Sepulveda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keenan's guard. 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! Sepulveda is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control.#T4# Keenan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sepulveda controls the pace. Keenan controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. Keenan pulls Sepulveda in to control the position. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2# Sepulveda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sepulveda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keenan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2# Sepulveda manages to pull guard.
Keenan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Keenan wants to pass the guard but Sepulveda is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sepulveda trying to control the position here. Keenan content to stall in guard here. #T1# Keenan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Sepulveda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keenan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Keenan continues to stall.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A good leg kick by Keenan. Sepulveda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keenan is fending him off so far but Sepulveda persists. Nope, Keenan circles away and we're back to standing. Keenan throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it. Keenan with a jab. Keenan digs a good hook to Sepulveda's body.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepulveda momentarily.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sepulveda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan misses with a body shot
#CL2# and Sepulveda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sepulveda. Sepulveda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sepulveda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Sepulveda. Keenan scores with a nice head shot. Keenan leaves Sepulveda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sepulveda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keenan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sepulveda somewhat. Sepulveda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Sepulveda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sepulveda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sepulveda misses with a takedown and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepulveda takes one to the side of the head.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Sepulveda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan with a hook. Sepulveda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keenan pinned against the cage. Keenan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4# Keenan connects with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sepulveda. That did some damage! Sepulveda tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. No luck for Sepulveda with that takedown attempt. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Sepulveda off the cage and back into range. Sepulveda lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Sepulveda tries for a takedown but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sepulveda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepulveda manages to avoid it. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! As Gareth Keenan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I believe this is over now.'.
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Syn 668 Magafuli vs Robinson
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1# Poulsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. Poulsen swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Poulsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Poulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan is looking to slow Poulsen down with leg kicks. Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination! Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Poulsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan jabs Poulsen to the body, keeping him at a distance. A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Poulsen. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Poulsen. Poulsen misses the shot to the body. Poulsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan lands a head shot.#T1# Poulsen jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan moves out of range as Poulsen strikes. A slow jab from Poulsen misses its intended target. Keenan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keenan. Keenan throws a head kick but Poulsen moves out of range.
Poulsen misses with a straight right. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Poulsen. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen. Poulsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poulsen takes a step back to recover. Poulsen blocks the body kick.
Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Poulsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Poulsen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keenan.#T2# Poulsen lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Poulsen sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan thows a leg kick but Poulsen checks it and Poulsen counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan blocks a head kick by Poulsen.
Poulsen slips under a jab. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Poulsen scores with a jab to the body. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Poulsen seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Poulsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Poulsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poulsen.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poulsen misses with a jab to the body
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Poulsen takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. A head kick misses from Poulsen. Keenan is looking to counter punch. A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target. Keenan slips a jab from Poulsen. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Poulsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poulsen defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Poulsen throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Poulsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Poulsen digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Keenan lands with a right hand. Keenan swings for the body but Poulsen moves out of range.
Poulsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Poulsen 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. Poulsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan connects with a body shot. Poulsen tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Poulsen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan scores with a hook.#T4# Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan slips under a jab from Poulsen. Poulsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poulsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poulsen thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Poulsen moves out of range easily. Poulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulsen manages to avoid it. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Poulsen's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Poulsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Poulsen misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Poulsen moves out of range easily. Nice body kick from Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Poulsen swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Poulsen jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Poulsen moved out of range. Poulsen slips a straight right by Keenan. Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Poulsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Poulsen misses with a straight left. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Poulsen moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Poulsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch combination from Poulsen misses. Poulsen connects with a body shot. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poulsen throws out the jab. Keenan misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poulsen. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Poulsen moved out of range nicely. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Poulsen punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. Poulsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Poulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Poulsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Poulsen wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Poulsen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Poulsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan thumps Poulsen with a low kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Keenan is looking to slow Poulsen down with leg kicks. Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulsen. Keenan digs a good body shot into Poulsen's ribs. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan tests Poulsen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan thuds a left hand into Poulsen's body. Poulsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poulsen checks it well. Keenan blocks a head kick by Poulsen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Poulsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot. Keenan avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poulsen is out of range. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Keenan thuds his right hand into Poulsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poulsen. Poulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Poulsen slips the punch. Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan 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.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Poulsen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Keenan jabs at Poulsen's body. Keenan misses with a looping right. Poulsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it.#T3# Poulsen misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Poulsen sees it coming and moves out of range. Poulsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses. Keenan scores with the left hand. Poulsen knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Poulsen scores with a hook. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan feints and then cracks Poulsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poulsen down. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Poulsen moves his leg out of the way. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan slips a straight right by Poulsen. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen. Poulsen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Poulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Poulsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Poulsen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Poulsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Poulsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Poulsen misses with a hook to the body
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keenan blocks a jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Poulsen. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Poulsen throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Poulsen swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Poulsen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Poulsen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Poulsen blocks a leg kick. Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Nice body punch from Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Poulsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Poulsen throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Poulsen swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulsen can do to turn this around? Keenan looks to land a left hand but Poulsen moved out of range nicely. Keenan lands with a hook. Poulsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Poulsen moved out of range nicely. Keenan lands a nice hook to Poulsen's body. Poulsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Poulsen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan throws the left hand but Poulsen avoids the punch easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Poulsen down. Keenan throws a leg kick but Poulsen moved away. Poulsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. 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! Jab from Keenan. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
#T1# Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Poulsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan checks a low kick from Poulsen. Keenan throws a low kick but Poulsen avoids it. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poulsen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan digs a good hook to Poulsen's body.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poulsen. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Poulsen. Nice shot by Keenan. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Poulsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keenan. Poulsen throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulsen on the side of the head.#T2# Poulsen jabs Keenan right on the nose. Keenan blinks but takes it well. Poulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Poulsen moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan lands a head shot. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan throws a body punch but Poulsen moves out of range. Keenan cracks the inside of Poulsen's front leg. Poulsen throws a head kick that misses. Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Poulsen slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poulsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Crunch! Poulsen slams his shin into Keenan's torso. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poulsen counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# A head kick misses from Keenan. Poulsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Poulsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Poulsen misses with a wild body shot. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Poulsen misses the jab. Keenan defending well as Poulsen loads up on a big left hand. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan staying out of range there. Poulsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Poulsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Keenan throws a head kick that Poulsen semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Poulsen uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan defending well as Poulsen loads up on a big left hand. Poulsen misses with a head kick.
#T4# Keenan with a jab. Poulsen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poulsen sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Poulsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Poulsen works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Poulsen sees it coming and moves out of range. Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poulsen manages to avoid it. Poulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan lands with an overhand left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poulsen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Vang Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Poulsen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Gareth Keenan! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Gareth Keenan! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan wins by unanimous decision! Gareth Keenan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I believe this is over now.'.
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Event:
Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1# Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan works the jab nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Green checks it well. Keenan moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab. Green moves out of range of the body kick. A nice combination there by Keenan.
Keenan wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Green blocks the body kick.
Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
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! Green moves out of range of the body kick. Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Green throws a quick inside leg kick. Green scores with a body shot.
Green tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Green throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Green throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Green throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Green throws a shot to the body.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Green does it's job there. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Keenan throws a low kick but Green avoids it. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Green checks a leg kick. Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan motions for Green to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy. Green misses with a leg kick. #T2# Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice defenses there by Green. Green misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Green with a hook. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely. Green blocks a leg kick. Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Crunch! Green slams his shin into Keenan's torso. Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Green throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Green misses with a straight right. Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3# Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Green connects with a solid leg kick. Green connects with a body shot. Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green lands a body shot.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head. 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! Green throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green. Keenan connects with a jab. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4# A cross from Keenan lands. Keenan thumps Green with a low kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Green lands an overhand right. Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan staying out of range there. Green with a hook. Keenan sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Green does a little dance to reset his feet. Green scores with a decent looking hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Green counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blake Green will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Green connects with a single shot there. Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Green looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Nice uppercut there from Green. Green on the wrong end of a nice jab. A big left from Keenan misses. Green has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Green down. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Green throws a half hearted mid kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Green checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Green throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Green lands with an overhand left. Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Green releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Green jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Green blocks a leg kick. Green staying out of range there. Green stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan takes one to the chin there. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a leg kick and Green counters with a straight right hand. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A big right from Green misses. Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A low kick from Keenan misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily. Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2# Keenan throws a leg kick but Green checks it. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan misses with a straight left. Green thows a left - swing and a miss! Green moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Green lands with a shot to the body. Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Green throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way. Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Keenan misses with a looping right. Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot. A combination from Keenan does no damage. #T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range. Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Green blocks the body kick.
Green walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Green scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Keenan misses with a leg kick. A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Green moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan tries a low kick but Green avoids it. Keenan motions for Green to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan throws a leg kick and Green counters with a thumping low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Green. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. #T4# Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Green. That one must have hurt. Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Keenan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Green loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts. Green throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green delivers a nice body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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. #R3# Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming. Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Green misses. Green fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Green scores with a punch to the head. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Keenan misses. Green misses with a wild body shot. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. Green throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. #T1# Keenan misses with a right hand and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Green checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range. Nice jab there from Green. The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Green lands with a nice body punch. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Green swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Green lands a jab to the head.
Green misses with a straight right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a straight right. #T2# Keenan misses with a hook. Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan misses the shot to the body. Green throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. It looked like Keenan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green. Green scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Green throws a nice outside leg kick. Green cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Green is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan is looking to land body kicks.#T3# Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Green scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Green digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Keenan misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick. Green cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Green with a body punch. A glancing blow. Green tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan looks to land a body kick but Green moved away. Green connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan misses the shot to the body. #T4# Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keenan misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Green lands with an overhand left. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Green scores with a nice strike. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Green moved away. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off. Keenan throws a right and a left that both miss. A nice side step and Green releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely. Green connects with a solid leg kick. Green lands a right hook to the body.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Green checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs. Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Green 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green! Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Green waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. In defeat, Gareth Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight buddy'.
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Event:
Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range. Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan misses with a body kick. Shamrock 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. Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Keenan misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.#T1# Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely. Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head. Keenan misses with a shot to the body and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a one-two to the body. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2# Keenan misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A jab lands there for Keenan. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well. A big right from Keenan misses. Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
#T3# A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock. Keenan misses with a right hand and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Keenan lands a front kick. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick. Shamrock takes one to the chin there. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock counters with a good low kick that Keenan was not able to check. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan throws a leg kick and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan moves out of range as Shamrock strikes. Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan lands a jab. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. 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. #R2# Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick. Keenan thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Shamrock checks the leg kick. Keenan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shamrock staying out of range there. Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Good shot there by Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1# Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off. Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT# It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shamrock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Keenan misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around? Keenan thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick. Shamrock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Shamrock moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick letting Shamrock counter with a right hand. 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! Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2# Keenan is rocked! Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. #T3# Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shamrock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick. Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a hook
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan misses with a right hand and Shamrock counters with a slapping leg kick. Shamrock works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Keenan thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily. Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick. Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses. Shamrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan misses with a body kick. Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Keenan throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Keenan throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shamrock checks a leg kick. A jab lands there for Keenan. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2# Keenan throws a leg kick and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamrock blocks a leg kick. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Shamrock counters with a low kick, right behind Keenan 's knee. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked letting Shamrock counter with a right hand. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan blocks a jab.#T3# Keenan tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body. Keenan misses with a looping right. Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Shamrock checks a low kick from Keenan. Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan misses with a hook to the body
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away. Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2# and Shamrock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Keenan! Shamrock lets Keenan back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Oh Keenan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan walks straight into a right hand from Shamrock - that's dropped him! Shamrock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Keenan from any more punishment! Keenan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Shamrock! Nick Shamrock is the new featherweight champion! Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. The defeated Gareth Keenan had this to say: 'Good fight buddy'.
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Event:
Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1# Jodson slips a straight right by Keenan. A bone on bone clash there as Jodson blocks the leg kick.
Jodson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A cross from Keenan lands. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jodson, as that shot connected.
Jodson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Keenan slips a jab from Jodson. Jodson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jodson misses with a body shot.
Keenan tests Jodson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan backing away here, and Jodson unleashes a leg kick that just misses. 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! Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Jodson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jodson lands a body shot.
Jodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jodson slips a straight right by Keenan.#T1# Jodson throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Jodson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. Jodson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Jodson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jodson lands with a kick to the temple. Keenan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson. Jodson checks a leg kick. Jodson keeps Keenan at a distance using the push kick. Keenan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jodson. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Jodson.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2# Jodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Jodson moves his leg out of the way. Jodson throws a counter combo. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jodson doesn't seem bothered though. Jodson slips under a jab from Keenan. Jodson throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Keenan with a hook. Jodson throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts. Jodson misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Jodson. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3# Jodson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Jodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Jodson throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Keenan swings for the body but Jodson moves out of range.
Jodson throws a head kick that misses. Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jodson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jodson thumps Keenan with a low kick. Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jodson's head. Jodson scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jodson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keenan.#CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. Jodson looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. #T4# Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jodson throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC# Jodson is rocked! A good leg kick by Keenan. Jodson is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him? Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jodson! Keenan dives in looking to finish! Jodson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! Post fight, Gareth Keenan took to the microphone: 'I believe this is over now.'.
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Event:
Syn 652 Keenan vs Jernit
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit. Jernit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan swinging wildly here.
Keenan misses with a hook to the body
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand. Jernit connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Jernit is predictable there and Keenan counters with a good, hard body kick but Jernit shrugs it off. Jernit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Jernit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan tries to land a body kick and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jernit throws a head kick that Keenan semi-blocks.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Jernit slips the punch. Jernit misses with a looping left. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan thows a leg kick but Jernit checks it and Jernit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jab from Jernit. Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1# Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Jernit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan thows a leg kick but Jernit checks it and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Jernit misses. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've been told by Jernit's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit. Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Jernit throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan throws out a counter right but Jernit avoids it with no problem. Jernit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jernit misses with a straight right. Jernit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Jernit counters with a solid body kick. 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! Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2# A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target. Jernit checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jernit is able to avoid easily. Jernit throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Jernit moved away. Jernit is looking to counter with head kicks. Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Jernit ducks down to avoid it. Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jernit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Jernit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jernit tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3# Keenan swings for the body but Jernit moves out of range.
Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away. Jernit slips under a jab. Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice jab there from Jernit. Keenan tests Jernit's chin there with a solid looking shot. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there letting Jernit counter with a right hand. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Jernit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan throws a hook but Jernit avoids it easily. 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! Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jernit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Jernit's body. Jernit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Jernit's head but Jernit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jernit throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Jernit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Jernit avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Jernit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Jernit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jernit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jernit on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Keenan checks a low kick from Jernit. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Keenan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jernit has got the better of the exchanges. Jernit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively. Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A head kick misses from Jernit. Keenan misses with a low kick as Jernit jumps back. Jernit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react. Jernit throws a leg kick that misses. A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jernit throws a quick inside leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jernit. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jernit takes a step back to recover. Jernit misses the jab. Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jernit with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Jernit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1# A punch combination from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jernit closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jernit blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Good exchange - Jernit coming out on top. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? Jernit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jernit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jernit lands with an overhand left. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan sizes up Jernit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2# Jernit is rocked! Jernit throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Oh Jernit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jernit throws a nice outside leg kick. Jernit seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jernit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Jernit counters with a nice kick to the body. Keenan throws a leg kick letting Jernit counter with a right hand. Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jernit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan tries to land a body kick letting Jernit counter with a right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Jernit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan misses with a straight right. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Jernit sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jernit doesn't seem bothered though. Jernit connects with a looping right hand.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3# Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan misses with a body kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jernit cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Jernit misses with a low kick.
Jernit cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Jernit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body. Jernit connects with a crisp jab. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Jernit blocks a low kick nicely. Jernit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Jernit. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jernit is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Jernit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jernit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jernit cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jernit scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. An inside leg kick from Jernit misses. Jernit defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Jernit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Jernit sees coming a mile off. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick. Keenan misses with a hook to the body
and Jernit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Jernit lands a jab to the nose. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Jernit tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Jernit throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan takes a swing at Jernit's ribcage but misses. It appears Jernit was looking to counter with a kick there. A leg kick checked by Jernit. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jernit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Jernit.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away. Jernit misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan misses with an uppercut. #KD2# Keenan cracks Jernit with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jernit looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Keenan finish him?
#T1# Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick. Keenan takes a kick to the side of the head. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react. Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Keenan misses and Jernit counters with a straight right hand. Keenan throws a jab when Jernit was well out of range. Jernit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jernit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd cheers as Jernit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Jernit throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Jernit cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Jernit.
Jernit misses with a straight right. #T2# Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. A low kick from Jernit misses and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Jernit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Jernit misses. Jernit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Jernit lands with a shot to the body. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss! Jernit scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Jernit slips under a jab from Keenan. Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jernit misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jernit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Jernit's belly button to the back. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jernit checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily. Jernit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Jernit takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan slips under a jab. Jernit lands a body shot.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit. Jernit throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Jernit's shoulder, as Jernit tries to avoid the shot. Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot
and Jernit counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keenan is lucky that one didn't land flush. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jernit manages to avoid it. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jernit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jernit misses with a low kick. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Jernit is out of range. Jernit misses with a looping right. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range. Nice body kick from Jernit. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jernit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range. Jernit 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. Jernit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bunt Jernit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Jernit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Jernit. Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Keenan throws a low kick but Jernit moves out of range easily. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jernit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jernit scores with a one two! Keenan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jernit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jernit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Jernit tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jernit is just out of range. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Jernit lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut lands for Jernit. That snapped Keenan's head back.
#T1# Nice body punch from Jernit. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Decent striking displayed by Jernit there. Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Jernit moved away. Jernit misses with a hook. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jernit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan misses the shot to the body. Jernit is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jernit 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.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jernit counters with a nice leg kick. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A head kick misses from Keenan. Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Jernit is out of range. #T2# Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jernit half committed to a counter leg kick. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jernit finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Keenan blocks a jab. Jernit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jernit can pounce on him.
Keenan checks a leg kick. Jernit throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Keenan tries a low kick but Jernit avoids it. Jernit scores with a hook. Jernit thumps Keenan with a low kick. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan keeps Jernit at a distance using the push kick. Keenan scores with a punch to the head.#T3# Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. A big right from Jernit misses. Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jernit counters with a head kick. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A head kick from Jernit lands but Keenan takes it in his stride. Keenan with a nice cross. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Jernit saw it coming and moves away.
Jernit blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Jernit scores with a leg kick.
Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jernit. Jernit slips under a jab from Keenan.#T4# Keenan throws a leg kick and Jernit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. 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! Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jernit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keenan's head. Jernit throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Jernit only half commits. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan throws a hook but Jernit blocks it. Jernit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Jernit. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jernit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jernit throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the cage. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jernit moves away. Jernit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan lands a head shot. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jernit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jernit throws a quick counter head kick but Keenan was just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit had his way with Gareth Keenan in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Keenan tries to work over Jernit's front leg with a kick but Jernit checks it. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Jernit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Keenan. A low kick from Jernit is predictable there and Keenan counters with a nice leg kick. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jernit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jernit moves out of range of the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jernit keeps Keenan at a distance using the push kick. Keenan moves out of range as Jernit strikes. Jernit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKeenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but Jernit checks it. It appears Jernit was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan throws the left hand but Jernit avoids the punch easily. Jernit throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Jernit cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Jernit blocks a leg kick. Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jernit. Jernit circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jernit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan throws a lazy head kick and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan misses with a looping right. Jernit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jernit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan scores with a one two! Jernit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Jernit counters with a body kick that stops Keenan in his tracks momentarily. A leg kick checked by Jernit.#T2# Keenan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keenan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jernit. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jernit scores with a hook. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Keenan wants to slow Jernit down by chopping away at his legs. Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jernit lands a nice looking body kick. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jernit was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Jernit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Jernit looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Keenan misses with a hook. Jernit's corner calls for a 1-2. Jernit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A cross from Jernit lands. Jernit tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice body punch from Jernit. Jernit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Jernit's torso. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jernit misses with a low kick. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit. Jernit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# Nice cross by Jernit. Jernit misses with a straight left. Jernit digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Jernit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jernit. Jernit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jernit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Jernit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Jernit scores with a nice head shot. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jernit to score with a decent uppercut. Jernit lands a head shot. A shot to the liver by Jernit. Beautiful body shot. Keenan checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jernit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45 Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit! Bunt Jernit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Gareth Keenan spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight buddy'.
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Syn 649 Jones vs Maracon III
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
#CL# San Pedro clinches up with Keenan and pushes him back against the cage. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Keenan throws an elbow that misses.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it. A big right from San Pedro misses. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro slips a straight right by Keenan. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. San Pedro scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. San Pedro throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. San Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Keenan cracks the inside of San Pedro's front leg. San Pedro tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. San Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. San Pedro delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. San Pedro 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. San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. San Pedro jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan misses with a low kick.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. San Pedro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Keenan backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro misses with a straight left. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4# Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan slips a straight right by San Pedro. Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan slips a jab from San Pedro. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
San Pedro slips a jab from Keenan. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. Keenan misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Keenan cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. A combination from San Pedro does no damage. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. Keenan is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keenan throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. San Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro misses with a hook. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. #T1# San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro. San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan scores with a punch to the head. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan misses the jab. San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. A big left from San Pedro misses. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A big left from San Pedro misses. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. San Pedro punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. San Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan misses with a straight left. A counter left hand to the body from San Pedro misses its target.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but San Pedro circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan misses with a leg kick. San Pedro connects with a body shot. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
San Pedro lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and San Pedro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keenan's knee momentarily. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. Keenan misses with a body kick. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - San Pedro had a free shot at his head there. San Pedro throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but San Pedro seems unphased.
Keenan cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck San Pedro on the side of the head. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but San Pedro saw it coming and moves away.
San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. #T4# Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A big right from Keenan misses. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. It appears San Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan misses with a head kick.
San Pedro scores with a push kick. Keenan scores with a push kick. San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan 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. #R3# San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan looks for the body kick but San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan misses with a looping right. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
#CL# San Pedro has taken the fight to the clinch.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan clobbers San Pedro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but San Pedro checks it. #T1# San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro misses with a low kick. San Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Keenan throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan scores with a head kick.
San Pedro takes a body punch but keeps moving. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2# Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan. A decent looking body kick lands there for San Pedro. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.#T3# Keenan slips a jab from San Pedro. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. San Pedro doesn't seem phased though. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. #CL# San Pedro moves into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan prevents a body shot from San Pedro. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan takes one on the button. A jab from Keenan misses. San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# San Pedro defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. 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! San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan pushes San Pedro away with a front kick. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A solid body kick from Keenan. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Keenan misses with a straight left. San Pedro scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from San Pedro. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. San Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. San Pedro is looking to land body kicks. Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. San Pedro takes one on the button. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1# Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. San Pedro will feel that in the morning. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away. A quick step to the side and San Pedro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2# Keenan throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. Keenan throws a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. And San Pedro counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Nice body kick from San Pedro. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. Keenan throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. #T3# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. San Pedro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. San Pedro moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off. Keenan blocks a jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. Keenan walks forward, straight into a front kick from San Pedro.#CL# San Pedro has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan is looking to break free of the clinch but San Pedro has double underhooks. #T4# San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro lands an elbow inside. A right hook to the body lands for San Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, San Pedro throws an elbow but misses. Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro lands a nice uppercut. Keenan is looking to break free of the clinch but San Pedro has double underhooks. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keenan throws an elbow but misses. San Pedro pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. San Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro misses with the head strike.
San Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. San Pedro presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro had his way with Gareth Keenan in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan is looking for the big counter here. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan scores with a nice strike. San Pedro tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan.#T1# Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Keenan throws a low kick but San Pedro avoids it. Keenan misses the jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro connects with an inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# San Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. Nice jab there from Keenan. A low kick from Keenan misses and San Pedro counters with a thumping low kick. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before San Pedro can pounce on him.
San Pedro is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Keenan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro staying out of range there. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. #T3# San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. San Pedro is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan scores with a hook. A head kick misses from Keenan. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Nice body punch from Keenan. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. San Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keenan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro slips under a jab. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it.#T4# Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet. Keenan tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. San Pedro connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick. San Pedro sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! San Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and San Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. San Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, Gareth Keenan took to the microphone: 'I believe this is over now.'.
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Event:
Syn 646: End of Summer Special
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw. Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab. A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination. Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cruz misses with a body shot
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Keenan tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keenan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cruz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.#T1# Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Keenan throws a leg kick but Cruz moved away. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Cruz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD2# Cruz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan to the mat! Keenan manages to get full guard. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keenan pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2# Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cruz looking to pass the guard. Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Keenan controlling Cruz's posture. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2# Cruz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cruz tries for a takedown but Keenan circles away easily and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Keenan throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side. Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cruz just manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Cruz cracks Keenan with a good jab. Cruz works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Keenan misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cruz. Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control. Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keenan is pulling down on Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Cruz, at least for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cruz slips nicely into half guard. Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Cruz is looking to advance position but Keenan won't allow it. #SUB2# Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keenan is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold. 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!#SUB2# Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keenan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cruz dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Cruz swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Cruz scores with a leg kick.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Keenan sprawls well. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cruz throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. Cruz scores with a nice head shot. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A head kick misses from Cruz. And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Cruz blocks it. Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Keenan throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Cruz scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing. Cruz scores with a nice head shot. Keenan misses with a low kick. Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.#ROC# Cruz is rocked! Some bone on bone action there as Cruz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him? Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Cruz seems to have recovered his senses. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. A low kick from Cruz is predictable there and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cruz scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Keenan, which made it look bad. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Cruz jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it. Cruz throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing. Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Cruz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD# Oooooh!!! Keenan has knocked Cruz down with a huge combo! Keenan steps away and waves a wobbly Cruz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan works Cruz's body with a nice hook. Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch and Keenan counters with a leg kick. Keenan is looking to chop away at Cruz's legs. A low kick from Cruz misses and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Keenan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz! Keenan lets Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Cruz looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. Cruz 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. Cruz connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cruz is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Keenan counters with a crisp right that sends Cruz to the canvas! Keenan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan!
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Event:
Syn 642 Jones vs Gravas
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1# Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keenan thumps Jodson with a low kick. Jodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Keenan is looking to slow Jodson down with leg kicks. Keenan scores with a hook. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jodson throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Jodson is wise to it. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jab from Jodson. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Jodson moved away. Jodson checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. 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! Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jodson walks into a jab. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot. Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jodson is able to avoid easily. A little feinted left hand from Jodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# Keenan throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range. Jodson lands a lovely overhand right. Jodson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it. Jodson misses with a looping right. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jodson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jodson walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jodson throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jodson at a distance.
Jodson misses with a straight right. Jodson misses with a straight right. #T2# Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Keenan lands with a hook. Jodson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL# Keenan gets tackled into the cage by Jodson. Jodson maintains the clinch. Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Jodson controls the action.
Jodson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jodson.
A head punch on the inside from Jodson fails to land. Jodson throws a head punch that misses. Keenan lands with a right to the head. Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan digs a right hand underneath Jodson's ribcage. Jodson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Keenan lands an uppercut. Jodson lands a hook to the side of the head. Keenan misses with a body punch.
#T3# Jodson misses with some punches.
Jodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Jodson pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Jodson scores with a nice short uppercut. Keenan lands with a left to the head. Jodson tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jodson dodges an elbow strike from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan lands with a right to the head. Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Jodson. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jodson. Jodson blocks an uppercut.
Jodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Keenan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Jodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. #T4# Jodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head. Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Jodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Jodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jodson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Jodson misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Jodson.
Jodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Jodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan lands a body shot. Jodson blocking some punches.
Jodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jodson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jodson slips under a jab from Keenan. Jodson throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Jodson counters with a straight right hand. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it. Keenan thumps Jodson with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jodson checks the leg kick. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Jodson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Jodson 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.#T1# Keenan jabs at Jodson's body. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range. Jodson moves out of range of the body kick. Jodson is looking to counter punch. A jab from Jodson finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan cracks Jodson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jodson blocks the body kick.
Jodson is looking to counter punch. Jodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Jodson swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Jodson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan lands the left hand. Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jodson lands with a cross. Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. 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! Jodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Jodson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Jodson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jodson walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Keenan. Jodson is looking to counter punch. Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters circle momentarily. Jodson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Jodson misses with a looping left.#T3# Keenan with a nice cross. Jodson 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. Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Keenan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. A lazy body kick from Keenan and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan stuns Jodson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jodson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD# Jodson cracks Keenan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Keenan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jodson finish him?
#ROC# Keenan is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jodson throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Keenan throws a push kick but Jodson slaps the foot to one side. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Jodson. Jodson tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. A bone on bone clash there as Jodson blocks the leg kick.
Jodson is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Jodson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Jodson missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan is looking to slow Jodson down with leg kicks. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Jodson throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson. Jodson lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jodson walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Jodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jodson blocks a jab. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jodson checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jodson looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Jodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1# Keenan feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down. Jodson takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jodson misses with a double jab.
Keenan throws a head kick but Jodson moves out of range.
Jodson misses with a looping right. A lazy body kick from Keenan and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jodson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Jodson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Jodson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Jodson misses with a straight right. Jodson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan throws a lazy body kick and Jodson counters with a straight right hand. Keenan moves out of range as Jodson throws a body kick.
Jodson throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Keenan looks to move away, Jodson throws a big counter combo but Keenan just gets out of the way. Jodson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan digs a good body shot into Jodson's ribs.#T2# Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jodson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jodson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jodson misses the target. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A solid body kick from Keenan. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan thows a body kick. Jodson tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nice body kick from Keenan. Jodson swings away with a leg kick that misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Jodson's leg but Jodson calmly moves out of range. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Jodson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jodson moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.#T3# Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage! Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jodson misses with a wild body shot. Jodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but Jodson moved away. Jodson is looking to counter punch. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan throws a lazy body kick enabling Jodson to counter with a crisp jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4# Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Jodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jodson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD# Jodson lands a left and a right that send Keenan crashing to the mat, dazed. Jodson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jodson finish him? Keenan slips a jab from Jodson. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan seems to have recovered his senses. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Keenan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jodson counter with a right hand. Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jodson's calf.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Keenan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
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Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Keenan backs away, San Pedro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from San Pedro. That one must have hurt. Keenan is looking to chop away at San Pedro's legs. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. San Pedro misses with a hook. San Pedro is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but San Pedro steps away. San Pedro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like San Pedro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a nice looking combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan strikes. San Pedro is looking to counter punch. Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. A good leg kick by Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. #T1# Keenan lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand. San Pedro checks the leg kick. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. San Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan throws a right hand that San Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that San Pedro also avoids with ease. San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from San Pedro misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Keenan throws out a leg kick but San Pedro moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut!#T2# Keenan misses with a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San Pedro slips under a jab. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. San Pedro lands with an overhand left. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. A cross from Keenan lands. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick. San Pedro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San Pedro slips a jab from Keenan. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by San Pedro. Beautiful body shot. San Pedro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan misses with a hook.#T3# Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Ouch! a nice leg kick from San Pedro, right into the meat.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but San Pedro moved away. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. San Pedro thumps Keenan with a low kick. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. 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! Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. Keenan scores with a jab. San Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# A big right from San Pedro misses. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. San Pedro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. San Pedro tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro walks into a jab. Keenan misses with a hook
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Keenan catches San Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice cross by San Pedro. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan counters with a body kick. San Pedro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. San Pedro sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. San Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# A lazy body kick from Keenan and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from San Pedro. San Pedro lands an overhand right. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Keenan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. San Pedro lands with a nice body punch. San Pedro misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. San Pedro motions for Keenan to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San Pedro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by San Pedro. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. San Pedro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro motions for Keenan to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan misses with a straight right. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan walks into a jab. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
A jab lands there for Keenan. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan lands an overhand right. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Keenan. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
#T3# Keenan misses with a hook. San Pedro thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan misses with a low kick. Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Keenan's torso. San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro. Keenan cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! A cross from Keenan lands. San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4# Keenan moves forwards but San Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro misses with a looping left. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and San Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from San Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. 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. #R3# Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan lands a head kick!
