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Event:
LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Keegan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kay sprawls well. He's pushed Keegan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kay tries to sprawl out of it but Keegan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keegan. Kay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keegan sprawls and moves away. Lars Kay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Kay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keegan. Keegan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kay as he jumps to the side. Kay stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan avoids the body shot from Kay.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay cracks a nice hook into Keegan's ribs.#TD# Kay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1# Kay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Keegan wants to sweep but no luck. Keegan is pulling down on Kay's head. It's preventing any offense from Kay, at least for the moment. Kay preventing the sweep. Kay sitting in guard here, content to control. Kay stands and throws Keegan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Kay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keegan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kay but great work by Keegan. Keegan is working Kay over with some ground and pound from side control. Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kay keeps working. #T2# Kay gets back to half guard. Kay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kay's coaches at Bronk´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Kay is pressing down on Keegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kay wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keegan landing with the ground and pound. Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Kay has an active guard here but Keegan has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Kay is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Keegan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keegan pulls his head out easily. Kay wants to get back to full guard but Keegan has mounted him! Keegan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keegan tries to control but Kay wriggling away. Kay is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Keegan dominating with strikes here. Kay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kay is working hard here to advance position. Kay tries to hold on but Keegan postures up. Keegan tries to control but Kay wriggling away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lars Kay will probably get the nod. 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# Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keegan. Keegan shoots in but no luck this time. Kay lands a jab to the nose.#TD# Kay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keegan's guard. Kay trying to move into half guard but instead Keegan has managed to sweep!#REVB# Keegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Keegan works over Kay with some ground and pound from guard. Keegan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kay is trying to keep Keegan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Kay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keegan defends it easily. Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keegan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kay looking to control.
#SUB# Keegan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kay has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Keegan manages to get his head free but now Kay has transitioned to an armbar! Keegan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kay! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Kay! Our winner, Lars Kay, 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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Event:
LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1# Keegan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Keane loads up on a big right hand but Keegan slips the punch. A big right from Keane misses. Keegan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keane defends it well. Keane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane throws a big shot that misses. Keegan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Keane misses with a straight right. Keane misses with a hook
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keane won't be happy with that. Keane parries the strikes from Keegan easily there. Keegan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keane to escape.
Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Keegan working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1# Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Keane looking for subs from the bottom but Keegan mounts him! Keane is desperately trying to improve his position but Keegan has a good base and remains in mount. Keane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Keane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Keegan lands a nice shot to the head. Keegan lands a big elbow. Keegan landing strikes from the mount and Keane is in trouble! Keegan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2# Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keegan lands a couple of good shots and Keane has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Keane covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Keegan biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Keane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Keane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Keane looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Keane looking for submissions off his back. Ground and pound from Keegan. Keegan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB# Keane looking for submissions off his back. Keegan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Keane has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keegan drops an elbow to the side of Keane's head. Keegan controlling the action here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan 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# Keegan fails to land the takedown. Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keane throws a hook but Keegan avoids it easily. Keane misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Keegan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keegan pulls his head out easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots. Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Keegan is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Keegan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1# Keegan is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Keegan lands strikes from half guard. Keegan working Keane over with strikes. Ground and pound from Keegan. Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Keegan trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away. My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #T2##SUB# Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keegan pulls his head out easily. Keegan slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead. Keane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Keegan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Keane looking for submissions off his back. Mac Keegan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Keegan slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Keegan looking to score a takedown here. Keane is defending well but Keegan drives through and ends up in Keane's guard. Keegan stays in close to Keane's body and controls the position. Keegan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB# Keane working for submissions but it's allowed Keegan to get to half guard.
Keegan is just content to waste time from the top position. Keane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Keegan works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Keane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keegan defends well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Keane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Keane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan. An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target. Mac Keegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keegan. Keegan with the counter takedown but Keane avoids it easily. Keane misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Keegan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keane's guard. Keegan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Keegan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keane's head. Keegan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Keegan working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan scoring with punches to the head and body. Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keegan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keegan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Keegan is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keegan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Keegan works over Keane with some ground and pound from guard. Keegan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Keegan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Keane keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Keegan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keane sprawls well. Keane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keegan gets slowly back to his feet. Keegan moves out of range as Keane strikes. Keane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Keane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keegan. Keegan lands a couple of digs. Keane keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB# Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keegan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keegan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Keane keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Keegan postures up and lands a big shot to Keane's brow. Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keane's head. Keegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keane is keeping the position for now. Keegan is in close to Keane's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Keegan postures up in Keane's guard and throws a big left but Keane blocks it. Keegan controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2# Keane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keegan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Keegan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keegan. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keegan cracks Keane with a solid left hand. Keegan is working Keane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Mac Keegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Keegan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Keegan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kenway Jr to the mat! Kenway Jr manages to get full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keegan trying to control but Kenway Jr is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kenway Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenway Jr tries to get out of the position. Keegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Keegan chips away with some ground and pound. Kenway Jr is looking to stand up but Keegan isn't so interested in that idea. Keegan throwing strikes from guard but Kenway Jr blocks nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan preventing the sweep. Keegan lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Kenway Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Kenway Jr wants to get back to his feet but Keegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Keegan is working Kenway Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Keegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Kenway Jr looking for subs off his back but Keegan has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Kenway Jr's temple. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kenway Jr is not content to let Keegan control the position. Keegan drops an elbow to the side of Kenway Jr's head. Kenway Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keegan is working away from the top position though. Kenway Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Keegan sits in half guard. Keegan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kenway Jr wants to sweep but Keegan has passed to side control! Keegan is working Kenway Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. Keegan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3# Kenway Jr is not content to let Keegan control the position. Keegan landing a few strikes. Keegan lands some shots froms side control. Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kenway Jr to see if he's OK. Kenway Jr is trying to get back to his feet. Keegan cracks Kenway Jr with a big right hand but Kenway Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kenway Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Keegan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kenway Jr some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#Kenway Jr is rocked! Keegan is working Kenway Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. Oh Kenway Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! You can see the frustration on Kenway Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kenway Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Keegan scoring with strikes. #T4# Keegan lands a nice forearm strike. Keegan lands an elbow. Check out the look on Keegan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Keegan is putting a hurting on Kenway Jr here, landing some big shots from side control. Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenway Jr keeps working. Kenway Jr is trying to get back to his feet. Kenway Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Keegan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Keegan prevents Kenway Jr from standing back up.
Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Kenway Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Kenway Jr's temple. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kenway Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenway Jr! Kenway Jr seems to have got his legs back now. Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow. Kenway Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Kenway Jr is trying to improve his position. Keegan is chipping away with strikes.
