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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Keegan (ranked 5119 p4p, 4732 weight class) and Samuel Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a head kick that Keegan semi-blocks.
It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut.
Samuel Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Jefferson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keegan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keegan lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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!
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.
Jefferson kicks Keegan off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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hype
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