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it. Keenan lands a jab-cross combination. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. San Pedro motions for Keenan to come forward. San Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T1# A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan blocks a jab. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. San Pedro jabs at Keenan's body. San Pedro blocks a leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick. San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan. A big right from San Pedro misses. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. San Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. San Pedro feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. San Pedro blocks a leg kick. San Pedro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan tries to move into range but San Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. An inside leg kick lands from San Pedro. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A good leg kick by Keenan. San Pedro lands a head shot. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# San Pedro misses with a leg kick. San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. A bone on bone clash there as San Pedro blocks the leg kick.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. San Pedro defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. San Pedro scores with a jab. San Pedro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back.#T4# Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keenan slips a jab from San Pedro. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends San Pedro's belly button to the back. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
San Pedro fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. 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. #R4# San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan throws a wild body kick that San Pedro sees coming a mile off. An attempted straight right counter from San Pedro misses the target. Keenan with a nice cross. San Pedro thumps Keenan with a low kick. San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro misses with a body shot.
A big left from San Pedro misses. Nice body kick from Keenan. San Pedro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keenan. A punch combination from San Pedro misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1# Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Pedro. Nice defenses there by San Pedro. San Pedro thinks about countering with a body kick. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Keenan cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by San Pedro.
Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. San Pedro tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. San Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from San Pedro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Keenan looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. San Pedro throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. San Pedro checks the leg kick. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. San Pedro cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# A leg kick checked by Keenan. San Pedro lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Keenan. San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
A big left from Keenan misses. It looked like San Pedro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Keenan misses with a double jab.
Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. San Pedro checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. San Pedro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range. Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from San Pedro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San Pedro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body punch from Keenan. San Pedro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro scores with a nice head shot. San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick! San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. San Pedro misses with a wild body shot. Keenan missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. 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! San Pedro checks a leg kick.#T1# San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Keenan throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. San Pedro lands with a shot to the body. San Pedro cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. San Pedro cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Keenan throws a leg kick which misses San Pedro's front leg but catches the back leg as San Pedro tries to avoid it. San Pedro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. San Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# San Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch. Keenan lands a right hand. San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Keenan lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside. San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
Keenan lands a shot to the body. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan lands with a left to the head. #T4# Keenan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from San Pedro.
Keenan prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head. Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far. Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Keenan is trying to break free. San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. A short right from San Pedro on the inside. Keenan tries to land knees in the clinch but San Pedro avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esteban San Pedro. I think San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48 Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Esteban San Pedro retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Syn 634 San Pedro vs Alzheimer
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan slips a straight right by Shamrock. Shamrock throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shamrock appears to be looking for a big counter. Some bone on bone action there as Shamrock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Shamrock blocks a jab. Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A jab from Shamrock does it's job there. Shamrock misses with a looping right. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. Keenan throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
A big left from Shamrock misses. Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan thuds his right hand into Shamrock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Shamrock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shamrock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock. Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shamrock blocks a leg kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs. Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2# Keenan throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan jabs at Shamrock's body. A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily. Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Shamrock throws a big shot that misses. Shamrock misses with a straight left. Keenan cracks Shamrock with a good jab. Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. As Keenan backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Shamrock is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Shamrock tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shamrock checks it well. Shamrock throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3# Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock blocks a jab. Keenan tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Shamrock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nice body punch from Shamrock. Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range. Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
As Keenan backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Shamrock throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keenan misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy. Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A big left from Shamrock misses. Shamrock lands a jab. Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan motions for Shamrock to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Shamrock misses the shot to the body. Keenan misses with a straight left. Shamrock swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock. Shamrock slips a jab from Keenan. Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Keenan avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's time! Shamrock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Shamrock throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Shamrock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Shamrock throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Shamrock throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses. A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Keenan lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Keenan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it. Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shamrock takes a step back to recover. #T1# An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. A nice combination there by Keenan.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Keenan slips a jab from Shamrock. That kick from Keenan tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on. Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan misses with a straight right. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shamrock might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Shamrock is looking to wear down Keenan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand. Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range. Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Shamrock throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan moves out of range as Shamrock strikes. Keenan thinks about the counter body kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Shamrock lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing. A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock. Shamrock misses the shot to the body. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses. That kick from Keenan tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. A good leg kick by Shamrock. #T3# Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Shamrock's defenses. Keenan avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Shamrock misses with a looping right. Shamrock throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan lands with a cross. Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body kick. Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet. Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4# Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan lands an overhand right. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Keenan throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range. Shamrock slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Shamrock is wise to it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shamrock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Shamrock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Shamrock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock checks a leg kick. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Shamrock throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Shamrock lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss. Shamrock backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Shamrock defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right. Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock. Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keenan with a hook. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.#T1# Keenan looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away. Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. Keenan throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away. Shamrock checks the leg kick. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss! Good shot there by Keenan. Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss. Shamrock misses with a low kick. Shamrock avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Shamrock shrugs it off though. Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A left lands for Keenan.#T2# Shamrock throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamrock cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan slips a straight right by Shamrock. Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick. Keenan throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely. Shamrock blocks a leg kick. Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. A big left from Shamrock misses. Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.#T3# A left lands for Keenan. Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan slips under a jab from Shamrock. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock. Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage! Shamrock misses with a straight left. A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. Shamrock scores with a nice head shot. Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shamrock 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.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan moves away from the strike by Shamrock. Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range. A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!#T4# Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick. Shamrock takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target. And Keenan responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time. Keenan sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses. Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock. Shamrock misses the shot to the body. Keenan cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily. Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan misses with a looping left. Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Shamrock jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! The defeated Nick Shamrock had this to say: 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.
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Syn 630 Keenan vs San Pedro II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. San Pedro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San Pedro. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL# Keenan pushes San Pedro up against the cage in a clinch. Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKeenan. San Pedro scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there. San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but San Pedro is just out of range. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. The fight stays on the outside here - San Pedro looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a right hand that San Pedro ducks under and follows up with a left that San Pedro also avoids with ease. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from San Pedro. Keenan misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan tries to clinch but San Pedro is having none of it. Keenan connects with the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. San Pedro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and San Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan 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. Keenan wants to clinch. San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan tries to land a body kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan tries to clinch there but San Pedro circles away.
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan tries to clinch but San Pedro moves out of range. #CL2# San Pedro moves into the clinch. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. A big left from Keenan misses. San Pedro throws a body kick that misses. Nice body kick from Keenan. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keenan lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. #CL2# San Pedro closes the distance and clinches.#T3# San Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. San Pedro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head. Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Keenan. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan blocks a jab. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And San Pedro responds with a good body kick, but Keenan manages to step out the way in time. That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Keenan. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. San Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan slips a straight right by San Pedro. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A leg kick checked by San Pedro. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan throws a nice head kick!
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan jabs San Pedro to the body, keeping him at a distance. San Pedro wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance. San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice shot lands for San Pedro. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. 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! San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a one-two to the body. San Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. #T1# Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Keenan blocks it well. San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. Keenan looks to land a right hand but San Pedro moved out of range. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. San Pedro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. San Pedro doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws a leg kick enabling San Pedro to counter with a crisp jab. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#CL# Keenan clinches up against the cage. San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro. Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Keenan's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro. Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Keenan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3# A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro wants to stall.
Keenan tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank. Keenan prevents a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan working aggressively here.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. San Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Pedros head. #BC# Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San Pedro throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.#T4# San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. San Pedro throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a low kick, right behind Keenan 's knee. A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target. San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. San Pedro lands the left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. San Pedro lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. San Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan tries to land a body kick and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut. San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan wants to clinch. San Pedro misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan staying out of range there. The fight stays on the outside here - Keenan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw. Keenan thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# San Pedro misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits San Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt San Pedro. Keenan thumps San Pedro with a low kick. San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan misses with a hook
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. San Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. San Pedro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan thows a body kick. San Pedro tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. San Pedro throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. San Pedro misses with a looping left.#T3# Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. Keenan scores with a body shot.
San Pedro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. San Pedro tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. San Pedro slips under a jab from Keenan. San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4# Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping San Pedro under the eye. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro counters with a body kick. Keenan throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. Keenan throws the left hand but San Pedro avoids the punch easily. San Pedro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Keenan cracks a nice hook into San Pedro's ribs. Keenan tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but San Pedro avoided it. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. San Pedro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Keenan. San Pedro slips a straight right by Keenan. San Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Keenan. San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. San Pedro throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan misses with a body kick. San Pedro flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Keenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL# Keenan closes the distance and clinches. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from San Pedro. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Keenan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Keenan cracks San Pedro with a nice body shot. Keenan misses with some punches.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan misses with an elbow over the top. San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keenan blocking some punches.
A short right from San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch. Keenan tries a knee to the head but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from San Pedro - that landed with a thud.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
Keenan working aggressively here.
#T2# San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected. San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
San Pedro lands a body punch. #BC# Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and San Pedro duly obliges. Keenan misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back. San Pedro is looking for the big counter here. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan is looking to clinch but San Pedro is avoiding it.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Good work by San Pedro as he checks the leg kick. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. #T3# Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by San Pedro there. Keenan connects with a leg kick. San Pedro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. San Pedro throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan looks to throw the jab but San Pedro is out of range. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San Pedro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Keenan looks to land a left hand but San Pedro moved out of range nicely. Keenan connects with a high kick. San Pedro checks a leg kick. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. San Pedro tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. San Pedro scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan staying out of range there. San Pedro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San Pedro lands with a nice body kick. San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round! #R5# Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan lands a high kick!
San Pedro walks into a left hand. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
San Pedro throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and San Pedro only half commits. San Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. San Pedro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. San Pedro misses with a looping left. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San Pedro's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro misses with a straight right. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick. San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.#CL2# San Pedro has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan lands with a right to the head. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan is working San Pedro over against the cage. Keenan lands a left hand.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# 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! Keenan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. San Pedro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? A short right from Keenan. San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro. San Pedro blocking some punches.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
Keenan gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Keenan on the inside. San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage. San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, San Pedro throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. San Pedro moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
#T3# A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. San Pedro misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan 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.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan wants to clinch up but San Pedro keeps it at a distance. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro strikes. San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. San Pedro throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow San Pedro down. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but San Pedro moved away. This has been an exciting period of action! San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4# San Pedro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San Pedro scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. San Pedro works the jab nicely. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro lands a body shot.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. San Pedro avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
Keenan walks into a left hand. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from San Pedro. San Pedro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well San Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro! Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion! Esteban San Pedro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Gareth Keenan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy'.
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Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Jodson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jodson misses with a straight left. Keenan scores with a body shot.
A big right from Jodson misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Jodson moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Jodson looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Jodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Jodson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jodson misses the jab. Jodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan misses with a head kick.
A big right from Jodson misses. Jodson lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. Jodson moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
#T1##CL# Keenan takes the fight into the clinch. Jodson lands a nice uppercut. Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Jodson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jodson lands with a short shot to the head. Jodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Jodson blocks a body shot from Keenan. #BC2# Jodson manages to break the clinch.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jodson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jodson misses the jab.#CL# Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Jodson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Jodson is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Keenan missing with knees to the body.
Keenan tries a body shot but Jodson blocks it.
#T2# Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow. Jodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Jodson keeps control of Keenan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jodson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keenan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jodson can turn it around. Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Jodson's head. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Jodson.
#BC2# Jodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jodson takes a step back to recover. Keenan swings for the body but Jodson moves out of range.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan jabs Jodson right on the nose. Jodson blinks but takes it well. Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan catches Jodson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan lands with a right hand. Keenan slips a jab from Jodson.#T3# Jodson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jodson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Jodson misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts. Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keenan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jodson circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan checks a leg kick. Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Jodson moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Jodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jodson should have avoided that one. #T4# Jodson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL# Keenan moves into the clinch. Jodson lands a nice shot to the body. Jodson tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
#BC2# Jodson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Jodson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Jodson misses with a body kick. Keenan cracks the inside of Jodson's front leg. Keenan digs a good hook to Jodson's body.
Keenan feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down. Jodson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jodson there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan connects with a right hand. Jodson shakes it off. Jodson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jodsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jodson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson. Jodson throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice shot lands for Keenan. Jodson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan staying out of range there. It looked like Keenan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jodson. Jodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jodson throws a leg kick that misses. Jodson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jodson's head. Keenan stuns Jodson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jodson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. 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! Keenan moves away from the strike by Jodson. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Jab, jab by Jodson - just one landing. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jodson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jodson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# That kick from Keenan tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on. Jodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range. Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Jodson throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Jodson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Jodson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jodson throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Jodson takes one to the side of the head.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jodson throws a nice head kick!
#T2# Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Jodson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson. Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range. Keenan moves away from the strike by Jodson. Jodson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Jodson seems unphased.
Jodson misses the shot to the body. Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan tries to clinch there but Jodson circles away.
Jodson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A swing and a miss from Jodson.#T3# Keenan takes a swing at Jodson's ribcage but misses. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jodson can do to turn this around? Keenan scores with a head kick. Jodson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson. Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Jodson. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nice straight punches there by Jodson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jodson. Jodson checks the leg kick. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Jodson's knee but Jodson avoids it well. Jodson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jodson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jodson throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Jodson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan throws a head kick but Jodson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan jabs Jodson right on the nose. Jodson blinks but takes it well. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4# Jodson moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jodson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keenan throws a push kick but Jodson slaps the foot to one side. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Jodson with an uppercut! Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jodson's calf. Jodson misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan with a jab. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Keenan works the jab nicely. Jodson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jodson. Jodson takes one to the side of the head.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jodson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Jodson keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab. Keenan stuns Jodson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Jodson. Jodson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jodson looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jodson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jodson misses with a straight left. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jodson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.#T1# An inside leg kick from Jodson misses. And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Jodson blocks it. Keenan cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan is looking to slow Jodson down with leg kicks. Keenan is looking to clinch but Jodson is avoiding it.
As Keenan backs off Jodson throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Jodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jodson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jodson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jodson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jodson. Jodson slips a straight right by Keenan. Jodson misses with a straight right. Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T2# Keenan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jodson backs up against the cage.
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! Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jodson. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan misses with a looping left. Jodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Jodson.
Jodson lands a nice looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Jodson throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jodson wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Jodson down. Jodson lands the left hand. Keenan cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jodson throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Jodson misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Nice jab there from Keenan. Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Keenan. Nice body punch from Jodson. Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jodson. The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jodson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan cracks Jodson with a good jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Jodson down. Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan thumps Jodson with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jodson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Jodson moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. #T4# Jodson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. It seemed like Jodson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jodson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jodson misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jodson misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Jodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jodson throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan 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.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Keenan works over Jodson's head and body with a nice combination. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson. Jodson 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. A solid body kick from Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan scores with a hook. Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Jodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Jodson ducks down to avoid it. Jodson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jodson throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan blocks a head kick by Jodson.
A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keenan lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. Jodson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan lands a jab. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1# Jodson throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Jodson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Jodson's defenses. Jodson is looking to land body kicks. Keenan blocks a leg kick. A jab from Jodson misses. Keenan lands with a cross. Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Jodson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Keenan lands with a good body shot. That kick from Keenan tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Jodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan thows a body kick. Jodson tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice cross by Jodson. Keenan jabs at Jodson's body. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Jodson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Keenan moves away from the strike by Jodson. Jodson misses the jab. Keenan lands a head shot. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jodson doesn't seem bothered though. Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jodson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jodson tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. Keenan cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Jodson's legs. #T3# Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Jodson throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan blocks a jab. Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson. A slapping body kick lands there for Keenan. Jodson misses with an uppercut. #CL# Keenan forces Jodson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Jodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jodson doesn't seem phased though. Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Jodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Jodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4# Keenan moves away from the strike by Jodson. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Jodson down. Jodson takes a kick to the side of the head. Jodson misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Jodson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jodson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan pushes Jodson away with a front kick. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big right from Jodson misses. Jodson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Jodson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Dohn Jodson in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan cracks Jodson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Jodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan scores with a hook. Jodson keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jodson drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. A jab from Jodson misses. Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jodson. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jodson blocks a body shot from Keenan. #T1# Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Jodson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Jodson. A nice right hand lands inside from Jodson. Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jodson backwards. Jodson blocking some punches.
Jodson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Keenan. Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Jodson.
Jodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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! Jodson misses with some punches.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jodson backwards. Jodson blocks a body shot from Keenan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. #T2##BC2# Jodson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Jodson misses the shot to the body. Jodson misses with a body shot.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Jodson off the cage and back into range. Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan digs a good hook to Jodson's body.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Jodson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A lazy left from Jodson finds it's target. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jodson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jodson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Keenan. Jodson with a jab.#ROC2# Keenan is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Jodson's torso. Jodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jodson connects with the punch. Oh Keenan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Jodson tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target. Keenan seems to have got his legs back now. Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Jodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range. Jodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice uppercut there from Jodson. Jodson throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Jodson's body. Jodson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jodson's calf. Jodson missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jodson misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Jodson throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan throws a right and a left that Jodson avoids nicely. Keenan scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title!
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Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1# Griffiths throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan wants to clinch. Keenan throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side. Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Griffiths lands a body shot. Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffiths looking to slow down the pace here. Keenan tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC# Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths misses the jab. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Keenan lands with an overhand left. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body. Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.#T2# Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths. Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side. Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Griffiths. Keenan slips a jab from Griffiths. Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range. Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Keenan looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming. As Keenan backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs. Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan misses with a leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths. Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan with a hook. Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right. Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks. Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Griffiths throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4# Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely. Griffiths lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Griffiths blocks a head kick by Keenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Griffiths moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Griffiths takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Griffiths staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. As Keenan backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down. Griffiths checks the leg kick. Keenan throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan connects with a body shot. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. 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! Griffiths lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1# Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick. Griffiths misses with a looping left. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a leg kick. Griffiths misses the shot to the body. That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it. It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Keenan feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Griffiths moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick. Griffiths stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Griffiths lands with a good body shot. Keenan misses with a straight right. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Griffiths shrugs it off though. Keenan scores with a punch to the head.#T2# Griffiths takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Griffiths slips a jab from Keenan. Griffiths throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Griffiths's belly button to the back. Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range. A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan lands with an overhand left. Keenan thumps Griffiths with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
#T3# Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Keenan slips a straight right by Griffiths. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range. Griffiths slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range. Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan misses with a hook. Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Keenan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan lands a front kick. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Griffiths will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4# Keenan missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Griffiths. Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan motions for Griffiths to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Keenan checks a low kick from Griffiths. Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths. Keenan throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side. Griffiths scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Griffiths slips under a jab. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Keenan. Griffiths tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Griffiths throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it. Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Griffiths's side. Griffiths misses with a looping right. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Griffiths shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action! Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Griffiths takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Keenan tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away. Griffiths throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Griffiths moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch. Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Griffiths throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2# Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy. Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan misses with a right hand and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on. Griffiths clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGriffiths. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. #T3# Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily. Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan blocks a jab. Griffiths takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. Nice defenses there by Griffiths. Griffiths takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan tries to land a body kick letting Griffiths counter with a right hand. Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Griffiths's torso. Keenan scores with a nice strike.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits. The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths. A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Griffiths half committed to a counter leg kick. Griffiths misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keenan will feel that in the morning. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet. Griffiths misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Griffiths throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Griffiths slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Griffiths with a hook. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover. Griffiths moves away from the strike by Keenan. Griffiths with a hook. Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss! Griffiths moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan checks the leg kick. Keenan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Griffiths blocks it well. Nice shot by Griffiths. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffiths finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1# Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it. Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing. Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan thinks about the counter body kick. Griffiths takes one to the chin there. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits. Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Griffiths misses with a straight left. Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. A good leg kick by Griffiths. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan connects with a body shot.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Keenan misses with a right hand and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover. Keenan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Keenan misses with a looping right. Griffiths throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.#T3# Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan motions for Griffiths to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths. Keenan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan moves out of range as Griffiths strikes. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming. #T4# Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan lands a jab-cross combination. Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet. Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths. Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round! #R5# Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Griffiths jabs at Keenan's body. Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jab from Keenan. Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot. Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection. Keenan tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.#T1# A solid body kick from Griffiths. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside. Griffiths throws a head kick that misses. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan 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. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan with a hook. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab. Keenan swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan misses with a wild body shot. #T2# A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keenan duly obliges. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan checks a low kick from Griffiths. Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Griffiths misses with a low kick. Keenan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan lands the left hand.#CL2# Keenan clinches up against the cage. Griffiths presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Griffiths moves away from the strike by Keenan. Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3# Griffiths checks a leg kick. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.#CL2# Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Griffiths throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Griffiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Griffiths lands a shot to the body. Keenan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffiths has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keenan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Griffiths works on Keenan's body with a couple of short punches. A hook to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4# Keenan letting Griffiths take a breather here. Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffiths is struggling to control the position. Griffiths lands an elbow just above Keenan 's eye. Griffiths tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan prevents Griffiths from breaking the clinch. Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Griffiths slowing the pace effectively. Gareth Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Keenan misses with a body kick. Griffiths throws a quick counter head kick but Keenan was just out of range. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Griffiths misses with a body kick. Griffiths walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion!
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Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan misses with a body kick. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San Pedro tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks. San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro just manages to avoid it. San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro. San Pedro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. San Pedro avoids the body shot from Keenan.
We've been told by Keenan's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Keenan misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.#T1# San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react. San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro scores with a kick to the midsection. Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro. 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! San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow San Pedro down. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination! Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! San Pedro cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro misses with a low kick. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. Keenan thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan scores with a body shot.
San Pedro 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.#T3# Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. San Pedro swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. San Pedro misses the shot to the body. San Pedro misses with a body kick. Nice cross by San Pedro. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.#T4# Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro. San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Keenan. A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro. Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses. San Pedro throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro. A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick. A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily. San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from San Pedro misses. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro. Keenan throws a right and a left that San Pedro avoids nicely. #T1# San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro walks into a jab. San Pedro wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A swing and a miss from San Pedro. Keenan misses with a body kick. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover. San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. As San Pedro backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.#T2# San Pedro blocks a leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around? San Pedro 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. San Pedro misses with a low kick. Keenan drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Jab by Keenan. Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. San Pedro lands a front kick. San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. That kick from San Pedro tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. San Pedro lands a jab to the nose. San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro. San Pedro lands a two punch combo.
Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet. It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts. San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan strikes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan motions for San Pedro to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. San Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4# San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming. San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a low kick. San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. San Pedro misses with a looping right. Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. San Pedro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick. San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. San Pedro thuds his shin into the meat of Keenan's side. San Pedro misses with a body kick. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick. San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# San Pedro forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. #T1# San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan or not. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Keenan is trying to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling him. San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro. San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San Pedro avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Keenan. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Nice body punch from San Pedro. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro working aggressively here.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San Pedro working aggressively here.
#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan throws a lazy body kick and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San Pedro throws a big shot that misses. Nice uppercut there from San Pedro. Keenan wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs. San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Keenan misses with a low kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping left. Keenan throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side. Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro. San Pedro misses with a straight left. Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket. A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target. Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on. The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. San Pedro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4# San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well. San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut! Keenan misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a leg kick and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan misses with the body kick and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Keenan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth Keenan!
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GAMMA#759 Kruger v Sissypants
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1# Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Ricard down. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard. Ricard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Ricard in the body. Keenan throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ricard lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. The fighters circling - Ricard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ricard slips under a jab. Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way. Ricard feints a counter leg kick. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricard. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ricard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ricard throws out a powerful jab. Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ricard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2# Ricard clinches with his opponent.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ricard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Keenan slips a jab from Ricard. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. No joy there for Ricard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Ricard. Keenan throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ricard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricard defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Ricard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Ricard's knee but Ricard avoids it well. Keenan sets himself, and Ricard steps forward looking for the clinch! Keenan avoids it this time. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Keenan throws a low kick but Ricard moves out of range easily. Ricard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Ricard checks a leg kick. Ricard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keenan but Keenan pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ricard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. An inside leg kick lands from Ricard. Keenan staying out of range there. Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ricard. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Ricard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan 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. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ricard. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3# Keenan throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan misses with a low kick. Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Ricard lands with a nice body punch. Keenan throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range. Keenan catches Ricard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan misses the jab. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Ricard scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan blocks a leg kick. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Ricard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4# Ricard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Ricard defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ricard throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ricard defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2# Ricard drives through with a takedown into Keenan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully. Ricard content to stall in guard here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Ricard moves out of range as Keenan strikes. A jab from Ricard misses. Ricard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ricard throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Ricard moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Ricard misses with the combination.
Ricard throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan 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. Ricard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ricard throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Ricard misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Ricard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan throws a quick counter head kick but Ricard was just out of range. Ricard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ricard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ricard throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Ricard misses with a low kick.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Ricard avoids it. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. It seemed like Ricard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ricard throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Ricard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Ricard avoids it. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ricard to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan with a hook. Keenan keeps Ricard at a distance using the push kick. Keenan slips a jab from Ricard. Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick. Ricard checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ricard slips under a jab from Keenan.#T2# 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! Ricard 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. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ricard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ricard cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricard takes a step back to recover. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Keenan moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range. Ricard scores with a nice head shot. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away. Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fighters circling - Ricard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ricard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3# Ricard scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan connects with a high kick. Ricard is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it. Keenan lands a jab to Ricard's midsection. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard. Ricard takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat.
Keenan cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range. Keenan throws a low kick but Ricard avoids it. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ricard flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away.#T4# Good work by Ricard as he checks the leg kick. Keenan takes one to the chin there. Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ricard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A leg kick checked by Ricard. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way. Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Ricard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan staying out of range there. Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Ricard moved out of range. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Ricard misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Ricard closes the distance and pushes Keenan back into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. 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. #R3# Keenan throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Ricard's knee but Ricard avoids it well. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range. Ricard moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Ricard shrugs it off though. Ricard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricard. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Ricard takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand. Ricard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ricard 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. Ricard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ricard moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1# Keenan takes one to the chin there. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick. Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A big left from Ricard misses. Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricard. Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.#T2# Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it. Keenan misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Ricard. Keenan slips a jab from Ricard. Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan thumps Ricard with a low kick. Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Ricard 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. Keenan misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely. Keenan swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Ricard's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ricard lands with a cross. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Ricard punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Ricard throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way. Ricard flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Ricard throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ricard moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2# Ricard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keenan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ricard off and has taken his back! This has been an exciting period of action! Ricard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Ricard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ricard trying to control the action but Keenan just sinks the hooks in. #T4# Ricard wants to escape the position.
Ricard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Ricard rolls, trying to escape but Keenan keeps control of the position.
Ricard trying to control the hands but Keenan breaks the grip. Ricard tries to escape the position.
Keenan keeps control of the position easily here as Ricard tries to buck him off.
Ricard tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target. A good leg kick by Keenan. Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan feints a jab promting Ricard to slip. Keenan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ricard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan with a hook. Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan misses with a low kick. Ricard slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a nice body kick. Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Ricard moved out of range. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricard looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ricard misses with a low kick. #T1# Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard. Ricard throws a quick inside leg kick. Ricard takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Ricard misses with a wild body shot. Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Ricard slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it. Keenan misses with a body shot
and Ricard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sloppy strikes from Keenan. Those never looked like landing. Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Ricard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw. Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ricard misses the shot to the body. #T2# Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Ricard cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Ricard scores with a nice strike. Keenan misses with a straight right. Ricard throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. A low kick from Ricard misses and Keenan counters with a leg kick. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Ricard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ricard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ricard - that will leave a mark!
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ricard swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
#T3# Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ricard lands with a nice body punch. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Ricard's shoulder, as Ricard tries to avoid the shot. Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss! Ricard walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Ricard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Ricard thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ricard throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ricard misses with an uppercut. Ricard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.#CL2# Ricard closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ricard tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ricard takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. #T4# Ricard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan blocks a leg kick. And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Ricard blocks it. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ricard lands a body shot.
Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Ricard in the body. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Despite the aggression on Ricard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
Keenan scores with the left hand. Ricard knows he should have avoided that one. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Ricard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Ricard's leg but Ricard calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ricard will feel that in the morning. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan lands the left hand. Ricard misses with a straight right. Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand. Keenan lands a front kick. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good work by Ricard as he checks the leg kick. Ricard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ricard fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# Keenan connects with a single shot there. Keenan avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ricard's head. Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Ricard counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan didn't expect that. Ricard looking to sit in guard and control but Keenan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Ricard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2# Keenan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keenan has managed to get both his arms back between Ricard's legs - danger averted. Ricard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2# Ricard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keenan escapes and throws Ricard's legs to the side, diving into side control! Ricard prevents Keenan from improving position. This has been an exciting period of action! Ricard tries to buck Keenan off but Keenan is having none of it. Ricard is trying to escape the position but Keenan is controlling the position. Ricard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Keenan off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Ricard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Keenan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Keenan for a finish. Ricard is striking well from the back but Keenan escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being. #T3##SUB2# Ricard is looking for a kimura here.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working. #SUB2# Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ricard is looking to advance position but Keenan won't allow it. #SUB2# Ricard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Keenan defend it? Ricard steps over the head and cranks it - Keenan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ricard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Farboleous Ricard! Farboleous Ricard is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, Farboleous Ricard took to the microphone: 'I'm not gay, that's WHY I can wear fag's clothes.....'. The defeated Gareth Keenan had this to say: 'Good fight buddy'.
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GAMMA#756 SissyPants v Curry
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lord on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away. Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lord motions for Keenan to come forward. Lord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan thows a leg kick but Lord checks it and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away. Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan connects with a single shot there. Lord catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lord misses with the combination.
Lord lands with a shot to the body. Lord works the jab nicely. Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1# Keenan throws out a leg kick but Lord moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Lord shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan is looking to counter with a body kick. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Lord throws a big shot that misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Lord throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Lord should have avoided that one. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lord slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Lord's head. Keenan scores with a three punch combo!
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! Keenan missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lord moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Keenan digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lord in his tracks. #T2# Keenan missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Lord moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Lord throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Lord checks it. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord. Lord lands a jab. Lord misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lord looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Keenan misses the jab. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab. Keenan lands with a right hand. #T3# Lord tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Lord checks a leg kick. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Lord drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Lord connects with an inside leg kick. Lord checks a leg kick. Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A jab from Lord misses. Keenan is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks. Keenan throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range. Lord looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it. Lord connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan thumps Lord with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Keenan scores with a head kick.
Lord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it. Lord takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab. Keenan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lord backs up against the cage.
Lord needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. Lord throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Nice body kick there by Keenan. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Lord tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Lord settles back down. Keenan jabs Lord to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lord's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lord duly obliges. Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a push kick but Lord slaps the foot to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan 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. #R2# The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lord doesn't seem phased though. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lord finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lord pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Lord settles back down. Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lord misses the shot to the body. Lord lands an overhand right. Keenan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lord. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Lord moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A punch combination from Lord misses. Nice jab there from Keenan. Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan moves out of range as Lord strikes. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking. Lord takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan throws a lazy body kick and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Lord with an uppercut! A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Keenan lands with a hook. Lord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lord throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Lord's head back.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Lord steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt. Keenan throws a leg kick but Lord checks it. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2# Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord. Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Lord moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lord can do to turn this around? The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lord doesn't seem phased though. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord takes one to the chin there. Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lord might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Lord misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick from Lord is predictable there and Keenan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A low kick from Keenan misses and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lord can pounce on him.
Lord throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan lands a high kick!
Lord moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lord misses with a low kick.
Lord avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Lord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Lord throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Lord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range. Lord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan moves out of range as Lord strikes. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lord throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.#T4# Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Lord.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lord in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Lord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A left lands for Lord.#CL2# Lord rushes Keenan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second 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. #R3# Lord looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A swing and a miss from Lord. Lord moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses. Lord lands a head shot. Lord misses with a looping right. Lord connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Lord misses. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away. Lord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lord misses the jab. Keenan slips under a jab. Lord throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Lord throws a head kick that misses. Lord avoids a low kick by using good footwork. 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! Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord. Lord misses with a looping right. And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Lord blocks it.#T1# Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Lord takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lord tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Lord avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan slips a jab from Lord. Lord lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A big left from Keenan misses. Lord throws out a powerful jab. Lord misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lord tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Lord swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2# Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Lord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan punishes Lord's body with a nice straight punch. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Lord misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan slips a jab from Lord. Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lord avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Lord checks a leg kick. #T3# Keenan avoids the body shot from Lord.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Lord off the cage and back into range. Lord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it. Keenan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Keenan throws a lazy body kick enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. Lord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lord scores with a jab. Lord on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it. Keenan checks a low kick from Lord.#T4# A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back. Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord avoids a low kick by using good footwork. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there. Keenan stalks Lord and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lord's face. Lord staggers backwards, shaken. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord. Keenan tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan moves out of range as Lord strikes. Lord throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Lord walks into a jab. Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lord throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan works Lord's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely. Lord lands with an overhand left. Lord throws a quick inside leg kick. Lord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Lord misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Lord lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage! Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head. Lord lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lord closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd cheers as Lord lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Donk. Lord catches Keenan right on the button with a cross. Nice defenses there by Lord. A jab from Keenan misses. #T2# Lord wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. A solid leg kick lands there for Lord.