Kenway Jr is not content to let Keegan control the position. Keegan grinds an elbow into Kenway Jr's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kenway Jr is trying to control Keegan's posture but Keegan avoids it. Kenway Jr stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1# Kenway Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kenway Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground. Kenway Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keegan in particular looking to stall. Kenway Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots. Keegan working Kenway Jr over with strikes. Kenway Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kenway Jr. Keegan throwing strikes but missing. Keegan looking to sit in guard and control but Kenway Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2# Keegan pulls Kenway Jr in to control the position. Kenway Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Keegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kenway Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kenway Jr throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely. Keegan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kenway Jr throws a strike but Keegan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Keegan is working Kenway Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Keegan is working Kenway Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3# Keegan working some strikes from top position. Mac Keegan has got the better of the ground game so far. Keegan lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Kenway Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Keegan cracks Kenway Jr with a solid left hand. Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Kenway Jr has his foot on Keegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keegan works his way back into a safe position though. Keegan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Kenway Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keegan defends it easily. Keegan scoring with some ground and pound. Keegan with a nice head shot there.#T4# Keegan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kenway Jr keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Keegan sitting in guard, not really doing much. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB# Kenway Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keegan defends it easily. Kenway Jr keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Keegan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Keegan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenway Jr as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Keegan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kenway Jr tries to bench press Keegan off him but Keegan keeps the position. Kenway Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kenway Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kenway Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keegan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan prevents Kenway Jr from escaping the position. Kenway Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kenway Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots. Kenway Jr wants to get back to his feet.#T1# Kenway Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Keegan jumps into side control! Kenway Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Keegan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Kenway Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. Keegan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Keegan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Keegan scoring with punches and elbows. Kenway Jr is looking for a sweep. Keegan working the head with strikes. Kenway Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2# Kenway Jr tries to escape the position.
Keegan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kenway Jr up.
Kenway Jr is trying to stand back up. Kenway Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Keegan.
Kenway Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kenway Jr is trying to stand back up. #T3# Kenway Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Keegan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kenway Jr hold on?!
Keegan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kenway Jr. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Keegan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Keegan just sinks the hooks in. Kenway Jr trying to get back to his feet but Keegan is in full control for now. Keegan lands a good shot there. Kenway Jr covers up! Keegan smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Kenway Jr to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Keegan jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 93: Bendetti vs Mercer
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1# Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Paveto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Keegan fails with a takedown attempt. Keegan fails with a takedown attempt. Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Keegan's shoulder, as Keegan tries to avoid the shot. Paveto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan staying out of range there. Keegan has his takedown stuffed and Paveto counters with a one-two to the body. Keegan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Paveto throws a right hand that Keegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keegan also avoids with ease. Keegan shoots for a takedown but Paveto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan. Paveto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan shoots in and drives through. Paveto sprawls well. Paveto throws a big shot that misses. Keegan staying out of range there. Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keegan moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Paveto misses the target. Horrible takedown attempt by Keegan or perhaps it was just good defense by Paveto, which made it look bad. #T2# Keegan goes for a double leg but Paveto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paveto continues to drive forward. It looked like Paveto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keegan. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan. Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto. Keegan shoots in but Paveto avoids the takedown attempt easily. A little feinted left hand from Paveto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keegan takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Keegan dives in and grabs Paveto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paveto pushes down on Keegan's head and hops out. Keegan avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Keegan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Paveto tests Keegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Keegan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Good shot there by Paveto.#TD2# Keegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Paveto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Paveto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Paveto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paveto scores with a jab to the body. Mac Keegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keegan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paveto defends well and Keegan ends up having to push Paveto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Keegan shoots in for a double leg but Paveto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A counter left hand to the body from Paveto misses its target.#T4# Nice body punch from Paveto. Keegan shoots in for a double leg but Paveto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Paveto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Keegan has his takedown stuffed and Keegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Paveto counters with a right hand to the body. Keegan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paveto but Paveto pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2# Keegan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paveto! Keegan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paveto is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joro Paveto dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Keegan fails with the takedown and Paveto counters with a nice uppercut. Keegan ducks under a wild hook from Paveto. Keegan shoots in but no luck this time. Keegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Paveto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan. Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Keegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paveto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keegan somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan tries for a takedown but Paveto circles away easily and Paveto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.#T1# Paveto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Paveto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Some wild striking there from Paveto.
And Keegan tries to counter it with a takedown but Paveto pushes his down on his head and steps out. Keegan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Keegan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paveto avoids it really well and circles away. Keegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto. Keegan shoots and misses and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Paveto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Paveto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Paveto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around? Paveto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keegan. #T2# Keegan shoots in for a takedown but Paveto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Keegan moves out of range of the strikes. Keegan misses with a takedown attempt and Paveto counters with a nice body shot. Paveto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keegan.
Keegan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A quick step to the side and Paveto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keegan is breathing heavily. Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Keegan. Keegan moves away from the strike by Paveto. Keegan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Paveto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Keegan stopping the sweep attempt from Paveto. Paveto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paveto tries to get out of the position.#T3# Paveto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground. Keegan throws an elbow that misses. Paveto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keegan's guard. Nice move by Paveto!#REVR# Keegan trying to control the position.
Keegan is pulling down on Paveto's head to control his posture. Keegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Keegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paveto is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keegan is on top in guard.
#REVB# Keegan throwing strikes but missing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joro Paveto dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Paveto throws a hook to the side of Keegan's head but Keegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Keegan shoots in but no luck this time. Paveto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Joro Paveto is winning the standup battle so far. Paveto stuffs the takedown. Paveto misses with a hook. Keegan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paveto swivels and escapes. Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Paveto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Paveto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paveto wants it to stay on the feet. A quick step to the side and Paveto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Paveto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Paveto rushes Keegan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Paveto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Paveto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Keegan wants to take the fight to the mat but Paveto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Paveto is struggling to control the position. Paveto stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Paveto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Keegan misses with some punches.
Paveto is defending well against a takedown attempt. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paveto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Paveto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Stalling in the clinch from Paveto.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Keegan controls his hands.
Paveto being controlled against the cage. Paveto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paveto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Keegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Paveto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paveto working some nice short punches in the clinch. Paveto misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paveto lands a hook to the side of the head. Joro Paveto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Keegan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paveto keeps control of Keegan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Paveto keeps control of Keegan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4# Paveto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keegan's elbow. Keegan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keegan can't break the clinch.
