PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fergus McDugan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IZRAEL KEAKUA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KEAKUA has chosen pagan pay gone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. IZRAEL KEAKUA acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

McDugan
vs
KEAKUA

198 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Liquid Damage

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fergus McDugan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, IZRAEL KEAKUA!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDugan shoots in for a takedown but KEAKUA shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDugan throws a head kick that KEAKUA semi-blocks.

It looks like IZRAEL KEAKUA has been cut.

McDugan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. KEAKUA looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KEAKUA is trying to escape the position but McDugan is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
KEAKUA throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McDugan controls the position.
KEAKUA is trying to get back to half guard.
McDugan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for KEAKUA on the ground.
McDugan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
KEAKUA tries to strike but it doesn't land.
McDugan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDugan trying to control the action but KEAKUA is working from the bottom.
KEAKUA is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDugan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDugan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but KEAKUA does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDugan is pressing down on KEAKUA's thigh, looking to free his foot. KEAKUA is holding on for now.
KEAKUA landing a few short strikes.
KEAKUA connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA punching from the bottom.
KEAKUA is looking for a sweep. McDugan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

McDugan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KEAKUA is just riding it out for now. McDugan eventually gives up the hold.
KEAKUA is refusing to be controlled, as McDugan sits in half guard.
KEAKUA flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McDugan is keen to just control but KEAKUA is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McDugan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. KEAKUA looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
KEAKUA manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McDugan is looking to escape.
McDugan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDugan tries to get out of the position.
KEAKUA seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

KEAKUA is working for a submission of some sort.
KEAKUA looks to land a strike but McDugan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KEAKUA drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDugan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDugan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDugan!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
KEAKUA manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDugan's best efforts.
KEAKUA looks gassed!
KEAKUA throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
KEAKUA punching from the bottom.
McDugan blocks the strikes from KEAKUA.
McDugan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDugan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. KEAKUA defending well though.
McDugan is looking to advance position but KEAKUA won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDugan wants to take a breather but KEAKUA is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDugan is pressing down on KEAKUA's thigh, looking to free his foot. KEAKUA is holding on for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
KEAKUA gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDugan counters with a one-two to the body.
KEAKUA misses with a takedown attempt

and McDugan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDugan.
McDugan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDugan tries to free his leg and advance position but KEAKUA is retaining full guard.
KEAKUA keeping moving, preventing McDugan from controlling successfully.
KEAKUA throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McDugan looking to pass the guard.
KEAKUA keeping moving, preventing McDugan from controlling successfully.
McDugan tries to free his leg and advance position but KEAKUA is retaining full guard.
KEAKUA throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McDugan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
KEAKUA has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McDugan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDugan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDugan is keen to just control but KEAKUA is a slippery customer.

KEAKUA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDugan blocks the strikes from KEAKUA.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KEAKUA missing with punches from the bottom.
McDugan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fergus McDugan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on IZRAEL KEAKUA's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

KEAKUA shoots and misses

and McDugan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McDugan drags the fight down to the ground.
KEAKUA content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDugan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDugan pulls KEAKUA in close to his closed guard and prevents KEAKUA from doing any damage or advancing position.
KEAKUA wants to pass the guard but McDugan is keeping the position.
KEAKUA stops McDugan from standing up.
KEAKUA loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KEAKUA won't allow McDugan to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

KEAKUA postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDugan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of KEAKUA, into his guard.
KEAKUA is breathing heavily.
McDugan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KEAKUA's head.

McDugan got a little sloppy there for a moment and KEAKUA has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDugan has managed to get both his arms back between KEAKUA's legs - danger averted.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

KEAKUA looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
KEAKUA keeping moving, preventing McDugan from controlling successfully.
McDugan stands up over KEAKUA, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

KEAKUA is looking for a triangle but McDugan pushes his legs off easily.
McDugan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDugan wants to control from the top but KEAKUA keeps moving.
McDugan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KEAKUA is keeping the position for now.
McDugan trying to control but KEAKUA is working from the bottom.
McDugan wants to pass the guard but KEAKUA is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KEAKUA shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDugan counters with a flying knee. Nice.

McDugan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McDugan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
KEAKUA can't escape the position.
McDugan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
KEAKUA tries to reverse the position but McDugan maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDugan controlling the position easily from mount.
McDugan trying to control but KEAKUA is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDugan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

KEAKUA somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

McDugan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
KEAKUA doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

KEAKUA throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDugan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
KEAKUA tries to strike from the bottom.
McDugan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KEAKUA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDugan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDugan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDugan advances to half guard.
McDugan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
KEAKUA landing a few short strikes.

KEAKUA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDugan trying to pass the guard but KEAKUA defending well.

KEAKUA is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDugan pulls his head out easily.
McDugan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for KEAKUA!

McDugan working for a guillotine from mount but KEAKUA is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fergus McDugan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on IZRAEL KEAKUA's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

KEAKUA closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McDugan taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from KEAKUA are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
KEAKUA working the head and body with strikes.
KEAKUA tries to score with some ground and pound. McDugan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDugan defending against the ground and pound.
KEAKUA lands a nice forearm strike.
KEAKUA working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
KEAKUA misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

KEAKUA tries for a kimura but McDugan is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KEAKUA tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
KEAKUA creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDugan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McDugan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDugan showed some decent athleticism there.
KEAKUA won't allow McDugan to pass to mount.

KEAKUA looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDugan controlling the action here.
McDugan wants to take a breather but KEAKUA is having none of it.
IZRAEL KEAKUA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDugan is really struggling to control KEAKUA but he's trying to hold on to the position.
KEAKUA wants to get back to full guard.
McDugan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks KEAKUA with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
KEAKUA tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

McDugan drives through and clinches with KEAKUA against the cage.

KEAKUA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McDugan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDugan lands in his opponent's guard.
McDugan wants to pass the guard but KEAKUA is keeping the position.
KEAKUA working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDugan.
KEAKUA tries to strike from the bottom.
KEAKUA punching from the bottom.
McDugan works over KEAKUA with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDugan connects with a couple of short punches.
McDugan wants to control from the top but KEAKUA keeps moving.
KEAKUA tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KEAKUA fails with the takedown

and McDugan counters with a takedown into side control.
KEAKUA throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
McDugan wants to control but KEAKUA is keeping him busy.
McDugan avoids the strikes from the bottom by KEAKUA.
Fergus McDugan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KEAKUA is not content to let McDugan control the position.
McDugan controlling from side mount.
McDugan working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KEAKUA is not content to let McDugan control the position.
KEAKUA is looking for a sweep.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
KEAKUA shoots and misses
and McDugan counters with a head kick. That will keep KEAKUA thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

McDugan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDugan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDugan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
KEAKUA is pressing down on McDugan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

KEAKUA escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDugan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

KEAKUA throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDugan uses it to pass to side control.
KEAKUA misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fergus McDugan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDugan 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergus McDugan!