Lord moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lord misses with a low kick.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan throws a lazy body kick and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lord, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
Lord changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan blocks a jab. Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
#T3# Nice defenses there by Lord. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily. Lord unleashes a big counter combination but Keenan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lord checks it well. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it. Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily. Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Keenan. Lord avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Lord throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lord connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Lord misses with a looping right. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4# Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord. A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target. Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Lord flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. Keenan misses with a hook. Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lord checks a low kick from Keenan. Lord throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Lord swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Lord throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Lord tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Selfie Lord in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target. Lord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Lord throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Lord scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1# Lord tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Lord moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lord on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord. Lord on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lord throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Lord misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Lord. Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lord. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Lord moves out of range easily. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Lord misses with an uppercut. Lord moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2# Lord tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Lord wants to clinch. Keenan clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Lord manages to avoid it. A big right from Keenan misses. Lord ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan lands a head kick!
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a straight right hand. Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3# Keenan scores with a leg kick.
#CL2# Lord closes the distance and clinches. Lord tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body punch.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. Keenan lands with a light punch inside. Keenan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage. Lord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lord misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Lord ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Lord's torso. Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Keenan tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan keeps Lord at a distance using the push kick. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Keenan scores with a nice strike. Keenan moves away from the strike by Lord.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title!
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GAMMA#752 SissyPants v Kruger
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Lord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan misses the shot to the body. A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Keenan with a nice cross. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lord moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Lord throws a big shot that misses. Keenan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lord counters with an outside leg kick.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lord throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Lord cracks Keenan with a good jab. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head. 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! Lord throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Lord throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem.#T1# Decent striking displayed by Lord there. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lord momentarily.
Keenan tries a low kick but Lord avoids it. Lord throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand. Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lord manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lord swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lord lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lord misses with a looping left. Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. 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! The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lord misses the shot to the body. #T2# Nice cross by Lord. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Keenan scores with the left hand. Lord knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan slips a jab from Lord. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Lord misses with a wild body shot. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lord's hands. Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Lord. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand. Lord throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. #T3# Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lord. Keenan takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a leg kick letting Lord counter with a right hand. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Lord moves out of range of the body kick. Lord throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lord. Lord obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan avoids the head kick by Lord.
Keenan misses with a hook
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. Lord slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan lands a jab. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range. Keenan swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan lands a nice hook to Lord's body. Lord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lord misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Keenan. Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Lord misses. Keenan throws a low kick but Lord avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Lord misses. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage! Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan dodges the punch combination from Lord.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Lord staying out of range there. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lord if he has to take too many more of those.
Lord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Lord misses with a two punch combination.
Lord checks a leg kick. Lord is trying to counter with his kicks. Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lord cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lord throws a big shot that misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lord in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand. A cross from Lord lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lord takes a kick to the side of the head. Keenan looks to land a combination but Lord avoids it well. A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan pushes Lord away with a front kick.#T1# Keenan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Lord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Lord throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan throws a leg kick and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lord throws a head kick that misses. Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Lord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. A big left from Lord misses. Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Keenan scores with a body shot.
Lord misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.#T2# Keenan with a hook. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A punch lands to the side of Lord 's head but he takes it in his stride. Keenan tries to clinch there but Lord circles away.
Lord now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lord on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Lord throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan scores with a push kick. Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lord missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lord throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Lord has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan tries to clinch there but Lord circles away.
Lord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lord connects with a body shot. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Lord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##CL2# Lord forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches. Lord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Keenan. Lord throws a head punch that misses. Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lord creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice elbow from Keenan. Keenan lands with a light punch inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. #T4# Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan presses Lord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lord blocking some punches.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lord is out of range. Keenan checks the leg kick. Lord takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Lord scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Keenan checks a leg kick. Lord finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Keenan rushes Lord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord. A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Lord. Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan tries to land knees in the clinch but Lord avoids the damage to the body. Lord lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lord lands a nice shot to the body. Lord tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
#T1# Keenan blocking some punches.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch. Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Lord on the inside. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Keenan lands with a left to the head. Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Lord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Lord tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lord lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lord lands a nice shot to the body. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
Lord lands a shot to the body. Lord blocking some punches.
Lord lands an uppercut. Lord lands a shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan works on Lord's body with a couple of short punches. Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards. Keenan landing knees to the body.
#T3# Lord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lord lands with a short shot to the head. Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lord takes an elbow to the temple. Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Lord. Lord misses with some punches.
#T4# Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord lands with a left to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan misses with the head strike.
Selfie Lord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land. Lord working aggressively here.
Lord blocking some punches.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lord on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lord.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Lord working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Selfie Lord really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Nice shot by Keenan. Lord throws a big shot that misses. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lord finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Keenan throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lord checks a leg kick. Lord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan lands a jab. Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# Lord takes the fight into the clinch. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head. 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! Keenan misses with some punches.
#T1# Lord throws a head punch that misses. Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord blocks a body shot from Keenan. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Lord tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Lord. Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it. Lord avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
#T2# Lord lands a nice shot to the body. Keenan works on Lord's body with a couple of short punches. Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord lands with a left to the head. Lord pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lord lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lord blocking some punches.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Lord lands with a right to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lord tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Keenan lands a nice uppercut. Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3# Lord blocks an uppercut.
Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Lord softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord managing to block the knees to the body from Keenan.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord. Lord digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank. Keenan blocking some punches.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head. Keenan lands with a short shot to the head. Lord misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lord digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Lord misses with the head strike.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord. Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Keenan as the two fighters clinch.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Lord controls the action.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Lord throws a head punch that misses. Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Selfie Lord will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# A solid body kick from Keenan. Lord throws a body shot but no joy. Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A clash of legs there as Lord blocks the low kick. Lord misses with a looping left. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord. A low kick from Keenan misses and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan avoids the head kick by Lord.
Lord has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses. Lord lands with a good body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Lord.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily. Lord throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.#T1# No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan with a nice cross. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Lord wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Lord throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Keenan defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand. Lord lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Lord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lord thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lord throws a leg kick that misses. Lord with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan throws a body kick that misses and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Lord on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan cracks Lord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2# Lord has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan is working Lord over against the cage. Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head. Keenan lands with a left to the head. #T3# Keenan digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected. Lord is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Lord lands a right hand. A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Lord misses with some punches.
Lord lands with a left to the head. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Lord misses with a hook from the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Lord. Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord scores with a hook to the body. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lord tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside. Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Selfie Lord has been cut. Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord. Keenan lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Gareth Keenan retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# A solid leg kick lands there for Mirowski.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Mirowski's ribs. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.#CL2# Mirowski closes the distance and clinches. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Keenan.
Mirowski is trying to push Keenan away but Keenan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice body punch from Keenan - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirowski. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Mirowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Keenan lands with a light punch inside. Mirowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Keenan lands a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2# Mirowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirowski lands with a shot to the body. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Mirowski saw that one coming. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Mirowski. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Mirowski scores with a hook. Mirowski misses with a straight left. Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Mirowski finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. A chopping leg kick lands by Mirowski. Keenan connects with the punch. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Mirowski moved out of range. Mirowski misses with a hook.#T2# Mirowski throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Mirowski swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. A shot to the body from Mirowski misses and Keenan counters with a two punch combo. Mirowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski. Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it. Mirowski walks into a jab. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Mirowski with an uppercut! Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Mirowski defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mirowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A lazy left from Mirowski finds it's target. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from Mirowski does it's job there.#T3# Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirowski's calf. Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Mirowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mirowski is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Mirowski moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off. Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan thows a body kick. Mirowski tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mirowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mirowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This has been an exciting period of action! An inside leg kick lands from Mirowski. Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. Keenan tries to clinch up. Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Keenan scores with a head kick.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely. Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Mirowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan walks into a left hand. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan lands with a good body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand. Mirowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirowski slips a jab from Keenan. It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Keenan misses with a low kick. Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Mirowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick. Mirowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keenan misses with a hook. A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target. An inside leg kick from Mirowski misses. Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mirowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirowski is able to avoid easily. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands. Keenan misses with a straight right. Mirowski keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Keenan misses with a low kick.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it. Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses. Mirowski misses with a straight right. Mirowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Mirowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A left lands for Keenan. Mirowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well. Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Keenan feinted there with a counter leg kick. Mirowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Mirowski tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Mirowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Mirowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski just manages to avoid it.#T2# Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski. Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick. Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Mirowski throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski. Mirowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirowski on the side of the head. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski moved away. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range and Keenan settles back down. A little jabbing left from Mirowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Mirowski 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.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily. Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T3# A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Mirowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mirowski checks the leg kick. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirowski can pounce on him.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirowski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan moves away from the strike by Mirowski. Mirowski digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.#T4# Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick. Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Mirowski backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range. Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back. Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski. A head kick from Keenan lands but Mirowski takes it in his stride. Mirowski tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A bone on bone clash there as Mirowski blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs. Sloppy strikes from Keenan. Those never looked like landing. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mirowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Keenan moves into the clinch. Good body shot from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski. Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Knees to the body from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Mirowski lands a body punch. Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan lands a right hand. Keenan lands a left hand.
Mirowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Mirowski tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gareth Keenan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Keenan lands an elbow that stopped Mirowski in his tracks for a moment. #CUT# It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut. Keenan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Mirowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Mirowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mirowski lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Mirowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirowski can do to turn this around? The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan. Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Mirowski seems unphased.
Mirowski misses with a body kick. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it. Mirowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A left lands for Mirowski. A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Keenan down. Mirowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Mirowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirowski connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski misses with a low kick. Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Mirowski throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mirowski swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Mirowski misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick. Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mirowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirowski circles away.
Mirowski throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Mirowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.#T3# Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski. Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Mirowski misses the jab. Nice body kick there by Keenan. Good standup being displayed there by Mirowski as he connects with a hook. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. Mirowski connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Mirowski misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan lands with a hook. Mirowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirowski under the eye. Mirowski staying out of range there.#T4# Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski. Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Mirowski scores with a jab to the body. Mirowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski feints a counter leg kick. Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mirowski throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Mirowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Mirowski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Keenan throws a push kick but Mirowski slaps the foot to one side. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick. Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick. Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it. Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Mirowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski. Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski staying out of range there. Mirowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mirowski throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. #T1# Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Mirowski. Keenan checks a low kick from Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a wild body shot. That kick from Mirowski tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away. Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL# Keenan has closed the distance and engaged Mirowski in a clinch.
#BC2# Mirowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mirowski counters with a nice leg kick. Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Mirowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Mirowski misses. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mirowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily. Keenan throws a head kick that Mirowski semi-blocks.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A big left from Keenan misses. Mirowski misses with a low kick. A big left from Mirowski misses. Keenan lands a two punch combo.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski. Mirowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3# Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirowski on the side of the head. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirowski circles away.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirowski misses with a straight right. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Mirowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Mirowski checks a leg kick. Keenan motions for Mirowski to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan slips under a jab. Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Mirowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Mirowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan thows a body kick. Mirowski tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily. Mirowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mirowski throws a nice outside leg kick. Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski. Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan checks the leg kick. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage! Mirowski throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it. Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mirowski's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mirowski misses with a looping right. Mirowski ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Mirowski misses with a hook
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mirowski throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirowski will feel that in the morning. Mirowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. A jab from Mirowski misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mirowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it. Mirowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Mirowski's torso. Mirowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. #T1# Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirowski on the side of the head. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Mirowski cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Mirowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Mirowski needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Mirowski's knee but Mirowski avoids it well. Mirowski misses with a leg kick. 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! Keenan catches Mirowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# Keenan throws a wild body kick that Mirowski sees coming a mile off. Mirowski throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Mirowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Mirowski is looking to land body kicks. A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Keenan down. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Mirowski moves out of range easily. Mirowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Keenan. Mirowski throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan is looking to counter with a body kick. Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross. Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan cracks Mirowski with an open hand slap. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Keenan throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand. Keenan cracks Mirowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mirowski tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Mirowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Mirowski motions for Keenan to come forward. Mirowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mirowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirowski will feel that in the morning.#T4# Mirowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski. Keenan avoids the body shot from Mirowski.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski. Mirowski lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirowski's calf. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan jabs Mirowski right on the nose. Mirowski blinks but takes it well. Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it. Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice hook. Mirowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! In his post fight interview, Gareth Keenan gave a big smile as he said 'Can this be over now?'.
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GAMMA#743 Hoyce v Sissypants
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kenway looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan is looking to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Keenan slips a jab from Kenway. Kenway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan 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. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A combination from Keenan does no damage. A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Kenway dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut!#CL2# Kenway has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards. Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
#T1# Keenan is looking to chop away at Kenway's legs. And Kenway tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kenway throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kenway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A big right from Kenway misses. Kenway cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Kenway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keenan's head. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Kenway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Keenan thumps Kenway with a low kick. Kenway misses with an uppercut. Kenway throws a big shot that misses. Jab from Keenan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Kenway in the body. Kenway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Kenway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.#CL2# Kenway moves into the clinch. Kenway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kenway working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kenway.
Kenway wants to stall.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. The referee calls for Kenway to work.
Keenan lands an uppercut. Keenan prevents a body shot from Kenway. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kenway blocking some punches.
#T3# Kenway pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage. Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Kenway lands an uppercut. A short left from Keenan. Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Keenan blocks a body shot from Kenway. A short uppercut from Keenan. Kenway misses with some punches.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kenway slowing the pace effectively. Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenway backwards. Kenway blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenway lands a body punch. #T4# Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway. A head kick misses from Kenway. Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kenway tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Kenway jumps back. Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenway steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Keenan with a hook. Keenan throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range. Kenway scores with a push kick. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range. Kenway checks a leg kick nicely. A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Kenway pushes Keenan away with a front kick. Kenway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kenway scores with a body shot.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenway. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kenway lands an overhand right.#CL2# Kenway moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kenway blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Kenway pushes Keenan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kenway scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kenway keeps Keenan at a distance using the push kick. Keenan misses with a body kick. Kenway throws a body kick that misses. Kenway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Kenway's leg but Kenway calmly moves out of range. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot. A solid body kick from Kenway. Kenway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Kenway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Keenan thumps Kenway with a low kick. Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan throws a hook but Kenway blocks it. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts. #T2# Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kenway tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kenway looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. Kenway has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Good standup being displayed there by Kenway as he connects with a hook. A solid body kick from Keenan. Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kenway cracks Keenan with a good jab. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Kenway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Kenway misses with a wild body shot. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan misses with a body kick. Kenway looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily. #T3# Keenan scores with a jab. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. Kenway misses with a looping left. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kenway just manages to avoid it. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Kenway's head back.
A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Kenway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan lands with an overhand left. Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keenan cracks the inside of Kenway's front leg. Kenway takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. This has been an exciting period of action! Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kenway misses with a body kick. Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kenway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Kenway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenway thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan feinted there with a counter leg kick. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Kenway clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Kenway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Kenway gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Kenway lands a left hand.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kenway presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan blocking some punches.
#BC2# Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenway swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R3# A left lands for Keenan. Keenan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Keenan!
Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kenway throws a head kick that Keenan semi-blocks.
Kenway checks a low kick from Keenan. Kenway throws a head kick that misses. Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Kenway is out of range. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A bone on bone clash there as Kenway blocks the leg kick.
Kenway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily. Kenway misses with a series of wild punches.
Keenan throws a big counter combination but Kenway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1# Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Kenway slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenway. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenway. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Kenway counters with a right hand to the body. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Kenway moved away. Kenway is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kenway misses with a two punch combination.
#T2# Keenan misses with a low kick. 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! Kenway delivers a nice body kick. Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Kenway misses with a looping left. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway. Kenway lands with a nice body kick. Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan lands an overhand right. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! A low kick from Keenan misses and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily. Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kenway misses with a wild body shot. Kenway lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.#T3# Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kenway blocks a jab. Kenway scores with a decent looking hook. Keenan avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Keenan throws a series of punches but Kenway moves out of range. Kenway moves away from the strike by Keenan. Kenway is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a low kick, right behind Keenan 's knee. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Kenway lands with a good body shot. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Kenway throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4# Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kenway moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a low kick. Kenway blocks a low kick nicely. Kenway counters with a body kick. Keenan swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Kenway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kenway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nice shot lands for Kenway. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kenway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Kenway moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Kenway throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kenway throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Kenway's defenses. Kenway wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance. A jab lands there for Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Kenway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab. Kenway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenway misses the jab. A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kenway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenway there as he acknowledges the shot. Kenway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kenway is looking to clinch. Kenway avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Kenway lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenway. Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Kenway misses with a few strikes there.
Kenway avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Kenway. Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down. Nice defenses there by Kenway. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kenway checks a leg kick nicely. Kenway throws a body kick that misses. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kenway throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Kenway throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is looking to counter punch. Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenway. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway. A swing and a miss from Kenway.#T2# Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
Kenway misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Kenway is out of range. Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Kenway misses. Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch. The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kenway tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Kenway jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.#T3# Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kenway looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Kenway lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan 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.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks. Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan sizes up Kenway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# Keenan jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well. Kenway throws a body kick that misses. Kenway takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Some bone on bone action there as Kenway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan thumps Kenway with a low kick. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Kenway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kenway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head. Keenan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenway, as that shot connected.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenway. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Edward Kenway in 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. This is the final round! #R5# Nice defenses there by Kenway. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kenway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan staying out of range there. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan feints and then cracks Kenway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenway down. Keenan tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kenway looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan throws a hook but Kenway blocks it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Kenway changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kenway throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Kenway down. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily.#T1# Kenway takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kenway is able to avoid easily. Nice body punch from Keenan. Keenan misses the body punch and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut. Nice uppercut there from Kenway. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keenan lands a head kick!
Kenway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan works Kenway's body with a nice hook. Kenway tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenway walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenway.#T2# Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kenway thinks about the counter body kick. Keenan thumps Kenway with a low kick. Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kenway moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2# Kenway moves into range and clinches up with Keenan. Kenway lands a right hand. Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Keenan. A short right from Kenway. Keenan pushes Kenway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kenway effectively controlling the action here. Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
#T3# A shot in the inside from Kenway. Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Keenan. Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards. Good body shot from Keenan.
Kenway is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway. Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kenway gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kenway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan pushes Kenway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway stalling.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kenway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Kenway blocks a body shot from Keenan. A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Keenan. Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Kenway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Keenan scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. Keenan lands with a left to the head. Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! Post fight, Gareth Keenan took to the microphone: 'Can this be over now?'.
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Event:
GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1# Keenan throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Legions blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Legions's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legions's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan connects with a body shot. A right-left combo lands from Keenan. Legions misses with a head kick.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Legions lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Legions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Legions's body. Legions takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Legions looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan scores with a body shot.
Legions drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Legions misses the shot to the body. #T1# Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legions stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legions moves away. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Legions looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Legions blocks the body kick.
Legions shoots for a takedown but Keenan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A big left from Legions misses. Legions takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL# Keenan moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Legions.
Keenan lands a left hand.
Keenan cracks Legions with a nice body shot.#T2# Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Legions controls the action.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan blocks a body shot from Legions. Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keenan stops a takedown attempt from Legions.
#BC2# Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan is looking to wear down Legions with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Legions circles away.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Legions misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Legions's head back.
#T3# Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Legions needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Legions avoids it. Legions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Keenan tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Legions counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Keenan! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan is trying to improve his position. Keenan struggling a bit here. Legions sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keenan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Keenan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legions wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Legions working the head with strikes. #T4# Legions tries to score with some ground and pound. Keenan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Legions working the head and body with strikes. Keenan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Legions. Keenan can't do much from the bottom here. Sloppy strikes there by Legions. Legions throws a strike aimed at the side of Keenan's head but Keenan avoids it well. The ground and pound from Legions seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Legions throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Keenan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Keenan wants to slow Legions down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan cracks Legions with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Keenan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2# Legions closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keenan's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legions accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Legions throws a big right hand that misses. Legions throwing strikes from guard but Keenan blocks nicely. Legions throws an elbow that misses. Keenan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Legions's guard. Nice move by Keenan!#REVR# Keenan stopping the sweep attempt from Legions. Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Legions can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keenan controls the pace.#SUB2# Legions isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keenan stacks Legions on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keenan! Legions wants to control but Keenan postures up. Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around? Keenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legions keeps working. Legions tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Legions wants to control but Keenan postures up. Legions is looking for a sweep. Legions looking for a sweep but Keenan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Legions is trying to escape the mount.
Keenan wants to take Legions's back but he can't do it this time. #T3# Legions is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keenan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Legions tries to hold on but Keenan pushes him away. Legions sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Legions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Legions wants to control but Keenan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Keenan prevents Legions from improving his position.#T4# Legions trying to control here.
Keenan wants to free his trapped foot but Legions is holding on for dear life with his legs. Legions is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keenan cracks Legions with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Legions counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking. Legions looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Legions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Legions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Legions avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick. A shot to the body from Keenan misses and Legions counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legions. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Keenan throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Jab by Legions. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Legions lands a nice looking body shot.
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legions throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Keenan. Keenan wants to slow Legions down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan moves out of range as Legions strikes. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked letting Legions counter with a right hand. #T2# Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot. Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range. Legions only half commits to the counter leg kick. Legions 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. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Legions throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Legions checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Legions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Legions's calf. Legions thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Legions shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Legions moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Legions tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Legions avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legions appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Legions. Keenan tries to clinch but Legions is having none of it. Legions has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Legions misses with a hook. Keenan checks a low kick from Legions. Keenan lands with a cross. Legions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Legions tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. A swing and a miss from Legions. Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Legions has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A lazy body kick from Keenan and Legions counters with an outside leg kick.
Legions is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Keenan lands a nice hook to Legions's body. Legions takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions. Legions throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Legions throws a big shot that misses. Legions connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Legions's belly button to the back. Legions takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan throws a series of punches but Legions moves out of range. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Legions let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legions is able to avoid easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan motions for Legions to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab lands there for Keenan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan scores with a punch to the head.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Legions down. Keenan lands with a hook. Legions tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Legions takes one on the button. Legions chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
#CL# Keenan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A nice left hand lands by Legions.
Legions wants a takedown but no success here.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Legions fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands.
Legions throws a head punch that misses. Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Legions lands a shoulder strike. Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legions lands with a left to the head. Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Keenan on the inside. Legions misses with a body punch.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan lands an uppercut. Legions blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legions lands a left hand.
Keenan lands an uppercut. Legions working aggressively here.
Keenan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legions is defending well for now. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan blocking some punches.
Legions wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keenan gets underhooks to prevent Legions's takedown attempt.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Legions lands with a light punch inside. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gareth Keenan has scored more points in the clinch so far. Legions throws a head punch that misses. Good body shot from Keenan.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
#BC2# Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Legions or perhaps it was just good defense by Keenan, which made it look bad. Legions is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legions walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan stuffs the takedown. Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Legions.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
#T4# A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Legions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by Keenan misses and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Legions scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Legions's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A head kick by Keenan misses and Legions counters with a body kick that stops Keenan in his tracks momentarily. Nice body kick from Keenan. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Legions misses. Keenan with a hook. Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Felix Legions in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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. #R5# Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Legions fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Keenan lands a head shot. Legions tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Legions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Legions on the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Legions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A combination from Legions does no damage. #T1# Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Legions counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Keenan wants to control but Legions is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ground and pound from Legions. Keenan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions. Legions with the ground and pound but Keenan uses the opportunity to regain guard. Legions postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it. Legions throwing strikes but missing. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Legions with a nice head shot there. Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Legions is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Legions trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom. Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Legions from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Legions's ribs. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Legions is looking for a takedown. A quick uppercut on the inside from Legions. Legions is trying to pull guard but Keenan has him pressed against the cage. A short uppercut from Legions. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards. A short right from Keenan on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan. Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Legions backwards. Legions managing to block the knees to the body from Keenan.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Legions uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Legions misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions blocks an uppercut.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Legions manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2# Legions has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keenan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Legions. Legions tries to improve position but can't. Keenan taking a breather here. Legions strikes from the bottom but Keenan takes advantage and advances to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! Post fight, an emotional Gareth Keenan said 'Can this be over now?'.
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Event:
GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1# Lord throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Lord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan lands a jab to Lord's midsection. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord. Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lord lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lord throws a head kick that misses. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Lord thinks about countering with a body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lord's hands. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Lord's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1# Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Lord misses with a double jab.
Lord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lord avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Lord counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Keenan lands a head shot. A good leg kick by Lord. Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lord misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a hook but Lord blocks it. An inside leg kick from Lord misses. #T2# Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Lord. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan swings for the body but Lord moves out of range.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lord. Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Lord is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Lord has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lord's head. Lord throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Lord. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Keenan moves away from the strike by Lord. Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Keenan lands a high kick!
Lord avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan throws a lazy head kick letting Lord counter with a right hand. #T3# Keenan slips a straight right by Lord. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan works Lord's body with a nice hook. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Lord with an uppercut! Lord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Lord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Lord moves into range and clinches up with Keenan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Lord - that landed with a thud.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head. Lord misses with some punches.
Lord tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC# Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord swings and misses with a shot to the body and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan thuds a left hand into Lord's body. Lord slips under a jab. Lord has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Lord connects with a solid leg kick. Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lord misses with a wild body shot. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lord swings away with a leg kick that misses. Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Lord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lord tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Lord avoids a kick to the body.
Lord misses with a straight left. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Lord down. Lord looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Lord has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Lord missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target. Lord motions for Keenan to come forward. Lord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lord stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lord's calf. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan is looking to land body kicks.#T1# Lord tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lord has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A big right from Lord misses. Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lord lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Lord. Those never looked like landing. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan connects with a body shot. Lord throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan misses with a wild combination.
Keenan tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Lord avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Lord avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord. Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan throws a push kick but Lord slaps the foot to one side. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Lord. Keenan throws out a counter right but Lord avoids it with no problem. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range. Keenan throws a jab when Lord was well out of range. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan with a hook. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Keenan misses with a body kick. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Lord lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it. Keenan throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Lord tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lord misses with a body shot.
And Keenan responds with a good body kick, but Lord manages to step out the way in time. Lord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lord misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A nice leg kick lands there from Lord. #T4# Keenan misses with a hook. Lord throws a leg kick that misses. Lord tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lord walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Lord misses with an uppercut. Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lord back to the cage. Keenan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lord misses with an uppercut. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Lord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Lord throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Lord throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lord misses with a wild body shot. Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lord slips a straight right by Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Lord throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big right from Lord misses. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lord lands with a good body shot. Lord avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan misses with a right hand and Lord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1# Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Lord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan lands the left hand. Lord chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan takes one to the chin there. Lord throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease. Keenan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range. Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lord on the side of the head. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Lord checks it. Lord is looking to counter punch. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Donk. Keenan catches Lord right on the button with a cross.#CL# Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keenan, pushing him back against the cage. Lord will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A short body shot lands from Lord as the two fighters clinch.
Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lord. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan working aggressively here.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him. Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
#T2##BC# Lord breaks the clinch.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss! Lord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan slips a straight right by Lord. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
A low kick from Keenan misses enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab. Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan throws a hook but Lord blocks it. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lord under the eye. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3# Lord sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan throws a head kick but Lord moves out of range.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Lord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan counters with a body kick. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lord misses with a body shot.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Lord walks into a jab. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# Keenan misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Lord throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range. Lord went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lord swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Lord. Keenan with a jab. Keenan throws a leg kick but Lord sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head. Lord tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan blocks a head kick by Lord.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away.
Lord tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Lord has Keenan up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan lands a nice elbow. Lord working aggressively here.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Lord. Lord looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC# Lord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan jabs Lord to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand. Lord staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lord throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.#T1# Keenan throws a low kick but Lord moves out of range easily. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lord lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Lord misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Lord is out of range. Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lord takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses. Keenan is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks. Lord misses with a body kick. A good leg kick by Keenan. #T2# Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan cracks the inside of Lord's front leg. Lord throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Lord tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Lord throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Lord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Lord's head back.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Lord throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Lord takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.#T3# Lord slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick and Lord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Lord scores with a shot to the body.
Lord misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Keenan cracks Lord with a good jab. Lord throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lord moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan misses with a hook. Nice body kick from Keenan.#T4# Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good standup being displayed there by Lord as he connects with a hook. Keenan throws a low kick but Lord avoids it. Lord slips a jab from Keenan. Lord is looking to counter punch. Lord misses the jab. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Lord's torso. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan wants to slow Lord down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan is looking to chop away at Lord's legs. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Lord's torso. Lord throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Lord defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan lands a head kick. Lord smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan connects with a high kick. Lord works the jab nicely. Keenan moves away from the strike by Lord. Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Lord manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lord feinted there with a counter leg kick. Lord tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Lord throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. This has been an exciting period of action! Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Keenan clobbers Lord with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Lord misses with a looping right. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lord is able to avoid easily. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Lord counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A swing and a miss from Lord. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Lord finds it's target. Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Lord appears to be looking for a big counter. Keenan throws a jab when Lord was well out of range. Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Lord throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan tries a low kick but Lord avoids it. A leg kick checked by Lord. Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T2# Keenan looks for the body kick but Lord saw that one coming. Lord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Lord swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. 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! Keenan misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Keenan. Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan works Lord's body with a nice hook. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it. Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lord dips down and scores with a jab to the body. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Lord throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Keenan connects with a body shot.#T3# Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it. Lord misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lord at a distance.
Lord cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Keenan misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely. Keenan scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lord moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Lord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lord. Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards. Keenan takes a shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Keenan lands with a short shot to the head. Keenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards. Keenan is trying to break the clinch but Lord has him pressed against the cage. Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan is trying to break the clinch but Lord has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Lord manages to break the clinch.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Good work by Lord as he checks the leg kick. Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lord throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan thuds his right hand into Lord's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lord is out of range. Lord throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Lord walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50 Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, Gareth Keenan took to the microphone: 'Can this be over now?'.
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GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Keenan throws a hook to the side of Legions's head but Legions sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Legions fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Legions scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan digs a good hook to Legions's body.
Legions lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Legions looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan cracks the inside of Legions's front leg. Legions throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Legions misses with a straight left. Legions closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Legions scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there. Legions ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Legions. We've been hearing reports that Legions has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Legions moves out of range of the strikes. Legions tries to clinch up.#T1# Keenan cracks the inside of Legions's front leg. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage! Keenan throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. Legions takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Legions had a free shot at his head there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Legions looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Legions avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a jab. Legions throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Legions cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. The fighters circling - Legions throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Legions misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Legions will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Nice takedown defense from Keenan. No joy for Legions on that attempt. Keenan throws out a counter right but Legions avoids it with no problem. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. Legions looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.#T2# Legions throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A looping hook to the body misses from Legions. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Legions fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan cracks Legions with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. That kick from Keenan tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on. Legions misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Keenan swings for the body but Legions moves out of range.
Legions throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Legions darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet. Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legions looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Legions lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Legions walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Legions. A head kick from Keenan lands but Legions takes it in his stride. Legions thuds his shin into the meat of Keenan's side. Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Legions missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3# Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Legions's torso. Legions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legions checks it well. Legions walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Legions slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Legions. Legions throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Legions on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Legions checks the leg kick. Legions blocks a leg kick. Legions throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Legions uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Legions misses with a straight left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan slips a straight right by Legions. Keenan throws a series of punches but Legions moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Legions misses the target.#T4# Legions takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Legions throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legions, right into the meat.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Legions lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Legions is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Legions misses the jab. A big right from Legions misses. Keenan throws a right and a left that Legions avoids nicely. Keenan throws a push kick but Legions slaps the foot to one side. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Legions throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Legions is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Legions tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Keenan thows a body kick. Legions tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Legions throws a big shot that misses. Legions throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid body kick from Keenan. Legions throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legions on the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Legions throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Legions's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Legions should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Legions moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Legions throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Legions 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. Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan.#T1# Legions thumps Keenan with a low kick.#TD# Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Legions with the ground and pound but Keenan regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Keenan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Legions not landing any meaningful shots this time. Legions prevents Keenan from improving his position. Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keenan to regain full guard. Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Keenan being controlled here, momentarily. Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Keenan working a defensive guard here.