Paveto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keegans head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Paveto has Keegan pressed against the cage, preventing Keegan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Paveto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Joro Paveto showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paveto, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joro Paveto! Joro Paveto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 89: Masvidal vs BMA
Date: Jan 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Haba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keegan on his heels. He'll look to pass Keegan's guard now, I'm sure. Keegan is pulling down on Haba's head to control his posture. Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom. Haba advances position into side control! Keegan is looking to reverse the position. Keegan trying to remain calm as Haba controls from the top position. Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haba working away. Haba trying to control the action but Keegan is working from the bottom. Haba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1# Haba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keegan's legs. Keegan is not content to let Haba control the position. Haba working away.#SUB# Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Haba taking a break here but Keegan is having none of it and regains half guard. Keegan is looking for a sweep. Haba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Haba wants to free his trapped foot but Keegan is holding on for dear life with his legs. Haba is trying to control the action in half guard but Keegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2# Haba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving. Keegan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Haba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head. Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB# Keegan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keegan has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted. Keegan works over Haba with some ground and pound from guard. Keegan content to stall in guard here. Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haba's head.#SUB# Haba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keegan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Haba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claus Haba dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2# Keegan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Haba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haba. Keegan won't allow Haba to sweep him here. Haba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Haba sitting in guard here, content to control. Keegan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Haba wants to control from the top but Keegan keeps moving. Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Haba trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom. Keegan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Haba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keegan is just riding it out for now. Haba eventually gives up the hold. Keegan is refusing to be controlled, as Haba sits in half guard. Keegan is trying to maintain the position but Haba is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Haba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB# Keegan is defending against the submission attempts here by Haba.
Keegan controlling the position for now.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Haba tries for a takedown but Keegan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Keegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haba quickly recovers to half guard. Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy. #T4# Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Haba is looking to improve his position.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Haba's hands, connecting with Haba's forehead. Haba tries to roll over but Keegan keeps him under control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keegan working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Haba shoots in looking for a takedown but Keegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Haba gets caught napping as Keegan dives in and scores a takedown. Haba manages to retain guard. Haba wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Keegan wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving. Keegan connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan distracts Haba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Haba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keegan 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 Haba.#T1# Keegan wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy. Keegan landing strikes. Haba tries to improve position but can't. Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow. Keegan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haba's legs. Keegan slows the pace down. Keegan scoring with punches from side control. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Haba is trying to work for a sweep but Keegan has mounted him! Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Haba regains half guard. Haba is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Haba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Haba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Keegan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Keegan!#T3# Keegan working the head and body with strikes. Keegan trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom. Haba tries to bench press Keegan off him but Keegan keeps the position. Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Haba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Keegan stalls from top position. Haba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keegan connects with a decent elbow. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Keegan lands a nice forearm strike. Haba sneaks back into half guard. Keegan is trying to control. Haba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Keegan thows a huge punch but Haba dodges it nicely.
Keegan is just content to waste time from the top position. Haba takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Keegan scoring with some ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keegan 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. #SUB# Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight! Mac Keegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Keegan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1# Keegan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Keegan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Keegan shoots in but Horatius avoids the takedown attempt easily. Keegan 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.#TD2# Keegan gets a double leg takedown into Horatius's guard. Horatius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Horatius wants to get back to his feet but Keegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Keegan throws a big right hand that misses. Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan lands a couple of elbows. Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him. Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Horatius wants to stand but Keegan is controlling the position. Keegan landing with the ground and pound. Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss. Keegan prevents Horatius from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Horatius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Horatius lands in his opponent's guard. Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keegan's head. Horatius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Horatius throws a big elbow that misses. Horatius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Keegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely. Horatius stopping the sweep attempt from Keegan. Keegan has his hands on Horatius's head, controlling the position. Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Horatius distracts Keegan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control.#T3# Keegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horatius. Keegan 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. Horatius is looking to pass into half guard but Keegan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Keegan is in guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard. Horatius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keegan. Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Keegan won't allow Horatius to sweep him here. Horatius keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES# Horatius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horatius. Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Horatius slaps away a takedown attempt from Keegan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Horatius enables Keegan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Horatius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Horatius wants to stand and escape but Keegan is having none of it. Horatius is pulling down on Keegan's head. It's preventing any offense from Keegan, at least for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Horatius 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.#R2##CL# Horatius closes the distance and pushes Keegan back into the cage. Horatius looking for a takedown. Horatius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horatius is working for takedown but Keegan is calmly controlling the position for now. Keegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Horatius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Horatius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Horatius wants to take the fight to the mat but Keegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hook to the body lands for Horatius.
Horatius has Keegan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keegan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Horatius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horatius is looking for a takedown.#T1# Horatius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD# Horatius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Keegan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keegan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Horatius wants to control the position but Keegan frees himself and scrambles - Horatius manages to regain control in side control.
Keegan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Horatius working the body and head with strikes. Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around? Keegan struggling a bit here. The ground and pound from Horatius seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Keegan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Horatius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Keegan trying to hold on to Horatius's head to control him but Horatius postures up.
#T2# Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Keegan regains full guard. Nicely done. Horatius throwing strikes but missing. Horatius postures up in Keegan's guard and throws a big left but Keegan blocks it. Horatius throws a big right hand that misses. Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control. Horatius landing with the ground and pound. Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Horatius preventing the sweep. Keegan 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# Horatius is looking to escape. Keegan is trying to control the action in half guard but Horatius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horatius defending well though. Horatius tries to kick Keegan off but Keegan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Keegan stalling away here and it's allowed Horatius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Horatius keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. #T4# Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Horatius is retaining full guard. #ES# Horatius manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Horatius looking for a takedown. #TD# Horatius lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius. Keegan wants to improve his position but Horatius is controlling well.
