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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Topf Deckel (ranked 1610 p4p, 2437 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 160 p4p, 224 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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172 cm 28 166 9 - 13 - 0 |
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175 cm 34 155 20 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt Solid boxing Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt World class MT Heavy handed |
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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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Keane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deckel counters with a three punch combo that has Keane backing up. Keane nods at Deckel to acknowledge the strikes. Deckel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Deckel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Keane lands a head shot.
 It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut. Deckel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Deckel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Deckel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deckel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deckel but great work by Keane. Keane tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Keane tries to advance position but instead Deckel slips a leg back in to half guard.
Keane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deckel has managed to free his arm - good work. Deckel is looking to improve his position.
Keane is looking to take a break and control but Deckel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Deckel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Keane is pressing down on Deckel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deckel is holding on for now.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Deckel trying to control here.
Deckel makes his way to full guard, as Keane worked for a kimura.
Keane stays in close to Deckel's body and controls the position.
Deckel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deckel is keeping the position for now. Keane wants to control from the top but Deckel keeps moving.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Deckel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keane's guard.
Deckel 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. Keane keeping moving, preventing Deckel from controlling successfully. Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Keane has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keane!

 That's four minutes gone in the round. Keane looking to control but instead Deckel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Keane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keane seems to be looking for submissions.
Deckel is trying to control but can't.
Keane is trying to control the action in half guard but Deckel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Deckel is trying to get back to full guard.
 That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Deckel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brett Keane!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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