Legions chips away with some ground and pound. Legions with a flurry of punches that miss. Legions throws a strike but Keenan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Legions wants to hit a switch here but Keenan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Legions there! #T3# Legions can't escape the position.
Legions is trying to reverse the position but instead Keenan has taken his back - oops! The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Keenan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Legions is trying to break free.
Legions rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Legions is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Legions might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Legions working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keenan has passed into half guard!
Legions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Legions trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Legions looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Legions wants to sweep but Keenan has passed to side control! Keenan is staying tight to Legions's torso, preventing him from escaping. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! 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. #R3# Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legions. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legions connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Legions misses with a low kick.
Keenan counters with a body kick. Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Legions is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keenan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range. Legions will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan blocks a jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Legions scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Nice straight punches there by Legions. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legions. Legions throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Keenan throws a counter combo. Keenan throws a head kick but Legions moves out of range.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Legions off the cage and back into range. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Legions appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions. Legions moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan throws a low kick but Legions moves out of range easily. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Legions is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Legions thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Legions misses with a double jab.
Legions moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Legions misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Legions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Legions throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan misses with a two punch combination.
Legions throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.#TD# Legions feints and as Keenan raises his hands in defense, Legions changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Legions throws a strike but Keenan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Keenan stays in close to Legions's body and controls the position. #SUB# Legions working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keenan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keenan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Keenan forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB# Legions is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily. Keenan prevents Legions from improving his position. Keenan controlling the action here. Keenan trying to mount his opponent but Legions defends it. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Legions tries to roll over but Keenan keeps him under control. Legions is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Legions looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Keenan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Keenan 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Post fight, an emotional Gareth Keenan said 'Can this be over now?'.
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GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1# Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg. Sayonara misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Sayonara moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Sayonara checks a low kick from Keenan. Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but Sayonara blocks it. Sayonara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Sayonara moved away. Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Sayonara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts. A jab from Keenan misses. Sayonara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sayonara misses with a body shot.
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! Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1# Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sayonara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Sayonara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Sayonara takes one on the button. Sayonara throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sayonara slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Keenan swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Sayonara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sayonara's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan tries to bum rush Sayonara with a series of wild strikes but Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Keenan throws a leg kick #TD2# and Sayonara counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sayonara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keenan defending well though. Keenan tries to get to full guard but Sayonara has control of the leg. #T3# Keenan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Sayonara with the ground and pound but Keenan uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2# Sayonara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Keenan dives on top into guard.#REVR# Sayonara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Sayonara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keenan stacks Sayonara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keenan!#T4# Sayonara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sayonara works his way to full guard. Good work. Keenan passes Sayonara's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sayonara is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Sayonara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sayonara is just out of range. Sayonara is trying to counter with his kicks. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Keenan cracks Sayonara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Keenan slips under a jab from Sayonara. Sayonara slips under a jab from Keenan. Sayonara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range. Good shot there by Sayonara. The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keenan rather than just go for the knockout. This has been an exciting period of action! Sayonara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan throws a leg kick but Sayonara moved away. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily. Sayonara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sayonara misses with an uppercut. #T1# Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sayonara. Sayonara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Keenan. Sayonara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sayonara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sayonara misses with a body kick. Sayonara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Sayonara works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Sayonara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A leg kick checked by Sayonara.#T2# Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sayonara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayonara. Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Sayonara cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Sayonara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sayonara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Sayonara manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Sayonara had a free shot at his head there. Keenan slips under a jab from Sayonara. Keenan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Sayonara works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Sayonara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it.#T3# Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayonara can do to turn this around? Sayonara scores with a jab to the body. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Sayonara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keenan throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sayonara off balance momentarily. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Sayonara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Keenan jabs Sayonara right on the nose. Sayonara blinks but takes it well. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan misses with a body shot
and Sayonara counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A right-left combo lands from Keenan. Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara. Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sayonara moves away.#T4# Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A cross from Keenan lands. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sayonara checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice defenses there by Sayonara. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Keenan moves away from the strike by Sayonara. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sayonara.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sayonara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A big right from Keenan misses. A countering left hand to the body from Sayonara misses. Sayonara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Sayonara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sayonara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keenan misses with a looping right. Sayonara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid it. Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara lands with a good body shot. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from Keenan misses and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut. Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. #T1# Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy. Sayonara lands with a good body shot. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes. Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sayonara digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Sayonara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Sayonara's shoulder, as Sayonara tries to avoid the shot. Sayonara throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sayonara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking. Sayonara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sayonara momentarily.
#T2# Sayonara jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara with the counter takedown but Keenan avoids it easily. Sayonara moves out of range of the body kick. Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sayonara throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Sayonara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keenan as he avoids it easily. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Sayonara moved away. Sayonara lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Keenan throws a jab when Sayonara was well out of range. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sayonara misses the shot to the body. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Sayonara looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sayonara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3# Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Sayonara lands with a cross. Sayonara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sayonara fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan avoids the body shot from Sayonara.
Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sayonara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Sayonara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sayonara throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Sayonara defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Sayonara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Sayonara. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Sayonara moves out of range easily. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Sayonara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sayonara tries to avoid it. #T4# Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sayonara throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Sayonara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sayonara missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan misses with a looping left. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab lands there for Keenan. Sayonara jabs Keenan right on the nose. Keenan blinks but takes it well. Sayonara fails with the takedown. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Sayonara's front leg but catches the back leg as Sayonara tries to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth Keenan. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keenan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Can this be over now?'.
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GAMMA#723 Bubba v Kruger 2
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1# Keenan misses with a low kick. Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Mirowski feints a counter leg kick. Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Mirowski misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mirowski checks a leg kick. Mirowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Keenan wants to slow Mirowski down by chopping away at his legs. Mirowski tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT# It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut. Keenan throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range. Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses. Good shot there by Mirowski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Mirowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirowski loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirowski misses with a looping right. Keenan throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily. Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily. Mirowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan lands a nice hook to Mirowski's body. Mirowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Mirowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski. Keenan takes a shot to the head. Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2# Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mirowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mirowski lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Mirowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Keenan misses with a low kick. Mirowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. Mirowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan connects with a jab. Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Mirowski moves out of range easily. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3# Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mirowski slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage! Keenan misses with a body shot.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Mirowski saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan blocks a jab. Mirowski lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Mirowski takes one to the side of the head.
Mirowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on. Mirowski throws out a powerful jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirowski scores with a nice head shot. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Mirowski cracks Keenan with a good jab. Mirowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. #T4# Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mirowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan slips a straight right by Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a looping right. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirowski. Mirowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirowski. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirowski 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. Mirowski lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice defenses there by Mirowski. Keenan looks for the body kick but Mirowski saw that one coming. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan lands with a slapping head kick. Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mirowski lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Mirowski throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Mirowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Mirowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan throws a push kick but Mirowski slaps the foot to one side. Mirowski scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mirowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mirowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mirowski cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1# Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan throws a low kick but Mirowski moves out of range easily. Mirowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mirowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Mirowski throws a counter combo. Keenan cracks Mirowski with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Mirowski saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Mirowski off balance momentarily. Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mirowski avoids the body shot from Keenan.
#T2# Mirowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. 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! Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. Mirowski misses with a body shot.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mirowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Mirowski throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Mirowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Keenan throws a right and a left that both miss. Mirowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Mirowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Nice body kick there by Keenan. A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Mirowski connects with a jab. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Mirowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirowski cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan connects with a jab. Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Mirowski throws out a powerful jab. Mirowski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mirowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mirowski feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut.#T4# 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! Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirowski. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. A slapping body kick lands there for Mirowski. Mirowski connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Mirowski lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand. Mirowski scores with a jab to the jaw. Mirowski tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan misses with a right hand and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut. A left lands for Mirowski. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirowski.
Keenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirowski.
Keenan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Mirowski with an uppercut! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Mirowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. An inside leg kick from Mirowski misses. Some wild striking there from Mirowski.
Mirowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice shot lands for Mirowski. Mirowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mirowski thows a leg kick but Keenan checks it and Mirowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mirowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Mirowski throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirowski's calf. Mirowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mirowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mirowski throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Mirowski connects with a body shot. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely. Mirowski sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. 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! Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mirowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mirowski misses the jab. Mirowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2# Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirowski can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mirowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Mirowski thumps Keenan with a low kick. Mirowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the cage and back into range. Mirowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Mirowski is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Mirowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski staying out of range there. Nice straight punches there by Mirowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirowski. Keenan tries a low kick but Mirowski avoids it.#T3# Keenan slips under a jab. Mirowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan connects with a single shot there. Mirowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirowski counters with a three punch combo that has Keenan backing up. Keenan nods at Mirowski to acknowledge the strikes. Mirowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keenan misses with a body kick. Mirowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirowski slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mirowski misses with a combination
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mirowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan connects with a body shot.#T4# Keenan misses with a body shot.
Mirowski throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Mirowski misses with a low kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Mirowski. Keenan misses with a wild combination.
Mirowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A jab lands there for Mirowski. Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mirowski. A big right from Mirowski misses. Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it. Mirowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut. That's time! Keenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Mirowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mirowski throws a nice outside leg kick. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mirowski avoids it. Mirowski throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range. Mirowski cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd cheers as Mirowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan connects with a right hand. Mirowski shakes it off. Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Mirowski's knee but Mirowski avoids it well. Keenan connects with a high kick. #T1# Keenan misses with a looping left. Mirowski throws a leg kick enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Mirowski misses with a double jab.
Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range. Mirowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Mirowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirowski looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Mirowski cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Mirowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keenan. Mirowski scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mirowski takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Mirowski moves his leg out of the way. Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2# Mirowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mirowski misses with a jab to the body
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mirowski scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirowski in his tracks. Mirowski throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Mirowski avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirowski is able to avoid easily. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Keenan throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range. Keenan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mirowski motions for Keenan to come forward. Mirowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan slips a straight right by Mirowski. Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski. A decent looking cross lands there for Mirowski.#T3# Mirowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan misses with a body kick. Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mirowski is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski sees it coming and moves out of range. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan misses with a body kick. Mirowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirowski. Mirowski loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Mirowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mirowski throws out a powerful jab. Mirowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf.#T4# Sloppy strikes from Mirowski. Those never looked like landing. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mirowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keenan counters with a slapping leg kick. Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range. Mirowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mirowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirowski throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Mirowski only half commits. Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and Mirowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan wants to slow Mirowski down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Mirowski misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Good shot there by Mirowski. A big right from Mirowski misses. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Mirowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mirowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mirowski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Mirowski scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. Mirowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Mirowski blocks a low kick nicely. Mirowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# A cross from Keenan lands. Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Mirowski blocks the leg kick.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. Mirowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Keenan misses. Mirowski throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mirowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mirowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan slips a straight right by Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Mirowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice body punch from Mirowski. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. #T2# A slapping body kick lands there for Mirowski. Mirowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirowski there as he acknowledges the shot. Mirowski throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Mirowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan throws a push kick but Mirowski slaps the foot to one side. Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Mirowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A cross from Mirowski lands. Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Mirowski digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Mirowski misses. Mirowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3# Keenan misses the shot to the body. Mirowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirowski's head. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Mirowski's defenses. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirowski. Mirowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Mirowski scores with a punch to the head. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Mirowski throws a leg kick and Keenan counters with a nice leg kick. Mirowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mirowski tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan motions for Mirowski to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirowski misses with a shot to the body and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Mirowski lands with a right hand. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirowski's head.#T4# Keenan misses with a looping left. Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mirowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a nice hook to Mirowski's body. Mirowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mirowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keenan. A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target. Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC# Mirowski is rocked! Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Mirowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him? Keenan tries to bum rush Mirowski with a series of wild strikes but Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan misses with a looping right. Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Mirowski seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Karol Mirowski. Well Mirowski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46 Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karol Mirowski! Karol Mirowski is the new featherweight champion! In his post fight interview, Karol Mirowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Gareth Keenan had this to say: 'Good fight buddy.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#712 Keenan v Ramos
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Some bone on bone action there as Ramos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ramos misses with a hook. Keenan is looking to chop away at Ramos 's legs. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Ramos misses. Ramos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react. Ramos throws a body shot but no joy. Ramos misses with a looping left. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramos should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ramos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ramos misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2# Ramos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Keenan to the ground. Ramos is now in Keenan's guard. Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Ramos throws a big elbow that misses. Ramos wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Keenan is retaining full guard. Keenan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramos . Ramos trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom. Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Keenan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2# Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Ramos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Keenan to regain full guard. Keenan has Ramos pulled in close to control his posture. Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control. Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ramos is in close to Keenan's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. #T3# Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Keenan has Ramos pulled in close to control his posture. Ramos preventing the sweep. Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss. Keenan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keenan holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Keenan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos . Ramos gets slowly back to his feet. Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ramos throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut there from Ramos . Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Ramos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ramos looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Ramos wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance. Keenan slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos , before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nice defenses there by Ramos . Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ramos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos . Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Ramos looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Ramos slips a jab from Keenan. Ramos missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ramos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramos under the eye. Ramos misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan thows a body kick. Ramos tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ramos lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Ramos 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Ramos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Ramos tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ramos tries to clinch but Keenan moves away and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ramos moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos shoots in but Keenan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ramos . Ramos misses with a looping left.#T2##TD2# Ramos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far. Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Keenan blocks nicely. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Keenan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3# Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Keenan pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ramos feints the counter takedown. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ramos . A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ramos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramos shoots and misses and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Ramos checks it. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ramos tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Ramos misses the jab. Keenan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range. Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Ramos shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos . Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ramos throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan cracks a nice hook into Ramos 's ribs. Ramos shoots in but no luck this time. Keenan takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses. Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan thumps Ramos with a low kick. Ramos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Nice takedown defense from Keenan. No joy for Ramos on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range. Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. A big left from Keenan misses. A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target. Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Ramos misses with a hook
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos 's hand. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ramos tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a nice body shot. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ramos cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan slips under a jab from Ramos . Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ramos misses with a takedown attempt and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ramos works Keenan's body with a nice hook. A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Ramos 's side. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ramos . Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos . Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Ramos throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. 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! Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramos has time to react. Ramos slips under a jab. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ramos slips under a jab. Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ramos with a jab. Ramos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab. Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Nice shot lands for Ramos . Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramos doesn't seem phased though. Ramos cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs.#T3# Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it. Ramos scores with a jab to the body. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Ramos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Ramos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Keenan digs a good body shot into Ramos 's ribs. Ramos scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand. Ramos dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ramos looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big right from Keenan misses. Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ramos moves out of range of the strikes. A big right from Keenan misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A telegraphed right hand from Ramos misses the target. Keenan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramos . The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ramos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it. Ramos lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.#TD2# Ramos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ramos wants to take a breather but Keenan is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Keenan trying to control but Ramos postures up.
Ramos working Keenan over with strikes. #T1# Keenan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos . Keenan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramos . Ramos pushing down on Keenan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ramos throwing shots but Keenan is blocking nicely. Keenan is trying to control but can't.
Ramos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keenan defending well though. Keenan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos . Keenan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramos . #T2# Ramos misses with a head shot. Keenan uses the momentum to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keenan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ramos chips away with some ground and pound. Ramos tries to free his leg and advance position but Keenan is retaining full guard. Keenan pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Keenan throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range. Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jab, jab by Ramos - just one landing. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3# Ramos slips a straight right by Keenan. Ramos throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ramos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ramos with a hook. Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keenan but Keenan pushes him off and we're back to square one. Keenan leaves Ramos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Ramos connects with a single shot there. Keenan staying out of range there. Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Keenan pushes him off. Keenan misses with a straight left. #T4# Keenan defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramos 's knee momentarily. Keenan cracks the inside of Ramos 's front leg. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos . Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos . Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Ramos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Ramos misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Ramos 's leg but Ramos calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. And we move into the final round! #R5# Ramos moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Ramos is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramos on the side of the head. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos . Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ramos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan lands with a straight right. Ramos didn't see that one coming. Ramos works the jab nicely. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ramos throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Ramos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan slips under a jab. Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ramos misses with a looping right. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely. Ramos tries to counter with a clinch but Keenan shakes him off and moves away.#T2# Ramos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ramos tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Keenan throws a low kick but Ramos avoids it. Keenan lands with a hook. Ramos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ramos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. Keenan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramos is keeping busy. Ramos wants to take the fight to the mat but Keenan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ramos 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramos .
Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos . Ramos tries to stall but Keenan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T3# Ramos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keenan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut. Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Keenan scores with a shoulder strike. Keenan misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramos gets an underhook and turns Keenan into the cage. Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramos is stalling here.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stalling in the clinch from Ramos .
#T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. The crowd are getting on Ramos 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tony Ramos . Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan to the ground. Keenan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Keenan is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Ramos . Ramos throws a big shot that misses. Jab from Keenan. Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side. Ramos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Ramos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Ramos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos . Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Ramos 's head back.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! A victorious Gareth Keenan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Mirowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski strikes. Mirowski checks a leg kick. Mirowski misses with a looping right. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirowski off the cage and back into range. Keenan stuns Mirowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mirowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Mirowski off balance momentarily. 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! Keenan scores with a nice strike. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mirowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1# Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. Keenan throws a low kick but Mirowski avoids it. Mirowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mirowski takes a step back to recover. Keenan scores with a jab. Mirowski swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan lands a jab. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirowski.#T2# Mirowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Mirowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Mirowski connects with the punch. Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski lands with a right hand. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well. Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Mirowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely. Mirowski misses with a straight right. #T3# Keenan thumps Mirowski with a low kick. Mirowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan cracks Mirowski with a good jab. Mirowski takes one to the side of the head.
Mirowski cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage! Mirowski needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. Mirowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan scores with a nice head shot.#T4# Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs. Mirowski walks into a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan thuds a left hand into Mirowski's body. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily. Despite the aggression on Mirowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski. A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. It looks like Keenan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Mirowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirowski. Mirowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A clash of legs there as Mirowski blocks the low kick. Mirowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mirowski takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Mirowski misses with a head kick.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan throws a nice head kick!
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Mirowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirowski, as that shot connected.
Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Karol Mirowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mirowski walks into a jab. Mirowski throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the cage. Mirowski throws a body kick that misses. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it. Mirowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Mirowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2# Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Mirowski down. Nice jab there from Keenan. A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirowski.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mirowski misses with a head kick.
Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski. Mirowski blocks a jab. That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Mirowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mirowski 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. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Mirowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Mirowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mirowski moves away from the strike by Keenan. A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4# Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Mirowski's side. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mirowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mirowski unleashes a big counter combination but Keenan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Mirowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mirowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Mirowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan misses the shot to the body. Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mirowski misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mirowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan thows a leg kick but Mirowski checks it and Mirowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan cracks Mirowski with a good jab. Mirowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan thuds a left hand into Mirowski's body.#T1# Mirowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Keenan. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away. Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it. Mirowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Mirowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mirowski throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski just manages to avoid it. Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2# Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan scores with a jab. Mirowski throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Mirowski shakes it off. Mirowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Mirowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan lunges at Mirowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirowski's hand. #T3# Mirowski checks the leg kick. Mirowski takes one to the side of the head.
Mirowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirowski on the side of the head. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirowski can do to turn this around?#T4# Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target. Danga de danga de dang - Mirowski scores with a four punch combination! Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Mirowski's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirowski. Mirowski tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan works Mirowski's body with a nice hook. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Mirowski counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan lands with a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan tests Mirowski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mirowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirowski thinking. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Keenan lands a body shot.
#T1# Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski. Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan thumps Mirowski with a low kick. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Mirowski saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski. Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2# Mirowski throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease. Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Mirowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mirowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mirowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Mirowski throws a counter combo. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mirowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. #T3# Mirowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan jabs at Mirowski's body. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away. Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mirowski blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirowski under the eye. Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Mirowski does no damage. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4# Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A cross from Keenan lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Mirowski moved out of range nicely. Mirowski walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mirowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirowski there as he acknowledges the shot. Mirowski misses with a wild combination.
Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Mirowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Karol Mirowski in that round. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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. #R5# Mirowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Mirowski moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Mirowski looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range. Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it. Keenan connects with a single shot there.#T1# Mirowski throws a combination that misses and Keenan counters with a body kick. Mirowski misses with a hook to the body
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski. A low kick from Mirowski misses and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mirowski looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Mirowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Mirowski's head back.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2# Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. 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! Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Keenan cracks the inside of Mirowski's front leg. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross. Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mirowski moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3# Keenan lands an overhand right. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. A shot to the body from Keenan misses and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Donk. Keenan catches Mirowski right on the button with a cross. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan lands a head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Mirowski shrugs it off though. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.#T4# Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mirowski slips a straight right by Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Keenan scores with a nice head shot. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Keenan with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! Gareth Keenan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#702 Simmons v Hoyce
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Sayonara throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but Sayonara avoided it. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sayonara. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara slips under a jab. Nice cross by Sayonara. Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. Sayonara lands a head kick!
Sayonara needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. Sayonara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Sayonara throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Sayonara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sayonara misses with an uppercut. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Sayonara is out of range. Sayonara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# Sayonara defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Sayonara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan connects with a body shot. Sayonara checks a leg kick nicely. A left lands for Keenan. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sayonara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Sayonara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Sayonara's head back.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sayonara. Sayonara lands with a nice body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sayonara with the counter takedown but Keenan avoids it easily. Sayonara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sayonara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Sayonara. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sayonara checks the leg kick. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sayonara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sayonara swinging wildly here.
Sayonara jabs at Keenan's body. Sayonara lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover. Sayonara misses with a combination
and Keenan counters with a low kick, right behind Sayonara 's knee. Sayonara scores with a nice head shot. Sayonara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3# Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara. Keenan takes a swing at Sayonara's ribcage but misses. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Sayonara jabs at Keenan's body. Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Sayonara is looking to land body kicks. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sayonara misses with a takedown attempt letting Keenan counter with a right hand. 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! Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy. That kick from Sayonara tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Sayonara scores with a punch to the head. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sayonara lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Sayonara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sayonara ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Sayonara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Sayonara counters with a nice body shot. Sayonara lands with a good body shot. Sayonara looks to land a combination. Keenan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. A shot to the body from Sayonara misses and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Sayonara. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sayonara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiri Sayonara will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Sayonara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Sayonara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Sayonara misses with a looping right. Keenan throws a big counter combination but Sayonara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range. Sayonara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Sayonara misses with a right hand and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sayonara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sayonara lands with an overhand left. Sayonara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sayonara swinging wildly here.
#T1# Keenan throws a hook to the side of Sayonara's head but Sayonara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A little jabbing left from Sayonara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sayonara needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan throws a body punch but Sayonara moves out of range. Sayonara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Sayonara moved out of range nicely. Sayonara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Sayonara dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sayonara doesn't seem phased though.#T2# Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes. Sayonara 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. Sayonara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara. Sayonara avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sayonara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sayonara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keenan rather than just go for the knockout. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sayonara. Sayonara circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Sayonara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sayonara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side. Sayonara takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. #T3# Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sayonara misses with a shot to the body and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan throws a leg kick and Sayonara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sayonara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sayonara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Sayonara is looking to land body kicks. Keenan is looking to counter punch. A leg kick checked by Sayonara. Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely. Sayonara thows a left - swing and a miss! Sayonara moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sayonara misses the shot to the body. Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Sayonara misses with a double jab
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Sayonara misses with a wild combination.
Keenan lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sayonara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sayonara's sensitive parts. Keenan sizes up Sayonara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily. Sayonara scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sayonara tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a three punch combo that has Keenan backing up. Keenan nods at Sayonara to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second 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. #R3# Keenan lands a nice hook to Sayonara's body. Sayonara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Sayonara blocks the leg kick.
Sayonara moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan moves out of range as Sayonara throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Sayonara moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Sayonara misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sayonara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Sayonara throws a big shot that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sayonara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range. Sayonara misses the body punch and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sayonara, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Sayonara moves away from the strike by Keenan. A telegraphed right hand from Sayonara misses the target. Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Sayonara misses the shot to the body. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
And Sayonara responds with a good body kick, but Keenan manages to step out the way in time. Sayonara throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sayonara avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan blocks a jab. Sayonara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sayonara fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. Sayonara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab. Sayonara punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. Sayonara misses the shot to the body. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara avoids it easily. A nice side step and Sayonara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sayonara is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sayonara lands with a shot to the body. Sayonara fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body. Sayonara blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Sayonara's knee but Sayonara avoids it well. Keenan lands a head shot. Sayonara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a nice uppercut. Sayonara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keenan circles away.#T3# Keenan throws the left hand but Sayonara avoids the punch easily. Sayonara unleashes a big counter combination but Keenan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Keenan with a jab. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan slips a straight right by Sayonara. Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely. Sayonara fakes the leg kick and cracks Keenan in the body. Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Sayonara saw that one coming. Keenan throws a hook but Sayonara blocks it. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan connects with a right hand. Sayonara shakes it off. Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sayonara slips a jab from Keenan. And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4# Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sayonara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sayonara sees it coming and avoids it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sayonara takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan throws a leg kick but Sayonara moved away. And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sayonara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Sayonara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sayonara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sayonara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sayonara moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Sayonara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sayonara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sayonara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Keenan swings for the body but Sayonara moves out of range.
And Sayonara tries to counter it with a takedown but Keenan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara counters with a two punch combo. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sayonara.
Keenan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sayonara avoids it. Sayonara throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick from Sayonara. Nice sprawl there from Keenan as Sayonara shoots in. Sayonara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sayonara misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sayonara is able to avoid easily. Sayonara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan scores with a jab. Sayonara acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sayonara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayonara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Sayonara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Sayonara misses the shot to the body. Sayonara lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara shoots in and drives through. Keenan sprawls well. Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Sayonara works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sayonara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sayonara. Sayonara throws a counter combo. Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg. A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan thuds a left hand into Sayonara's body. Sayonara throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Sayonara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sayonara blocks a low kick nicely. Nice defenses there by Keenan. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Sayonara lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sayonara's calf. Sayonara scores with a jab to the body. Keenan stuns Sayonara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Sayonara saw that one coming. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sayonara checks it well. #T3# Sayonara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sayonara blocks the low kick. Sayonara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sayonara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara. Keenan moves out of range as Sayonara strikes. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A shot to the body from Sayonara misses and Sayonara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sayonara. Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Sayonara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4# Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Sayonara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sayonara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sayonara now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sayonara now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Sayonara saw it coming and moves away.
Sayonara moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Sayonara misses the shot to the body. Sayonara avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sayonara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan had his way with Jiri Sayonara in that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# The fighters circling - Sayonara throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. Keenan misses with a hook
and Sayonara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sayonara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Sayonara avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sayonara scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sayonara might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Sayonara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Sayonara scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1# Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sayonara thuds a left hand into Keenan's body. Keenan connects with a jab. Sayonara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sayonara misses with a body shot.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sayonara throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan misses with a looping right. Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Sayonara moved out of range. Sayonara avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sayonara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Sayonara scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one. Sayonara misses with a straight left. #T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sayonara. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Sayonara looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Sayonara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sayonara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Sayonara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. Keenan lands with a hook. Sayonara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sayonara throws a body kick that misses. Keenan slips a straight right by Sayonara. Keenan dodges the punch combination from Sayonara.
Sayonara throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan cracks the inside of Sayonara's front leg. #T3# Sayonara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sayonara there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sayonara's head backwards. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sayonara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sayonara. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan blocks a jab. Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Sayonara jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sayonara if he has to take too many more of those.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sayonara misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Sayonara misses with a body kick. Keenan misses with a double jab
and Sayonara counters with a straight right hand. Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sayonara checks a leg kick. Sayonara swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Sayonara misses with a body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sayonara.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sayonara was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Nice body punch from Keenan.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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GAMMA#699 Shin v Hyde
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1# Mirowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Mirowski settles back down. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski is wise to it. Mirowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight. Mirowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Mirowski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Mirowski blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Mirowski wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Mirowski scores with a jab. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirowski. Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski. Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. And Keenan responds with a good body kick, but Mirowski manages to step out the way in time. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1# Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirowski on the side of the head. Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mirowski throws a head kick that misses and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily. Mirowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Mirowski blocks a jab. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan jabs Mirowski right on the nose. Mirowski blinks but takes it well. Mirowski is looking to land body kicks. Mirowski blocks a low kick nicely. A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Mirowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mirowski misses the shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2# Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mirowski throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Mirowski takes one to the chin there. Mirowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Mirowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan misses with a straight left. Mirowski wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Mirowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan scores with the left hand. Mirowski knows he should have avoided that one. Mirowski lands with a right hand. Mirowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mirowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mirowski throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Mirowski takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3# Mirowski punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. Mirowski checks a leg kick. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Nice body kick from Mirowski. Mirowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mirowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Mirowski throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirowski misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. As Keenan backs away, Mirowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mirowski swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Mirowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Nice body kick from Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4# Mirowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Good exchange - Mirowski coming out on top. Mirowski moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Mirowski staying out of range there. Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Mirowski checks it. Mirowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan sizes up Mirowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mirowski throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Mirowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Keenan down. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mirowski misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirowski. Keenan throws out a counter right but Mirowski avoids it with no problem. Mirowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirowski can pounce on him.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski strikes. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mirowski staying out of range there. Mirowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mirowski misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Mirowski. Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Mirowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Mirowski settles back down. Mirowski is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Mirowski down. Mirowski throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick. Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Mirowski is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily. Mirowski checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan lands an overhand right. Mirowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Mirowski throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Mirowski blocks the body kick.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Mirowski moved out of range. Mirowski lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirowski throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mirowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirowski throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2# Mirowski misses with a leg kick and Mirowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mirowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirowski throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mirowski checks the leg kick. Keenan catches Mirowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mirowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirowski scrambles back to his feet. Keenan checks a low kick from Mirowski. Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mirowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan. Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Mirowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice uppercut lands for Mirowski. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.#T3# Mirowski stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mirowski thows a leg kick but Keenan checks it and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mirowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mirowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Good shot there by Keenan. Mirowski cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Keenan slips a straight right by Mirowski. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. A punch lands to the side of Mirowski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it. Mirowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski is wise to it. Keenan throws a nice looking combination but Mirowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mirowski takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mirowski throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mirowski misses the jab.#T4# Keenan checks a low kick from Mirowski. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Mirowski is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Mirowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirowski misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Mirowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mirowski misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Mirowski throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Mirowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Keenan throws a wild body kick that Mirowski sees coming a mile off. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Mirowski throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Mirowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Mirowski moves away from the strike by Keenan. Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A low kick from Mirowski misses and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. An inside leg kick from Mirowski misses. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Mirowski tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirowski. Keenan shrugs it off though. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski strikes. Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. Mirowski tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Mirowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Mirowski throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Mirowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirowski tries to avoid it. Mirowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Mirowski. Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan throws a leg kick but Mirowski checks it. Mirowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mirowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Mirowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mirowski throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2# Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it. That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Mirowski sees coming a mile off. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Mirowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. An inside leg kick from Mirowski misses. Mirowski backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Mirowski throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Mirowski misses with a looping right. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. #T3# Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Mirowski steps away. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target. That kick from Mirowski tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Mirowski thows a leg kick but Keenan checks it and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan cracks Mirowski with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan 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.
Keenan stuns Mirowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Mirowski walks into a left hand. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. 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! A head kick misses from Keenan. Mirowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan checks a leg kick. #T4# Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Mirowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski. Mirowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mirowski is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mirowski misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Keenan. Mirowski checks a leg kick. Mirowski half committed to a counter leg kick. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan scores with a hook. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mirowski to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Keenan throws a hook but Mirowski blocks it. Mirowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Mirowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Mirowski missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Nice cross by Keenan. Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range. Keenan digs a good body shot into Mirowski's ribs. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. Mirowski thows a leg kick but Keenan checks it and Keenan counters with a nice body kick. Mirowski is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Mirowski throws a nice inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. An inside leg kick from Mirowski misses. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirowski. Mirowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirowski dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan scores with a body shot.