Keegan is holding on to half guard well. Keegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keegan quickly recovers to half guard. Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keegan defending well though. Keegan is looking for a sweep. Horatius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Horatius throwing shots but Keegan is blocking nicely. Keegan has his hands clasped together around Horatius's back. He's all about the action. Horatius is thwarting Keegan's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan controlling the position well. Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Keegan gets full guard. Horatius connects with a couple of short punches. Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Horatius works over Keegan with some ground and pound from guard. Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Keegan has wrist control. Keegan has his hands on Horatius's head, controlling the position. Keegan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Keegan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Keegan!#REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Keegan cracks Horatius with a solid left hand. Keegan stops Horatius from standing up. Keegan throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Keegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3# Keegan trying to control but Horatius is working from the bottom. Horatius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Keegan throws a strike but Horatius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Keegan controls Horatius momentarily but Horatius frees himself. Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4# Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss. Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horatius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Keegan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Keegan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Keegan!#REVB# Horatius is wriggling around but Keegan manages to pass to half guard.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Horatius is controlling Keegan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round. Well Horatius 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius! Joey Horatius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
Mac Keegan had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.3, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Hobo Garrincha was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Keegan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kitty is pressed up against the cage. Keegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kitty down to the mat. Kitty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Keegan misses with a takedown attempt - Kitty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Keegan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight. No joy there for Kitty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keegan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# Keegan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keegan is in Kitty's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keegan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Kitty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keegan controls the pace. Keegan landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan is working Kitty over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Keegan is in close to Kitty's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1# Kitty controls Keegan momentarily but Keegan frees himself. Keegan 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. Keegan landing with the ground and pound. Kitty wants to get back to his feet but Keegan passes into half guard.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Kitty's hands, connecting with Kitty's forehead.#SUB2# Kitty actively working from the bottom here. Kitty is trying to maintain the position but Keegan is very close to passing his half guard. Keegan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kitty with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Keegan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2# Kitty has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keegan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kitty wants to improve his position but Keegan is controlling well.
Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keegan in particular looking to stall. Kitty on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Keegan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow. Kitty wants to control but Keegan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Keegan sitting and controlling from the half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Kitty's temple. Keegan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kitty! Keegan landing punches. Kitty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keegan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kitty looks a forlorn figure.
#T4# Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keegan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#It looks like Mister Kitty has been cut. Keegan breaks from Kitty's wrist control and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keegan landing strikes, looking to finish! Kitty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Keegan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Keegan lands a big elbow. #ROC#Kitty is rocked! Keegan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The referee warns Kitty that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mister Kitty's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Keegan fails with a takedown attempt. Keegan dives in for a single leg takedown but Kitty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Kitty tries to pull guard but Keegan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kitty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Keegan is defending well. Kitty can't break the clinch.
#TD# Keegan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Keegan sitting in guard here, content to control. Keegan'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.#T1# Keegan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Keegan slips nicely into half guard. Ground and pound from Keegan. Keegan slips a nice elbow through Kitty's hands, connecting with Kitty's forehead. Keegan controlling the action here. Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Keegan working over Kitty with some ground and pound. Kitty looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Well, if Keegan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow. Keegan is nestled in close to Kitty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Keegan winds up and cracks Kitty with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Keegan working Kitty over with strikes. Keegan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Keegan winds up and cracks Kitty with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kitty taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. Keegan not doing much here.
Kitty is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Keegan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Keegan prevents Kitty from improving his position.#T4# Keegan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow. Kitty is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots. Keegan controlling the action here. Ground and pound from Keegan. Keegan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitty can do to turn this around? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mac Keegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keegan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kitty is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mister Kitty's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Keegan tries for a takedown but Kitty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD# Keegan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Keegan is in Kitty's guard. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keegan distracts Kitty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Keegan wants to control from the top but Kitty keeps moving. Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan stands up over Kitty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Keegan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1# Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kitty working a defensive guard here.
Keegan lands a couple of digs. Keegan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Kitty tries to land a sweep but no joy. Keegan works over Kitty with some ground and pound from guard. Keegan distracts Kitty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Keegan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Keegan working some strikes from top position.#T2# Keegan content to stall in guard here. Keegan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Keegan lands a couple of decent looking shots. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Keegan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Keegan stands up over Kitty, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kitty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Keegan controls the pace.#T3# Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitty's head. Keegan chips away with some ground and pound. Keegan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Keegan with a nice head shot there. Keegan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Keegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Keegan cracks Kitty with a solid left hand.#T4# Kitty wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. Mister Kitty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kitty has momentary wrist control but Keegan slips an elbow through the middle. Kitty has momentary wrist control but Keegan slips an elbow through the middle. Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. Kitty is still in real trouble! Can Keegan finish him? Keegan is stalling in the full guard. Keegan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Mac Keegan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keegan, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1# Keegan has his takedown stuffed and Le Delma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Le Delma slaps away a takedown attempt from Keegan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Le Delma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Keegan misses the body punch and Le Delma counters with a stiff right hand. Keegan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight. Keegan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Le Delma counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Le Delma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Keegan fails with a takedown attempt. Le Delma throws out a counter right but Keegan avoids it with no problem.#T1# Keegan misses with a takedown attempt - Le Delma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Keegan fails with the takedown and Le Delma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keegan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Delma is fending him off so far but Keegan persists. Nope, Le Delma circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Le Delma gets caught flat footed, as Keegan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Keegan stops Le Delma from standing up. Keegan throws an elbow that misses. Le Delma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keegan's guard. Nice move by Le Delma!#REVB# Keegan wants to sweep here but Le Delma controlling him for the moment. #T2# Keegan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Keegan wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy. Keegan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Le Delma is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow. Le Delma pushes Keegan off looking to stand but Keegan dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action! Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Le Delma defending well though. Le Delma has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keegan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Keegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Delma is looking to escape. Keegan looking to finish with strikes here!
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Keegan looking to finish Le Delma with some ground and pound. This is bad for Le Delma! Le Delma squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4# Keegan wants to control the pace but Le Delma is squirming around nicely. Le Delma is bucking up trying to escape but Keegan cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Keegan breaks from Le Delma's wrist control and lands an elbow. Keegan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Keegan cracks Le Delma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keegan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Le Delma is looking to escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keegan lands with some strikes.#T5# Keegan unloading with bombs! Le Delma is trying to stand up. Keegan lands with some strikes. Le Delma's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The referee warns Le Delma that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Keegan. Keegan won't let Le Delma get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T6# Keegan cracks Le Delma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keegan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Le Delma is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keegan cracks Le Delma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#Le Delma is rocked! Le Delma tries to buck Keegan off but he can't manage it. Keegan dominating with strikes here. Le Delma is still in real trouble! Can Keegan finish him? Keegan raining down shots from the mount! Keegan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Le Delma bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Keegan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1# Dean throws a shot from downtown. Keegan moves away and avoids it. Keegan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Keegan dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Keegan's head and hops out. Keegan shoots in but no luck this time. Keegan fails in his attempt to clinch. Dean lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Keegan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Keegan persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dean throws a series of punches but Keegan moves out of range. Keegan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Keegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean. Keegan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Keegan fails to land the takedown. A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice sprawl there from Dean as Keegan shoots in.#TD# Dean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dean looking for a sweep. Not yet Dean, not yet. Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keegan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dean's head. Keegan is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control. Keegan throws a strike but Dean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Keegan 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. Keegan pulls Dean in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Keegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there. Dean being controlled here momentarily. Dean won't allow Keegan to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Dean missing with a left hand there. Keegan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# Keegan gets a takedown into half guard. Dean has one foot on Keegan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Dean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Keegan shoots in but no luck this time. Keegan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dean throws out a loose jab but Keegan uses good head movement to avoid it. Dean throws a lazy right hand but Keegan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Keegan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dean. No luck with that takedown attempt from Keegan. Keegan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.
