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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pepper OKeefe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peras Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peras Pounder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pepper OKeefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peras Pounder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pounder throws a combination. OKeefe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
OKeefe has a takedown stuffed.
OKeefe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pounder swivels and escapes.
OKeefe looks to land a combination but Pounder avoids it well.
OKeefe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pounder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepper OKeefe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pounder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pounder working for a submission but OKeefe is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounder controlling from the full mount.
OKeefe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pounder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OKeefe is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OKeefe has given up his back here. Will Pounder look for the submission or keep pounding away?
OKeefe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pounder is trying to stick to OKeefe's back but OKeefe is turning into Pounder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pounder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by OKeefe.
Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OKeefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
OKeefe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pounder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OKeefe has managed to get both his arms back between Pounder's legs - danger averted.
Pounder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OKeefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OKeefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder looking to control.
OKeefe is breathing heavily.
OKeefe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pounder is trying to control the position but OKeefe postures up.
Pounder is controlling OKeefe's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OKeefe wants to pass the guard but Pounder is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peras Pounder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OKeefe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is concentrating on defense, preventing OKeefe from advancing position.
Pounder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pounder 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.
Pounder looking to control.
Pounder working for a triangle but OKeefe defends it easily.
Pounder is pulling down on OKeefe's head. It's preventing any offense from OKeefe, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounder is trying to control the position but OKeefe postures up.
OKeefe is fighting to break Pounder's control of his arms but Pounder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peras Pounder.
Pounder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OKeefe.
It looks like Pepper OKeefe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OKeefe tries to keep at a distance but Pounder has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pounder lands a damaging elbow.
Pounder pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peras Pounder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pepper OKeefe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pounder clinches up with OKeefe and pushes him back against the cage.
Pounder lands an uppercut.
Pounder tries to pull guard but OKeefe won't allow it.
OKeefe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pounder has him pressed against the cage.
OKeefe prevents the takedown attempt.
Pounder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OKeefe can't fight it off and eventually Pounder manages to take the fight to the floor. OKeefe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pounder tries to free his leg and advance position but OKeefe is retaining full guard.
OKeefe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but OKeefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OKeefe looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but OKeefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice uppercut there from OKeefe.
Pounder tries to clinch but OKeefe is having none of it.
OKeefe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OKeefe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pounder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pounder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pounder trying to control the action but OKeefe is working from the bottom.
OKeefe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pounder decides to stand back up. Pounder steps back and let's OKeefe get back to his feet.
Pounder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OKeefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
OKeefe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder closes the distance and clinches.
Pounder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pounder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OKeefe backwards.
A short right from Pounder.
Pounder drags the fight down to the ground.
OKeefe being controlled here momentarily.
Pounder controls OKeefe momentarily but OKeefe frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OKeefe trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Pounder looking for a sweep. Not yet Pounder, not yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peras Pounder wasn't active enough on the ground.
OKeefe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pepper OKeefe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peras Pounder.
Pounder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OKeefe sprawls well. OKeefe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pounder gets slowly back to his feet.
OKeefe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pounder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pounder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder pulls guard.
OKeefe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pounder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OKeefe has managed to get both his arms back between Pounder's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pounder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pounder wants to get back to his feet but OKeefe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pounder wants to sweep here but OKeefe controlling him for the moment.
Pounder trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pounder lands a good elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peras Pounder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pepper OKeefe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pounder rushes OKeefe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OKeefe tries to circle away but Pounder has him pinned against the cage.
Pounder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pounder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OKeefe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OKeefe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OKeefe taking a breather.
OKeefe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from OKeefe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OKeefe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pounder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pounder pushes OKeefe up against the cage in a clinch.
Pounder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pounder jumps into guard, dragging OKeefe to the mat.
Peras Pounder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but OKeefe is one step ahead there.
Pounder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OKeefe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounder controls OKeefe momentarily but OKeefe frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OKeefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
OKeefe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pounder wants to pass the guard but OKeefe is keeping the position.
Pounder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OKeefe, up you get!
Pepper OKeefe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Pounder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pounder throws a right and a left that OKeefe avoids nicely.
Pounder closes the distance and clinches up with OKeefe, looking for a takedown. Pounder pushes OKeefe against the cage but OKeefe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OKeefe misses with a head kick.
Pounder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OKeefe.
A punch combination from Pounder misses.
Peras Pounder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pounder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pounder is looking to clinch.
Pounder drives through and clinches with OKeefe against the cage.
Pounder jumps into guard, dragging OKeefe to the mat.
OKeefe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is trying to keep OKeefe in close.
Pounder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pounder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peras Pounder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OKeefe wants to control from the top but Pounder keeps moving.
Pounder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OKeefe is really struggling to control Pounder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pounder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OKeefe defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peras Pounder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pounder 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peras Pounder!
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energy
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hype
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