#T1# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Mirowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mirowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mirowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Mirowski throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Mirowski scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target. Keenan misses with a straight right. Mirowski half committed to a counter leg kick. Mirowski misses the shot to the body. Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Mirowski misses the target. Mirowski 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. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski is wise to it.#T2# Mirowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely. Keenan misses the jab. Mirowski with a nice cross. Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirowski takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan counters with a body kick. Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mirowski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A left lands for Keenan. Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirowski's sensitive parts. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirowski off the cage and back into range. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3# Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mirowski. Mirowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Mirowski slips the punch. Mirowski misses with a leg kick. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Nice defenses there by Mirowski. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Nice shot by Keenan. Mirowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mirowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirowski's head. #T4# Nice jab there from Keenan. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Mirowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice defenses there by Keenan. Mirowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mirowski throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily. Mirowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mirowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirowski's head. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Keenan. Mirowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. As Mirowski backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but Mirowski manages to avoid it all. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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. #R5# Mirowski throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Mirowski moves away from the strike by Keenan. Mirowski misses with a hook. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws out a counter right but Mirowski avoids it with no problem. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Mirowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan lands an overhand right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirowski's calf. Mirowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.#T1# Keenan pushes Mirowski away with a front kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirowski momentarily.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan connects with a single shot there. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Mirowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski. Mirowski connects with the punch. Keenan scores with a head kick.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses. Mirowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mirowski misses with a body kick. Mirowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mirowski throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirowski.#T2# Mirowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Mirowski throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Mirowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Mirowski settles back down. Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick. Mirowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirowski there as he acknowledges the shot. Mirowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Keenan. Mirowski throws a leg kick that is checked and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A lazy body kick from Mirowski and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan with a hook. Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Mirowski throws a leg kick letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick. A swing and a miss from Mirowski. Mirowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirowski's head. Keenan throws a head kick that Mirowski semi-blocks.
Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Mirowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirowski tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Mirowski avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Mirowski lands with a good body shot.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan misses with a looping right. A counter left hand to the body from Mirowski misses its target. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Mirowski swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Mirowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Keenan throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range. Mirowski misses with a jab to the body
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mirowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirowski on the side of the head. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it. A low kick from Mirowski misses and Keenan counters with a good, hard body kick but Mirowski shrugs it off. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! A relieved looking Gareth Keenan 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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Event:
GAMMA#695 Keenan v Mirowski
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1# Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mirowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Mirowski is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mirowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Keenan slips a straight right by Mirowski. Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Mirowski misses. Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mirowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Mirowski settles back down. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan cracks Mirowski with a right hand to the side of the head. Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Mirowski looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Mirowski finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot. #T1# Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mirowski scores with a jab to the head.
Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick. A good leg kick by Keenan. Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away. Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Mirowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Mirowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirowski misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mirowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good shot there by Keenan.#T2# Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mirowski stalks Keenan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keenan's face. Keenan staggers backwards, shaken. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan with a jab. Keenan slips under a jab from Mirowski. Mirowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Mirowski is predictable there and Keenan counters with a nice body shot. Mirowski thumps Keenan with a low kick. Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski throws a body kick.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Mirowski throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan.#T3# Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Mirowski moves out of range easily. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Mirowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. That kick from Keenan tenderised Mirowski's leg. Mirowski is trying to keep his angry face on. Mirowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Mirowski throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Mirowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mirowski tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Mirowski checks the leg kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Mirowski 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.#T4# Mirowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mirowski lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mirowski looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. A good leg kick by Mirowski. Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mirowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mirowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan lands with a cross. Mirowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. Mirowski throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Mirowski misses with a straight right. An inside leg kick lands from Mirowski. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mirowski misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mirowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Good work by Mirowski as he checks the leg kick. A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target. Mirowski throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Mirowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mirowski tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan cracks Mirowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mirowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Mirowski misses with a body kick. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan misses with a hook
and Mirowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keenan. Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mirowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Mirowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Mirowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mirowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
#T1# Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan. As Keenan backs off Mirowski throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all. A low kick from Mirowski misses and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range. Mirowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirowski.
Karol Mirowski seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Mirowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it. Mirowski throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mirowski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Mirowski misses with a looping left. Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan checks a leg kick. Mirowski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Mirowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Mirowski scores with a jab to the body. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirowski off the cage and back into range.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan stuns Mirowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Mirowski saw that one coming. Keenan lunges at Mirowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirowski's hand. Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski strikes. Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan scores with a push kick. A good leg kick by Mirowski. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Mirowski tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Mirowski throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Mirowski is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Keenan misses with a low kick as Mirowski jumps back. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan misses with a straight left. Mirowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3# Mirowski motions for Keenan to come forward. Mirowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski takes one on the button. Mirowski throws a head kick that misses and Keenan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mirowski misses with a straight left. Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes. Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski. The fighters circle momentarily. Mirowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Keenan thows a body kick. Mirowski tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mirowski throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirowski. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Mirowski avoids it. It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range. Mirowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mirowski duly obliges. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mirowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Mirowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski just manages to avoid it. Mirowski throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.#T4# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mirowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely. Mirowski scores with a jab. Keenan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski throws a body kick.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage! Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski. A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Mirowski. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Mirowski connects with the punch. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Mirowski moved away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Mirowski misses with a leg kick. Mirowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Mirowski lands with an overhand left. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirowski staying out of range there. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan misses with a looping right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirowski! But no joy. Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Mirowski moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan jabs Mirowski to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski. Mirowski checks a leg kick. Mirowski thows a leg kick but Keenan checks it and Mirowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mirowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1# Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan staying out of range there. Mirowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Mirowski's leg but Mirowski calmly moves out of range. Mirowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mirowski avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a right hand that Mirowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Mirowski also avoids with ease. Mirowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Mirowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Mirowski lands with an overhand left. Mirowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Mirowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Mirowski. Beautiful body shot.#T2# A chopping leg kick lands by Mirowski. This has been an exciting period of action! Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mirowski throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mirowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan staying out of range there. Mirowski misses with a looping left. A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target. Mirowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot by Keenan. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirowski under the eye. Mirowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan cracks Mirowski with an open hand slap. Mirowski connects with an inside leg kick.#T3# Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Keenan connects with the punch. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. Keenan slips under a jab. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Keenan moves out of range as Mirowski throws a body kick.
Mirowski slips under a jab from Keenan. Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan cracks Mirowski with an open hand slap. Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot.
#T4# Mirowski avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Mirowski cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. 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! Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mirowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirowski to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirowski can pounce on him.
Mirowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mirowski to score with a decent uppercut. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range. Mirowski throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
A big right from Mirowski misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Karol Mirowski just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Mirowski throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Mirowski throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirowski. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan takes one on the button. Mirowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirowski throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirowski. Mirowski tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirowski. That did some damage! Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mirowski walks into a jab. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Mirowski throws a right hand that misses
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. #T1# Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Mirowski wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan swings for the body but Mirowski moves out of range.
Mirowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mirowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Mirowski scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan connects with a jab. Mirowski jabs Keenan right on the nose. Keenan blinks but takes it well. Mirowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirowski throws out the jab. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirowski just manages to avoid it. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirowski's sensitive parts. Mirowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mirowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirowski. Mirowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Mirowski misses the jab. Keenan defending well as Mirowski loads up on a big left hand. Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan lands a nice hook to Mirowski's body. Mirowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirowski. Mirowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Donk. Mirowski catches Keenan right on the button with a cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Mirowski lands a jab to the nose. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mirowski checks a low kick from Keenan. Mirowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away.#T3# A big right from Mirowski misses. Mirowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it. Keenan thuds his right hand into Mirowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirowski. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Mirowski throws a body kick that misses. Mirowski is looking to score with low kicks. Mirowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Mirowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Mirowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely. Keenan throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range. Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirowski, as that shot connected.
Keenan misses with a hook. Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Mirowski throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mirowski misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Mirowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mirowski wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirowski checks it well. Mirowski moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Mirowski throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. A combination from Keenan does no damage. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Mirowski. Those never looked like landing. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Mirowski cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Mirowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mirowski's knee momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Keenan cracks Mirowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mirowski throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Mirowski's knee but Mirowski avoids it well. Keenan slips under a jab. The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski. Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mirowski throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirowski. A bone on bone clash there as Mirowski blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Keenan lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mirowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mirowski lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Mirowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
#T1# Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Mirowski's legs. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirowski.
Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Nice jab there from Keenan. A low kick from Mirowski misses and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Mirowski misses with a low kick. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan motions for Mirowski to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Nice body kick from Mirowski. Keenan slips a jab from Mirowski. Sloppy strikes from Mirowski. Those never looked like landing. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski. Mirowski staying out of range there. Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Mirowski misses with a right hand and Mirowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Mirowski throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. Mirowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski. Mirowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirowski's head. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Karol Mirowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Mirowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mirowski 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.
Mirowski walks into a left hand. Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mirowski's head backwards. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Mirowski throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan thuds a left hand into Mirowski's body. Mirowski lands with a nice body punch. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it. Mirowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Mirowski avoids a kick to the body.
#T4# Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mirowski throws a big shot that misses. Keenan 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. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mirowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Mirowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirowski is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Keenan lands with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away. Mirowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range. Keenan 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.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mirowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mirowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski! Karol Mirowski is the new featherweight champion! Karol Mirowski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1# Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good leg kick by Doubdtfire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Euphegen Doubdtfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. Doubdtfire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Doubdtfire takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Doubdtfire misses the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range. Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Keenan throws a front kick that sends Doubdtfire stumbling back into the cage. Keenan takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. A leg kick checked by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Doubdtfire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. That kick from Keenan tenderised Doubdtfire's leg. Doubdtfire is trying to keep his angry face on. Doubdtfire dives in and grabs Keenan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keenan pushes down on Doubdtfire's head and hops out. A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Doubdtfire connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan misses with a straight right. A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire. #T1# Doubdtfire ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A jab from Keenan misses. And Doubdtfire counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Doubdtfire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire's corner calls for a 1-2. Doubdtfire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Doubdtfire lands a lovely overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan takes one on the button. A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2# Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan misses with a low kick. Doubdtfire throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. A low kick from Keenan misses and Doubdtfire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Keenan's knee momentarily. Doubdtfire throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Doubdtfire. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doubdtfire rather than just go for the knockout. Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. A big right from Doubdtfire misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Doubdtfire misses the shot to the body. Doubdtfire connects with a single shot there.#T3##CL# Doubdtfire moves into range and clinches up with Keenan. Doubdtfire tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Doubdtfire back against the cage. Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doubdtfire's elbow. Keenan tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Doubdtfire takes a shot to the head. Keenan trying to stall but Doubdtfire improves his position.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Doubdtfire breaks the clinch.
Doubdtfire checks the leg kick. Keenan cracks the inside of Doubdtfire's front leg. Doubdtfire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Doubdtfire throws a big shot that misses. Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Doubdtfire throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Doubdtfire blocks it well.#T4# Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Doubdtfire. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick there by Doubdtfire. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Doubdtfire defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Good shot there by Keenan. Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A low kick from Keenan misses and Doubdtfire counters with a good, hard body kick but Keenan shrugs it off. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with a straight left. An attempted straight right counter from Doubdtfire misses the target. Doubdtfire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Euphegen Doubdtfire dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doubdtfire. Keenan shrugs it off though. Good work by Doubdtfire as he checks the leg kick. Doubdtfire misses with a low kick. A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. Doubdtfire misses with a straight left. Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doubdtfire was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. A shot to the liver by Doubdtfire. Beautiful body shot. Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubdtfire at a distance.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Doubdtfire jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doubdtfire. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away. Doubdtfire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? Doubdtfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan jabs Doubdtfire to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doubdtfire cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head. Doubdtfire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Doubdtfire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Keenan misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Doubdtfire moved out of range nicely. Doubdtfire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Doubdtfire loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. A low kick from Doubdtfire is predictable there and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan scores with a nice strike. Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan thumps Doubdtfire with a low kick. Nice uppercut lands for Doubdtfire. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Doubdtfire lands the left hand. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doubdtfire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# Doubdtfire looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Keenan connects with a right hand. Doubdtfire shakes it off. A slow jab from Doubdtfire misses its intended target. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Doubdtfire counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Doubdtfire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan throws a hook but Doubdtfire blocks it. Doubdtfire throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire moved away. Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Keenan misses. Doubdtfire scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Doubdtfire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan slips under a jab from Doubdtfire. Keenan slips under a jab. A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. Keenan checks a low kick from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Doubdtfire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Doubdtfire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubdtfire at a distance.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Doubdtfire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Doubdtfire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Doubdtfire throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Doubdtfire shrugs it off though. A low kick from Doubdtfire is predictable there and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Doubdtfire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4# Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Doubdtfire defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan misses with a straight right. Doubdtfire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doubdtfire blocks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Doubdtfire throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Doubdtfire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire. Keenan cracks the inside of Doubdtfire's front leg. Doubdtfire misses with a straight right. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Doubdtfire. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doubdtfire. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doubdtfire. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doubdtfire if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire thows a left - swing and a miss! Doubdtfire throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick. A leg kick checked by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan throws a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it. Doubdtfire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan misses with a hook. Doubdtfire ducked under it nicely. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan throws a push kick but Doubdtfire slaps the foot to one side. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Doubdtfire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Doubdtfire avoids it. Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away. Doubdtfire digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan tries to work over Doubdtfire's front leg with a kick but Doubdtfire checks it. Keenan misses with a body kick.#T2# Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan swings for the body but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Doubdtfire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Doubdtfire misses the jab. Doubdtfire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Doubdtfire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doubdtfire checks a leg kick. Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Doubdtfire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3# Doubdtfire slips under a jab. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doubdtfire - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target. A big left from Doubdtfire misses. Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Doubdtfire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan looks for the body kick but Doubdtfire saw that one coming. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Doubdtfire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Doubdtfire thows a left - swing and a miss! And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Doubdtfire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Doubdtfire throws a half hearted mid kick. Doubdtfire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Doubdtfire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
#T4# Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Doubdtfire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Doubdtfire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Doubdtfire. 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! Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A low kick from Doubdtfire misses and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Doubdtfire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it well. Keenan checks a low kick from Doubdtfire. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Doubdtfire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Doubdtfire looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Euphegen Doubdtfire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Doubdtfire takes a body punch but keeps moving. Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. A jab from Doubdtfire finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. And Doubdtfire counters with a quick kick to the body but Keenan blocks it. Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Keenan cracks the inside of Doubdtfire's front leg. Nice jab there from Keenan. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Doubdtfire ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Doubdtfire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Doubdtfire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Doubdtfire wants to clinch but Keenan slips to the side and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.#T1# Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. A punch lands to the side of Doubdtfire 's head but he takes it in his stride. A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab by Keenan. The fighters circling - Doubdtfire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doubdtfire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan moves out of range as Doubdtfire throws a body kick.
Doubdtfire is looking to clinch. Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Doubdtfire thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Doubdtfire misses the target. Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Doubdtfire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Doubdtfire's ribs. Doubdtfire scores with a punch to the head. Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Doubdtfire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Doubdtfire connects with an inside leg kick. Doubdtfire throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Doubdtfire with a jab. Doubdtfire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Doubdtfire connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3# Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. A bone on bone clash there as Doubdtfire blocks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Doubdtfire throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick. Doubdtfire throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Doubdtfire moved away. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Doubdtfire motions for Keenan to come forward. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Doubdtfire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doubdtfire lands with a right hand. Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doubdtfire.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Doubdtfire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Doubdtfire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# Doubdtfire blocks a low kick nicely. Doubdtfire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doubdtfire manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Doubdtfire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Doubdtfire takes one on the button. Keenan tries a low kick but Doubdtfire avoids it. Doubdtfire half committed to a counter leg kick. Keenan works the jab nicely. Doubdtfire is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Doubdtfire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire. Keenan misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Doubdtfire. Keenan digs a good hook to Doubdtfire's body.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan slips under a jab from Doubdtfire. Keenan counters with a body kick. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. Doubdtfire throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Doubdtfire scores with a decent looking hook. Keenan throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely. Doubdtfire misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doubdtfire takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Doubdtfire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Doubdtfire moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan moves out of range as Doubdtfire throws a body kick.
#T1# Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doubdtfire. Keenan digs a good body shot into Doubdtfire's ribs. An inside leg kick from Doubdtfire misses. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Doubdtfire with a body punch. A glancing blow. Doubdtfire avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Doubdtfire takes one to the chin there. Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doubdtfire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Doubdtfire throws a leg kick and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Doubdtfire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Doubdtfire throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan is looking to land body kicks.#T2# Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Doubdtfire slips under a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doubdtfire. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Doubdtfire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Doubdtfire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan lands a nice hook to Doubdtfire's body. Doubdtfire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Doubdtfire connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Doubdtfire avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Doubdtfire lands a lovely overhand right. Doubdtfire tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3# Doubdtfire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Doubdtfire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A low kick from Doubdtfire misses enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Doubdtfire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Doubdtfire connects with a body shot. Doubdtfire throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Doubdtfire throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Doubdtfire staying out of range there. Doubdtfire is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Doubdtfire checks it. A little feinted left hand from Doubdtfire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Doubdtfire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Doubdtfire throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Doubdtfire gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right from Doubdtfire on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Doubdtfire scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside. Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Doubdtfire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Doubdtfire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Doubdtfire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Doubdtfire scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Euphegen Doubdtfire. Well Doubdtfire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire! Euphegen Doubdtfire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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UGD 98:Man Vs Keenan
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Keenan. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man. Man throws a body shot but no joy. Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Man tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Man down. Man misses with a body shot.
Keenan cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A leg kick checked by Keenan. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Man does a little dance to reset his feet. Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Man throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Man jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1# Keenan feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs. Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Man throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Man jabs Keenan right on the nose. Keenan blinks but takes it well. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Man throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Man throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Man throws a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Man thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Man thows a body kick. Keenan tries to catch it but that hurt him. Man misses with a wild body shot. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a body kick that misses. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Man connects with a single shot there. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot. Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Man throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Man as he connects with a hook. It looks like Man has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Man swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a slapping leg kick. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3# Man misses the body punch enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan thows a leg kick but Man checks it and Man counters with a body kick. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Nice defenses there by Man. Man loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan works the jab nicely. Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one. Man blocks a jab. Man throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. A big right from Keenan misses. Man moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. A good leg kick by Man. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Keenan slips a jab from Man.#T4# Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Man moved away. Man throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Keenan blocks a leg kick. A jab from Man finds it's way through Keenan's defenses. Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A swing and a miss from Man. Man scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one. Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan misses with a low kick. It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Man misses with a low kick. Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan cracks the inside of Man's front leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fook Man will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man. Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick. That kick from Man tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. That kick from Keenan tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on. Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keenan on the side of the head. Man with a nice cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan slips under a jab. Man clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Man is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.#T1# Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man misses with a straight left. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man. Man throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. A jab from Man misses. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Man staying out of range there. Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Man. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Crunch! Man slams his shin into Keenan's torso. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Keenan with a nice cross. Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming. A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick. Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely. Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan blocks the body kick.
#T3# Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan misses with a low kick as Man jumps back. Man throws a body kick that misses. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf. Donk. Keenan catches Man right on the button with a cross. Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Man throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Man misses with a wild body shot. Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan checks a leg kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Nice body kick there by Man. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with a body kick.#T4# Man throws a half hearted mid kick. Man tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Man walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Keenan is trying to counter with his kicks. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Man throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan avoids the body shot from Man.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Man checks the leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick. Fook Man is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan moves away from the strike by Man. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man. Man misses with a straight right. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. Donk. Keenan catches Man right on the button with a cross. Man tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Man scores with a leg kick.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Man lands a nice looking body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Man. #T1# Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Man moves out of range of the strikes. Man throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan misses with a low kick as Man jumps back. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Man. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Man throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. An inside leg kick lands from Man. Man jabs at Keenan's body. Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Man on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Man checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan avoids the body shot from Man.
Man throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan thinks about the counter body kick. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.#T2# Man throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Man checks a low kick from Keenan. Man throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Man moved away. Nice shot by Keenan. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Man misses with a wild body shot. Man moves into range and connects with a jab. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Man tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head. Man lands a jab to the head.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Man. Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan misses with an uppercut. #T3# Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Man ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Man delivers a nice body kick. Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot. Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Man. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4# 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! Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Man. Man lands a jab. Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Man. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Man lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Man throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan jabs at Man's body. Man throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Man throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Man checks a low kick from Keenan. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Man throws a body kick that misses and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Man misses with a leg kick and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. A jab from Man does it's job there. A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Man throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check. Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily. Man connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice combination there by Keenan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Keenan misses. Man feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.#T1# A kick lands to the mid section there for Man. Keenan misses with a straight left. Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man connects with a body shot. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a nice body kick.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Man moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range. Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Man throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man. Man swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Keenan misses with a hook. Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3# Keenan wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Man misses with a kick to the body.
Man throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw. A head kick misses from Man. Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Man throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan counters with a left to the body. Man tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Man stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Man misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Man takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Man misses with a low kick. Man takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan misses with a low kick. Man looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Man slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Man does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Man. Man misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Man scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Man blocks a jab. Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Man cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R5# A shot to the body from Man misses enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Man looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Man moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Man missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nice jab there from Keenan. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man. Man feinted there with a counter leg kick. Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Man down. Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
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! Man moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Keenan works Man's body with a nice hook. Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man. A slow jab from Man misses its intended target. Man throws a leg kick and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Man scores with a nice strike. Man misses with a body kick. A leg kick checked by Man. It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Man throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Man looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Fook Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man misses the shot to the body. Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Man looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A slow jab from Man misses its intended target. Keenan lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Man slips under a jab. Man throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. That kick from Keenan tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on. Man misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.#T3# Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Keenan. Keenan checks a low kick from Man. Keenan lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Man throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Both fighters circling a little - Man finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Man. Man misses with a straight right. #T4# Man moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Man misses with a straight right. Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Man misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan lands the left hand. Keenan scores with a push kick. Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Man misses with a body shot.
Keenan punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a jab when Man was well out of range. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! During a confident post fight interview, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Syn 560 - Hell to Pay
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# Sackett throws a body kick that misses. Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sackett is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick from Sackett is predictable there enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight. Sackett throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Good shot there by Sackett. A nice leg kick lands there from Sackett. Sackett misses with a body kick. Sackett checks a leg kick. Sackett tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Sackett misses with a straight left. Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Sackett moves out of range of the strikes. Sackett throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.#T1# Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sackett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sackett lands with a short shot to the head. Keenan working aggressively here.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Sackett drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett 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. Keenan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sackett is trying to control the position but Keenan postures up. Sackett wants to sweep here but Keenan controlling him for the moment. #T3# Sackett is looking to sweep but instead, Keenan has passed into half guard.
Sackett is pressing down on Keenan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Keenan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan is aware though and is defending well. Sackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there. Keenan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Nice defenses there by Sackett. Sackett is looking to counter punch. Sackett missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sackett throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Sackett only half commits. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it. Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely. Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a solid body kick. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Sackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sackett.#CL# Sackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A swing and a miss from Sackett. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it. Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far. Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Sackett misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sackett avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Sackett throws a head kick that misses. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away. Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sackett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1# Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Sackett swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with a head kick.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick. Keenan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sackett scores with a spinning back kick! Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sackett. Keenan cracks Sackett with a good jab. Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range. #CL# Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.#T2# Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Sackett. A short right from Sackett on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan. Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett. Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keenan to keep the fight standing. Keenan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keenan can turn it around. A short body shot lands from Keenan as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far. Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett. Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Sackett lands a shoulder strike. Sackett tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett. Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Keenan. Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow. Keenan blocking some punches.
Keenan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. #T4# Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan digs a right hand underneath Sackett's ribcage. Sackett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sackett throws a head punch that misses. Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well. Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett. Sackett avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sackett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it. Sackett misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Sackett misses with a hook. Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Sackett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it. Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range. Sackett lands a body shot.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sackett lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Donk. Keenan catches Sackett right on the button with a cross. 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! Sackett moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
A countering left hand to the body from Keenan misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sackett, right into the meat.
#T1# Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Sackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs. Sackett misses with a looping right. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it. Sackett throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. #CL2# Keenan takes the fight into the clinch. Sackett tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Keenan lands a left hand.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Keenan.
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! Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett. Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan lands with a left to the head. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sackett prevents a body shot from Keenan. #T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan won't allow it.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Keenan on the inside. Sackett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordecai Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Keenan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Keenan into the cage. Keenan tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
#T4##TD# Sackett pulls Keenan into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Sackett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Keenan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Keenan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sackett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keenan has managed to get both his arms back between Sackett's legs - danger averted. Sackett working a defensive guard but Keenan passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Sackett misses with a looping right. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with a hook. Nice jab there from Sackett. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a body shot
and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett. Keenan slips under a jab from Sackett. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan blocks a jab. Sackett misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick from Sackett. Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Sackett is wise to it.#T1# Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Keenan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. Sackett misses with some punches.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan holds him up against the cage and eventually Sackett drops back down to his feet.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan gets through Sackett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Keenan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2# Sackett is rocked! Sackett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keenan to keep the fight standing. Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Sackett seems to have got his legs back now. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Keenan is stalling here.
Sackett misses with some punches.
#T3# Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sackett scores with a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Keenan lands a shot to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Keenan working aggressively here.
Sackett tries to pull guard but Keenan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mordecai Sackett. That's going to take a lot out of him. Keenan misses with a body punch.
Sackett is trying to pull guard but Keenan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards. Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. Keenan prevents a body shot from Sackett. Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Sackett. Sackett jumps guard but Keenan stands there with Sackett around his waist. Sackett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sackett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch. Sackett lands a lovely overhand right. Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan scores with a jab to the body. Keenan throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily. Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sackett digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Sackett 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.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf. Keenan tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely. Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a leg kick. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan tests Sackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Keenan as he checks the leg kick. Sackett looks to clinch and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan moves out of range as Sackett throws a body kick.
Sackett misses the jab. Sackett connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Sackett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Keenan tries to move into range but Sackett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sackett throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
#CL# Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Sackett lands a shoulder strike. Sackett gets through Keenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Keenan lands a right hand. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Sackett. Sackett prevents a body shot from Keenan. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Keenan tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sackett lands with a light punch inside. Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Keenan.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. A right handed body shot lands from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Sackett takes a shot to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sackett as Keenan tries to tie him up. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Sackett misses with a body punch.
Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keenan. Keenan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keenan scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Sackett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keenan smiles and moves away.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick. Sackett lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett. Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan scores with a push kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sackett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Sackett motions for Keenan to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! After winning the bout, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017 |
#R1# Kenway tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A clash of legs there as Kenway blocks the low kick. Keenan punishes Kenway's body with a nice straight punch. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Kenway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A big left from Keenan misses. Kenway is looking to counter punch. Keenan throws a front kick that sends Kenway stumbling back into the cage. Kenway jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage! Kenway checks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Kenway. Keenan throws a leg kick but Kenway sees it coming and checks it nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kenway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# Kenway connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Kenway is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Keenan misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut. Keenan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Kenway working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Keenan. Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Kenway. Keenan controlling the action here for a moment.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kenway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keenan can turn it around. Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Keenan. Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kenway. A short uppercut from Kenway. Kenway misses with the head strike.
#T3# Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenways head. Keenan scores with a shoulder strike. Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kenway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kenway blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenway.
A shot in the inside from Keenan. Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kenway.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
#T4# A body shot lands from Kenway.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. Kenway throws a head punch that misses. Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside. Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenways head. Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kenway - that landed with a thud.
Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Kenway lands with a right to the head. Kenway tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Kenway lands a body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kenway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Kenway off balance momentarily. Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Kenway manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Kenway misses with a wild body shot. Kenway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. We've been told by Kenway's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Keenan tries to work over Kenway's front leg with a kick but Kenway checks it. Kenway feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Kenway is looking to wear down Keenan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. The crowd cheers as Kenway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway blocks a jab. Kenway connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Kenway misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# Kenway lands with a good body shot. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenway fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Kenway misses with an uppercut. #CL# Kenway rushes Keenan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards. 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! Keenan lands with a left to the head. Keenan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2# Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head. Keenan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Kenway. Keenan pushes Kenway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway. Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan prevents a body shot from Kenway. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Kenway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keenan's efforts to push away. Keenan blocks a body shot from Kenway. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Kenway takes a shot to the head. Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Kenway tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan blocks a body shot from Kenway. #T3# Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Keenan takes a shot to the head. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Kenway lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway digs a right hand into Keenan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keenan's gas tank. Keenan blocks a body shot from Kenway. Kenway tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Keenan controls the action.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Kenway.
Keenan lands a body punch in the clinch. Keenan lands a left hand.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Keenan avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage. Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway blocking some punches.
#T4# A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan looking to slow down the pace here. Keenan blocks a body shot from Kenway. Keenan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan working aggressively here.
#BC2# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kenway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Kenway. Kenway lands with a nice body punch. Kenway lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan staying out of range there. Kenway throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod. That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan blocks a jab. Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenway checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenway on the side of the head. A jab from Kenway misses. Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1# Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kenway throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan misses with a body kick. A left lands for Kenway. Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Kenway moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway misses with a body kick. Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Kenway swinging wildly here.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick. Sloppy strikes from Kenway. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Kenway throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan works over Kenway's head and body with a nice combination. Keenan defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand. Kenway throws a series of punches but Keenan moves out of range. Kenway jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan misses with a left hand letting Kenway counter with a right hand. Keenan throws a hook but Kenway blocks it. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kenway tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Keenan throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem. Keenan connects with a jab. Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kenway swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is looking for the big counter here. Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.#T3# Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway. Kenway wants to clinch and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Kenway moves his leg out of the way. Kenway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. A solid body kick from Keenan. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenway's head backwards. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kenway misses with a double jab.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kenway swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenway steps away. Kenway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kenway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4# A jab from Kenway does it's job there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenway. Keenan works over Kenway's head and body with a nice combination. Keenan swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Keenan throws a low kick but Kenway moves out of range easily. Kenway 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. Kenway throws a body kick that misses. Keenan moves out of range as Kenway throws a body kick.
Keenan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws a hook but Kenway avoids it easily. Kenway misses the jab. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4##CL# Kenway has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan prevents a body shot from Kenway. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts. Keenan with a hook. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kenway misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily. Keenan staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Kenway misses. Keenan misses with a low kick.
#T1# Kenway staying out of range there. Keenan wants to slow Kenway down by chopping away at his legs. Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway fails in his attempt to clinch. Kenway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenway. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenway momentarily.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target. Kenway misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Kenway scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# Keenan thuds his right hand into Kenway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Kenway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kenway motions for Keenan to come forward. Kenway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kenway misses with a low kick.