#T4# Dean leaves Keegan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Keegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dean with a nice cross.#TD# Dean tries to sprawl but Keegan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Keegan not landing any meaningful shots this time. Keegan lands strikes from half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dean is pressing down on Keegan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keegan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Keegan throws a big right hand that misses. Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Dean dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. 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# Dean throws a jab when Keegan was well out of range. Keegan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Keegan walks into a jab. Keegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters circling - Dean throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean. Nice sprawl there from Dean as Keegan shoots in. No luck for Keegan with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Keegan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Dean keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Keegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Keegan cracks Dean with a solid left hand. Keegan lands a couple of elbows. Keegan looking to sit in guard and control but Dean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Keegan controlling the position. Keegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Keegan 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. Dean content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Keegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dean being controlled here momentarily. Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Keegan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3# Dean keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. Mac Keegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keegan looking to pass the guard. Keegan trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom. Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dean 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.#TD# Keegan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dean's half guard. Dean has one foot on Keegan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4# A big left from Dean misses. Keegan is looking to clinch. Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Keegan's shoulder, as Keegan tries to avoid the shot. Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Dean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here. A swing and a miss from Dean. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keegan is defended easily by Dean. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dean clobbers Keegan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Keegan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keegan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Keegan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Dean taking a bit of punishment here - Keegan scoring with strikes. Keegan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Dean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keegan. Keegan lands a nice forearm strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dean isn't going anywhere. An elbow from Keegan crashes against the mat.
#T1# Keegan scoring with punches and elbows. Keegan lands a decent elbow from side control. Keegan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dean struggling a bit here. Keegan working the ground and pound. Keegan lands a decent elbow from side control. Keegan trying to control the action but Dean is working from the bottom. Keegan lands some shots froms side control.#T2# Dean on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. You can see the frustration on Dean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dean tries to buck Keegan off but Keegan is having none of it. An elbow from Keegan crashes against the mat.
Dean parries the strikes from Keegan easily there. Keegan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dean to escape.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dean defending against the ground and pound. #T3# Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dean to see if he's OK. Keegan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Keegan staying calm. Dean is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Keegan has just dragged him back down to the mat. Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dean parries the strikes from Keegan easily there. Keegan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dean to escape.
Keegan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Keegan is putting a hurting on Dean here, landing some big shots from side control. Keegan is working Dean over with some ground and pound from side control. A lull in the action here as Keegan stalls from top position. Keegan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Elijah Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Keegan tries to advance to mount but can't. Keegan misses with the ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keegan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Mac Keegan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dean 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Dean! Elijah Dean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BKFC - 135/145 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1# Searchinson throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Keegan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Searchinson! Check out the look on Keegan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Searchinson is trying to control Keegan's posture but Keegan avoids it. Keegan trying to control the position but Searchinson is working away. Keegan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Searchinson tries to buck Keegan off but Keegan is having none of it. Keegan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan in side control, throwing shots but Searchinson defends. Keegan landing a few strikes. Searchinson is looking to reverse the position. Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1# Searchinson is looking to regain half guard here but Keegan keeps moving and retains side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keegan throwing strikes but Searchinson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Keegan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Searchinson. Searchinson throwing shots but missing, from side control. Keegan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Keegan gets full guard. Searchinson throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely. Keegan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Searchinson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2# Keegan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Searchinson wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. Keegan works a leg free and moves into half guard. Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Searchinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Searchinson tries to get out of the position.#T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow. Keegan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Searchinson defending well though. Keegan wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it. Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Keegan winds up and cracks Searchinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Keegan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Searchinson taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. #T4# Keegan blocks the strikes from Searchinson.
Keegan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Searchinson is trying to maintain the position but Keegan is very close to passing his half guard. Keegan trying to control from half guard but Searchinson is working away. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Keegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Searchinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Keegan is now in half guard. Keegan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Searchinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Searchinson is looking to improve his position.
Keegan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Searchinson! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Searchinson misses with a body shot.
Searchinson thows a left - swing and a miss! Searchinson throws a series of punches but Keegan moves out of range. #TD2# Keegan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keegan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Keegan is staying tight to Searchinson's torso, preventing him from escaping. Keegan is chipping away with strikes.
Keegan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan trying to control the position but Searchinson is working away. Keegan staying calm. Keegan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1# Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keegan taking a breather here. Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Keegan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Searchinson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Keegan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Keegan working away. Searchinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Keegan.
Keegan throwing shots but missing, from side control. Searchinson parries the strikes from Keegan easily there. Keegan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Searchinson to escape.
Searchinson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Keegan misses with the ground and pound. Searchinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground. You can see the frustration on Searchinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Keegan lands a nice forearm strike. Searchinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keegan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3# Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keegan cracks Searchinson with a big elbow. Keegan lands some shots froms side control. Keegan cracks Searchinson with a big elbow. Keegan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Searchinson seems a little lost for a moment, as Keegan dominates the positioning. Keegan lands a nice forearm strike. Searchinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Searchinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Keegan trying to control the position but Searchinson is working away. #T4# Searchinson wants to control but Keegan postures up. Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Searchinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow. Searchinson is looking to regain half guard here but Keegan keeps moving and retains side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Searchinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Keegan cracks Searchinson with an elbow. That is naaassty. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Keegan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Searchinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Searchinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Keegan shoots in for a takedown but Searchinson shows good takedown defense. Keegan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Searchinson sprawls well. Searchinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keegan gets slowly back to his feet. Bony Searchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Searchinson connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Nice body punch from Searchinson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Searchinson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Searchinson. That snapped Keegan's head back.
Keegan shoots in and drives through. Searchinson sprawls well.#T1##TD2# Keegan scores with a takedown into Searchinson's guard. Searchinson is looking to stand back up but Keegan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Searchinson. #REVR# Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Keegan wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it. Searchinson taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. Searchinson is trying to control but can't.