Kenway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kenway lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway. Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan lands with an overhand left. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily. Kenway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway throws a counter high kick but Keenan was just alert enough to avoid it. Kenway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kenway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Kenway slips under a jab from Keenan.#T3# Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Kenway shrugs it off though. Kenway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keenan backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Kenway. Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Kenway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Keenan lands a jab to Kenway's midsection. Kenway moves away from the strike by Keenan. Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it. Kenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kenway throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenway. Nice straight punches there by Kenway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenway. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kenway throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Sloppy strikes from Kenway. Those never looked like landing. A big left from Keenan misses. Kenway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Kenway. Kenway scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Kenway is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Keenan throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenway finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Kenway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. Kenway throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenway checks it well. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kenway throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keenan avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kenway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kenway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kenway is looking to land body kicks. Kenway throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kenway dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
#T1# Sloppy strikes from Kenway. Those never looked like landing. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Kenway moved out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Kenway tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. Kenway avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan jabs at Kenway's body. Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Good leg kick by Kenway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2# Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kenway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Keenan moves away from the strike by Kenway. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kenway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kenway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Kenway throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kenway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenway scrambles back to his feet. Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan connects with the punch.#T3# Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kenway throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kenway's sensitive parts. Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keenan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kenway lands an overhand right. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Kenway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land. Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenways head. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4# Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan stalks Kenway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kenway's face. Kenway staggers backwards, shaken. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kenway lands with an overhand left. Kenway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kenway cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of Kenway 's head but he takes it in his stride. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Keenan misses. Kenway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Kenway throws a big counter combination but Keenan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Keenan tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kenway misses with the combination.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48 Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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#R1# Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses. Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Panikov is landing a low percentage of strikes. Panikov misses the shot to the body. Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Panikov slips a straight right by Keenan. Panikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Panikov if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Keenan misses with a hook. A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick. Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov. Panikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Keenan avoids the head kick by Panikov.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Panikov throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Panikov moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target. Panikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards. Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan lands an overhand right. Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Panikov throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Panikov throws a big shot that misses. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Panikov off the cage and back into range. Panikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Panikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Panikov throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Panikov misses with a wild body shot. Keenan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. A clash of legs there as Panikov blocks the low kick. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. #T3# Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan staying out of range there. Panikov scores with a head kick. Keenan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Panikov missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panikov. Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. That kick from Keenan tenderised Panikov's leg. Panikov is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Keenan. Keenan misses with a looping right. Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Panikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan blocks a leg kick.#T4# Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Panikov drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan misses with a straight left. Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panikov. Keenan tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Panikov looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan misses with a straight left. Panikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Panikov misses. Keenan throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Panikov misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Panikov missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Panikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan lands the left hand. Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan lands a jab to Panikov's midsection. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away. A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Panikov throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. Panikov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Keenan. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov. Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Panikov misses with a shot to the body and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1# Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Sergey Panikov is winning the standup battle so far. Panikov moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Panikov scores with a jab to the jaw. Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab. Panikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Panikov scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan jabs at Panikov's body. Panikov blocks a leg kick. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Panikov counters with a two punch combo. Panikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards.#T2# Panikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt. Panikov pushes Keenan away with a front kick. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Panikov on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan jabs Panikov right on the nose. Panikov blinks but takes it well. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Panikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Panikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Panikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Panikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panikov. Panikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Panikov misses with a body shot.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab. Panikov misses with a right hand and Keenan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3# Panikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Panikov throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov. Keenan cracks Panikov with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Panikov in the body. Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Panikov was not able to check. Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan shapes to counter with a head kick. Panikov walks into a jab. Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Panikov throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Panikov swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a low kick. A head kick misses from Panikov. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Good shot there by Keenan. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Panikov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Panikov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Panikov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. 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! Panikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4# Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov. A big left from Panikov misses. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov. A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Panikov. Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Panikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming. It appears Panikov was looking to counter with a kick there. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Panikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov misses with a jab to the body
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Panikov checks it. Panikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keenan manages to circle out of the way. Panikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards. Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back. Panikov throws a head kick that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Panikov misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A big right from Panikov misses. Keenan scores with a hook. Panikov swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Panikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1# Keenan punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch. Panikov gets off balance looking for a body kick and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Panikov slips a straight right by Keenan. Panikov slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan stuns Panikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Panikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range. Panikov misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Keenan avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Keenan lands with a good body shot. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Panikov misses with a body shot.
Panikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Panikov throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jab by Panikov. Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Panikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Panikov. Panikov looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan moves away from the strike by Panikov. Panikov avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan blocks a jab. Panikov throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3# Panikov misses with a looping right. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov. Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Panikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a jab when Panikov was well out of range. Panikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Panikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Panikov throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Panikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan lands a jab. Panikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4# 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! Panikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Panikov takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Panikov takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Panikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Panikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sloppy strikes from Panikov. Those never looked like landing. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan thumps Panikov with a low kick. Panikov throws a body shot but no joy. Panikov misses with a body shot.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it. Panikov looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Panikov throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. A big left from Panikov misses. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Nice jab there from Keenan. Panikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Panikov missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a push kick but Panikov slaps the foot to one side. Panikov jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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! Panikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Panikov throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.#T1# Panikov scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Panikov misses. Keenan avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Keenan slips under a jab from Panikov. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Panikov misses with an uppercut
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Panikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Panikov misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Panikov throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Panikov with a jab. Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Panikov. Keenan avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Panikov misses with a right hand and Keenan counters with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Panikov throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Panikov only half commits. #T2# Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot. Panikov throws a nice inside leg kick. Panikov misses with a wild body shot. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Panikov is wise to it. Keenan lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand. Panikov misses with a straight right. Panikov throws a big shot that misses. A big right from Panikov misses. Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan works the jab nicely. Panikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Panikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Panikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3# Panikov works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panikov under the eye. Keenan lands with a straight right. Panikov didn't see that one coming. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panikov checks a low kick from Keenan. Panikov throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Panikov misses with a looping left. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Panikov saw that one coming. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. #T4# Panikov misses the shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan feints and then cracks Panikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panikov down. Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Panikov moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panikov.
Panikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Panikov throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. Panikov misses with a straight left. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Panikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Panikov misses with a body shot.
Keenan cracks Panikov with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well. Panikov misses the jab. Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big right from Panikov misses. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panikov checks it well. Keenan moves away from the strike by Panikov. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Panikov off balance momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panikov there as he acknowledges the shot. Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. A jab from Keenan misses. Panikov misses the jab.#T1# Keenan defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand. Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Panikov throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Good shot there by Keenan. Jab from Panikov. Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan catches Panikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice body punch from Panikov. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Panikov moves out of range of the body kick. Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Panikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Panikov misses with a left hand and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick. Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Panikov lands with a slapping head kick. Panikov catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Panikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses. Keenan thuds a left hand into Panikov's body. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Panikov drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Panikov looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan moves out of range as Panikov strikes. Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Panikov scores with a jab. Panikov checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. A big left from Panikov misses. Panikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Jab by Keenan. Panikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
#T4# Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panikov. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Panikov misses with a hook. Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws out a counter right but Panikov avoids it with no problem. Keenan cracks Panikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Panikov throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov misses with a two punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Keenan slips a straight right by Panikov. Panikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan cracks Panikov with an open hand slap. Keenan cracks Panikov with a good jab. Keenan staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! After winning the bout, Gareth Keenan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.
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GAMMA#675 Bubba v Gunnar
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Keenan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Castrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Castrello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Castrello tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan is looking to counter punch. Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Castrello's torso. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it. Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Castrello has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Castrello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan cracks Castrello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan slips under a jab from Castrello. Keenan cracks Castrello with a good jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range. Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Castrello tries to clinch but Keenan moves away and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Castrello gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castrello misses with a hook.#T1# Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castrello moves away. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily. Castrello misses the jab. Castrello slips under a jab from Keenan. Castrello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castrello scoring well with a low kick there.
Castrello misses with the combination.
Keenan slips a straight right by Castrello. Castrello avoids a kick to the body.
Castrello throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Castrello. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it. Castrello blocks a jab. Castrello lands with a nice body punch. Castrello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keenan cracks Castrello with an open hand slap.#T2# Castrello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Castrello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Castrello moved out of range. Castrello looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castrello's calf. 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! A punch combination from Castrello misses. Castrello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Castrello moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Castrello slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castrello. Castrello circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Castrello takes a kick to the side of the head. Castrello throws a nice inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Castrello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Castrello blocks a low kick nicely. Castrello throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
#T3# Keenan is looking to slow Castrello down with leg kicks. Castrello slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan throws a hook but Castrello avoids it easily. Castrello defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Castrello misses with an uppercut. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Castrello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castrello on the side of the head. Castrello throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castrello. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Castrello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Some wild striking there from Castrello.
Castrello looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Castrello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4# Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Castrello. Castrello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. 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! Castrello slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it. Castrello misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. Castrello lands with a cross. Castrello moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Castrello looks like he wants to counter punch here. Castrello walks into a left hand. Castrello slips under a jab. Castrello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Good exchange - Castrello coming out on top. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castrello will feel that in the morning. A swing and a miss from Castrello. Castrello swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Castrello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castrello in his tracks. Castrello misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Castrello off balance momentarily. Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Nice defenses there by Castrello. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castrello might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Castrello throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Castrello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Keenan. Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw. Keenan with a jab. Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Castrello counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Castrello. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Castrello. Castrello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Castrello misses with a wild body shot. #T1# A big left from Castrello misses. Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Castrello throws a big shot that misses. Castrello misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Castrello tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan looks for the body kick but Castrello saw that one coming. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castrello. Castrello lands a front kick. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castrello looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Castrello scores with a jab to the body. Castrello wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Castrello moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Castrello throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2# Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castrello moves away. Keenan misses with a low kick as Castrello jumps back. Castrello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castrello checks a leg kick nicely. Castrello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan scores with the left hand. Castrello knows he should have avoided that one. Castrello lands a right hook to the body.
Castrello misses with a body kick. Keenan throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Castrello misses with a head kick.
Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Castrello connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Castrello looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan defending well as Castrello loads up on a big left hand. #T3# Castrello throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Castrello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan digs a good hook to Castrello's body.
Castrello bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Castrello misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castrello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Castrello tries to counter by closing the distance. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Castrello's shoulder, as Castrello tries to avoid the shot. Castrello wants to counter with a clinch but Keenan pushes him away. Castrello connects with a high kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Castrello throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Castrello lands the left hand.#T4# Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Castrello's side. Keenan cracks Castrello with a good jab. Castrello lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Castrello has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan. Castrello is looking to clinch. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Castrello throws a leg kick and Keenan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Keenan thuds a left hand into Castrello's body. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Castrello's head but Castrello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Castrello tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Nice shot by Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Castrello lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Castrello's head but Castrello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan throws a hook but Castrello blocks it. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Castrello. Castrello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Castrello throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Castrello uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Castrello jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Castrello. Keenan is looking to counter punch. Castrello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castrello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castrello. Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castrello if he has to take too many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Castrello blocks the low kick. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Castrello misses with a hook. Castrello's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Castrello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Castrello swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Castrello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castrello walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. A solid body kick from Keenan. Castrello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Castrello ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castrello lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2# Keenan throws a head kick but Castrello moves out of range.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Castrello is out of range. Castrello slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castrello's hands. Castrello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Castrello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some wild striking there from Castrello.
Castrello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. Castrello throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. Castrello blocks a jab. Castrello feints a counter leg kick. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Castrello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Castrello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3# Castrello scores with a jab. Keenan lands with a right hand. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castrello moves out of range as Keenan strikes. A little jabbing left from Castrello on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan blocks a head kick by Castrello.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castrello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castrello. Castrello lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castrello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Castrello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a counter high kick but Castrello was just alert enough to avoid it. Castrello blocks a low kick nicely. Castrello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.#T4# Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castrello's head. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castrello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Castrello misses with a leg kick. Castrello slips a jab from Keenan. Castrello gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Castrello misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castrello's hands. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Castrello scores with a three punch combo!
Castrello scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan tests Castrello's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Castrello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Castrello has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from Castrello misses. Castrello lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Castrello now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Castrello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Castrello missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Castrello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Castrello tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan cracks Castrello with a good jab. A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Castrello is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castrello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Castrello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Castrello has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
#T1# Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Castrello is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Castrello lands with a nice body punch. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A slow jab from Castrello misses its intended target. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Castrello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A swing and a miss from Castrello.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan connects with a jab. Castrello tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Castrello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan is looking to slow Castrello down with leg kicks. Castrello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castrello wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Nice shot by Keenan. Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sloppy strikes from Castrello. Those never looked like landing. Castrello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Castrello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Castrello 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.
A head kick misses from Castrello. Keenan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castrello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3# Castrello slips under a jab from Keenan. Castrello was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Castrello defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Castrello is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. A lazy left from Castrello finds it's target. Castrello defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Castrello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Castrello takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Castrello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan tries to move into range but Castrello moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. Castrello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Castrello throws an off balance right hand
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Castrello slips a jab from Keenan. Castrello swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Castrello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castrello counters with a straight right hand. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Castrello throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Castrello throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castrello is able to avoid easily. Castrello throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan throws a head kick that half lands.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Castrello ducks down to avoid it. Castrello slips under a jab. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Castrello off balance momentarily. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Castrello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castrello connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan throws a hook but Castrello avoids it easily. Keenan misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castrello looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan blocks a jab. The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Castrello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1# A slapping body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castrello. A solid body kick from Keenan. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Castrello sees coming a mile off. Keenan misses with a hook. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range. Castrello misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. No joy there for Castrello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castrello does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Castrello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Castrello throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Castrello takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Castrello slips the punch. Cullen Castrello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Keenan throws a right and a left that Castrello avoids nicely. A decent looking cross lands there for Castrello. A solid body kick from Keenan. Keenan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castrello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castrello moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it. Castrello throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Castrello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Castrello throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. An inside leg kick from Castrello misses. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castrello lands with a slapping head kick. #T3# Castrello avoids a kick to the body.
Castrello misses with a straight right. Castrello cracks Keenan with a good jab. Castrello misses with a left hand and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Castrello throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Castrello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Keenan. Castrello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. Castrello tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castrello.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan lands a jab. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello. Castrello misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. #T4# Sloppy strikes from Castrello. Those never looked like landing. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws a hook but Castrello blocks it. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castrello. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castrello avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Castrello misses with a straight right. Castrello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A punch combination from Castrello misses. Castrello throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! A victorious Gareth Keenan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1# Keenan takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses. Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spectre digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
Keenan works Spectre's body with a nice hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spectre checks a leg kick. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Spectre throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Spectre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Spectre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Spectre swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. A low kick from Spectre is predictable there and Keenan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spectre really felt that one! Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spectre lands the left hand. Spectre scores with a nice strike. Keenan scores with a push kick. A punch combination from Spectre misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spectre tries for a takedown but Keenan circles away easily and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1# Nice cross by Keenan. Keenan throws a jab when Spectre was well out of range. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan moves away from the strike by Spectre. Spectre moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Spectre misses the jab. Spectre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Spectre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spectre slips under a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Spectre. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Spectre checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan 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.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A jab lands there for Spectre. Spectre ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.#T2##TD# Spectre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keenan's guard. Keenan pulls Spectre in close to prevent any damage. Spectre throwing strikes but missing. Spectre with a flurry of punches that miss. Spectre works over Keenan with some ground and pound from guard. Spectre postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spectre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Spectre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Spectre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Spectre throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Keenan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully. Spectre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Spectre controls from within his opponent's guard. Spectre scoring with punches to the head and body. Keenan trying to control the position.
Spectre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Spectre stands up over Keenan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Keenan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Keenan is pulling down on Spectre's head to control his posture. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Keenan lands a nice hook to Spectre's body. Spectre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Spectre moves out of range easily. Spectre is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Keenan moves out of range as Spectre strikes.#TD# Spectre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keenan did well to prevent Spectre getting side control. Spectre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Spectre with the ground and pound but Keenan uses the opportunity to regain guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serge Spectre will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre. Jab, jab by Spectre - just one landing. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Spectre throws out a powerful jab. Keenan moves out of range as Spectre strikes. Keenan throws a push kick but Spectre slaps the foot to one side. Keenan swings for the body but Spectre moves out of range.
Keenan punishes Spectre's body with a nice straight punch. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Spectre saw that one coming. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. A left lands for Spectre. Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection. Keenan throws the left hand but Spectre avoids the punch easily. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan is looking for the big counter here. Keenan leaves Spectre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1# Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Spectre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Spectre does it's job there. Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spectre misses the target. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spectre is just out of range. Some bone on bone action there as Spectre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Spectre fails with a takedown attempt. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spectre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan misses with a straight left. Spectre shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serge Spectre. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD# Spectre drives through with a takedown into guard. Keenan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Spectre throws a strike but Keenan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spectre wants to sweep here but Keenan controlling him for the moment. Serge Spectre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Spectre is working hard here to advance position. Keenan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spectre's guard. Spectre wants to improve his position but Keenan is controlling well.
#SUB# Spectre looking for a kimura from the bottom but Keenan passes into side control! Spectre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Still in half guard, Keenan seems content to control.#T3# Spectre is trying to get back to full guard. Spectre is staying active underneath Keenan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Keenan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Spectre looking for submissions off his back. Spectre manages to get to full guard.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Spectre is looking to sweep but instead, Keenan has passed into half guard.
Spectre wants to improve his position but Keenan is controlling well.
Keenan controlling the action here. #SUB# Spectre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keenan pulls his head out easily. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. #R3# Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Spectre takes one to the side of the head.
Spectre jabbing away but nothing is landing. Spectre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan misses with a looping left. Spectre feinted with a counter takedown. Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Spectre throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan walks into a left hand. Spectre throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spectre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Keenan. That one must have hurt. Good leg kick by Spectre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan throws a wild body kick that Spectre sees coming a mile off. Spectre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spectre. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spectre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Keenan scores with a head kick. Spectre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
Keenan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spectre with a body shot. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Spectre connects with a jab. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spectre.
Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Spectre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keenan's waist but Keenan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spectre off to one side. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Spectre misses with an uppercut. Keenan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spectre blocks it well. Spectre misses with a wild body shot. Spectre avoids the head kick by Keenan.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Spectre misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a left to the body. Keenan throws the left hand but Spectre avoids the punch easily. Spectre throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd cheers as Spectre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Spectre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. Spectre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Spectre blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spectre. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Spectre moves away and avoids it. Spectre scores with a jab to the body. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spectre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spectre appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3# Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
Spectre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Spectre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spectre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spectre misses with a straight right. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Spectre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spectre.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Spectre works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Spectre checks a low kick from Keenan. A jab from Spectre misses. Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Spectre takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd cheers as Spectre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Spectre misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Spectre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Spectre tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Spectre misses with a looping left. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Spectre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Spectre throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Spectre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Spectre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan cracks Spectre with a good jab. Spectre swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. That's time! Spectre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Spectre throws a big shot that misses. Spectre misses the jab. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Spectre stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spectre if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Spectre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spectre misses with a low kick. Spectre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan catches Spectre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. The fighters circling - Spectre throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spectre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Spectre loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spectre. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spectre checks it well. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Spectre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan wants to slow Spectre down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spectre to score with a decent uppercut. Spectre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Spectre moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spectre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spectre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Spectre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. That kick from Keenan tenderised Spectre's leg. Spectre is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2# Spectre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spectre misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spectre. That did some damage! Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Spectre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Spectre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Spectre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan misses with a hook. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spectre's calf.#TD# Spectre gets the takedown into side control. Spectre wants to control but Keenan is keeping him busy. #SUB# Spectre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Spectre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keenan! #T3# Spectre breaks from Keenan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Spectre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keenan because Spectre loaded up on that one. Keenan is in a horrible position here. Spectre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spectre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keenan is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keenan tries to lock up and control but Spectre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# Spectre lands a big elbow. Keenan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Keenan wants to hold on but Spectre pushes him away. Spectre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Spectre raining down hammerfists from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spectre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Spectre breaks from Keenan's wrist control and lands an elbow. Spectre looking to finish Keenan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Keenan! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan is squirming around, avoiding Spectre's attempts to control the action. Spectre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Keenan looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre had his way with Gareth Keenan in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Spectre misses with a two punch combination.
Spectre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spectre. Keenan throws a jab when Spectre was well out of range. Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan scores with a jab.#TD# Spectre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spectre showed some decent athleticism there. Spectre trying to control from half guard but Keenan is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spectre not landing any meaningful shots this time. Keenan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spectre. #T1# Keenan is trying to get back to full guard. Spectre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Keenan has hold of Spectre's hands but Spectre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keenan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Spectre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Spectre scoring with strikes to the body and head. Spectre is keen to just control but Keenan is a slippery customer. Spectre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2# Spectre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Keenan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Spectre wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. Spectre controlling from the top position. Spectre with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Spectre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Spectre with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Spectre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Spectre looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan misses the jab. Spectre is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Spectre moved out of range nicely. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Spectre off balance momentarily. Keenan misses with a hook. Spectre scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Keenan throws a leg kick but Spectre sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spectre.
Spectre looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. #T4# Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spectre checks it well. Spectre tries to counter with a takedown but Keenan is quick to defend against it. Spectre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Spectre moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan misses with a hook. Spectre takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Spectre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Spectre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Spectre throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Some bone on bone action there as Spectre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Spectre loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spectre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Spectre 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.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Spectre. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Spectre shrugs it off though. Spectre avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spectre throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan tests Spectre's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Serge Spectre showed his dominance in that final round. I think Spectre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Serge Spectre! Serge Spectre bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GAMMA#668 Diehard v Laine
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan cracks Miyata with an open hand slap. Miyata scores with a nice head shot. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Miyata lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan lands a high kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Miyata misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Miyata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata. An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyata.
Miyata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. This has been an exciting period of action! Miyata scores with a body shot.
Keenan takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses. Miyata now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyata has time to react. Miyata throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Good work by Miyata as he checks the leg kick. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Miyata to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch. A big right from Keenan misses. Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Miyata misses the body punch letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miyata checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gareth Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miyata lands a jab to the head.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan connects with a single shot there. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2# Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Miyata seems unphased.
Miyata shoots for a double leg takedown but Keenan sprawls well. He's pushed Miyata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Miyata counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Miyata's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Miyata checks it. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyata's hands. Miyata tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it.#TD2# Miyata gets a double leg takedown into Keenan's guard. Miyata controlling from the top position. Keenan wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Keenan controls Miyata momentarily but Miyata frees himself. Miyata controlling from the top position. Miyata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Miyata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Keenan keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# 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. A big left from Miyata misses. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it. Keenan avoids the body shot from Miyata.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Miyata. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miyata under the eye. Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata. A slow jab from Miyata misses its intended target. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miyata momentarily.
Keenan misses with a body kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyata. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata. Miyata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan thinks about countering with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyata's hands. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Miyata thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Miyata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it. Miyata throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Miyata throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan throws a leg kick but Miyata moved away. Keenan slips a jab from Miyata. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws the left hand but Miyata avoids the punch easily. Miyata misses with a left hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Miyata blocks a leg kick. Miyata looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Miyata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keenan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miyata somewhat.#T1# Miyata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Miyata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Miyata just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Miyata 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. Keenan defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata. It seemed like Miyata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyata can do to turn this around? Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miyata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan misses with a hook. Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Miyata misses the target. Keenan moves out of range as Miyata strikes. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. A leg kick checked by Miyata. Nice cross by Miyata. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyata moves away. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Miyata. Miyata looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan misses with a hook. Miyata ducked under it nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan missing with a left hand there. Miyata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Miyata is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Miyata takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata. Keenan misses with the body kick and Miyata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miyata moves away from the strike by Keenan. Keenan swings for the body but Miyata moves out of range.
Miyata throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A shot to the liver by Miyata. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Miyata pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan misses with a hook. Miyata ducked under it nicely. Miyata throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Miyata down. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2# Miyata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keenan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keenan's guard now, I'm sure. Miyata looking to sit in guard and control but Keenan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Miyata managing to control the position. Miyata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# Keenan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Miyata keeping full guard, as Keenan tries to pass. Miyata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there. Miyata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyata 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Miyata looks for a takedown but Keenan sprawls well. Miyata slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Miyata. Miyata avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Miyata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Miyata throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Miyata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Miyata's leg. Miyata is trying to keep his angry face on. Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Miyata slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Miyata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Miyata misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.#T1# Nice defenses there by Miyata. It seemed like Miyata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses. Miyata takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan misses with a hook. Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch. Miyata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Miyata moves away and avoids it. A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Miyata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keenan as he jumps to the side. Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Miyata - just one landing. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Miyata steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2# Miyata throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miyata throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyata. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miyata throws a poor cross that misses
letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. Miyata connects with a solid leg kick. Miyata shoots and misses letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Gareth Keenan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata. Keenan jabs at Miyata's body. Miyata misses with a right hand and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3# Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Miyata slips the punch. Miyata misses with a straight right. Miyata missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Miyata on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyata. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Miyata misses with a looping left. Keenan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Miyata misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan stuns Miyata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A big left from Miyata misses. Miyata checks a low kick from Keenan. Miyata cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Miyata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miyata momentarily.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyata is just out of range. Miyata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata. Keenan misses with a straight left. Keenan staying out of range there. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Miyata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. The fighters circling - Miyata throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Miyata staying out of range there. A leg kick checked by Miyata. Miyata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyata. Miyata throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keenan there as he acknowledges the shot. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miyata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keenan thinking. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miyata on the side of the head. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan misses with a shot to the body and Miyata counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Miyata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyata. Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Miyata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Miyata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan moves away from the strike by Miyata. Jab, jab by Keenan - just one landing. Miyata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Miyata misses the jab. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata. A clash of legs there as Miyata blocks the low kick. Miyata changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Keenan cracks the inside of Miyata's front leg. Miyata misses with a wild body shot. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Miyata throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. #TD2# Miyata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Keenan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miyata is in Keenan's guard. Keenan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Miyata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Keenan has his hands on Miyata's head, controlling the position. #SUB# Miyata stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Keenan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Miyata manages to get his head free but now Keenan has transitioned to an armbar! Miyata grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Keenan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! A very excited looking Gareth Keenan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 546 - Apex
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1# Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. A good leg kick by Tsoi. Keenan misses with a wild combination.
Tsoi throws a leg kick and Keenan counters with a head kick. Viktor Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tsoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tsoi punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. Tsoi lands a head shot. Tsoi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lil Wayne Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight. Tsoi throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tsoi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Tsoi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keenan's guard. Keenan keeping full guard, as Tsoi tries to pass. #T1# Keenan is controlling Tsoi's posture. Keenan being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keenan pulls Tsoi in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tsoi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tsoi catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Tsoi blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsoi can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsoi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Tsoi blocks the body kick.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Tsoi throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi. Tsoi with a jab. Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jab by Tsoi. Tsoi feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi staying out of range there. Tsoi scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Tsoi thinks about countering with a body kick. Tsoi tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Tsoi throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tsoi misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Tsoi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# A big right from Tsoi misses. Tsoi lands a jab to the head.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi lands with an overhand left. Keenan throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And Keenan responds with a good body kick, but Tsoi manages to step out the way in time. Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsoi if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsoi connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tsoi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Tsoi moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Tsoi lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# That kick from Keenan tenderised Tsoi's leg. Tsoi is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Tsoi down. Tsoi misses with a body kick. No luck for Tsoi with that takedown attempt. Tsoi throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsoi. Tsoi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tsoi avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan lands with a hook. Tsoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan misses with the body kick letting Tsoi counter with a right hand. Tsoi digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.#CL# Tsoi forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches. 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! A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. Keenan lands with a short shot to the head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Tsoi throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. #BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body kick. Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Tsoi cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Viktor Tsoi is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tsoi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keenan. Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan looks to throw a body kick and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan misses with a body kick. #CL# Tsoi moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Tsoi. Tsoi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan lands a shoulder strike. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tsoi doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
#T2# Tsoi cracks Keenan with a good jab. Tsoi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsoi steps away.#TD# Tsoi scores with a takedown into Keenan's guard. Tsoi's corner is telling him to maintain position. Keenan controlling Tsoi's posture. Tsoi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3# Tsoi advances position into side control! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The ground and pound from Tsoi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Keenan struggling a bit here. A lull in the action here as Tsoi stalls from top position. Tsoi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Tsoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working. Keenan is letting Tsoi control him for a moment. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Tsoi moves into the clinch. Keenan is trying to force a seperation but Tsoi has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Keenan throws a leg kick and Tsoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi thuds a left hand into Keenan's body. Keenan throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily. Tsoi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD# Tsoi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keenan sprawls well initially but Tsoi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tsoi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tsoi wants to control but Keenan is keeping him busy. Tsoi stalling. Tsoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keenan keeps working. #T1# Tsoi is taking a breather. Keenan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Keenan is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsoi wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Tsoi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily. #T2# Tsoi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tsoi throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Tsoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tsoi tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Tsoi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A low kick from Tsoi is predictable there and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tsoi misses with a looping left. Tsoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keenan misses with a straight right. Tsoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tsoi throws a good cross that connects.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Tsoi lands a jab to the head.
Tsoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Tsoi misses with a straight right. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Tsoi wants to clinch and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses. Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Tsoi misses with a left hand and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
#T4# A swing and a miss from Tsoi. Tsoi tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tsoi misses with a low kick. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsoi is wise to it. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Keenan is looking to chop away at Tsoi's legs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsoi. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsoi is wise to it. This has been an exciting period of action! Tsoi moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tsoi moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Tsoi cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Keenan 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. Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tsoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range. Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi clearly takes that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Tsoi throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Tsoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tsoi punishes Keenan's body with a nice straight punch. Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Tsoi checks the leg kick. Tsoi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Tsoi throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the cage. Tsoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Tsoi's body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
Tsoi misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tsoi thows a body kick. Keenan tries to catch it but that hurt him. Tsoi lands with a cross. Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. 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! Tsoi with a jab. Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
#T1# Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan thows a leg kick but Tsoi checks it and Tsoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range. Nice jab there from Tsoi. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Tsoi misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Tsoi misses. Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2# Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Tsoi. Tsoi thuds a left hand into Keenan's body. Tsoi wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tsoi lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Keenan throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Tsoi counters with a single leg into guard. Keenan didn't expect that. Keenan looking for a sweep. Not yet Keenan, not yet. Keenan is trying to control the position but Tsoi postures up. Tsoi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Tsoi takes a little break here. Keenan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3# Keenan is looking to regain half guard here but Tsoi keeps moving and retains side control. A lull in the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Keenan is not content to let Tsoi control the position. Tsoi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. You can see the frustration on Keenan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi had his way with Gareth Keenan in that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsoi, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan lands with a straight right. Tsoi didn't see that one coming. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid it. Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Tsoi thuds a left hand into Keenan's body. Tsoi misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tsoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tsoi throws a body kick that misses. #T1# Tsoi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Tsoi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
Tsoi misses with a low kick. Tsoi tries to clinch up. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi. Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot. Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Keenan connects with a single shot there. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Tsoi moved away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Tsoi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsoi swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily. A quick step to the side and Tsoi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsoi finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. Tsoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keenan doesn't seem bothered though. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsoi stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range. #T3# Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tsoi thumps Keenan with a low kick. Tsoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A decent looking cross lands there for Tsoi. The crowd cheers as Tsoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan moves out of range as Tsoi strikes. Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Tsoi throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Tsoi ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan misses the shot to the body. #T4# Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tsoi gets off balance looking for a body kick and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Keenan misses. Tsoi lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Tsoi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tsoi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Tsoi. Tsoi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsoi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Viktor Tsoi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tsoi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi! In his post fight interview, Viktor Tsoi gave a big smile as he said 'Im on my last contract before retiring. I've achieved what's out there to achieve.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#661 Keenan v Citizen
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1# Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nico World Citizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of World Citizen's head. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym in the buildup to the fight. World Citizen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. World Citizen throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. A big right from World Citizen misses. A good leg kick by World Citizen. Keenan cracks World Citizen with a right hand to the side of the head. World Citizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Donk. World Citizen catches Keenan right on the button with a cross. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. World Citizen misses with a looping left. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. World Citizen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Keenan. World Citizen misses with a looping left. Keenan lands a lovely overhand right. Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by World Citizen. World Citizen obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan thuds his right hand into World Citizen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# World Citizen throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan appears to be looking for a big counter. World Citizen tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. World Citizen shrugs it off though. World Citizen misses with a looping right. Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. World Citizen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from World Citizen. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. World Citizen misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan throws a hook to the side of World Citizen's head but World Citizen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. World Citizen misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Nice defenses there by World Citizen. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
World Citizen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from World Citizen! But no joy. World Citizen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2# Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! World Citizen tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. World Citizen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for World Citizen.
World Citizen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
World Citizen looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan tries to move into range but World Citizen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Keenan misses with a low kick.
World Citizen throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan scores with a push kick. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Keenan scores with a jab. World Citizen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. World Citizen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. World Citizen catches Keenan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! World Citizen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
World Citizen throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. World Citizen moves out of range of the body kick. World Citizen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles World Citizen. World Citizen circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
World Citizen misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and World Citizen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan throws a hook but World Citizen avoids it easily. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan checks a leg kick. World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. World Citizen misses with a hook. World Citizen tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on World Citizen. That did some damage! World Citizen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan misses with a low kick.#T4# Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of World Citizen's side. Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. World Citizen misses with some punches.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by World Citizen.
World Citizen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan or not. Keenan pushes World Citizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan. World Citizen throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, World Citizen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Keenan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but World Citizen has him pressed against the cage. World Citizen scores with a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. World Citizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. World Citizen scores with a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. World Citizen takes a step back to recover. Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling World Citizen to score with a decent uppercut. World Citizen wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance. World Citizen blocks a head kick by Keenan.
World Citizen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
World Citizen throws a leg kick that is checked and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range. World Citizen misses the shot to the body. Keenan throws a jab when World Citizen was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. World Citizen misses the jab. World Citizen moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt World Citizen. Keenan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. World Citizen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan misses with a body shot.
#T1# World Citizen needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. World Citizen tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but World Citizen moves his leg out of the way. Jab by Keenan. World Citizen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range. World Citizen scores with the left hand. Keenan knows he should have avoided that one. World Citizen slips under a jab. World Citizen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. World Citizen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Good shot there by Keenan.#T2# World Citizen lands with a shot to the body. A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World Citizen can do to turn this around? Good work by World Citizen as he checks the leg kick. World Citizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. World Citizen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. World Citizen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and World Citizen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. World Citizen throws a big shot that misses. World Citizen cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Jab from World Citizen. World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. World Citizen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan thuds his right hand into World Citizen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. World Citizen throws a solid leg kick but Keenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at World Citizen. World Citizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
#T3# World Citizen misses with an uppercut. World Citizen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. World Citizen misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and World Citizen counters with a nice uppercut. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. World Citizen throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# World Citizen darts in and clinches Keenan up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by World Citizen. World Citizen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut. A shot in the inside from World Citizen. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. World Citizen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
World Citizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. World Citizen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws a head punch that misses. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Keenan pushes World Citizen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. World Citizen prevents a body shot from Keenan. Keenan is looking to control World Citizen's arms but World Citizen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keenan has his back to the cage. Still in the clinch, World Citizen scores with a nice short uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but World Citizen manages to avoid it. Keenan thumps World Citizen with a low kick. World Citizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. World Citizen lands with a cross. World Citizen throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen. World Citizen scores with a nice strike. Keenan misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. 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. #R3# World Citizen lands a jab. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping World Citizen under the eye. Keenan blocks a jab. World Citizen tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. World Citizen misses with a straight right. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. World Citizen misses with a body shot.
Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw. World Citizen lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but World Citizen moved away. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from World Citizen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. World Citizen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A jab from Keenan misses. World Citizen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target. #T1# Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL2# World Citizen rushes Keenan and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keenan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keenan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
World Citizen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by World Citizen. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as World Citizen controls his hands.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards. World Citizen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Keenan blocking some punches.
World Citizen lands an elbow just above Keenan 's eye. World Citizen misses with the head strike.
Keenan lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# A right hook to the body lands for Keenan.
Nice body punch from World Citizen - that landed with a thud.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. World Citizen scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from World Citizen fails to land. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of World Citizen backwards. Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Keenan. Keenan lands with a left to the head. World Citizen working some nice short punches in the clinch. World Citizen has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan lands on the inside with an uppercut. World Citizen blocking some punches.
World Citizen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Keenan blocks a body shot from World Citizen. World Citizen tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keenan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A right handed body shot lands from World Citizen.
#T3# World Citizen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan throws a leg kick but World Citizen checks it. World Citizen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan with a jab. World Citizen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but World Citizen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. World Citizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
World Citizen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan looks to throw the jab but World Citizen is out of range. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and World Citizen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from World Citizen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
World Citizen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. World Citizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan is looking to counter punch. World Citizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from World Citizen. World Citizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. #T4# World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ouch! a nice leg kick from World Citizen, right into the meat.
World Citizen moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. 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! World Citizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. World Citizen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. World Citizen feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan throws out a loose jab but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on World Citizen's shoulder, as World Citizen tries to avoid the shot. World Citizen lands with a good body shot. World Citizen tries to clinch and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. World Citizen misses with an uppercut. Keenan thows a body kick. World Citizen tries to catch it but that hurt him. A low kick from World Citizen misses and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. World Citizen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. World Citizen throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from World Citizen. Keenan throws a front kick that sends World Citizen stumbling back into the cage. Keenan misses with a low kick as World Citizen jumps back. World Citizen defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan takes one to the chin there. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from World Citizen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan appears to be looking for a big counter. World Citizen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. World Citizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between World Citizen's hands. World Citizen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1# Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but World Citizen checks it. World Citizen feints a counter leg kick. Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan takes one to the chin there. World Citizen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but World Citizen is out of range. Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. World Citizen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. World Citizen misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Keenan cracks World Citizen with an open hand slap. World Citizen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. World Citizen does a little dance to reset his feet. World Citizen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. World Citizen will feel that in the morning. Keenan is looking to slow World Citizen down with leg kicks. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! World Citizen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
World Citizen slips under a jab from Keenan. World Citizen defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Nice straight punches there by World Citizen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of World Citizen. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
World Citizen tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from World Citizen. Keenan delivers a nice body kick. World Citizen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
World Citizen lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Keenan catches World Citizen right on the button with a cross. World Citizen throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3# Keenan tries to score with a low kick but World Citizen moves his leg out of the way. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw. World Citizen tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. World Citizen is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Keenan is looking to slow World Citizen down with leg kicks. A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan moves away from the strike by World Citizen. World Citizen walks into a jab. World Citizen connects with the punch. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped World Citizen in his tracks. Keenan throws a head kick but World Citizen moves out of range.
World Citizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. World Citizen connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off. Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! World Citizen throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but World Citizen just manages to avoid it. World Citizen lands a body shot.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. World Citizen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Keenan throws a head kick but World Citizen moves out of range.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but World Citizen moves away. World Citizen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# World Citizen moves into range and clinches up with Keenan. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
World Citizen lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen. A low kick from World Citizen misses and Keenan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. World Citizen avoids the body shot from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. World Citizen misses with a straight right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Nico World Citizen will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round! #R5# Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. World Citizen throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. World Citizen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. World Citizen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A little jabbing left from World Citizen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. World Citizen swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. World Citizen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. World Citizen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. World Citizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. World Citizen tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
World Citizen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keenan sizes up World Citizen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. An inside leg kick from Keenan misses. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from World Citizen.#T1# Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from World Citizen. Keenan throws a leg kick but World Citizen sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan jabs World Citizen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from World Citizen. World Citizen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but World Citizen seems unphased.
Keenan misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target. Keenan feinted there with a counter leg kick. World Citizen throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
World Citizen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from World Citizen. World Citizen tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# World Citizen feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. World Citizen thows a leg kick but Keenan checks it and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. 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! World Citizen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. World Citizen misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a leg kick. World Citizen slips under a jab. World Citizen throws a counter combo. Keenan thuds a left hand into World Citizen's body. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. World Citizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but World Citizen avoids it. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
World Citizen looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.#T3# Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but World Citizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
World Citizen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A nice leg kick lands there from World Citizen. World Citizen misses with a wild combination.
Keenan lands a jab. Keenan cracks the inside of World Citizen's front leg. Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top. Keenan avoids the body shot from World Citizen.
Keenan throws a quick counter kick to the body but World Citizen avoids it. Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and World Citizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped World Citizen's head back.
World Citizen lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Keenan misses with an uppercut. World Citizen saw that one coming. World Citizen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Nice jab there from Keenan. World Citizen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. World Citizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. World Citizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan cracks the inside of World Citizen's front leg. World Citizen tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot. World Citizen throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his featherweight title! Gareth Keenan thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Nico World Citizen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yawn, fucking reach.'.
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GAMMA#654 Wolek v Keenan 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1# Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Wolek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Keenan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Keenan motions for Wolek to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolek. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Wolek misses with a body kick. Keenan slips a straight right by Wolek. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Wolek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Wolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan is looking to slow Wolek down with leg kicks. Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range. Wolek moves out of range of the strikes. Good exchange - Wolek coming out on top. Wolek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Wolek counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wolek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A slow jab from Wolek misses its intended target. Wolek lands a body shot.
#T1# Wolek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wolek staying out of range there. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan throws a low kick but Wolek avoids it. Keenan defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand. Wolek throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wolek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL# Wolek clinches up with Keenan and pushes him back against the cage. Keenan misses with some punches.
Wolek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keenan misses with a body punch.
Wolek prevents a body shot from Keenan. Wolek throws an elbow that misses.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Wolek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Keenan. Wolek blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Keenan.
Wolek misses with some punches.
Wolek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Wolek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. Keenan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wolek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Keenan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolek backwards. Wolek lands a body punch in the clinch. Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan needs to keep his hands up - Wolek had a free shot at his head there. Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan feints and then cracks Wolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolek down. Wolek digs a good hook to Keenan's body.
#T3# Wolek misses with a looping left. A combination from Wolek does no damage. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolek to score with a decent uppercut. Nice uppercut lands for Wolek. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan with a hook. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wolek slips under a jab from Keenan. Wolek takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Wolek swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan catches Wolek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Wolek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wolek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Wolek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolek is wise to it. Wolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wolek looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. 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! Wolek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Wolek is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolek manages to avoid it. Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wolek moves away from the strike by Keenan. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Wolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice cross by Wolek. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming. Wolek misses the body punch and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wolek blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Wolek moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan. Keenan thows a leg kick but Wolek checks it and Wolek counters with a nice body kick. Wolek with a jab. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Wolek has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Keenan. Wolek scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A right-left combo lands from Wolek. Keenan throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Wolek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan sizes up Wolek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wolek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wolek swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Lukasz Wolek is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wolek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wolek jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lukasz Wolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wolek feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Keenan lands a body shot.
#T1# Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Wolek to counter with a crisp jab. Wolek misses with a wild body shot. Keenan misses the body punch and Wolek counters with a straight right hand. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolek throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolek. A big left from Wolek misses. Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolek misses with a looping left. Keenan sizes up Wolek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan throws a hook but Wolek avoids it easily. Wolek misses the shot to the body. Wolek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around? Wolek checks the leg kick.#T2# Keenan misses with a low kick. Wolek lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolek checks a leg kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming. Wolek cracks Keenan with an open hand slap. Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wolek throws a big counter combination but Keenan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wolek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wolek doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Wolek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Wolek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wolek throws a quick inside leg kick. Wolek checks a low kick from Keenan. Wolek avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3# Wolek tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. A big right from Keenan misses. Wolek throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wolek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wolek misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Wolek does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Wolek checks a leg kick nicely. Wolek avoids a kick to the body.
Wolek closes the distance looking to clinch and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Wolek throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Keenan misses with a looping right. Wolek connects with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a nice kick to the body. Wolek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Keenan eats them both and turns towards Wolek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Wolek misses with a short punch on the inside. Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keenan 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolek. Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan cracks Wolek with an open hand slap. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Wolek lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wolek getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wolek lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan stuns Wolek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Wolek throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Wolek throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Wolek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wolek slips a jab from Keenan. Wolek tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan lands with a good body shot. Wolek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wolek lands with a kick to the temple. Keenan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan feints and then cracks Wolek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolek down. Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
#T1# Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Wolek. As Wolek backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but Wolek manages to avoid it all. Wolek misses with a body kick. Wolek throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. A cross from Keenan lands. Wolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Wolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Wolek checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wolek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keenan's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Wolek. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolek finds it's way round the side to connect with Keenan's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan cracks the inside of Wolek's front leg. Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2# Wolek throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan misses with a low kick. Wolek lands with a shot to the body. Wolek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Wolek cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan avoids the body shot from Wolek.
Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan misses with a hook. Wolek throws out a powerful jab. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Keenan. #T3##CL# Keenan gets tackled into the cage by Wolek. Wolek maintains the clinch. Keenan misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Wolek.
Keenan scores with a shoulder strike. Wolek pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wolek swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Wolek landing knees to the head.
Keenan lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolek. Wolek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolek lands a left hand.
Wolek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan pushes Wolek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Keenan misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Wolek.
Wolek blocks a body shot from Keenan. Keenan blocks the elbow strike.
#T4# Wolek being controlled against the cage. Wolek misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Wolek.
Wolek looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wolek pushes off an throws an elbow but Keenan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A short right from Wolek. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolek backwards. Keenan pushes Wolek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wolek tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Keenan. A head punch on the inside from Wolek fails to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolek's elbow. Wolek trying to land knees to the body.
Keenan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolek's elbow. Wolek looking to throw knees to the head but Keenan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Keenan throws a body punch but Wolek moves out of range. Wolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek slips under a jab. An attempted straight right counter from Wolek misses the target. Wolek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolek throws a quick counter kick to the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan jabs Wolek to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wolek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan misses with a looping right. Keenan tries to move into range but Wolek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan connects with a jab. Wolek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Wolek's shoulder, as Wolek tries to avoid the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wolek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1# Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Wolek getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wolek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Wolek tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Wolek misses with a hook. Wolek slips a jab from Keenan. Wolek lands a body shot.
Wolek misses with the body kick and Keenan counters with a left to the body. Wolek cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Keenan slips under a jab from Wolek. Keenan cracks Wolek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolek is just out of range. Wolek lands a nice hook to Keenan's body. Keenan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Wolek throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolek is wise to it. Wolek cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolek sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wolek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan throws a jab when Wolek was well out of range. Wolek is looking to counter punch. Wolek misses with a wild body shot. Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Keenan moves out of range as Wolek throws a body kick.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wolek moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Keenan throws a hook but Wolek blocks it. Wolek closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wolek throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wolek checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan slips a jab from Wolek. Wolek misses with a low kick. #T3# Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wolek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolek looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wolek. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Keenan misses with a straight left. Wolek throws a lazy head kick and Keenan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolek is lucky that one didn't land flush. Wolek moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses. Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wolek avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan avoids the body shot from Wolek.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wolek avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Donk. Keenan catches Wolek right on the button with a cross. Wolek misses with a looping right. Keenan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wolek on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wolek avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Wolek misses with a low kick. Keenan looks for the body kick but Wolek saw that one coming. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wolek tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Wolek misses with a low kick. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolek dips to his left and cracks Keenan with an uppercut! Wolek throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Wolek avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Keenan walks into a left hand. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolek counters with an inside leg kick. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan cracks Wolek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan digs a good hook to Wolek's body.
Wolek slips under a jab. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolek feinted there with a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolek scores with a nice right hand.
Wolek works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Wolek thows a left - swing and a miss! Wolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wolek misses with an uppercut
and Wolek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1# Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Wolek takes one on the button. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Wolek slips the punch. Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolek. Keenan avoids the head kick by Wolek.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Wolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Wolek with an uppercut! Wolek misses with a looping left. Keenan takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses. Wolek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wolek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wolek there as he acknowledges the shot. Wolek looks to clinch and Keenan counters with a nice uppercut. Wolek checks a leg kick nicely. Wolek throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab lands there for Wolek. Nice straight punches there by Wolek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolek. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Wolek with an uppercut! Wolek connects with a jab. A lazy left from Wolek finds it's target. Wolek defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan throws the left hand but Wolek avoids the punch easily. Wolek misses with a looping left. Wolek misses the jab. Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Wolek's side. Wolek slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolek.
Wolek misses with a hook. Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Wolek looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. #T3# Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Wolek. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming. Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Wolek moved away. Jab from Wolek. Wolek misses with a low kick. Wolek lands a nice shot that snaps Keenan's head back.
Wolek misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Wolek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wolek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice defenses there by Wolek. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolek, right into the meat.
Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan thuds his right hand into Wolek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wolek misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4# 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! Keenan is looking to chop away at Wolek's legs. Wolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan with a nice cross. Wolek looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wolek slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wolek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Wolek's defenses. Wolek throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek. Wolek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. Wolek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! A very excited looking Gareth Keenan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GAMMA#651 Goodman v Hanolla
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1# Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Wolek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Wolek throws a right and a left that both miss. Wolek with a jab. Wolek just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan cracks Wolek with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Wolek. Keenan cracks Wolek with a good jab. Keenan staying out of range there. Wolek misses with a looping right. Wolek misses the body punch and Keenan counters with a straight right hand. A big left from Keenan misses. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Wolek moves away and avoids it. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolek throws out the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Wolek counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Wolek. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Wolek throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Wolek avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wolek delivers a nice body kick. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Wolek misses with a kick to the body.
Lukasz Wolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolek.
Wolek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolek throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Wolek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wolek tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Wolek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keenan in his tracks. Wolek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolek takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Wolek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wolek is looking to counter punch. A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan misses with a body kick. Wolek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
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! Wolek throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wolek lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolek on the side of the head. Keenan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan throws a leg kick but Wolek sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A jab from Wolek misses. Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wolek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Wolek tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolek. Wolek obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolek scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan moves out of range as Wolek strikes. Wolek closes the distance but Keenan moves to the side and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wolek looks to land a combination but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan slips a straight right by Wolek. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Wolek steps away.#T3# Keenan misses with the combination.
Keenan throws a hook but Wolek blocks it. Keenan with a hook. Wolek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan throws a hook but Wolek blocks it. Wolek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wolek blocks a jab. Wolek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wolek throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well. Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Wolek's body. Wolek walks into a left hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Wolek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This has been an exciting period of action! Wolek scores with a spinning back kick! Wolek misses the jab.#T4# Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wolek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan takes one to the chin there. Wolek lands a head shot. Wolek throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Wolek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan tries to work over Wolek's front leg with a kick but Wolek checks it. Keenan lands an overhand right. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolek!
Keenan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses. #CL# Wolek gets in close and instigates a clinch. Keenan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wolek prevents Keenan from breaking the clinch. Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow. #BC2# Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lukasz Wolek will probably get the nod. That's time! Wolek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Wolek scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wolek misses with a looping left. Wolek throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wolek backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A big right from Keenan misses. Lukasz Wolek is winning the standup battle so far. Wolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wolek lands a head shot. Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wolek to score with a decent uppercut. Wolek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wolek misses with a kick to the body and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wolek sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolek. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A low kick from Keenan misses enabling Wolek to counter with a crisp jab. Wolek on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolek. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wolek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming. Wolek is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1# Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Keenan scores with the left hand. Wolek knows he should have avoided that one. Wolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Keenan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan clobbers Wolek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jab, jab by Wolek - just one landing. Wolek throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wolek tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range. Wolek scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Wolek. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Left hook, right uppercut from Wolek. Wolek slips under a jab.#T2# Jab by Keenan. Wolek swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wolek throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Wolek looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolek. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wolek lands a head shot. Wolek throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Donk. Wolek catches Keenan right on the button with a cross. A punch combination from Wolek misses. Wolek misses with a wild body shot. Wolek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A jab from Wolek misses. Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3# Keenan misses with a right hand and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wolek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolek misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Good exchange - Wolek coming out on top. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan misses with a straight left. #CL# Wolek closes the distance and pushes Keenan back into the cage. I was talking to Wolek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Wolek lands a nice uppercut. Keenan misses with the head strike.
Wolek tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Wolek pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Wolek blocks an uppercut.
Wolek working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan lands with a light punch inside. Wolek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Wolek.
#T4# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wolek blocking some punches.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolek. Wolek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keenan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolek or not. Wolek scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wolek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wolek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keenan's face.
Lukasz Wolek has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wolek takes a shot to the head. Wolek throws an elbow that misses.
Wolek scores with a shot to the side of Keenan's head. Wolek pushes Keenan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Keenan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Keenan misses with some punches.
Wolek lands a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan gets through Wolek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Keenan prevents a body shot from Wolek. Wolek lands with a right to the head. Keenan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wolek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Wolek dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Wolek swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Wolek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Wolek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan lands a body shot.
Wolek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Wolek throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. Keenan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Wolek thumps Keenan with a low kick. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Wolek throws a series of punches but Keenan avoids them all with ease. Keenan moves away from the strike by Wolek. Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. 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! Wolek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1# Wolek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Wolek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keenan. Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wolek's head. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan tries to bum rush Wolek with a series of wild strikes but Wolek uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wolek throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan. Wolek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wolek tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Wolek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan is looking to slow Wolek down with leg kicks. Wolek throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wolek thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2# Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Wolek with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Keenan prevents a body shot from Wolek. Wolek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow. Keenan lands an uppercut. Wolek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A shot in the inside from Keenan. #BC2# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Wolek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wolek scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan cracks the inside of Wolek's front leg. Wolek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Decent striking displayed by Wolek there.#T3# Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolek under the eye. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wolek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wolek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wolek checks it well. Wolek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolek connects with a looping right hand.
Wolek looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Wolek's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolek tries to avoid it. Wolek defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Wolek tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Keenan misses with a shot to the body and Wolek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Keenan scores with a jab. Wolek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan avoids the body shot from Wolek.
#T4# Wolek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keenan throws a wild body kick that Wolek sees coming a mile off. Wolek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Wolek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wolek throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. Keenan takes one to the chin there. Keenan 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.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek. Wolek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Wolek lands with a shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wolek misses the shot to the body. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wolek misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A left lands for Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Wolek throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolek misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Wolek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Wolek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wolek throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Wolek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wolek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Wolek is out of range. Wolek looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wolek scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1# Wolek throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wolek looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a leg kick but Wolek moved away. Keenan misses with a looping left. Wolek connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolek. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan misses with a straight right. Wolek on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wolek jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wolek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Wolek moves out of range of the body kick. Wolek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan cracks the inside of Wolek's front leg. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Wolek's leg but Wolek calmly moves out of range. #T2# Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolek should have avoided that one. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolek counters with a straight punch to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolek throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolek is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Wolek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Wolek thinks about countering with a body kick. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Wolek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A big left from Wolek misses. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Wolek. Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Wolek doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
Wolek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Wolek lands with a good body shot. Wolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.#T3# Keenan defending well as Wolek loads up on a big left hand. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan slips a straight right by Wolek. Keenan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Keenan throws a front kick that sends Wolek stumbling back into the cage. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolek. #CL# Wolek rushes Keenan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Wolek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keenan lands a nice uppercut. Wolek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2# Keenan breaks the clinch.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolek slips a straight right by Keenan. Wolek ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Wolek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wolek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4# Wolek takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Wolek throws a quick inside leg kick. Wolek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Keenan counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A looping hook to the body misses from Wolek. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. A lazy left from Wolek finds it's target. Wolek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan lands the left hand. Wolek tries to bum rush Keenan with a series of wild strikes but Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Keenan scores with the left hand. Wolek knows he should have avoided that one. Nice body punch from Wolek. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolek. And Keenan responds with a good body kick, but Wolek manages to step out the way in time. Wolek throws a lazy head kick and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wolek missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Wolek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Wolek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wolek is looking to land body kicks. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolek under the eye. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Wolek saw that one coming. Wolek ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Wolek will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Keenan throws a low kick but Wolek avoids it. A punch combination from Keenan misses. Wolek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
That kick from Wolek tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on. Keenan throws a body punch but Wolek moves out of range. Wolek misses with a body shot.
Keenan misses the shot to the body. #T1# Wolek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Keenan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Wolek throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Wolek. Wolek misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Wolek loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wolek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Wolek throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Wolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wolek moves out of range of the body kick.#CL# Wolek takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. Keenan working aggressively here.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolek backwards. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolek. Wolek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Keenan prevents a body shot from Wolek. Keenan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. #BC2# Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Keenan takes a swing at Wolek's ribcage but misses. Wolek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Wolek lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Keenan takes a kick to the side of the head. Wolek throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Wolek missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL# Wolek closes the distance and clinches. Wolek throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Wolek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands a body punch. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3# Keenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Wolek misses with a kick to the body.
Wolek swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Wolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Wolek takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Wolek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan moves out of range as Wolek throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Nice cross by Wolek. Wolek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Wolek misses with a body kick. Wolek misses with a low kick. Wolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. A good leg kick by Keenan. A swing and a miss from Wolek.#T4# Wolek misses with a wild body shot. Wolek throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. No joy there for Keenan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wolek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Wolek looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Wolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolek. Wolek circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Wolek throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Wolek throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Wolek is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Donk. Wolek catches Keenan right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw! Lukasz Wolek retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1# Sokol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Sokol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target. Keenan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol. A head kick misses from Sokol. Sokol throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the cage. Sokol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sokol misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Sokol missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan 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. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol. Sokol moves away from the strike by Keenan. A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sokol avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokol's head backwards. Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. As Keenan backs away, Sokol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Sokol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily. Jab from Keenan. Sokol moves out of range of the strikes. A big left from Sokol misses. Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Keenan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Danga de danga de dang - Sokol scores with a four punch combination! Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts. Keenan avoids the head kick by Sokol.
Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Sokol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2# Sokol moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away. Keenan moves into range and connects with a jab. Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keenan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Marcin Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it. Keenan connects with a jab. Sokol takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sokol sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice body punch from Keenan. Keenan throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily. Keenan cracks the inside of Sokol's front leg. Sokol's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Sokol misses the jab. Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokol thinking. #T3# Keenan misses with a body shot.
Sokol connects with a looping right hand.
Sokol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sokol throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Sokol stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sokol misses with a right hand and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sokol on the side of the head. A low kick from Sokol misses and Keenan counters with a body kick that stops Sokol in his tracks momentarily. Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Keenan. Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sokol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Sokol checks a low kick from Keenan. Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sokol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Sokol avoids it. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sokol throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sokol off balance momentarily. Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Keenan throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Sokol counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sokol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Keenan throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily. Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Sokol thuds a left hand into Keenan's body. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs. Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sokol misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Sokol throws a leg kick and Keenan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Keenan scores with a jab. Sokol misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks. Sokol scores with a jab to the body. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sokol. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Sokol throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Sokol slips a jab from Keenan. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sokol might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Sokol steps away. Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Sokol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokol checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sokol moves out of range of the strikes. Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Sokol lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover. Sokol throws a body shot but no joy. Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan avoids the body shot from Sokol.
#T1# A big right from Keenan misses. Sokol tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sokol walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol. Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Sokol. That's going to slow Keenan down. A slapping body kick lands there for Sokol. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sokol throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Sokol misses with a body shot.
#CL# Sokol has Keenan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokol. Keenan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.#BC2# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Sokol cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sokol throws a body shot but no joy. Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A jab from Sokol misses. A jab lands there for Keenan. A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol. Keenan with a hook. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sokol moves to clinch but Keenan breaks away and Keenan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sokol's knee momentarily. Sokol misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. #T3# The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it. Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Sokol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol misses with a straight left. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan jabs at Sokol's body. Sokol misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan unleashes a big counter combination but Sokol bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sokol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokol. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sokol. Keenan thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sokol has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan connects with a jab.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donk. Keenan catches Sokol right on the button with a cross. Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sokol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol. Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sokol tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Keenan throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it. Sokol jabs at Keenan's body. Sokol keeps Keenan at a distance using the push kick. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokol is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol. Sokol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Sokol slips a straight right by Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R3# Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range. Keenan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sokol is looking to clinch but Keenan is avoiding it.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol. Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Keenan jabs Sokol right on the nose. Sokol blinks but takes it well. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Sokol.
Keenan misses with a low kick. Keenan lands with a cross. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan moves away from the strike by Sokol. Nice jab there from Keenan. #T1# Sokol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sokol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sokol throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Sokol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokol will feel that in the morning. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sokol missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sokol lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokol. Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sokol blocks a leg kick.#T2# Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Sokol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keenan checks it well. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Sokol swings and misses with a shot to the body and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sokol swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sokol 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. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Keenan works the jab nicely. Sokol throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Sokol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sokol moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokol. Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy. Keenan jabs Sokol right on the nose. Sokol blinks but takes it well.#T3# Sokol scores with a kick to the midsection. Sokol avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Sokol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokol's calf. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokol wants to clinch but Keenan slips to the side and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Sokol throws a leg kick and Keenan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokol. Sokol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Keenan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.#T4# Keenan lands with a cross. Keenan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sokol. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Sokol takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sokol swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sokol blocks a jab. Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.#CL# Sokol pushes Keenan up against the cage in a clinch. Keenan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokol won't allow it.
Keenan misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside. Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
Keenan throws a hook but Sokol blocks it. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sokol will feel that in the morning. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs. Sokol defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.#CL# Sokol gets in close and instigates a clinch. Keenan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sokol as Keenan tries to tie him up. Sokol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it. Sokol blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol. It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sokol cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sokol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Sokol lands a jab to the head.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Keenan's ribs. Sokol moves away from the strike by Keenan. Sokol thumps Keenan with a low kick.#T2# Decent striking displayed by Sokol there. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily. Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Sokol's head back.
Keenan throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it. Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sokol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol. Sokol tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Keenan lands the left hand. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sokol jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3# Sokol moves out of range of the body kick. Sokol tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sokol. Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Keenan throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sokol throws a quick counter head kick but Keenan was just out of range. Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan. Keenan lands a body shot.
#T4# Keenan throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan thows a body kick. Sokol tries to catch it but that hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sokol moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keenan tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it. As Keenan tries to get set, Sokol tries to push him back and clinch up but Keenan manages to avoid the attempt. Sokol cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Keenan throws a leg kick that misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Sokol lands a jab. Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan misses with a straight right. A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick. Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sokol looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Sokol wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan misses with a looping left. Keenan misses the jab. Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.#T1# Sokol lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target. A jab from Sokol misses. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sokol jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan misses with a straight left. Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol. Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sokol goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Marcin Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sokol missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sokol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keenan counters with a slapping leg kick. Sokol tries to clinch up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan scores with a body shot.
Sokol swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keenan counters with a good, hard body kick but Sokol shrugs it off. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Sokol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
#T3# A cross from Keenan lands. Sokol throws a big shot that misses. Keenan with a hook. Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Sokol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it. Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sokol lands a high kick!
Sokol misses with a hook. Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Keenan both land. Nice combination. 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! Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.#T4# Keenan scores with the left hand. Sokol knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keenan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sokol - the referee stops the clock and Keenan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sokol. Keenan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Sokol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan lands a nice looking body kick. Sokol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sokol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice uppercut lands for Sokol. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sokol, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Vamoosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Vamoosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice body punch from Keenan. Keenan's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keenan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vamoosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan wants to slow Vamoosh down by chopping away at his legs. Vamoosh throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan slips a jab from Vamoosh. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vamoosh blocks a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vamoosh misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan slips under a jab from Vamoosh.#T1# Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vamoosh on the side of the head. A jab from Vamoosh misses. Vamoosh misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vamoosh's sensitive parts. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming. Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Vamoosh in the body. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch. Keenan slips a straight right by Vamoosh. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vamoosh on the wrong end of a nice jab. Vamoosh lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. 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! Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
#T2# Vamoosh tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan tries to work over Vamoosh's front leg with a kick but Vamoosh checks it. Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan moves away from the strike by Vamoosh. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Vamoosh throws a shot to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh. Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Nice defenses there by Vamoosh. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vamoosh's head backwards. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it. Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Vamoosh throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Keenan swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vamoosh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vamoosh throws out the jab. Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Vamoosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vamoosh. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vamoosh. Vamoosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body and Vamoosh counters with a thumping low kick. Vamoosh is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vamoosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A punch combination from Vamoosh misses. #T4# Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vamoosh's calf. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there. A low kick from Keenan misses #CL# and Vamoosh counters by clinching up. Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside. Vamoosh tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Keenan lands a right hand. Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vamoosh has him pressed against the cage. Keenan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right handed body shot lands from Keenan.
Vamoosh scores with a shoulder strike. Vamoosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan 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. #R2# Keenan misses with a left hand and Vamoosh counters with a series of strikes. Keenan will be more careful next time no doubt. Vamoosh swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vamoosh lands with a nice body punch. Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Vamoosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Vamoosh.
Keenan scores with a jab. Vamoosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vamoosh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vamoosh on the side of the head. Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Vamoosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Vamoosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Keenan slips a jab from Vamoosh. Vamoosh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh. Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Vamoosh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vamoosh scrambles back to his feet. Vamoosh lands a front kick. Vamoosh takes one to the chin there. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a lovely shot to the body. Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vamoosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
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! Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vamoosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Vamoosh motions for Keenan to come forward. Vamoosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice shot lands for Vamoosh. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vamoosh, right into the meat.