Searchinson wants to improve his position but Keegan is controlling well.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Searchinson's hands, connecting with Searchinson's forehead.#T2# Searchinson wants to control but Keegan is keeping busy.
Keegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keegan in particular looking to stall. Searchinson taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. Searchinson trying to control but Keegan postures up.
Keegan winds up and cracks Searchinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Keegan wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it. #T3# Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Searchinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Searchinson thows a left - swing and a miss! Bony Searchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Searchinson throws a front kick aimed at Keegan's knee but Keegan avoids it well. Keegan feints the counter takedown. Keegan shoots for a takedown but Searchinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Searchinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Searchinson throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Keegan counters with a single leg into guard. Searchinson didn't expect that. Keegan cracks Searchinson with a solid left hand. Keegan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Keegan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Searchinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Keegan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Searchinson wants to sweep but no luck. Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Keegan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Keegan trying to control but Searchinson is working from the bottom. Keegan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Bony Searchinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Searchinson counters with a three punch combo that has Keegan backing up. Keegan nods at Searchinson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Bony Searchinson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Keegan 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
BKFC - 155 Bracket
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1# Keegan fails to land the takedown. It looked like Colamarino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keegan. Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut. Keegan has a takedown stuffed. Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Keegan fails with the takedown and Keegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan with a poor takedown and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Keegan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keegan showed some decent athleticism there. Colamarino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1# Colamarino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keegan shoots and misses and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Keegan closes the distance and clinches up with Colamarino, looking for a takedown. Keegan pushes Colamarino against the cage but Colamarino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target. Keegan with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Colamarino to counter with a crisp jab. Keegan with a lazy takedown attempt and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut. Keegan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colamarino avoids it really well and circles away. Colamarino throwing a counter right hand but Keegan manages to avoid it. Keegan misses with a takedown and Colamarino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keegan thinking. #T2# Keegan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mac Keegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Keegan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colamarino swivels and escapes. A little feinted left hand from Colamarino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Keegan fails to land the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Colamarino misses the target. Keegan shoots and misses and Colamarino counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Keegan shoots in but Colamarino avoids the takedown attempt easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Keegan. Colamarino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3# Keegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colamarino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keegan somewhat. Keegan tries for a takedown but Colamarino circles away easily and Keegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2# Keegan moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Colamarino has Keegan pressed against the cage.
#T4# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colamarino. Colamarino lands a body punch in the clinch. Colamarino taking a breather. Colamarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino scores with a shot to the side of Keegan's head. Colamarino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keegan. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colamarino. Colamarino lands an uppercut. Keegan prevents a body shot from Colamarino. Keegan tries to score a body lock takedown but Colamarino shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Colamarino digs a right hand into Keegan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keegan's gas tank. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Keegan with a lazy takedown attempt and Keegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Colamarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around? Nice defenses there by Colamarino. Keegan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colamarino but Colamarino pushes him off and we're back to square one. Keegan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Colamarino circles away. Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Keegan looks for a takedown but Colamarino sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Keegan closes the distance and pushes Colamarino back into the cage.#T1# Keegan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Colamarino pressing his opponent against the cage. Colamarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keegan's elbow. Colamarino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Colamarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hook to the body lands for Colamarino.
Keegan tries to work over Colamarino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# 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. Keegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colamarino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Colamarino stalls. Colamarino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colamarino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Colamarino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Colamarino misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino lands on the inside with an uppercut. A hook to the body from Colamarino.
Colamarino can't find room to land a body shot as Keegan controls the action.
#T3# Colamarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Colamarino just leaning against Keegan, taking a breather. Colamarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keegan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colamarino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Colamarino presses Keegan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Colamarino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Colamarino tries a body shot but Keegan blocks it.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Colamarino lands a body shot. Colamarino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body. Colamarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keegan backwards. A bit of stalling here from Colamarino.
Colamarino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keegan's efforts to push away. A right hook to the body lands for Colamarino.
Colamarino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Colamarino is struggling to control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Colamarino lands a nice shot to the body. Colamarino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keegan up against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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# Keegan has his takedown stuffed and Colamarino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Keegan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It looked like Colamarino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown. Colamarino tries to sprawl out of it but Keegan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colamarino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kentrail Colamarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Keegan clinches up with Colamarino and pushes him back against the cage.#T1# Colamarino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Colamarino tries to work over Keegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Colamarino effectively controlling the action here. Keegan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short body shot lands from Colamarino as the two fighters clinch.
Colamarino lands a left hand.
A short right from Colamarino on the inside. Colamarino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colamarino lands with a short head shot on the inside. Colamarino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colamarino lands a shoulder strike. Kentrail Colamarino has scored more points in the clinch so far. Keegan is trying to maintain a safe position but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns Keegan into the cage.#T2# Colamarino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keegans head. Colamarino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Colamarino stalling in the clinch.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Colamarino lands with a light punch inside. Colamarino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keegan or not. Keegan working aggressively here.
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! Colamarino is leaning against Keegan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# Colamarino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keegan up against the cage. Colamarino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keegans head. Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee is keeping an eye on Colamarino - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Colamarino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Colamarino tries to work over Keegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Colamarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keegan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Colamarino stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Colamarino lands a shot to the body. Colamarino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Keegan up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Keegan is trying to maintain a safe position but Colamarino gets an underhook and turns Keegan into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kentrail Colamarino showed his dominance in that final round. Well Colamarino 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino! |
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Event:
BKFC 8 - McGregor vs Brodsky
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Keegan gets a takedown into half guard. Tate Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Keegan passes into side control.
Tate Jr wants to control but Keegan postures up. Keegan is putting a hurting on Tate Jr here, landing some big shots from side control. Tate Jr is trying to get back to his feet. My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Keegan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Keegan gets to mount! Tate Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Tate Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground. Keegan trying to control but Tate Jr is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1# Keegan with good strikes from the mount here! Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Keegan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Tate Jr manages to control the position for a moment. Keegan lands a nice shot to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee warns Tate Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Keegan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Keegan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tate Jr looks a forlorn figure.
Keegan landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Tate Jr is rocked!#T2# Keegan controlling the position easily from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Keegan lands with some strikes. Tate Jr is squirming around, avoiding Keegan's attempts to control the action. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tate Jr taking shots to the head. Keegan looking to control but Tate Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Keegan landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3# Keegan raining down shots from the mount! Keegan lands a big shot there that rocks Tate Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keegan trying to control but Tate Jr is having none of it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Keegan with the ground and pound from mount. Keegan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Keegan controlling from mount. Tate Jr is working to get back to half guard.