Keenan misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely. Vamoosh scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vamoosh lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Keenan jabs Vamoosh to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vamoosh cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3# Vamoosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Vamoosh 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. Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Keenan misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Vamoosh off the cage and back into range. Vamoosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan misses with a straight right. Vamoosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body. #T4# Keenan works Vamoosh's body with a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan thumps Vamoosh with a low kick. Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vamoosh doesn't seem bothered though. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh. Vamoosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vamoosh ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Vamoosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Vamoosh takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vamoosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vamoosh checks it well. Vamoosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Keenan misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ravi Vamoosh will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away. Vamoosh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan avoids the body shot from Vamoosh.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vamoosh's hands. Keenan misses the jab. Vamoosh connects with an inside leg kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Vamoosh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Vamoosh misses. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Vamoosh slips under a jab. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1# A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it. Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick. Keenan throws a big shot that misses. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan lands a front kick. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vamoosh has time to react. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh. Vamoosh checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan looks to land a combination but Vamoosh avoids it well. #T2# Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Vamoosh seems unphased.
Keenan scores with the left hand. Vamoosh knows he should have avoided that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vamoosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Vamoosh throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here. A good leg kick by Keenan. Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Vamoosh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Keenan throws a head kick but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Vamoosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Keenan defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand. Vamoosh slips under a jab from Keenan.#T3# Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan misses with a hook
and Vamoosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it. Vamoosh slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan with a nice cross. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A bone on bone clash there as Vamoosh blocks the leg kick.
Keenan slips under a jab. Vamoosh throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh. Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A punch lands to the side of Vamoosh 's head but he takes it in his stride. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4# A big left from Keenan misses. Decent striking displayed by Vamoosh there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a right hand to the side of the head. Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. A counter left hand to the body from Vamoosh misses its target. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Vamoosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Keenan thumps Vamoosh with a low kick. Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Vamoosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Vamoosh off balance momentarily. Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Vamoosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Vamoosh stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vamoosh in his tracks. Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Vamoosh cracks Keenan with a good jab. Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vamoosh sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vamoosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1# Vamoosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Vamoosh throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range. Vamoosh misses with a hook. Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vamoosh fails in his attempt to clinch. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Keenan connects with the punch. A leg kick checked by Keenan.#T2# Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vamoosh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vamoosh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. It looked like Vamoosh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan. Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vamoosh blocks a jab. Keenan thows a body kick. Vamoosh tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target. Vamoosh checks the leg kick. Keenan connects with a right hand. Vamoosh shakes it off. Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Good leg kick by Vamoosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan lands with a hook. Vamoosh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Vamoosh in the body. Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Vamoosh misses with a low kick. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh. Vamoosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Vamoosh's knee but Vamoosh avoids it well. Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.#T4# Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh. Keenan digs a good body shot into Vamoosh's ribs. Keenan throws a lazy head kick and Vamoosh counters with a left to the body. Vamoosh misses with a body kick. Vamoosh backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Vamoosh wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan lands a head kick. Vamoosh smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Vamoosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Vamoosh lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Vamoosh tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Keenan lands a front kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round. That's time! Vamoosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Vamoosh throws a lazy head kick and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a right hand to the side of the head. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away. Vamoosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Vamoosh lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vamoosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vamoosh's hands. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.#T1# Keenan throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vamoosh's sensitive parts. Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Vamoosh jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan keeps the fight on the outside. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan lands with a slapping head kick. Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A shot to the body from Vamoosh misses and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. Vamoosh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh. Vamoosh misses with a hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Vamoosh's defenses. Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook. Vamoosh misses with a looping left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan slips a straight right by Vamoosh. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vamoosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A head kick misses from Keenan. An attempted straight right counter from Vamoosh misses the target. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vamoosh. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Vamoosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3# Vamoosh throws a hook but Keenan blocks it. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh. Keenan throws a leg kick and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vamoosh misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check. Keenan keeps Vamoosh at a distance using the push kick. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keenan. Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Vamoosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Keenan misses with a hook. Vamoosh misses with a right hand enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheers as Vamoosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Keenan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses. Vamoosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Keenan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the head.
Vamoosh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Vamoosh lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Vamoosh misses and Keenan counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! A victorious Gareth Keenan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1# Karter misses with a wild body shot. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Karter. Beautiful body shot. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Karter throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Karter 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.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way. Karter misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Chris Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Karter throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily. Keenan cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT# It looks like Chris Karter has been cut. Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1# Karter throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Keenan with a jab. Keenan throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily. Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter misses with a low kick. Karter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Both fighters circling a little - Keenan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The crowd cheers as Karter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keenan's sensitive parts. Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.#T2# Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Karter. Karter fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Karter avoids it. Keenan takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range. Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Karter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Karter throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Karter throws a nice inside leg kick. Keenan connects with a high kick. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Karter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3# Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily. Karter misses with a body shot.
Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Karter. Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Karter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Karter lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A jab from Karter misses. Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan is looking to counter punch.#T4# Keenan misses with a wild body shot. Keenan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karter. Keenan swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Keenan cracks the inside of Karter's front leg. A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karter is able to avoid easily. Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range. Karter throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keenan feinted there with a counter leg kick. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karter misses with a leg kick. Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan digs a good body shot into Karter's ribs. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Karter checks a low kick from Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Keenan thows a body kick. Karter tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Karter tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Karter slips under a jab. Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter throws a leg kick that misses. Karter throws a nice outside leg kick. Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
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! Karter blocks the body kick.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the cage and back into range.#T1# Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan misses with a series of wild punches.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karter.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab. Keenan lands with a nice body kick. Karter blocks a jab. Karter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Keenan cracks Karter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. A big left from Karter misses. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karter just manages to avoid it.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet. Karter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan. Karter tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Karter scores with a body shot.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Karter only half commits to the counter leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. Keenan misses with a straight left. Karter misses with a looping left. Keenan is looking to counter with a body kick. Karter throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nice uppercut lands for Karter. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss! Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Karter. #T3# Karter looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Karter misses the shot to the body. Karter takes one on the button. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Karter throws a body kick that misses. Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Karter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karter takes a step back to recover. Karter is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Karter scores with a punch to the head. Keenan connects with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Karter throws a right and a left that both miss. Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4# Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Karter lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Karter misses with a looping left. Karter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Karter scores with a body shot.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Keenan blocks a jab. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick from Keenan. Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Karter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab by Keenan. Karter misses with a head kick.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range. Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R3# Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Karter throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses. Keenan thuds his right hand into Karter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Karter takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Karter looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan misses with a leg kick. Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter. A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it. Keenan feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan throws a lazy right hand but Karter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Karter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter moves out of range of the body kick.#T1# Keenan punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch. Karter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan cracks the inside of Karter's front leg. Karter throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off. Keenan moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range. Karter missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick. Karter misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Karter is looking to score with low kicks. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Karter throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it. Keenan throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily. Keenan avoids the body shot from Karter.
Keenan throws a head kick that Karter semi-blocks.
#T2# Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter. Karter misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Karter throws a leg kick and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan lands a jab. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karter throws a quick inside leg kick. Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away. A good leg kick by Karter. Karter throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely. Keenan scores with a body shot.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.#T3# Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan. Keenan misses with a straight right. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karter!
Karter throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Karter's defenses. Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Karter throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Karter throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Karter. Karter misses with a wild body shot. Karter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Karter throws a head kick that misses. Karter works the jab nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan scores with a decent looking hook. Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4# Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Karter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Karter misses the shot to the body. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely. Nice jab there from Karter. Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter. Keenan throws a body kick that misses. Karter only half commits to the counter leg kick. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Keenan looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range. A jab from Karter does it's job there. Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karter checks it well. Karter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss! Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chris Karter just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Keenan lands an overhand right. Karter misses with a straight right. Karter ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a looping left. Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Karter misses with a double jab.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Karter blocks a head kick by Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karter looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan slips a jab from Karter. Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter. Karter looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.#T1# Keenan tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan misses with a head kick.
Keenan jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well. Sloppy strikes from Keenan. Those never looked like landing. Karter scores with a hook. Karter throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karter's sensitive parts. Karter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice uppercut lands for Karter. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Karter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head. Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Karter's knee but Karter avoids it well. #T2# Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Karter throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter. Keenan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Good exchange - Karter coming out on top. Karter moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Karter misses with a wild body shot. Karter jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Karter wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Karter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Karter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karter there as he acknowledges the shot. Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Karter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3# Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Karter lands a head shot. Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Karter throws a shot to the body.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Good leg kick by Karter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karter throws a right and a left that both miss. Karter lands a jab. Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan lands a head shot. Karter throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Karter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan dodges the punch combination from Karter.
#T4# Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan is looking to counter punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karter throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Karter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Karter settles back down. Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Karter misses the jab. Keenan connects with a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Karter missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karter's head. Karter scores with a jab to the body. Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan thuds a left hand into Karter's body. A nice leg kick lands there from Karter. Karter misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick. Keenan lands a front kick. Karter tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Karter settles back down. A nice leg kick lands there from Karter. Keenan clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Keenan lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan staying out of range there.#T1# Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the cage and back into range. Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a straight right hand. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Karter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Karter settles back down. Karter lands with an overhand left. Karter cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Karter tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. Karter lands with a good body shot. Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye. Chris Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan throws a nice looking combination but Karter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Keenan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter. Karter misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter's head backwards. Keenan slips under a jab from Karter. Keenan misses with a body kick. Karter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keenan. Keenan 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.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karter lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Karter misses. Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the cage and back into range. Karter is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A jab from Keenan misses. #T3# Karter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Karter. Keenan checks a leg kick. Karter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Karter misses with a looping left. Keenan walks into a left hand. Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Karter throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Karter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keenan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it. Karter lands with a cross. Karter lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4# Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Karter lands. Keenan checks a low kick from Karter. Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Karter moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side. Good shot there by Keenan. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karter looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan walks into a straight right hand from Karter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Karter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth Keenan! Our winner, Gareth Keenan, 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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Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1# Keenan lands with an overhand left. Karter misses with a wild body shot. Karter blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karter has time to react. Karter connects with a solid leg kick. Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karter doesn't seem phased though. Keenan checks a leg kick nicely. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Karter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Karter throws a right and a left that both miss. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there. Keenan moves away from the strike by Karter. Keenan digs a good hook to Karter's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it. Karter wants to clinch up but Keenan keeps it at a distance. Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Karter scores with a nice right hand.
Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1# Karter moves out of range of the strikes. Karter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut. Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan lands with a slapping head kick. Nice defenses there by Karter. It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Karter misses with a hook. Karter throws a combination. Keenan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Karter throws a big shot that misses. Keenan with a hook. Keenan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Karter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Karter with an uppercut! Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it. Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2# Nice uppercut lands for Karter. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Karter misses with a wild body shot. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Karter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan moves out of range as Karter strikes. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range. A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Karter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range. Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick. Karter lands with a shot to the body. Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
It looks like Keenan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3# Karter tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karter walks into a straight right hand from Keenan. Karter throws a leg kick letting Keenan counter with a right hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan misses with a looping right. Karter takes one on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan misses with a low kick. #T4# A big left from Keenan misses. Karter loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan tried to counter with a leg kick but Karter avoided it. Keenan slips under a jab from Karter. Keenan lunges at Karter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karter's hand. Karter takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily. Keenan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Karter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Karter lands with a nice combination. Keenan backs away looking to recover. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Karter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Karter scores with a jab. Karter tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Karter throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Good work by Karter as he checks the leg kick. Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around? Karter scores with a jab to the jaw. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Karter off balance momentarily. Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter slips under a jab. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range. Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Karter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges. Karter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan checks the leg kick. Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses. A punch lands to the side of Keenan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Karter works over Keenan's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2# It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut. 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! Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Karter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Keenan scores with the left hand. Karter knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter misses with a low kick. Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Karter misses the shot to the body. Karter connects with a jab. Karter misses with a looping right. Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Karter 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. Karter throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. A good leg kick by Keenan. #T2# Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Karter takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head. Karter lands a nice looking body kick. Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan throws a hook but Karter blocks it. Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Karter. Karter works Keenan's body with a nice hook. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Karter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Keenan tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3# Karter defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Karter scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Keenan moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes. Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Karter defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Karter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Karter counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short body shot lands from Karter as the two fighters clinch.
Karter misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Keenan slips a straight right by Karter. Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan takes one to the chin there. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs. Karter looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.#T4# Keenan throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Karter off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Karter with a jab.#CL2# Karter clinches with his opponent.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. Keenan can't find room to land a body shot as Karter controls the action.
Karter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land. Karter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keenan is trying to break the clinch but Karter has him pressed against the cage. Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Keenan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter. Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Karter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3# Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A cross from Karter lands. Karter tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice body kick from Keenan. No joy there for Karter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter misses with a body kick. Karter throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Karter only half commits. A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target. Keenan jabs at Karter's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Karter loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Keenan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter. Karter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.#T1# Keenan throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range. Karter throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karter's calf. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Karter is looking for the big counter here. Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. As Karter backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A nice combination there by Karter.
Nice body kick from Keenan. Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karter takes a step back to recover. Keenan punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch. Keenan misses with a hook. Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Keenan pushes him away. A jab lands there for Karter. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karter. Karter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Karter misses with a looping right. Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A kick lands to the mid section there for Karter. Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Karter scores with a punch to the head. Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way. Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karter tries to counter with a clinch but Keenan shakes him off and moves away.#T3# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Karter moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy. Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Karter's defenses. Karter misses the shot to the body. Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. A big right from Keenan misses. Keenan jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter. Keenan misses with a looping left. Karter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4# 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! Karter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Karter misses with a straight right. Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karter's sensitive parts. Keenan moves away from the strike by Karter. Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Karter throws a big shot that misses. Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a low kick, right behind Karter 's knee. A cross from Keenan lands. Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Karter's head back.
Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Karter seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Karter walks into a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4# Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it. Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Karter moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Karter checks a low kick from Keenan. A countering left hand to the body from Karter misses. Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Keenan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Keenan really felt that one! Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Keenan blocks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a left to the body. The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Keenan.#T1# Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Karter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch. It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Karter on the wrong end of a nice jab. Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Karter avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. A lazy left from Karter finds it's target. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karter. Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karter. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karter throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter lands a two punch combo.
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan connects with a crisp jab. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karter. Keenan throws a lazy head kick letting Karter counter with a right hand. Karter lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Keenan. Keenan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet. Karter looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
Keenan scores with a jab. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.#T3# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keenan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karter - the referee stops the clock and Keenan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karter. Keenan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Karter staying out of range there. Karter cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target. Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2# and Karter counters by moving into the clinch. Keenan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC# Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely. Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter. It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Karter misses with a hook
and Keenan counters with an inside leg kick. Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Karter misses. Karter motions for Keenan to come forward. Karter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karter is trying to counter with his kicks. Keenan misses the jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses. An inside leg kick from Karter misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chris Karter will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Gareth Keenan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Sloppy strikes from Karter. Those never looked like landing. Karter takes one to the side of the head.
Karter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Karter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Karter moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
A little jabbing left from Karter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Karter fails to land with a series of punches.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan scores with a spinning back kick! Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
A jab lands there for Karter. Keenan misses with a body punch
#CL2# and Karter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter. Keenan lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan. Keenan misses with some punches.
Karter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keenan is keeping busy.#T1##BC2# Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Karter takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Karter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Karter scores with a nice strike. Good shot there by Karter. A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target. Keenan throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter slips under a jab from Keenan. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Keenan throws a lazy body kick and Karter counters with a straight right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Karter throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Karter lands a body shot.
Karter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Karter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Karter lands a nice looking body shot.
Karter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Karter's front leg but catches the back leg as Karter tries to avoid it. Karter misses with a double jab
and Keenan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Karter really felt that one!#T3# Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter moves out of range of the body kick. Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Keenan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. As Karter backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Karter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf. Karter misses with a kick to the body.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Karter misses with a few strikes there.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Karter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4# Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Karter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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! Keenan misses with a low kick as Karter jumps back. Karter slips under a jab. Keenan checks a leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Karter looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming. Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan cracks the inside of Karter's front leg. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth Keenan. I think Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw! Gareth Keenan retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Epic Hype Night 2: Overload
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1# Karter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A good leg kick by Keenan. Karter feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target. Karter avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan 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. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Karter is trying to counter with his kicks. Karter throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it. Keenan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Karter walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Jab from Keenan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Keenan misses with a kick to the body and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Karter throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.#T1# Karter tries to clinch up but Keenan circles away and keeps his distance. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter. A jab lands there for Karter. Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter. Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Karter's head back.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a jab when Karter was well out of range. Karter throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan blocks a leg kick. Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Karter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Karter swings away with a leg kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Keenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good standup being displayed there by Karter as he connects with a hook. Keenan moves away from the strike by Karter. A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick. Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot. Both fighters circling a little - Karter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Karter throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Karter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Karter lands an overhand right. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter. Karter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A slapping body kick lands there for Karter. Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Karter's leg but Karter calmly moves out of range. Karter now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Karter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Keenan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Karter throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily. Karter throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Karter lands a right hook to the body.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Karter jabs at Keenan's body. Keenan slips under a jab from Karter. Karter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target. Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Karter cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Keenan throws a leg kick but Karter sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.#T4# Keenan slips under a jab from Karter. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Karter avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch. Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away. Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Karter misses with a hook. Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head. Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Karter will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan tries to move into range but Karter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan lands with an overhand left. Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Jab by Karter. Keenan throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range. Keenan tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Keenan throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Karter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Karter has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. Keenan misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Karter is trying to break the clinch but Keenan is controlling him.#T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Keenan prevents a body shot from Karter. Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT# It looks like Chris Karter has been cut. Karter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karter blocks a jab. Karter looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karter. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Keenan steps away.#T2# Karter throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter. Karter tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it. Karter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Karter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan checks a low kick from Karter. Karter throws a nice outside leg kick. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter. Karter throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Karter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Jab by Karter. Nice defenses there by Keenan.#T3# Keenan throws a hook but Karter blocks it. Karter tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karter is able to avoid easily. Karter throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. A jab from Karter does it's job there. Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Karter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karter thuds a left hand into Keenan's body. Keenan throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side. Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it. Karter throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. #T4# Keenan takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses. Karter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. 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! Karter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses. Karter feints a counter leg kick. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Karter ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target. Karter tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Keenan is looking to score with low kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Karter throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it. Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Keenan misses with a looping left. Keenan scores with a push kick. Keenan takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses. Karter misses with a straight left. The crowd cheers as Karter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karter misses with a hook. Karter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Karter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Keenan with a body shot. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice uppercut lands for Keenan. That snapped Karter's head back.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1# Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A clash of legs there as Karter blocks the low kick. Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Karter looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away. Karter lands a leg kick that knocks Keenan off balance momentarily. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Karter tries to counter by closing the distance. Karter misses the jab. Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Karter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Karter. Karter lands a jab to Keenan's midsection. Karter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keenan as he avoids it easily. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Karter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan. #T2# Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Karter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karter. Keenan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan has had enough of the clinch but Karter keeps him there for the moment. Karter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Keenan misses with the head strike.
#BC# Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan throws out a leg kick but Karter moves out of range and Keenan only half commits. Keenan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Keenan settles back down. Karter throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karter. Keenan shrugs it off though. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Karter throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem.#T3# Karter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keenan at a distance.
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keenan's head backwards. Keenan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. That kick from Keenan tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on. Karter throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Chris Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karter takes one on the button. Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter slips a straight right by Keenan. Karter thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Keenan avoids the body shot from Karter.
Karter moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan misses the jab. Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan walks into a jab. Karter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter misses with a body kick. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nice uppercut lands for Karter. That snapped Keenan's head back.
Karter moves forwards but Keenan connects with a nice, crisp jab. Karter slips a jab from Keenan. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Karter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Karter throws a leg kick that misses. Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gareth Keenan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. 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. #R4# Karter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Karter throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Karter throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan 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.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Some bone on bone action there as Karter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Karter tries to move into range but Keenan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Karter is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter with the counter takedown but Keenan avoids it easily. Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Karter.#T1# A leg kick checked by Keenan. Keenan blocks the body kick.
Karter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Keenan swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter. Karter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Karter connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Karter. Karter misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karter is lucky that one didn't land flush. Keenan jabs Karter right on the nose. Karter blinks but takes it well. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter. Karter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Karter throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Karter only half commits. #T2# Karter throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range. Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it. Karter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy. Keenan lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan slips a straight right by Karter. Keenan looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely. Karter moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Karter tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it. Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan thows a leg kick but Karter checks it and Karter counters with a nice leg kick. Karter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Karter was not able to check. Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.#T3# Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karter. Keenan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Keenan cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Karter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan. Karter missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter. Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Keenan circles away.
A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Karter moves away and avoids it.#T4# Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Karter settles back down. Keenan throws a leg kick and Karter counters with an inside leg kick. A leg kick checked by Keenan. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one. Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A cross from Keenan lands. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Karter scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. A good leg kick by Keenan. Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Karter counters with a series of strikes. Keenan will be more careful next time no doubt. Karter misses with a leg kick and Keenan counters with a slapping leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chris Karter's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Keenan scores with a punch to the head. Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving. Karter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan lunges at Karter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karter's hand. Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan. Keenan defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand. Keenan throws a leg kick but Karter moved away. Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Karter avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keenan tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it. Karter throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem. Karter scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Karter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
#T1# Keenan misses with a looping right. A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Keenan misses with a looping right.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Karter swings wildly with an uppercut but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Karter tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karter lands a jab to the head.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter. Karter moves out of range as Keenan strikes. Karter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Karter moves out of range of the strikes. Karter misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Karter slips under a jab from Keenan. Chris Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan connects with a right hand. Karter shakes it off. Karter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it. Karter throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range. A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target. Karter cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Karter lands with a straight right. Keenan didn't see that one coming. Karter misses with a looping right. Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Keenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.#T3# Keenan blocks a jab. Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Karter feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Karter moves out of range of the strikes. Karter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it. Keenan moves away from the strike by Karter. Nice defenses there by Keenan. A cross from Keenan lands. Good work by Karter as he checks the leg kick. A jab from Keenan does it's job there. Keenan feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down. #T4# Keenan throws a push kick but Karter slaps the foot to one side. Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan. Keenan connects with an inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Keenan moves out of range as Karter strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away. Karter avoids a kick to the body.
Karter cracks the inside of Keenan's front leg. Karter throws out a powerful jab. Good work by Karter as he checks the leg kick. A big left from Karter misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth Keenan. I think Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a draw! Gareth Keenan retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Event:
G #41 STOLT vs MARVIN II
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Brophy blocks a leg kick. As Keenan backs away, Brophy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Keenan scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Keenan. Brophy dodges the punch combination from Keenan.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Brophy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Brophy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Brophy misses with a looping left. Keenan misses with a low kick.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Keenan connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Keenan throws a head kick that misses. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
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! Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1# Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Brophy down. Keenan moves out of range as Brophy strikes. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Brophy misses with a right hand letting Keenan counter with a right hand. Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A left and a right from Brophy both land. Nice combination. Keenan blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Brophy looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. As Brophy backs off Keenan throws a huge counter combo but Brophy manages to avoid it all. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Brophy checks a low kick from Keenan. Keenan checks a leg kick. Brophy throws a low kick but Keenan moves out of range easily. #T2# Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brophy. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet. Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes. Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Keenan. Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan misses with a looping left. Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage! Keenan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brophy. Brophy looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.#T3# Keenan misses with a hook. Brophy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Brophy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keenan momentarily.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan misses the jab. Brophy is looking to counter punch. Brophy swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a leg kick. Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Keenan lands a jab to the nose. Keenan throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Brophy defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Keenan is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks. Brophy misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan. #T4# Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brophy scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick. Brophy connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses. Brophy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keenans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Keenan throws out a powerful jab. Keenan throws a leg kick which misses Brophy's front leg but catches the back leg as Brophy tries to avoid it. Brophy avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Brophy connects with a looping right hand.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Brophy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan. Brophy scores with a jab. Keenan scores with a nice head shot. Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Keenan. Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan takes a body punch but keeps moving. A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brophy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye.#T1# Brophy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brophy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brophy's head backwards. Brophy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range. Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice shot by Brophy. Brophy feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brophy tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. A combination from Keenan does no damage. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Brophy misses with a low kick. #T2# Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. Brophy lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Brophy wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs. Brophy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brophy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely. Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Keenan. A swing and a miss from Keenan. Keenan throws a sloppy head kick letting Brophy counter with a right hand. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3# Brophy connects with a crisp jab. Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Brophy is looking to slow Keenan down with leg kicks. Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan. Brophy missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot. Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick. Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keenan's hands. Keenan throws a body shot but no joy. Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4# Keenan is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! Keenan misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming. Brophy looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely. Keenan throws out a counter right but Brophy avoids it with no problem. Brophy clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands. Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy. Brophy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Brophy scores with a jab to the body. Keenan takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses. Brophy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brophy throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Brophy is wise to it. Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Brophy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davie Brophy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brophy wants to land a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Nice shot by Keenan. Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brophy tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Brophy defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Keenan misses with a straight left. Brophy is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brophy misses with a straight left. Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keenan moves out of range as Brophy strikes.#T1# Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Brophy avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Brophy is looking to counter with head kicks. Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Keenan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy. Brophy slips a straight right by Keenan. Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it. Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range. Brophy tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy. Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Keenan connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there. Keenan misses the shot to the body. A jab from Keenan misses. Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Brophy down. Keenan takes one to the chin there. Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily. Keenan cracks the inside of Brophy's front leg. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy. Brophy misses with a straight left. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.#T3# Brophy moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Keenan scores with a jab. Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Brophy. Keenan throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range. Brophy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan connects with a solid leg kick. Nice defenses there by Keenan. Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A head kick misses from Keenan. An attempted straight right counter from Brophy misses the target. Keenan moves out of range as Brophy strikes. Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Brophy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4# Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brophy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand. Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brophy connects with a single shot there. Brophy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keenan misses with a straight left. Brophy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Brophy steps away. Keenan misses with a body shot.
As Keenan backs away, Brophy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R4# Brophy missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brophy takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. Keenan looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brophy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Keenan jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Keenan misses with a leg kick and Brophy counters with a one-two to the body. Keenan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brophy blocks the body kick.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well. Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Keenan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Brophy checks a leg kick. Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Keenan - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Keenan. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Nice defenses there by Brophy. Brophy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Brophy tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it. Brophy lands a slapping body shot.
Brophy misses the jab. Brophy throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2# Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A big left from Brophy misses. Keenan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Keenan misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brophy misses with a hook. Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brophy. Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Brophy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Keenan cracks the inside of Brophy's front leg. Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily. Brophy lands with an overhand left.#T3# Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Keenan tries a quick counter leg kick but Brophy is wise to it. Keenan cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs. Keenan misses with a body kick. Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Brophy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Brophy off balance momentarily. Brophy takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses. A head kick misses from Keenan. Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.#T4# Brophy throws out a powerful jab. Brophy misses the jab. Keenan throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action! Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Brophy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy. Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan misses with a body shot
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Keenan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react. Keenan throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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. This is the final round! #R5# Keenan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brophy if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Brophy. Keenan misses with a left hand and Brophy counters with a leg kick. Keenan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2# It looks like Davie Brophy has been cut. Brophy throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Brophy down. Keenan misses with a body shot.
Brophy misses with a looping right. It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Brophy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Brophy settles back down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brophy throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and checks it nicely. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy. Keenan is looking to land body kicks. Keenan lands an overhand right.#T1# Brophy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Brophy throws a big shot that misses. Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy. Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Keenan manages to avoid it. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Brophy slips under a jab. Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it. Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well. Brophy defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand. Brophy tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it. Davie Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Keenan takes one on the button. Brophy lands a head shot. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming. Brophy throws a leg kick but Keenan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keenan lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Keenan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target. Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively. Keenan is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks. Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. #T3# Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan. Brophy lands a head shot. Brophy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Brophy misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming. Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one. Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brophy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brophy's head. Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target. A lazy left from Keenan finds it's target. Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy. Keenan throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily. Brophy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Brophy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan. Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! A very excited looking Gareth Keenan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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G #38 Karter vs Brophy
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Altair misses with a head kick.
Altair has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Keenan is landing a low percentage of strikes. Altair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Altair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Altair. Altair lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut! Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Altair slips under a jab. Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Altair scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Altair. Keenan moves out of range of the body kick. Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Nice uppercut there from Keenan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Altair swings away with a leg kick that misses. Keenan is looking to counter with a body kick. Altair connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Altair throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Keenan lands with a cross. Altair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Altair checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Altair throws a half hearted mid kick. Altair moves away from the strike by Keenan. Altair on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Altair.
Altair throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it. A cross from Keenan lands. Altair connects with a leg kick. Keenan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Altair avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan throws a hook but Altair blocks it. Altair with a jab. Keenan staying out of range there. Altair dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Altair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Altair just manages to avoid it.#T2# Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Keenan lands with a shot to the body. Altair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Altair.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Altair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab. Altair throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it. Altair misses with a body shot.
Altair throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
A jab from Altair misses. Altair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Altair checks the leg kick nicely there.
Altair looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range. Altair bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head. Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3# Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Altair fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range. Altair lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keenan takes a step back to recover. Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Altair throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease. Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Altair manages to avoid it. A jab from Altair misses. Altair throws a head kick that misses. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Altair should have avoided that one. Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Altair is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Altair finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keenan misses with a body shot.
#T4# Keenan scores with the left hand. Altair knows he should have avoided that one. Keenan misses with a straight right. Keenan missing with a left hand there. Altair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away. Altair ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Keenan misses the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Altair! But no joy. Altair misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back. The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Altair misses the shot to the body. Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Altair backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Altair thows a body kick. Keenan tries to catch it but that hurt him. Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Altair momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Altair tries a low kick but Keenan avoids it. Keenan wants to slow Altair down by chopping away at his legs. Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Altair in his tracks. Altair slips a straight right by Keenan. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Keenan misses with a low kick. Altair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan. Keenan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Altair throws a quick inside leg kick. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan cracks Altair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Altair misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick from Keenan is predictable there and Altair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Altair. Altair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Altair misses with a low kick. Keenan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far. Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Altair misses with a wild body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Altair feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down. #T1# A big left from Altair misses. Keenan misses with the body kick and Altair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Altair throws a head kick that misses. A quick step to the side and Keenan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keenan connects with a jab. A decent looking cross lands there for Keenan. Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keenan throws a hook but Altair blocks it. Keenan staying out of range there. Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Altair doesn't seem bothered though. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan. Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Keenan throws out a loose jab but Altair uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Altair. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet. Keenan dips to his left and cracks Altair with an uppercut!#ROC# Altair is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice shot lands for Keenan. Altair is still on wobbly legs! Can Keenan finish him?#T2# Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Altair misses with a head kick.
Keenan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Keenan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Altair's temple! It sends Altair violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Keenan celebrates and the doctors try to help Altair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gareth Keenan! Our winner, Gareth Keenan, 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. Anton Altair spoke after the fight, saying 'Newcombe had luck this time. Next time I will Knock out his head. '.
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Event:
KFC 12.
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1# Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan. Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Keenan slips under a jab. Keenan connects with a body shot. Keenan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts. Keenan cracks Aldo with a good jab. Keenan checks a leg kick. Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Keenan connects with the punch. Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan. Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan. Keenan tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Aldo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1# Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Aldo misses the jab. Keenan works the jab nicely. Keenan blocks a low kick nicely. Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick. Aldo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Keenan jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well. Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keenan tries to land a body kick and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo. Keenan misses the shot to the body. Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Keenan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC2# Aldo is rocked! Keenan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Aldo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Keenan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Aldo's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion! A less than humble Gareth Keenan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 56
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gallagher on the side of the head. An inside leg kick lands from Keenan. Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gallagher counters with a head kick. Keenan looks to throw a body kick and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand. Keenan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Gallagher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Keenan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher. It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gallagher misses with a double jab
and Keenan counters with a three punch combo that has Gallagher backing up. Gallagher nods at Keenan to acknowledge the strikes. Keenan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gallagher avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Gallagher has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Gallagher missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gallagher has time to react. Gallagher throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. Keenan scores with a jab. Gallagher acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Gallagher's corner calls for a 1-2. Gallagher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Keenan tests Gallagher's chin there with a solid looking shot. Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. A head kick by Gallagher misses and Keenan counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallagher was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan. Gallagher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan. Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Keenan slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to throw a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Keenan scores with a body shot.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely. Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Keenan misses with an uppercut. Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot. Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Gallagher off the cage and back into range. A right-left combo lands from Gallagher. 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! Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan. Gallagher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gallagher's hands. Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan lands an overhand right.#T2# Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC# Gallagher is rocked! Keenan drops Gallagher with a huge uppercut! Gallagher drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Keenan is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Keenan! Gareth Keenan retains his lightweight title! A relieved looking Gareth Keenan 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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