#T4# Keegan trying to control but Tate Jr is having none of it. Keegan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Keegan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Keegan with the ground and pound from mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keegan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keegan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Keegan fails with a takedown attempt. Tate Jr throwing a counter right hand but Keegan manages to avoid it. Tate Jr lands with a shot to the body. Keegan goes for a double leg but Tate Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate Jr continues to drive forward. Keegan shoots and misses and Tate Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Aaron Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Keegan fails to land the takedown. Tate Jr misses the shot to the body. Nice shot by Tate Jr.#CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. A jab from Tate Jr finds it's way through Keegan's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tate Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# Keegan gets a takedown into half 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! Tate Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Keegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tate Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Tate Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keegan. Tate Jr is trying to stand back up but Keegan is controlling him
Tate Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.#T2# 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. Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Keegan wants to take a breather but Tate Jr is having none of it. Keegan working the head and body with strikes. Tate Jr pushes Keegan off looking to stand but Keegan dives back in and keeps control.
Keegan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tate Jr feints a jab promting Keegan to slip. Tate Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Keegan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3# Keegan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A counter left hand to the body from Tate Jr misses its target.#TD2# Keegan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate Jr to the mat! Tate Jr manages to get full guard. Tate Jr is wriggling around but Keegan manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keegan in particular looking to stall. Keegan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tate Jr's head. Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ground and pound from Keegan. Tate Jr is trying to stand back up but Keegan is controlling him
Keegan working Tate Jr over with strikes. Keegan slips a nice elbow through Tate Jr's hands, connecting with Tate Jr's forehead.#T4# Tate Jr wants to improve his position but Keegan is controlling well.
Tate Jr pushes Keegan off looking to stand but Keegan dives back in and keeps control.
Keegan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Keegan is continuing to stall. Keegan working the head and body with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tate Jr has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keegan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Tate Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Tate Jr misses the shot to the body. Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tate Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keegan shoots in but no luck this time. Tate Jr cracks Keegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tate Jr tests Keegan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tate Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keegan. Aaron Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Keegan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate Jr but Tate Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one. Keegan moves forwards but Tate Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Keegan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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! Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate Jr defending well though. Tate Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Keegan manages to pass to mount!
#T1# Keegan unloading with bombs! Keegan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tate Jr hang on? Oh Tate Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Keegan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tate Jr wants to hold on but Keegan pushes him away. Keegan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tate Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keegan is landing with some decent strikes but Tate Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Keegan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tate Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2# Tate Jr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Keegan's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
KO 7: Beginning of the End
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1# Keegan closes the distance and clinches up with Miocic, looking for a takedown. Keegan pushes Miocic against the cage but Miocic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Keegan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD# Keegan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miocic quickly recovers to half guard. Keegan is figuring out what he wants to do next. Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Keegan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Miocic's temple. Keegan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miocic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Keegan 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. Keegan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miocic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Keegan not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Keegan. #T1# Keegan controlling the pace. Ground and pound from Keegan. Miocic taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. Miocic wants to get back to his feet. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keegan connects with a nice short shot to Miocic's temple. Miocic taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. Miocic pushes Keegan off looking to stand but Keegan dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miocic taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard. Keegan controlling the action here. Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Keegan prevents Miocic from standing back up.
#T2# Keegan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Miocic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keegan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Keegan working Miocic over with strikes. Miocic wants to get back to his feet. Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Keegan scores with a big shot! Miocic's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Miocic! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1041 Round 4
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1# Bahoochie avoids the body shot from Keegan.
#TD# Keegan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bahoochie did well to prevent Keegan getting side control. Bahoochie is positioning himself well to prevent Keegan advancing to mount. Keegan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bahoochie keeps working. Keegan winds up and cracks Bahoochie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bahoochie is looking to control Keegan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bahoochie avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Keegan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Keegan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1# Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bahoochie defending well though. Bahoochie moves into full guard.
Keegan wants to pass the guard but Bahoochie is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bahoochie is on top in guard.
#REVB# Keegan wants to sweep here but Bahoochie controlling him for the moment. Bahoochie trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom. Keegan wants to sweep here but Bahoochie controlling him for the moment. #T2# Bahoochie tries to free his leg and advance position but Keegan is retaining full guard. Keegan has his hands on Bahoochie's head, controlling the position. Keegan keeping moving, preventing Bahoochie from controlling successfully. Keegan is pulling down on Bahoochie's head to control his posture. Bahoochie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bahoochie is still trying to improve position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL# Keegan clinches up with Bahoochie and pushes him back against the cage. Keegan has Bahoochie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bahoochie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bahoochie stalling.
Bahoochie trying to land knees to the body.
Bahoochie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keegan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bahoochie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bahoochie misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Keegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keegan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keegan wants it to stay on the feet. Keegan dives in and grabs Bahoochie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bahoochie pushes down on Keegan's head and hops out. Bahoochie feints the counter takedown. Bahoochie stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Bahoochie gets caught flat footed, as Keegan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bahoochie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bahoochie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Keegan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Bahoochie being controlled here momentarily. Bahoochie trying to control the position from guard on top but Keegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Keegan has his takedown stuffed#TD2# and Bahoochie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bahoochie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keegan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mac Keegan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Keegan trying to control from the bottom.
Keegan is looking for a sweep. Bahoochie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Keegan is looking to control Bahoochie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keegan avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Bahoochie is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Bahoochie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bahoochie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keegan defending well though. Bahoochie wants to take a breather but Keegan is having none of it. Bahoochie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bahoochie is trying to control the action in half guard but Keegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bahoochie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bahoochie prevents Keegan from improving his position. Bahoochie slows the pace down in half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Keegan is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Bahoochie keeps the fight on the outside. Bahoochie misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Keegan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bahoochie's guard. Bahoochie controls Keegan momentarily but Keegan frees himself. #SUB2# Bahoochie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keegan defends well.#SUB2# Bahoochie looking for a guillotine here but Keegan defends easily.
#T3##SUB2# Bahoochie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keegan passes into half guard.
Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bahoochie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots. Bahoochie has hold of Keegan's hands but Keegan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Bahoochie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4# Ground and pound from Keegan. #ROC#Bahoochie is rocked! Keegan lands strikes from half guard. Bahoochie is still in real trouble! Can Keegan finish him? Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Keegan scores with a big shot! Bahoochie's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bahoochie! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1041 Round 3
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1# Fedorov throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Keegan working over Fedorov with some ground and pound. Fedorov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Keegan scoring with strikes to the body and head. Fedorov is in trouble now - Keegan has advanced to mount! Fedorov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Fedorov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Keegan lands a big shot there that rocks Fedorov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Keegan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fedorov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Keegan raining down hammerfists from mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fedorov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Keegan controlling from the full mount. #T1# Keegan is landing with some decent strikes but Fedorov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Keegan lands a heavy elbow. Keegan raining down hammerfists from mount. Keegan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Fedorov is rocked! Fedorov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oh Fedorov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Keegan looking to control and managing it successfully. Fedorov seems to have got his legs back now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fedorov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2# Keegan landing strikes, looking to finish! Fedorov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Keegan landing punches. Fedorov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fedorov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fedorov tries to get out of the position. Keegan lands a heavy elbow. Keegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fedorov's face.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Keegan! Fedorov is hurt baaadly! Keegan is firing away with more strikes - Fedorov is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1041 Round 2
Date: Mar 01, 2021 |
#R1# Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Keegan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away. Greene throwing a counter right hand but Keegan manages to avoid it. Keegan drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Keegan drives through with a takedown into Greene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy. Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground. Greene has his hands on Keegan's head, controlling the position. Keegan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greene wants to sweep but no luck. Keegan landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Keegan chips away with some ground and pound. Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. Keegan is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control. Keegan throwing strikes but missing. Greene wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment. Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keegan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head. Keegan scoring with punches to the head and body. Keegan throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Greene seems keen to control Keegan's posture. Keegan distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Greene is pulling down on Keegan's head to control his posture. Keegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Keegan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Keegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Keegan with a nice head shot there. Greene looking to control.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Keegan from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3# Greene seems keen to control Keegan's posture. Keegan connects with a couple of short punches. Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Greene is adopting a defensive guard. Keegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Keegan working some strikes from top position. Keegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now. Greene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keegan is one step ahead there. Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Greene is trying to control the position but Keegan postures up. Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Keegan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes. Greene is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Paul Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. Keegan looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well. Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mac Keegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Greene tries to sprawl but Keegan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greene defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots. Keegan looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Greene is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Greene connects with the punch. Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keegan manages to avoid it. Keegan feints the counter takedown. Keegan doesn't succeed with the takedown and Greene counters with a left and a right that stings Keegan. Keegan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Keegan shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily. Paul Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan. No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck for Keegan with that takedown attempt. Keegan staying out of range there. A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.#T1# Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene leaves Keegan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Greene misses with a looping right. Keegan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Keegan ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Keegan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Greene throws a low kick but Keegan avoids it. Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keegan throws out the jab. Greene throws a series of strikes that have Keegan backpedaling.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2# Keegan fails with the takedown. Paul Greene is winning the standup battle so far. Keegan slips a straight right by Greene.#TD2# Keegan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greene's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Keegan works over Greene with some ground and pound from guard. Keegan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Keegan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Keegan lands a couple of digs. Greene wants to sweep but no luck. Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Keegan postures up.
Keegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Keegan with a nice head shot there. Greene is controlling Keegan's posture. Greene is trying to keep Keegan in close.
Keegan postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Greene has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keegan has passed into side control.
Keegan grinds an elbow into Greene's temple. #T4# Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greene to see if he's OK. Greene is trying to improve his position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Greene tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keegan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Keegan scoring with punches from side control. Keegan just content to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keegan trying to control the position but Greene is working away. Greene is trying to control Keegan's posture but Keegan avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Greene dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keegan's head. Greene throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Keegan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Keegan trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom. Keegan is nestled in close to Greene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Greene is looking for a sweep. Keegan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Keegan winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Keegan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Greene wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Keegan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Greene is rocked! Keegan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Greene! More strikes land and this one is all over! Keegan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Keegan! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1041 Round 1
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1# Jefferson throws a head kick that Keegan semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut. Samuel Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Keegan shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Keegan is having none of it. Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss. Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keegan with a nice head shot there. Keegan is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Keegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Keegan working some strikes from top position.#ES2# Jefferson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2# Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD# Keegan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Keegan throws a big elbow that misses. Jefferson controls Keegan momentarily but Keegan frees himself. Keegan looking to pass the guard. Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him. #SUB2# Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Keegan pushes his legs off easily.
Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Jefferson throws a leg kick but Keegan sees it coming and moves out of range. Keegan tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it. Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson scores with the left hand. Keegan knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2# Jefferson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jefferson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Keegan is trying to control Jefferson's posture but Jefferson avoids it. #T4# Keegan is holding Jefferson down, trying to stall. Jefferson tries to stand but Keegan is controlling his head. Keegan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jefferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jefferson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Keegan manages to get back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Jefferson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD# Keegan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jefferson's guard. Jefferson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keegan wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position. Jefferson trying to control the position.
Keegan connects with a couple of short punches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Keegan landing with the ground and pound. #T1# Jefferson controls Keegan momentarily but Keegan frees himself. Keegan wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position. Keegan trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom. Keegan looking to pass the guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jefferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Keegan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keegan lands in his opponent's guard.#T2# Keegan chips away with some ground and pound. Keegan stops Jefferson from standing up. Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. Jefferson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Keegan landing some decent shots from guard. Keegan 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. Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Keegan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.#T3# Keegan content to stall in guard here. Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Keegan stops Jefferson from standing up. Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Keegan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#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. Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Keegan trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom. Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# Jefferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keegan to the mat! Keegan manages to get full guard. Keegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jefferson is fighting to break Keegan's control of his arms but Keegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut. That's time! Keegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD# Keegan feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Keegan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Jefferson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Keegan's corner is telling him to maintain position. Keegan trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom. Keegan sitting in guard, not really doing much. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Jefferson kicks Keegan off and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2# Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jefferson wants to stand and escape but instead Keegan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss. Keegan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Jefferson is trying to control the position but Keegan postures up. Keegan content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Jefferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard. Keegan is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Keegan scoring with some ground and pound. Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3# Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Keegan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keegan checks a leg kick. Keegan appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jefferson has his takedown stuffed#TD# and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jefferson won't be happy with that. Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Keegan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Jefferson trying to remain calm as Keegan controls from the top position.#T4# Keegan scoring with punches and elbows. Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Keegan taking a breather here. Keegan lands a few punches from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Keegan working the head with strikes. Samuel Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jefferson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight! Mac Keegan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Keegan 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 for Mac Keegan! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mac Keegan! Judge William Gold scores the fight for Samuel Jefferson!
Mac Keegan wins by split decision! |
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